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April 23 2026 04:00 AM
Why no one wants this free Kelowna house
iNhome
“We are removing the home because we like the house and want to respect that it has history.”
Skeptics’ documentary on Kamloops residential school graves shelved
The Kamloops-area filmmaker's pro-Nazi social media content led the documentary's funders to back out.
Federal officials express ‘disappointment’ after OpenAI meeting over B.C. shooting
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says federal officials expressed “disappointment” to representatives of OpenAI after a meeting in Ottawa about…
Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in his annual state of the…
iN PHOTOS: Moments between a pair of eagles in West Kelowna
When bald eagles find a mate they stay together until one of them dies, so these two are a pair for life.
Canadian first: Kelowna realtor convicted for flying drone in wildfire zone
The realtor said the media coverage had been damaging to his career.
iN NUMBERS: Major sports events in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
Get some foam fingers and face paint because it's a good year to be a sports fan.
Okanagan bicycle thief got bail several times during crime spree
The bicycle theft and shoplifting spree went from Salmon Arm to West Kelowna and lasted well over a year.
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops housing starts catching up to Kelowna
iNhome
Is this just a blip in the housing start stats? Time will tell.
Drones and laser strikes big problem at Kelowna airport: RCMP
“(The) misuse of lasers or drones near aircraft puts lives at risk."
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
iNwine
“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
Kamloops school district fails to block FOI request, again
The school district argued it's part of a failed effort to "uncover a conspiracy of unlawful tendering and procurement practices."
Some Okanagan cities in drought are already restricting water use
iNhome
“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
Carney unveils new housing projects in his own riding of Nepean
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his own riding of Nepean today to announce new federal housing investments.Carney says his new federal housing agency, Build Canada Homes, has approved eight new local housing projects.The prime minister says that...
2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving five people critically injured in what police called a major incident. The collision occurred around 6:30 a.m. near Hillerød, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Copenhagen. Roughly...
B.C. children’s representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids
The toxic drug crisis that has killed thousands of people in British Columbia has had a “staggeringly high” impact on the youngest in the province, not only killing hundreds but leaving many more as orphans, the province's representative for children...
April 22 2026 11:15 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Who do we believe when it comes to DRIPA impacts in BC?
"I'm in a really uncomfortable spot as a British Columbian."
April 20 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: You need a sense of humour as a baseball umpire
"After decades of umpiring baseball games, I can tell you a sense of humour is indispensable."
April 17 2026 10:20 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Debate over access to MAID highlighted in lawsuit against BC hospital
"MLAs Tara Armstrong and Amelia Boultbee both quit within months the BC Conservative Party that got them elected. Armstrong will be recalled over it. Boultbee said on social media she plans to remain an independent, may have been her strategy all along."
Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the ‘glass cliff’
MONTREAL — Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands…
A year after Lapu Lapu ramming attack, grief, anger and hope intertwine
VANCOUVER — At a South Vancouver long-term care home, Jhosie Sico has forgotten what proper…
April 23 2026 07:05 AM
Carney unveils new housing projects in his own riding of Nepean
iNhome
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his own riding of Nepean today to…
April 23 2026 05:45 AM
Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the ‘glass cliff’
MONTREAL — Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands…
April 23 2026 01:15 AM
In the news today: Extortion schemes, Alberta referendum, Lapu Lapu anniversary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
April 23 2026 07:15 AM
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced…
April 23 2026 06:50 AM
EU pulls $2.4 million from Venice Biennale over Russia’s return
MILAN (AP) — The EU is slashing a 2-million-euros ($2.4 million) grant to the Venice…
April 23 2026 06:45 AM
Archaeological digs in Amazon provide clues about Indigenous inhabitants before colonization
MACAPA, Brazil (AP) — Paving roads in the Amazon rainforest has long brought deforestation that…
Carney unveils new housing projects in his own riding of Nepean
iNhome
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his own riding of Nepean today to…
Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major…
EU pulls $2.4 million from Venice Biennale over Russia’s return
MILAN (AP) — The EU is slashing a 2-million-euros ($2.4 million) grant to the Venice…
Slovenia TV says it won’t air Eurovision song contest after pulling out
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia said on Thursday it won’t air…
April 23 2026 07:15 AM
Shanto hundred and Mustafizur 5-for help Bangladesh clinch ODI series against New Zealand
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Najmul Hossain Shanto’s century and Mustafizur Rahman’s five-wicket haul helped Bangladesh…
April 23 2026 07:00 AM
Cruz missile strikes top of right-field foul pole at 116.9 mph, hardest hit ball this season
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz told Marcell Ozuna in the on-deck…
April 23 2026 06:46 AM
Ojeda scores 2 goals, Otávio and Gómez each add their 1st goal in MLS; Orlando beats Charlotte
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Martín Ojeda had two goals, Luis Otávio and Ignacio Gómez each…
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April 22 2026 08:00 PM
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April 20 2026 08:00 PM
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