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April 12 2026 04:00 AM
‘Riddled with rats’: New Vernon company getting into a growing industry
iNhome
“It’s a disgusting job and a lot of it has been about just manning up and getting under there, but we absolutely love it."
Princeton company slapped with $30,000 pollution fine
The company treats contaminated soil used at the nearby Copper Mountain mine.
Suspension for BC nurse who snooped on colleagues’ medical records
She's been in trouble with the regulator before.
How these secretive traditional circumcision rites are responsible for dozens of deaths
PHUTHADITJHABA, South Africa (AP) — The 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho had no known health issues when he joined his peers, wrapped…
iN NUMBERS: B.C. Premier David Eby’s popularity plummeting
Angus Reid found that while not everyone dislikes the B.C. premier, his approval rating has dropped significantly over the past year.
Scream your way to happiness? Maybe not, but scream clubs promise some relief
With a gut-wrenching wail that rippled from her body, Amber Walcker joined about a dozen screaming people in West Seattle…
Okanagan Humane Society suing Kelowna volunteer over adoption dispute
The dog is vulnerable and high-risk and the foster volunteer says the adoption family weren't the right fit.
These are the little Thompson-Okanagan birds eating all your grass seed
iNhome
“I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried hanging sparkly things in the backyard to scare them away and putting the sprinkler on but it doesn’t matter, they’ll literally come in and eat every seed you put down."
Vernon nurse suspended for swiping narcotics from work
Her penalty was harsher than other nurses who did the same thing.
iN NUMBERS: BCers split when it comes to doctors objecting to MAID based on beliefs
There were 680 medically-assisted deaths in the Interior Health region in 2024.
What’s happening downstream of low snowpack in the Okanagan
"How serious that looks in part depends on management decisions and what the different local water providers do. And also, just if there is rain.”
South Okanagan residents to vote on water system and $33 million loan for repairs
“Since learning that I may lose my home, many nights I can't sleep, and my skin has broken out with itchy hives.”
Cast your vote for most anticipated movie at Enderby’s Starlight Drive-In
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On the ballot are upcoming releases like The Devil Wears Prada 2, Toy Story 5, The Odyssey, Spider-Man Brand New Day, and Minions and Monsters, or you can vote to see more of the classics.
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,...
‘Riddled with rats’: New Vernon company getting into a growing industry
“It’s a disgusting job and a lot of it has been about just manning up and getting under there, but we absolutely love it."
Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
The Trump administration approved major disaster declaration requests for at least seven states this week, according to information released Saturday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, allowing affected communities to access federal support. About 15 requests for assistance from others...
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 10 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Stop giving our social media overlords so much power
Check out this new Canadian-owned social media platform.
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."
City spokesperson says Crystal Pool is safe again, but remains closed until Tuesday
VICTORIA — All eight people taken to hospital Friday after two chemicals combined to create…
Conservative leadership hopeful Milobar changes campaign manager after investigation
VICTORIA — Peter Milobar will be without his longtime campaign manager during the final stretch…
April 12 2026 05:31 AM
Palestinian man who donated a kidney in 2023 may be ineligible for refugee claim
OTTAWA — Mohammed Al Hindi is a Palestinian refugee claimant whose application is now at…
April 12 2026 03:00 AM
Quebecers are about to find out who will replace François Legault as premier
Quebecers will find out Sunday who will become their next premier after the Coalition Avenir…
April 11 2026 07:24 PM
Minister approves Canadian Rangers to help Nunavut hamlet amid power problems
GJOA HAVEN — Canada’s emergency management minister says she has approved a request from the…
April 12 2026 06:00 AM
Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Voters in Benin cast ballots Sunday to choose a successor to…
April 12 2026 06:00 AM
The Latest: US and Iranian delegations leave Pakistan after talks end without agreement
Vice President JD Vance said negotiations between the United States and Iran ended early Sunday…
April 12 2026 05:45 AM
US and Iran end ceasefire talks without agreement and blame each other
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran ended face-to-face talks on Sunday without an…
Minister approves Canadian Rangers to help Nunavut hamlet amid power problems
GJOA HAVEN — Canada’s emergency management minister says she has approved a request from the…
City spokesperson says Crystal Pool is safe again, but remains closed until Tuesday
VICTORIA — All eight people taken to hospital Friday after two chemicals combined to create…
‘It felt like a paywall’: Saskatchewan calls cut on movie rating requirements
REGINA — Some local theatres in Saskatchewan are hoping to see more independent films up…
Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92
NEW DELHI (AP) — Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances…
April 12 2026 05:45 AM
Yemaneberhan Crippa wins Paris Marathon, Ethiopia’s Shure Demise smashes record in women’s race
PARIS (AP) — Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa was the fastest of nearly 60,000 runners in the…
April 12 2026 04:45 AM
Ulberg delivers first-round KO to win light heavyweight belt as Trump takes spotlight at UFC 327
MIAMI (AP) — Hobbling on one leg, Carlos Ulberg refused to let an injured knee…
April 12 2026 03:15 AM
Union Berlin makes history with Marie-Louise Eta as first woman to lead a Bundesliga men’s team
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach…
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