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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."
Girls Night Out Market brings shopping, sips and local love to Kelowna
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Girls Night Out Market promises a lively mix of shopping, drinks and fun for all.
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as CUSMA talks loom over its outlook
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept to the sidelines at its first interest rate decision of the year as…
Kelowna business owners cheer end to decriminalization of simple drug possession
“It is my intent that we need to do the work that we're set out to do by arresting people who are doing those things.”
RCMP seize weapons, drugs during raid at West Kelowna home
Along with the weapons and a kilogram of illegal drugs, police also found drug production equipment.
Vernon drunk driver’s ride home also impaired: RCMP
iNwheels
“It might seem a bit comical at first, but it isn’t at all."
Everything you really didn’t want to know about bestiality
While it's not common, it does happen.
‘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 09:01 PM
Federal government earmarks $145M for World Cup security in Toronto, Vancouver
TORONTO — Police presence in Toronto during the World Cup may be “stronger than we’ve…
April 29 2026 08:46 PM
Hanwha offers made-in-Canada military vehicles if it wins submarine deal
OTTAWA — South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha says it’s ready to build military vehicles in…
April 29 2026 08:17 PM
Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide “long-term, low-cost…
April 29 2026 09:30 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 09:15 PM
Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act and aids GOP efforts to control the House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday hollowed out a landmark Civil Rights-era law…
April 29 2026 09:05 PM
‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner push for protective orders against each other
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Attorneys for Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from…
Hanwha offers made-in-Canada military vehicles if it wins submarine deal
OTTAWA — South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha says it’s ready to build military vehicles in…
Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide “long-term, low-cost…
‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner push for protective orders against each other
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Attorneys for Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from…
Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide “long-term, low-cost…
April 29 2026 09:16 PM
D-backs hit 4 homers and Vargas stretches hit streak in 6-2 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer, Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak…
April 29 2026 09:16 PM
Brandon Ingram exits early, Scottie Barnes hobbled as Raptors drop Game 5 to Cavs
CLEVELAND — The Toronto Raptors have played a tough, hard-hitting style of defence throughout their…
April 29 2026 09:16 PM
Cam York scores in OT as Flyers beat Penguins 1-0 in Game 6, reach Round 2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cam York flicked a wrist shot from the point, chucked his stick…
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