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April 07 2026 09:00 PM
BC hearing aid practitioner suspended for allegedly stealing hearing aids from work
He then sold them to clients.
Kelowna Rockets sweep Kamloops Blazers in WHL playoffs
The Rockets may face the WHL regular season leader the Everett Silvertips in the second round.
Suspected carjacker nabbed after mini crime spree in Kelowna
He carjacked an automotive shop employee taking a customer's vehicle for a test drive.
Handful of BC nurses caught stealing narcotics
Every year numerous nurses are caught pilfering drugs from work.
Artemis II’s moonbound toilet is working again to astronauts’ relief after overnight fix
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s moonbound astronauts have reason to celebrate, and not just because their launch went so…
The Latest: Oil prices surge, stocks fall with Trump offering no clear end to war
President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will keep hitting Iran “extremely hard over the next two or three weeks” and…
Shuswap woman reflects on power of community after fleeing Dubai at start of Iran war
"We were in a war zone. I was on edge, I’d never had air missile threats, I’d never had to run for shelter.”
iN NUMBERS: The BCers who see their doctor dozens, hundreds of times per year
“In some cases, patients with unique health challenges may need more frequent appointments, but there may also be abuse by patients or health providers."
BC Conservative Party fines Milobar leadership campaign
His campaign has until April 11 to pay the fine.
Three arrested after armed woman runs into Kamloops home
Neighbours were evacuated from their homes amid the Friday afternoon firearm report.
What Salmon Arm cops found after caller heard ‘screaming and groaning’ from hotel room
Police were called to a Salmon Arm hotel room for what sounded like a man in pain, but officers arrived to find a sweaty man and more than 100 grams of cocaine.
International figure skating qualifier coming to Kelowna in the fall
This is another major sporting event headed for Kelowna this year following the Memorial Cup in May and the BC Summer Games in July.
Kamloops nurse suspended for falsely claiming patient was violent
No reason was given as to why the nurse would make such a claim.
On South Pass, new owner revives Wyoming’s historic Rock Shop Inn
The barstools were all occupied in the Rock Shop Inn Saloon as area locals traded news under the gleam of bottles. Others gathered with beers near the warmth of an antique pot-bellied stove. A man came in with a dozen...
B.C. orders West Vancouver to implement plan to build more homes and meet its target
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is stepping into local politics over its housing policies, forcing the District of West Vancouver to approve a plan that would allow for more homes to be built. The Housing Ministry issued a statement...
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over...
N.S. premier blasts First Nation highway blockades, calls for RCMP to be respected
Tensions between the Nova Scotia government and First Nations leaders flared up over the weekend amid a continuing debate over who has jurisdiction in Indigenous communities. Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways “is never acceptable” after protestors set up multiple...
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."
Land Back Task Force in Squamish, B.C., sparks interest after landmark court ruling
Recent court rulings involving Aboriginal title have raised interest in a new committee that is…
Former B.C. cabinet minister George Abbott to serve as chief treaty commissioner
VICTORIA — A former provincial cabinet minister is being promoted to the role of chief…
April 07 2026 09:47 PM
Carney reiterates call to respect international law as Trump threatens ‘civilization’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said leaders involved in the war in Iran must…
April 07 2026 07:47 PM
Trade agreement talks unlikely to be resolved by July 1: U.S. trade representative
WASHINGTON — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that he doesn’t expect negotiations…
April 07 2026 07:45 PM
Almost a third of police probes of diplomatic missions see subjects leave Canada
OTTAWA — Almost a third of police probes involving members of foreign diplomatic missions in…
April 07 2026 10:15 PM
The Latest: Trump pulls back on threats as US, Israel and Iran reach a 2-week ceasefire deal
Iran, the United States and Israel said they reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire…
April 07 2026 09:53 PM
Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Rep. Eric Swalwell on Tuesday promised to aggressively push back…
April 07 2026 09:19 PM
How Trump went from threatening Iran’s annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump over the course of a day went from threatening…
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony…
Trade agreement talks unlikely to be resolved by July 1: U.S. trade representative
WASHINGTON — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that he doesn’t expect negotiations…
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony…
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens recovering after breaking neck
NASHVILLE (AP) — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens broke his neck and is recovering at home…
April 07 2026 10:26 PM
Albies hits his 3rd home run and the Braves beat the Angels 7-2 following a bench-clearing brawl
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit his third home run of the season, starter…
April 07 2026 10:09 PM
Jessie Eldridge scores twice, Boston Fleet beat Vancouver Goldeneyes 5-1 in Edmonton
EDMONTON — The Boston Fleet capped the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s 16-game Takeover Tour with…
April 07 2026 10:04 PM
Justus Annunen stops 43 shots for 3rd career shutout in Predators’ 5-0 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Justus Annunen stopped 43 shots — one shy of his career…
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April 05 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Be amazed with this guy’s card throwing skills
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