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Latest volley in Trump trade war swells ranks of Okanagan-based group dedicated to boycott
“The elbows are up and the gloves are off."
iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money for several charities in the…
BC’s new clean-energy czar is a climate ‘wild card’
Adrian Dix is B.C.’s new climate and clean energy czar, but it’s not clear whether his appointment signals a new…
Veteran South Okanagan MP looking forward to retirement after 10 years in Ottawa
Riding his beloved bicycle, spending more time with his grandchildren and “playing bad fiddle” are all on the agenda as…
Buddhist monastery along Kettle River in Boundary Country listed for $3M
A Buddhist monastery along the Kettle River in the Boundary region has hit the real estate market for $3,000,000. The…
BC anti-vax nurses lose fight against union
Dozens of anti-vaxer BC nurses, who were fired for not getting vaccinated, have lost an appeal against their union. According…
Teck Coal loses appeal of $140,000 fine for ‘catastrophic’ failure
A BC mining company has lost an appeal to overturn a $140,000 fine it received after a mechanic suffered severe…
Partial win for Shuswap development stung with $20K wastewater fine
The company argued the fine was too steep as there was "low to none" risk to the environment.
iN PHOTOS: Residents help urban wildlife during drought, wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
Extreme heat events and wildfires are causing more heat exhaustion and severe dehydration in wild animals.
$200,000 fine for BC realtor who falsified income to buy subsidized condo to rent out
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The government-subsidized affordable housing units were meant for middle-income families and individuals.
iN NUMBERS: Nearly 80% of British Columbians support Carney in Trump trade war
Nine out of ten Canadians surveyed expect life to get more expensive.
Kamloops man’s death prompts petition to ban e-scooters
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The 18-year-old died while riding a rental e-scooter.
Wildfire forces Okanagan fruit pickers back to Mexico
After bouncing between shelters reluctant to accept them, Mexican workers are heading back home months earlier than expected.
$200,000 fine for BC realtor who falsified income to buy subsidized condo to rent out
The government-subsidized affordable housing units were meant for middle-income families and individuals.
E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40%, many with head and brain injuries: data
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations for both children and adults riding e-scooters rose by almost 40 per cent in the past year. Data released Tuesday showed there were 837 hospitalizations last year between April 2025...
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
iN DISCUSSION: Escalation of Trump’s trade war is going to hurt
"Are you satisfied with how Canada has acted?"
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
B.C.’s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to…
Rosalyn Bird latest MLA to quit B.C. Conservatives, warns against racism, homophobia
VANCOUVER — On Tuesday morning, B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay acknowledged that more legislators could…
In the news today: Tariff relief packages, Alberta referendum latest, Arctic sea ice.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
CALGARY — Alberta’s Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum…
Frenemies for Canada: Ex-Alberta premiers join hands to keep province from separating
Two former political foes in Alberta are joining hands to try to keep the province…
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Aug. 19 – 25, 2026 AP Mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published…
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving…
USS Abraham Lincoln will stop in Thailand on its way home from lengthy deployment in Middle East
BANGKOK (AP) — The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will make a stop in…
Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
CALGARY — Alberta’s Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum…
Frenemies for Canada: Ex-Alberta premiers join hands to keep province from separating
Two former political foes in Alberta are joining hands to try to keep the province…
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
NEW YORK (AP) — There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die,…
Former detective says Tupac murder suspect was gang ‘shot caller’ who had final say in shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Compton gang detective testified Tuesday that Duane “Keffe D”…
Family celebrates its connection to the Chicago Cubs and its viewpoint for the team’s history
CHICAGO (AP) — In the aftermath of Milt Pappas’ no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs, two…
Juventus reshapes its goalkeeping unit, adding Kamil Grabara and offloading Perin and Di Gregorio
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus has continued its goalkeeping overhaul by signing a new backup…
English soccer star Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway collision
EASTLEIGH, England (AP) — Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving…
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