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May 12 2026 11:12 AM
RCMP release photos of suspect in downtown Vernon robbery
RCMP haven’t been able to identify the suspect so are releasing images of him in an effort to to advance the investigation.
Trump downplays differences with China’s Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. and Israel’s conflict…
Hantavirus testing might not be useful for people without symptoms: experts
TORONTO — Health experts said it’s not clear whether it’s useful to test people who may have been exposed to…
B.C. nurses vote 98.2% in favour of strike, but say they want to get back to table
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike after six months of “super frustrating” negotiations…
The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
President Donald Trump departed Tuesday afternoon for Beijing to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping. The high-stakes visit comes after…
‘Intentionally underemployed’: BC missionary who moved to South America must still pay spousal support
He went from earning $80,000 to $3,000 a year, but the court ruled he still had to pay.
No Canadians had known direct contact with hantavirus on ship: B.C. health official
None of the Canadians who were on a ship struck by an outbreak of deadly hantavirus had any known direct…
Okanagan last B.C. bastion for hot air ballooning
“You'll never get rich ballooning, but it's like nothing else in the world.”
iN NUMBERS: Record-breaking Okanagan vineyard growing conditions in 2025
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"Our growers from the Summerland area had some of the highest yields we have seen in years across all varietals.”
Path for tiny homes may open in Thompson-Nicola regional district
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It won't come without strings attached.
Mountie who had affair with confidential informant fired
The investigation was later dropped.
Kelowna woman’s speed dating business helping people escape dating apps
iNwine
"There's just a huge, huge demand to connect in general.”
Salmon Arm tattoo artist’s free salmon-arm ink a hit
"When you think of Salmon Arm and you think of a salmon and an arm."
iN NUMBERS: Record-breaking Okanagan vineyard growing conditions in 2025
"Our growers from the Summerland area had some of the highest yields we have seen in years across all varietals.”
South Africa declares natural disaster as flooding kills at least 10
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 10 people are dead with many homes destroyed in flooding caused by torrential rains across six provinces in South Africa that have hit informal settlements especially hard. South African authorities have declared a natural disaster...
Man faces six charges more than a year after ‘near tragic’ crash in B.C.: police
PARKSVILLE — B.C. Highway Patrol says a man is facing six charges after a crash injured two adults and a baby more than a year ago.Police say that on March 3, 2025, a Chevrolet pickup and a Toyota Prius collided...
Cannabis raids in N.S., N.B., Ontario tied to transnational organized crime, RCMP say
FREDERICTON — The RCMP say several raids last month across three provinces were linked to a wider investigation involving transnational organized crime.However, police did not give details about the operation in their statement Thursday to The Canadian Press.They said RCMP...
May 12 2026 10:30 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Why does our justice system let vexatious litigants waste its time?
"This is about the coughing, sputtering system of justice in this province, this country, that can't seem to see the forest for the trees."
May 11 2026 11:59 AM
THOMPSON: Trump’s ballroom obsession and other signs of declining mental competence
"Beyond policies and actions that have hurt America immeasurably, Trump has every appearance of suffering dementia…and a variety of mental illnesses."
May 08 2026 10:05 AM
iN DISCUSSION: High unemployment hits differently nowadays
"I've been through periods of high unemployment before and this just doesn't feel the same somehow."
Man faces six charges more than a year after ‘near tragic’ crash in B.C.: police
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PARKSVILLE — B.C. Highway Patrol says a man is facing six charges after a crash…
B.C. nurses vote 98.2% in favour of strike, but say they want to get back to table
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike after six…
May 12 2026 01:01 PM
UN, First Nations leaders say Liberals must pass Indian Act changes as ‘priority’
OTTAWA — A United Nations panel is calling on Ottawa to make it a priority…
May 12 2026 01:01 PM
Doug Ford says he won’t attack other bids in his push for Toronto as defence bank HQ
Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday defended Toronto’s bid to host a multinational defence bank,…
May 12 2026 12:49 PM
Government extends contracts of 750 pay centre workers to manage job cuts
OTTAWA — The federal government is extending the contracts of about 750 term workers at…
May 12 2026 01:15 PM
Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state’s ‘blue dot’ district
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” — a small, but significant…
May 12 2026 01:15 PM
Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll – for now
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump won’t have to pay an $83 million defamation…
May 12 2026 01:07 PM
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Doug Ford says he won’t attack other bids in his push for Toronto as defence bank HQ
Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday defended Toronto’s bid to host a multinational defence bank,…
Government extends contracts of 750 pay centre workers to manage job cuts
OTTAWA — The federal government is extending the contracts of about 750 term workers at…
Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel
VIENNA (AP) — Competition kicked off Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest with the first…
The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day
CANNES, France (AP) — The 79th Cannes Film Festival launched on Tuesday, marking the start…
May 12 2026 01:00 PM
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team, his agency…
May 12 2026 12:46 PM
Rugby doping scandal sees six Georgia players get long bans, including one for 11 years
DUBLIN (AP) — Six players from Georgia’s rugby team have been handed long bans —…
May 12 2026 12:46 PM
Cycling Canada pauses women’s track cycling pursuit team, 2028 Olympics unclear
Cycling Canada applying the brakes to its women’s track pursuit team has drawn criticism from…
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