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April 09 2026 01:23 PM
Penticton ticket beat the odds and hit $75 million lottery jackpot
The odds of winning a Lotto Max jackpot are one in 33,294,800 per $5 play.
Hodgson defers questions on Michael Ma to Prime Minister Mark Carney
OTTAWA — Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday the federal government is opposed to forced labour, a day after another…
Changes to Highway 97 intersection between Peachland and West Kelowna driven by safety
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Peachland residents have long been asking for the dangerous intersection to be made safer.
Cops seize drugs, cash, guns in Merritt raid
Multiple individuals were arrested during the raid.
Kamloops MLA promises to repeal SOGI; replacement unclear
In 2024, he said SOGI was an issue that could spur friction within the BC Conservatives, but he now says he campaigned on a promise to repeal it.
How Okanagan, Kamloops post-secondary institutions are coping with fewer international students
“As a result, the college must continue reviewing course offerings and making adjustments, including reducing sections and, in some cases, narrowing the range of electives.”
Election bill takes aim at deepfakes, long ballots, threats to nomination contests
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing new legislation to strengthen election integrity by banning digital deepfakes of candidates, cracking…
Cops haul trucks off road in Kamloops-area highway blitz
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“The majority of commercial drivers put in the time and expense to make sure their vehicles are safe and legal, while a minority of drivers are causing the most problems."
Kelowna RCMP warns recently released sex offender risk to teen boys
Anyone who sees Dodge breaching his probation has been asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.
‘Don’t come’: Canadian in Texas warns others after ICE detainment
"We have paperwork that basically forces border patrol to let us through the checkpoint, but I'm still terrified. I'm worried ICE is using it to entrap us."
TRU settles lawsuit with former VP after dismissal, conduct investigation
"TRU also acknowledges that some mistakes were made in its handling of the investigation and Mr. Phillips’ situation."
City of Kelowna won’t open the gates as lakefront hotel locks public out of boardwalk
”In the meantime, based on direction from the city's legal team, we have decided not to remedy via self-help, i.e. unilaterally cutting locks, removing gates, etc.”
‘Reckless’ and ‘selfish:’ Judge rejects lawyers’ proposal, sentences speeding biker to more jail time
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It's highly unusal for a judge to reject a joint submission.
Sobeys recalls some products containing cheese over listeria risk
Grocery store giant Sobeys is recalling a number of products containing cheese because of possible listeria contamination.A notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products are sold in every province except Quebec at Sobeys and its banner stores,...
Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
RICHMOND — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government must do more to protect property rights after a landmark court decision on Aboriginal title in British Columbia last year.Poilievre was in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday calling on the Liberal...
One man arrested in Surrey, B.C., over 3D printed firearms lab
SURREY — A man has been arrested by police in Surrey, B.C., in an investigation into illegal manufacturing of 3D printed firearms.Police say the investigation began in March when officers learned of someone making the weapons, as well as uploading...
Photo gallery: A decade of death — B.C. counts drug emergency’s cost
Next week marks the 10th anniversary of the declaration of a public health emergency in response to British Columbia's drug overdose crisis, which has since claimed more than 18,000 lives. Grieving friends and families, former policy makers, medical workers and...
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."
Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
A group of alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia has…
Volkswagen Beetle shell dismantled, removed from B.C. rock face by helicopter
SQUAMISH — The red shell of a Volkswagen Beetle has been removed from the steep…
April 09 2026 05:17 PM
Poilievre fires back at questions about his leadership after fourth floor crossing
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre was defiant on Thursday in the face of questions about his…
April 09 2026 04:30 PM
Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
A group of alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia has…
April 09 2026 04:24 PM
Volkswagen Beetle shell dismantled, removed from B.C. rock face by helicopter
SQUAMISH — The red shell of a Volkswagen Beetle has been removed from the steep…
April 09 2026 05:17 PM
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating…
April 09 2026 05:15 PM
Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts,…
April 09 2026 05:15 PM
The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire
A tentative U.S.-Iran ceasefire is faltering after Israel pounded Beirut and as Iran maintains its…
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating…
Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with restored building
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — Comedian Dave Chappelle stood on the front lawn of a…
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating…
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in…
April 09 2026 05:05 PM
Wisconsin beats North Dakota 2-1 to reach its first Frozen Four final since 2010
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scored 27 seconds apart in the…
April 09 2026 05:03 PM
FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories
FIFA added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year’s World Cup, asking…
April 09 2026 05:02 PM
Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters, one year…
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