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April 29 2026 06:00 PM
iN PHOTOS: Northern rubber boas warm up on trails in Thompson-Okanagan
“They are an amazing snake and definitely very relaxed in contrast to other snakes I’ve encountered."
Lengthy suspension for BC nurse who snooped on medical records
It's also the third time the nurse has been suspended.
RCMP gang squad arrests suspects, seize gun near Kelowna
“Thanks to a community member who took the time to report suspicious activity, our officers were able to respond quickly."
Economy stalled in November, may have contracted in Q4 amid manufacturing decline
OTTAWA — A beleaguered manufacturing sector was weighing on the economy heading into the end of 2025, Statistics Canada said…
Carney calls Trump’s U.S. Fed chair pick, Warsh, a ‘fantastic choice’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering his seal of approval on U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to lead…
February’s full Snow Moon will shine all weekend in Okanagan, Kamloops
Despite the name of the full moon, no snow is predicted to fall this weekend.
Second-generation liftie keeps the chairs turning at Big White
“It's a labour of love. We all still don't know what we want to be when we grow up. My dad's retired now, but he still doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up.”
‘Revolving door’: More jail time for North Okanagan chronic offender with 55 convictions
He's spent the last 25 years in and out of jail.
Kelowna mayor to lead Municipal Finance Authority
The job comes with a pay bump of more than $25,000.
Shuswap house sitter charged after hitting homeowner with vehicle
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The homeowner had just returned home after being out of the country for two months.
iN NUMBERS: Penticton’s bat condo ready for roosting season
“A bat condo is a maternity ward for bats.”
Armstrong fast food manager convicted of having sex with teen loses appeal
The key issue was whether he was in a position of authority or not.
BC teacher reprimanded after shouting at students for using sexist language
"Do you think women are weak? Women can be stronger than men.”
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.
Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis
MONTRÉAL — A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people's health, safety and rights at risk across Canada.In Manawan, about 250 kilometres...
Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision
Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region's three major airports. The trackers will be...
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."
Court shoots down challenge to B.C. legal profession regulatory overhaul
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled the provincial government’s legislation to overhaul regulation…
Myles Gray death hearing delayed as lawyer for officer appointed provincial judge
VANCOUVER — A public hearing in Vancouver into the police-involved death of Myles Gray in…
April 29 2026 07:47 PM
Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran joining UN nuclear weapons conference
OTTAWA — Conservative MPs are calling out the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney after…
April 29 2026 07:31 PM
Planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada: report
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide financing for…
April 29 2026 06:15 PM
Public safety minister Krieger says FIFA security costs, preparations are evolving
VICTORIA — B.C. will receive $100 million from the federal government for World Cup security,…
April 29 2026 07:43 PM
Countries end Colombia fossil fuel summit with focus on next steps and financing
SANTA MARTA, Colombia (AP) — A first-of-its-kind international conference on moving away from fossil fuels…
April 29 2026 07:30 PM
New Zealand court rejects appeal by mosque gunman to abandon his guilty pleas
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The white supremacist who shot and killed 51 Muslims at…
April 29 2026 07:10 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…
Planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada: report
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide financing for…
Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis
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MONTRÉAL — A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in…
Planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada: report
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide financing for…
Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to silence her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Wednesday that singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez…
April 29 2026 07:43 PM
Cunningham scores 45, Pistons beat Magic to avoid elimination
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper…
April 29 2026 07:39 PM
Penguins and Flyers go to overtime 0-0 in Game 6 with Flyers up 3-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are headed to overtime 0-0 in…
April 29 2026 07:38 PM
Church robs Gonzales of what would have been walk-off homer, preserves Cards’ 5-4 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what…
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