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South Okanagan couple pushing regional district for right to live in tiny home
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“We’re happy to comply with bylaws but we also think the bylaws need to be updated."
Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
NEW YORK (AP) — As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot…
To fix a patient’s irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital ‘twin’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists created virtual replicas of patients’ diseased hearts so precise that blocking a dangerous irregular heartbeat in…
Environment Canada says strong winds are coming to parts of B.C. starting on Monday.
VANCOUVER — A special weather statement issued for much of British Columbia’s southern coast and parts of Vancouver Island is…
iN PHOTOS: In and around Okanagan, Kamloops wetlands
Wetlands are remarkable ecosystems teeming with life.
Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build healthy eating…
Kamloops nurse suspended for falsely claiming patient was violent
No reason was given as to why the nurse would make such a claim.
iN PHOTOS: Early spring wildflowers bloom in Thompson-Okanagan grasslands
The first petals are appearing on the famous arrow-leaved balsamroot that turns the hillsides yellow every spring.
Osoyoos motel fined $5,000 for evicting guest who left a roach in an ashtray
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The motel had a strict no cannabis policy.
Penticton Vees to face Prince George in second round, Rockets take on Everett
Penticton and Kelowna both advanced, with the Rockets heading to Everett to face the Silvertips, who led the WHL in the regular season.
Community rallies for Vernon mother of 16 leaving abusive marriage
"Because she spoke no English, she lost her voice, first in her marriage then in her community."
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
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The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
San Marcos, California Is Crushing Its Housing Goals
In 2004, a developer had an idea to create a downtown where one had never existed before — in the suburbs of San Marcos. The area, adjacent to California State University San Marcos, now spans 200 acres of urban density...
Runway safety incidents on the rise in Canada, but very close calls level off
MONTREAL — The number of safety incidents on Canadian runways is on the rise, reaching new highs in recent years even as the tally of extremely close calls levels off.Data from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada shows that so-called...
N.S. premier blasts First Nation highway blockades, calls for RCMP to be respected
Tensions between the Nova Scotia government and First Nations leaders flared up over the weekend amid a continuing debate over who has jurisdiction in Indigenous communities. Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways “is never acceptable” after protestors set up multiple...
April 06 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The plight of Black women in America
"While Black men and other men of colour suffer from a deck stacked against them - and it is true that women face more discrimination than men - it is Black women and other women of colour who suffer the most today."
April 01 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Should voters be able to recall municipal politicians?
"He's left more than a few folks wondering who the real Peter Milobar is."
March 30 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The mind-boggling financial cost of Trump’s war on Iran
"The U.S. has spent $1.3 Million per minute…PER MINUTE…for a month. That’s more than $50 Billion."
Record warmth in B.C. over weekend as high winds arrive along southern coast
VANCOUVER — Spring weather in British Columbia brought record-high daily temperatures to several communities, while…
BC Ferries sailings hampered by forecasted high winds and vessel problems
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s ferry operator has been plagued by a combination of vessel troubles…
April 06 2026 07:16 PM
Nine of 10 abducted mine workers confirmed dead, B.C. firm says
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers…
April 06 2026 06:46 PM
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record on Monday for being the farthest…
April 06 2026 05:02 PM
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia’s credit rating will discourage…
April 06 2026 11:15 PM
The Latest: Iran rejects ceasefire deal as Trump’s deadline for attacks on infrastructure nears
Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the…
April 06 2026 10:30 PM
3 killed as high winds topple a tree on an Easter egg hunt in Germany
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high…
April 06 2026 10:03 PM
As Trump threatens Iran’s infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Zahra Arghavan and Mehdi Alishir stood on their balcony,…
Taylor Frankie Paul faces protective order hearing in Utah after ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge is set to hear arguments Tuesday on…
Nine of 10 abducted mine workers confirmed dead, B.C. firm says
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers…
Rapper Offset shot in Florida, spokesperson says he is stable
HOLLYWOOD, Florida (AP) — The rapper Offset was shot Monday and is stable, according to…
Taylor Frankie Paul faces protective order hearing in Utah after ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge is set to hear arguments Tuesday on…
April 06 2026 11:15 PM
Zucker scores go-ahead goal as Sabres beat Lightning
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Zucker tipped in Bowen Byram’s shot for the go-ahead goal…
April 06 2026 11:06 PM
Adrian Kempe scores in shootout as Kings beat Predators 3-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the…
April 06 2026 10:16 PM
Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs in return to Tropicana Field
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the…
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