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May 16 2026 10:00 AM
Stuntman looking to ‘break’ into Okanagan film industry
"I know how to fall through things very well and not get injured.”
No jail for woman who stabbed man at Kelowna’s tent city
"It appeared as if the blade went right through the hand."
BC professor loses appeal after method of collecting caribou hair deemed ‘hunting’
The environmental appeal board had to decide if his method constituted hunting.
It took 25 years to ‘connect’ but in BC the Trans Canada Trail has an uncertain future
You may have used the Trans Canada Trail without even realizing.
Family attacked in racist road rage incident in Kelowna gets support from community, politicians
Support moves a bit slower than hate on the internet, at least in the case…
East Kamloops water to be reconnected tonight after major water main break
Don't expect the water to be safe to drink yet.
Warm weather and rain prompt high streamflow advisory for Thompson-Okanagan
“The Thompson River is one of the deadliest rivers in British Columbia."
Canadian wineries say scrapping provincial trade barriers would add billions to GDP
HALIFAX — Canada’s wine sector is worth more than $10 billion a year and the industry says a few tweaks — like scrapping domestic trade barriers — could add billions of dollars more to the national economy. A new report...
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties BEIJING (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he has not made a decision on whether to move forward with a major arms package for Taiwan...
Driver plows into pedestrians in Modena, 8 injured as driver detained after attempted escape
ROME (AP) — A driver plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them critically, before trying to flee and being detained by police, local authorities said. They said the man...
Michigan teen tobacco use ticks up as prevention funding lags
While teen tobacco use in Michigan remains far below historic highs, data shows it’s beginning to rise again, fueling renewed calls to boost prevention spending that has fallen far short of federal recommendations. Tobacco use among high school students rose...
May 15 2026 09:40 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Why does our justice system let vexatious litigants waste its time?
"This is about the coughing, sputtering system of justice in this province, this country, that can't seem to see the forest for the trees."
May 11 2026 11:59 AM
THOMPSON: Trump’s ballroom obsession and other signs of declining mental competence
"Beyond policies and actions that have hurt America immeasurably, Trump has every appearance of suffering dementia…and a variety of mental illnesses."
May 08 2026 10:05 AM
iN DISCUSSION: High unemployment hits differently nowadays
"I've been through periods of high unemployment before and this just doesn't feel the same somehow."
Canadian isolating in B.C. tests “presumptive positive” for hantavirus
British Columbia’s provincial health officer says one of the four Canadians isolating in the province…
‘It’s insane’: Summer gas prices could hit record highs, upending budgets and travel
MONTREAL — Since gas prices started climbing in March, Sarah Bradley has found herself bargain…
May 16 2026 04:32 PM
Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association
EDMONTON — The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for care…
May 16 2026 02:45 PM
Canadian isolating in B.C. tests “presumptive positive” for hantavirus
British Columbia’s provincial health officer says one of the four Canadians isolating in the province…
May 16 2026 01:01 PM
Public health agency says World Cup poses high risk of measles spread
OTTAWA — There is a high risk of measles transmission within Canada during the FIFA…
May 16 2026 04:31 PM
Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision song contest with the party anthem ‘Bangaranga’
VIENNA (AP) — Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party…
May 16 2026 04:30 PM
Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US
MIAMI (AP) — Venezuela’s government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro…
May 16 2026 04:30 PM
Eurovision reaches its dazzling grand final, in photos
The Eurovision Song Contest reached its glittering grand final in Vienna, Austria, bringing together 25…
‘It’s insane’: Summer gas prices could hit record highs, upending budgets and travel
MONTREAL — Since gas prices started climbing in March, Sarah Bradley has found herself bargain…
Canadiens playoff run has increased ridership on Montreal’s light-rail network
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens’ quest for the Stanley Cup has been giving the city’s…
Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision song contest with the party anthem ‘Bangaranga’
VIENNA (AP) — Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party…
The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final brought acts from 25 countries…
May 16 2026 04:31 PM
Scheffler’s putter goes cold, forcing big comeback for shot at 2nd straight PGA Championship
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler walked off Aronimink with his putter still in…
May 16 2026 04:31 PM
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win…
May 16 2026 04:31 PM
Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead in a PGA Championship up for grabs
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — The PGA Championship where no one could take control Saturday…
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