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April 20 2026 04:00 AM
South Okanagan couple’s efforts prompt regional district to consider tiny homes
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Rather than fend off the increasing number of people living in tiny homes and RVs, the regional district is exploring how to fold it into their zoning rules.
Gun control groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA — Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they’re “alarmed and disappointed” the force has not yet…
Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to join the Liberal government ultimately…
Carney inching closer to majority with NDP floor-crossing ahead of byelections
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout’s decision to quit the NDP caucus to join the Liberals puts Prime Minister Mark…
Sarcastic BC teacher who mocked students resigns after being suspended
“I’m guessing you’re not from here. If you knew how many diseases there were in Canada, would you still have come here?”
West Kelowna squares invite beginner dancers to the floor
Get your dancing shoes on, West Kelowna.
Pacific storm moves over B.C. in latest wintry blast, bringing snow and wind warnings
VANCOUVER — There’s another slight chance of sea-level snow in Metro Vancouver as a new weather system makes landfall in…
Okanagan Humane Society ordered to pay $3,000 for adopting out owner’s pets
The pet owner only wanted the humane society to keep them on a temporary basis.
Not much celebration planned for 4/20 in Okanagan, Kamloops
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“It is a Monday, it's a weekday, and Mondays are like, ‘ugh, Monday.’ But why not start the week right?"
iN NUMBERS: How British Columbians feel about Canada’s NHL teams
Which Canadian NHL team do you think has the best chance of bringing the Stanley Cup home?
Invasive Siberian elm trees frustrating for Kamloops, Okanagan gardeners
"It's an ongoing problem for the gardening community here, you learn to live with it the best you can."
Vernon chiropractor convicted of sexually assaulting patient launching appeal
The 61-year-old has a history of sexual misconduct.
Case dropped against BC restaurateur accused of defrauding Penticton winery
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The civil dispute is still ongoing.
Case dropped against BC restaurateur accused of defrauding Penticton winery
The civil dispute is still ongoing.
South Okanagan couple’s efforts prompt regional district to consider tiny homes
Rather than fend off the increasing number of people living in tiny homes and RVs, the regional district is exploring how to fold it into their zoning rules.
Bus accident in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 21 people
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A passenger bus slid off a Himalayan highway and rolled down a steep, rocky slope onto a road below in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday, killing at least 21 people and injuring about 45 others, officials said....
Not much celebration planned for 4/20 in Okanagan, Kamloops
“It is a Monday, it's a weekday, and Mondays are like, ‘ugh, Monday.’ But why not start the week right?"
April 17 2026 10:20 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Debate over access to MAID highlighted in lawsuit against BC hospital
"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.
First Nations say Eby backs down again, now seeks joint path on B.C. Indigenous law
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has backed down again on the pausing of…
Protesters outside Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival marking 1 year after 11 were killed
VANCOUVER — It was to be a day of reflection and remembrance a year after…
April 20 2026 07:16 AM
Inflation jumps to 2.4% in March driven by Iran war oil shock, StatCan says
OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated to 2.4 per cent in March as…
April 20 2026 07:08 AM
Military hits 30-year recruitment high but still falls short in key trades
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty says military recruitment has reached a 30-year high after…
April 20 2026 03:00 AM
Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA — The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to…
April 20 2026 07:30 AM
Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear from Catholic preschools that say Colorado violated…
April 20 2026 07:15 AM
Here’s what to know about Timmy, the humpback whale that’s sick and stranded in the Baltic Sea
BERLIN (AP) — A humpback whale’s likely final days in the Baltic Sea have been…
April 20 2026 07:12 AM
Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
LUANDA, Angola (AP) — And in Africa, the lion roared. There is a case to…
Inflation jumps to 2.4% in March driven by Iran war oil shock, StatCan says
OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated to 2.4 per cent in March as…
Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA — The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to…
Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann
The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their hype videos are doing things…
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
NEW YORK (AP) — Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to…
April 20 2026 07:29 AM
Brionna Jones’ status for the start of the Dream’s season is uncertain following knee surgery
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones has had right knee surgery, leaving her…
April 20 2026 07:00 AM
Oilers lean into their playoff maturity ahead of Game 1 against Ducks
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers climbed a playoff mountain the last two years, but didn’t…
April 20 2026 07:00 AM
And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race
BOSTON (AP) — The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning…
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