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April 22 2026 06:00 PM
Okanagan bicycle thief got bail several times during crime spree
The bicycle theft and shoplifting spree went from Salmon Arm to West Kelowna and lasted well over a year.
Drones and laser strikes big problem at Kelowna airport: RCMP
“(The) misuse of lasers or drones near aircraft puts lives at risk."
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
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“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
Kamloops school district fails to block FOI request, again
The school district argued it's part of a failed effort to "uncover a conspiracy of unlawful tendering and procurement practices."
Some Okanagan cities in drought are already restricting water use
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“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
Okanagan hockey coach convicted for taking photo of wife in shower
And his behaviour didn't end there.
Thompson-Okanagan teams join new BC junior hockey league
“We continue to take measured and thoughtful steps to build our junior hockey pathways in B.C."
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops housing starts catching up to Kelowna
Is this just a blip in the housing start stats? Time will tell.
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them Wednesday, intensifying...
B.C. children’s representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids
The toxic drug crisis that has killed thousands of people in British Columbia has had a “staggeringly high” impact on the youngest in the province, not only killing hundreds but leaving many more as orphans, the province's representative for children...
April 22 2026 11:15 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Who do we believe when it comes to DRIPA impacts in BC?
"I'm in a really uncomfortable spot as a British Columbian."
April 20 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: You need a sense of humour as a baseball umpire
"After decades of umpiring baseball games, I can tell you a sense of humour is indispensable."
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."
B.C. legislator says residents didn’t get phone alerts about landslide evacuation
FORT ST. JOHN — A legislator for an area of northeastern British Columbia hit by…
Five out of 14 wildfires burning in B.C. deemed out of control
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says five wildfires are currently burning out of…
April 22 2026 09:00 PM
Expert says it’s time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade
HOUSTON — Piling his shopping bags into his vehicle’s trunk outside a Houston grocery store…
April 22 2026 05:30 PM
Premier Eby says investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting has entered final stages
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said the police investigation into the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting…
April 22 2026 05:15 PM
Five remain in B.C. Conservative leadership race as membership swells to 42,000
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservative Party has confirmed a final list of five candidates vying…
April 22 2026 10:33 PM
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft, report says
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the…
April 22 2026 10:30 PM
California’s woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A televised debate among six leading candidates for California governor Wednesday…
April 22 2026 10:30 PM
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations
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NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — Huge plumes of smoke blanketed swaths of the Southeast on Wednesday…
Expert says it’s time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade
HOUSTON — Piling his shopping bags into his vehicle’s trunk outside a Houston grocery store…
New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel’s girlfriend
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times says the FBI investigated whether one of…
Singer D4vd’s lawyers look to make evidence against him public in killing of 14-year-old girl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for singer D4vd are pushing to have prosecutors quickly and…
New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel’s girlfriend
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times says the FBI investigated whether one of…
April 22 2026 10:33 PM
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft, report says
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the…
April 22 2026 10:30 PM
Thunder’s Jalen Williams leaves Game 2 against Suns with left hamstring injury
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams left in the third quarter…
April 22 2026 10:30 PM
Stars and Wild go to 2nd overtime tied at 3 past midnight in Game 3 of even series
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Matt Duchene tied it or Dallas on a power play…
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