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April 06 2026 04:00 AM
South Okanagan couple pushing regional district for right to live in tiny home
iNhome
“We’re happy to comply with bylaws but we also think the bylaws need to be updated."
China overturns death sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg: NYT report
OTTAWA — China’s highest court has overturned a Canadian man’s death sentence, The New York Times is reporting. The death…
B.C.’s Warm weather forces those in ice-fishing derby into boats
Krista Clark is an avid ice fisher, but it was a late start to the season in British Columbia’s East…
Greenland’s foreign minister hails new Canadian consulate as ‘historic’
NUUK — The Canadian flag was raised and dozens of people joined in a spontaneous version of O Canada on…
End of regional policing in Central Okanagan has local politicians crying foul
West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Peachland are worried about the ripple effects as Kelowna RCMP splits from regional coverage.
Public pressure on authorities to deal with downtown Kelowna crime at MLA town hall
“We can stand up for business owners and for vulnerable individuals.”
Despite job losses, shrinking labour force lowers unemployment rate in January
OTTAWA — Fewer people were looking for work in January, driving the unemployment rate lower despite job losses in the…
iN PHOTOS: In and around Okanagan, Kamloops wetlands
Wetlands are remarkable ecosystems teeming with life.
Community rallies for Vernon mother of 16 leaving abusive marriage
"Because she spoke no English, she lost her voice, first in her marriage then in her community."
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
iNwine
The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
Wife of BC prosecutor pleads not guilty to fraud charges over missing charity money
The case is being heard in Kelowna, away from Nanaimo where the charges originate, to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest.
Summerland’s new sugar-free, non-alcoholic winery
iNwine
Winery owners and long-time friends Tyler Harlton and Chris Pagliocchini appeared on Dragons’ Den and secured a million dollar investment.
Kelowna motorcyclist films himself speeding, incriminates himself, ends up behind bars
iNwheels
If you're going to break the law, it's best not to film yourself doing it.
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
San Marcos, California Is Crushing Its Housing Goals
In 2004, a developer had an idea to create a downtown where one had never existed before — in the suburbs of San Marcos. The area, adjacent to California State University San Marcos, now spans 200 acres of urban density...
Runway safety incidents on the rise in Canada, but very close calls level off
MONTREAL — The number of safety incidents on Canadian runways is on the rise, reaching new highs in recent years even as the tally of extremely close calls levels off.Data from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada shows that so-called...
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."
Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead
ERRINGTON — A wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island has taken in two young black bear…
Record warmth in B.C. over weekend as high winds arrive along southern coast
VANCOUVER — Spring weather in British Columbia brought record-high daily temperatures to several communities, while…
April 06 2026 12:46 PM
Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don’t carry guns in Canada
OTTAWA — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Canada don’t carry firearms, the…
April 06 2026 12:31 PM
Canada in the European Union? Poll suggests broad openness to the idea
OTTAWA — New polling suggests a majority of Canadians think Canada should explore joining the…
April 06 2026 12:17 PM
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record for being the farthest humans from…
April 06 2026 12:45 PM
Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record
HOUSTON (AP) — With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked…
April 06 2026 12:45 PM
The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war…
April 06 2026 12:45 PM
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez remains acting president after her initial 90-day appointment expired
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Delcy Rodríguez remained Venezuela’s acting president on Monday, exceeding the 90-day…
Canada in the European Union? Poll suggests broad openness to the idea
OTTAWA — New polling suggests a majority of Canadians think Canada should explore joining the…
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record for being the farthest humans from…
A timeline of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and investigation
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Savannah Guthrie returned to hosting the “Today” show on Monday for…
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
As director of the FBI, he transformed the agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the…
April 06 2026 12:46 PM
Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don’t carry guns in Canada
OTTAWA — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Canada don’t carry firearms, the…
April 06 2026 12:40 PM
Peter DeBoer takes over as Islanders coach with an eye on the playoffs and future
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — Matthew Schaefer and Peter DeBoer have just spent one practice…
April 06 2026 12:24 PM
Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon
NEW YORK (AP) — The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets,…
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