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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."
iN NUMBERS: Okanagan, Kamloops balmy while other parts of Canada buried in snow
You probably want to brag to family and friends in other parts of the country about how nice the weather is in the Okanagan and Kamloops.
Alberta judges urge respect after Smith said she wants to ‘direct’ them
EDMONTON — Alberta’s judges are calling for respect days after Premier Danielle Smith said she wishes she could “direct” them.…
Fire at empty storefront in downtown Kamloops not accidental: RCMP
Investigators are looking for witnesses and video footage.
‘I meant what I said’: Carney says he explained his Davos speech to Trump
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he told U.S. President Donald Trump personally that he meant what he…
iN VIDEO: Oyama man captures neat moment between eagle and otter
“After talking to people who lived here their whole lives, a lot of them don’t know otters live in Wood Lake.”
Air travel recovery ramps up after snow blast, but thousands still face cancellations
Air travel picked back up in earnest today as crews cleared the remnants of a record-breaking snowstorm in Central Canada…
‘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 30 2026 12:38 AM
Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detaining crews
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel’s maritime…
April 30 2026 12:30 AM
Kenya gives a hero’s welcome to marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome in Kenya, complete…
April 30 2026 12:21 AM
Cambodian court upholds opposition leader’s treason conviction
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian court Thursday upheld the treason conviction and 27-year…
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…
David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem “Take This Job…
Wrexham aims to keep alive Premier League dream by securing playoff spot in Championship finale
For Wrexham’s growing global fanbase, it’s set to be another heart-stopping end to the season.…
April 30 2026 12:45 AM
Texier breaks 3rd-period tie, Canadiens beat Lightning in Game 5 to take series lead
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and…
April 30 2026 12:31 AM
Howden’s short-handed goal gives Golden Knights 5-4 double-OT win over Mammoth and 3-2 series lead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brett Howden scored a short-handed goal at 5:28 of the second…
April 30 2026 12:30 AM
Kenya gives a hero’s welcome to marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome in Kenya, complete…
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