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April 15 2026 04:00 AM
Sport of stabbing people safer than you’d think at Okanagan’s only fencing club
“You might get a bruise here or there because we are stabbing people, but it's not that dangerous.”
Carney announces $32B for northern defence and infrastructure projects
YELLOWKNIFE — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday the government is putting an additional $32 billion into military forward operating…
Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues…
B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to ‘chillax’ about land acknowledgments
VANCOUVER — The chiefs of four British Columbia First Nations have told Conservative member of Parliament Aaron Gunn to “chillax”…
iN PHOTOS: Drivers gone wild in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
The topic of bad driving never fails to entertain.
Local politicians lobby federal government to expand Vernon Army Camp
The lobby effort comes as Canada increases spending on the military.
Downed power line cuts power for hundreds in Kamloops
A Tesla sedan took out a power pole.
Petition to recall Okanagan MLA Tara Armstrong going to Election BC next week
“I've talked to quite a number of conservative voters who are appalled at her behaviour and want her out."
Kamloops urgent care clinics divert 25 patients daily from ER
Interior Health's second urgent and primary care centre in Kamloops has seen nearly 25,000 patient visits since it opened in late 2024, but demand on the older clinic hasn't slowed down.
Late season dump of snow expected on Coquihalla Highway
iNwheels
“Temperatures could be close enough to see maybe some wet flakes in some areas in the valley bottoms."
Decade ban for BC lawyer who strung clients along with fabricated letters
Instead of doing any work, he just made things up.
Shortage of long-term care beds creates unsafe living conditions for Okanagan, Kamloops seniors
"“We had decades to plan for the boomers."
iN NUMBERS: Stocking lakes in Okanagan, Kamloops for spring fishing
Get ready to reel 'em in.
Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive
WACONIA, Minn. (AP) — In these polarizing times, Minnesotans have found something they can agree on — the thrill of a meat raffle. Meat raffles have been popular in pockets of the U.S. for decades, offering a fun way to...
$33M water system repair up in the air after Sage Mesa residents vote ‘no’
The complexity with the water system comes from the fact that it’s a privately owned utility, but publicly managed.
In the news today: Quebec premier swearing in, Ontario jails, B.C. bear attack
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed …Christine Fréchette to be sworn into office today as Quebec's second female premierChristine Fréchette is set to be sworn in as Quebec's premier...
Kamloops’ First Cannabis Retailer to Open First Community-Focused Patio Experience
A new chapter in cannabis accessibility and customer experience is arriving in Kamloops as Taste Cannabis, located at 279 Tranquille Road, prepares to introduce several new services designed to make legal cannabis more convenient and community-focused. On April 20, 2026,...
April 13 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: How history will judge America’s war with Iran
"Twenty-five years or so from today, students of history will look back at the tipping point that signalled America’s decline as the singular world power with the most control of the fate of everyone on Earth."
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."
Gender-based violence costs B.C. $1.12 billion annually, YWCA report says
VANCOUVER — Gender-based violence is costing British Columbia an estimated $1.12 billion each year, says…
No ongoing public safety threat after grizzly bear attacks man in Vanderhoof, B.C.
VANDERHOOF — A man who encountered a grizzly while walking on his own property in…
April 15 2026 01:18 AM
In the news today: Quebec premier swearing in, Ontario jails, B.C. bear attack
iNwheels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
April 15 2026 01:00 AM
Christine Fréchette to be sworn into office today as Quebec’s second female premier
QUÉBEC — Christine Fréchette is set to be sworn in as Quebec’s premier today with…
April 15 2026 01:00 AM
B.C. woman sentenced to 5 1/2 years for smuggling 108 kilograms of meth from U.S.
NEW WESTMINSTER — A British Columbia woman who worked in Punjabi-language broadcasting has been sentenced…
April 15 2026 04:45 AM
Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records
ATLANTA (AP) — A long-lasting weather pattern is poised to blast hot air like a…
April 15 2026 04:45 AM
Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct…
April 15 2026 04:30 AM
Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive
iNwine
WACONIA, Minn. (AP) — In these polarizing times, Minnesotans have found something they can agree…
Gender-based violence costs B.C. $1.12 billion annually, YWCA report says
VANCOUVER — Gender-based violence is costing British Columbia an estimated $1.12 billion each year, says…
Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Warner Bros. put on a big show hyping their upcoming films…
Here’s who’s coming to Just For Laughs Montreal, including Jerry Seinfeld and ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Comedy stalwarts “Weird Al” Yankovic and Jerry Seinfeld will headline this year’s edition of Just…
Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban
PARIS (AP) — The rapper formerly known as Kanye West postponed his upcoming show in…
April 15 2026 04:41 AM
Atletico Madrid on a high after return to Champions League semis and with chance to win Copa title
MADRID (AP) — It’s good to be an Atletico Madrid fan right now. One of…
April 15 2026 04:14 AM
Shot-stopping Safonov stands tall as PSG’s new No. 1 after Donnarumma’s departure
PARIS (AP) — Different goalkeeper, same result. When Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Liverpool from the Champions…
April 15 2026 03:13 AM
NFL Draft Guide: Fernando Mendoza is likely No. 1 pick, after that things get interesting
This year’s NFL draft begins with the first round on April 23 in Pittsburgh with…
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April 14 2026 08:00 PM
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April 12 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Cats are different in Australia
This cat loves to be buried in the sand.