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April 16 2026 04:00 AM
More privacy breaches and bullying lands Kamloops mayor back in hot water
"In my opinion, no Mayor should treat staff in this manner and the Mayor owes these staff an unqualified apology."
The Latest: Netanyahu says strikes are ‘breaking their bones’ as Iran vows to fight on
Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel and Gulf states Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his country…
Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual ‘wife-carrying’ contest in England
LONDON (AP) — To have and to hold took on a new meaning for about two dozen couples who put…
Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as opposition parties…
The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a…
Kelowna saw double digit drop in rent as cost in Kamloops rising
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While rental costs are dropping so are the size of apartments.
B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, harassment and obstruction of people from going…
Universal Ostrich Farm owner suing sister over historic real estate agreement
They wanted to live like "one big happy family" but it didn't work out that way.
Kelowna may lower fees for home builders in response to complaints
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“Both the Urban Development Institute and Canadian Homebuilders Association - Central Okanagan have made note of several ways in which City actions could make new development more viable, until the market recovers.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians deal with ‘economic whiplash’
More than a third of people in B.C. who participated in a survey say they're $200 away from running out of money each month.
Logan Lake man plans to buy new car after $1M lottery win
He also plans to take a few trips.
iN PHOTOS: A stroll through the historic Summerland Ornamental Gardens
The six-hectare public garden has colourful blooms and stunning views.
Death at Vernon Winter Carnival office deemed suspicious: RCMP
“The circumstances surrounding the person’s death are considered suspicious in nature and we are reaching out to the public for information that may help advance our investigation."
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...
Kelowna may lower fees for home builders in response to complaints
“Both the Urban Development Institute and Canadian Homebuilders Association - Central Okanagan have made note of several ways in which City actions could make new development more viable, until the market recovers.”
Photos show damage after Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, as residents take shelter
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Residents surveyed the damage and took shelter Thursday following a Russian strike on a residential area in Kyiv, Ukraine. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. A woman speaks via a phone in...
First Nations overdose deaths in B.C. drop in 2025, but still disproportionally high
VANCOUVER — The number of overdose deaths of First Nations in British Columbia dropped by about a third in 2025 but the population continues to be disproportionately impacted by the province's toxic drug crisis that has killed more than 18,000...
April 15 2026 11:00 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Why sitting as an independent politician may be a good thing
"MLAs Tara Armstrong and Amelia Boultbee both quit within months the BC Conservative Party that got them elected. Armstrong will be recalled over it. Boultbee said on social media she plans to remain an independent, may have been her strategy all along."
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.
In the news today: Artemis II update, Social media ban, Amazon surcharge
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. tables another First Nation treaty ratification, but overlap concerns persist
VICTORIA — The Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. has reached a major milestone in…
April 16 2026 01:15 AM
In the news today: Artemis II update, Social media ban, Amazon surcharge
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
April 16 2026 01:00 AM
Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village
Ross and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only…
April 16 2026 01:00 AM
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
HOUSTON — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part…
April 16 2026 07:30 AM
Trump’s plan to build a Triumphal Arch gets a hearing before a key federal agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s design for the Triumphal Arch he wants built at…
April 16 2026 07:30 AM
Police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife are dead in murder-suicide
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who was a rising…
April 16 2026 07:30 AM
Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon
BAMENDA, Cameroon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging…
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball’s spending record with a combined…
In the news today: Artemis II update, Social media ban, Amazon surcharge
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Star of Japanese hit series ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ hopes to share its joy of eating
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese TV program “The Solitary Gourmet” quietly started in a late-night slot…
‘Spaceballs’ sequel, ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ previewed at CinemaCon, but no Bond updates
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The cast and filmmakers behind the “Spaceballs” sequel including Bill Pullman…
April 16 2026 07:16 AM
WADA is challenging India to clean up doping issues
NEW DELHI (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency reported progress in its fight to clean…
April 16 2026 07:01 AM
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Get to know the favorites and what to watch for
The field for the Stanley Cup Playoffs is set, with the first series set to…
April 16 2026 06:46 AM
LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil sought to quell speculation about the league’s financial future Wednesday…
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