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May 12 2026 05:00 PM
What taxpayers get for $6.2M spent by Kelowna Tourism
“A vibrant, year-round economy enhances our region’s competitiveness and resilience benefiting residents while positioning the Central Okanagan as a dynamic place to visit.”
Ontario monitoring 7 additional people considered ‘low risk’ hantavirus contacts
TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation to a global hantavirus outbreak,…
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
VANCOUVER — The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong foothold in Canada to spur…
Prolific shoplifter busted by Kelowna RCMP
He faces several charges including possession of stolen property.
B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union president Adriane Gear raising the…
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…
Vancouver-born Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29
MEMPHIS — Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke has died at age 29, the Memphis Grizzlies confirmed Tuesday. The Grizzlies did…
Drought declaration means low water level for Okanagan Lake basin
The Okanagan snowpack is the lowest it's been since 1980.
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.
‘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.
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.
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."
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
VANCOUVER — The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong…
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes off coast of northern B.C.
DAAJING GIIDS — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern B.C.…
May 12 2026 05:16 PM
Ontario monitoring 7 additional people considered ‘low risk’ hantavirus contacts
TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation…
May 12 2026 05:00 PM
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
VANCOUVER — The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong…
May 12 2026 04:01 PM
B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union…
May 12 2026 05:15 PM
New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A new wave of gang violence in Haiti’s capital forced hundreds…
May 12 2026 05:15 PM
Sons of Utah author convicted of murder worry their mother would hurt them if she was ever freed
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The young sons of Utah author Kouri Richins said ahead…
May 12 2026 05:15 PM
Men wrongly accused of grisly yogurt shop murders in Texas reach $35 million settlement with city
The city of Austin will pay $35 million to three men and the family of…
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
VANCOUVER — The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong…
B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union…
Israel and favorite Finland advance to the Eurovision final as 5 countries are sent home
VIENNA (AP) — Ten countries including favorite Finland and contentious competitor Israel won places Tuesday…
Weinstein defense urges acquittal as prosecutors seek to revive a #MeToo-era rape conviction
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s defense urged jurors Tuesday to acquit him and put…
May 12 2026 05:16 PM
Dodgers acquire outfielder Alek Thomas in a trade with the Diamondbacks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers added to their outfield depth by acquiring…
May 12 2026 05:16 PM
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was found dead Monday at a home in the Los…
May 12 2026 05:13 PM
UCLA rewards Cori Close with a 4-year contract extension after Bruins’ run to national title
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close is getting rewarded after guiding…
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