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April 28 2026 06:00 PM
Disabled Kelowna tenant faces homelessness after tenancy branch sides with landlord
“All I've been trying to do is assert my rights as a tenant.”
Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out
NEW YORK (AP) — By age 2, most kids know how to play pretend. They turn their bedrooms into faraway…
Former Conservative leader John Rustad might be running for his old job: report
VICTORIA — Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says he will “make himself available” to talk about a potential bid…
Shuswap dentist who belittled his family, harassed his wife, fined $100,000 in bitter divorce case
The Justice said the dentist engaged in a "relentless and multi-pronged attack” on his wife and took it to social media.
What’s a ‘thumper’? B.C. RCMP describe devices in an unneighbourly noise dispute
When two RCMP officers responded to a call about screams coming from a Burnaby, B.C., condo in late October last…
Balmy winter continues after driest January on record for parts of Okanagan
“We'll see cooler temperatures at the higher elevations and possibility of snow this weekend at the higher elevations, but not really true winter conditions.”
Serial Kamloops sex offender denied parole
He was denied any release two years into his sentence, but he may be moved to a minimum security prison.
iN NUMBERS: Who do voters want the BC Conservatives to be?
BC Conservatives are picking a new leader who will set the direction for the party.
Bailey’s Law, named for Kelowna domestic violence victim, step closer passing
“This bill will better protect victims, hold repeat offenders accountable, and strengthen our justice system’s response to intimate partner violence."
Salmon Arm man charged in several Kelowna business break-ins
The thief was released from custody only to break-in to several other businesses a few days later.
‘First look’ at plan to replace RCMP in Kamloops has council exercising caution
BC cities with municipal police departments have lower crime rates than the average RCMP-served community, but it comes at a higher cost.
What’s the deal with all the ticks this year in Okanagan, Kamloops
Hint: It has to do with the mild winter.
Why a complaint that trans women were in BC women’s transitional housing was tossed
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The woman argued the Salvation Army was obliged to provide her housing and services for cis women only.
Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine
The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.
Why a complaint that trans women were in BC women’s transitional housing was tossed
The woman argued the Salvation Army was obliged to provide her housing and services for cis women only.
Maui Fire Lawsuit Payouts Are Near. Few Survivors Will Break Even
Leslie Clark isn’t counting on money from the Maui wildfire settlement to help rebuild her family home near Front Street in Lahaina. Worrying about something out of her control “is not good for your health,” said Clark, 62, who lost...
Suspected cocaine, fentanyl, mushrooms seized as two arrested in Kelowna, B.C., bust
KELOWNA — Two men have been arrested in a co-ordinated bust in British Columbia's Interior that saw police seize more than 10 kilograms of illicit substances along with other items related to a drug distribution operation.RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say...
April 27 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: History won’t be kind to Republicans who support Donald Trump
"How much longer can the folks who voted for Donald Trump stand by him? That is more or less a rhetorical question because the answer is all-too-obvious."
April 24 2026 10:35 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Please don’t feed wildlife
"If I have had one consistent peeve through my life it's feeding wildlife."
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."
Former B.C. dance teacher faces sexual assault charges, RCMP says
WHITE ROCK — A man who taught girls to dance at a studio in White…
Feds need to bring in social media and AI protections for kids, B.C. AG Sharma says
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s attorney general says if the federal government doesn’t bring in protections…
April 28 2026 09:00 PM
Fires, drought and water woes to begin B.C.’s wildfire season
VANCOUVER — A cluster of wildfires are burning in British Columbia, many of them on…
April 28 2026 05:01 PM
Federal government to inject $755 million into Canadian sport over five years
Freestyle Canada chief executive officer Peter Judge faced a choice between his organization running a…
April 28 2026 04:02 PM
Liberals table first fiscal document in seven years that won’t need opposition votes
OTTAWA — The Liberal government released a spring economic update Tuesday closely focused on boosting…
April 28 2026 11:59 PM
Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Four critically endangered mountain bongos arrived in Kenya on their way…
April 28 2026 11:15 PM
Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Officials battling two large wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes…
April 28 2026 11:11 PM
Sudan’s war leaves Khartoum with unexploded mines and other weapons
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Khaled Abdulgader noticed children using an unusual object as a football…
Liberals table first fiscal document in seven years that won’t need opposition votes
OTTAWA — The Liberal government released a spring economic update Tuesday closely focused on boosting…
Feds outline $4.3B for Indigenous education, health in spring economic update
OTTAWA — The federal government is promising $4.3 billion for First Nations education, Inuit food…
LGBTQ+ inclusive hockey leagues play on amid challenges and fresh interest due to ‘Heated Rivalry’
SEATTLE (AP) — Steven Thompson began playing hockey in 2017, but it wasn’t until he…
Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that ‘he just treated me like he owned me’
NEW YORK (AP) — The woman at the center of Harvey Weinstein ‘s repeatedly retried…
April 29 2026 12:00 AM
FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Rules for showing red cards to players at the World…
April 28 2026 11:15 PM
Ohtani strikes out 9 over 6 innings in 2nd pitching-only performance for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six effective innings Tuesday night…
April 28 2026 11:00 PM
Martinez pitches Rays past Guardians 1-0 for their 6th straight win
Nick Martinez pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda drove in a run…
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