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April 06 2026 04:00 PM
iN PHOTOS: Early spring wildflowers bloom in Thompson-Okanagan grasslands
The first petals are appearing on the famous arrow-leaved balsamroot that turns the hillsides yellow every spring.
10 candidates in B.C. Conservative leadership race as Banman and Kooner join field
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative MLAs Bruce Banman and Steve Kooner are joining the contest to lead the party, pushing the…
Central Okanagan scaling up what you can recycle
“By expanding curbside recycling to include flexible plastics and non-deposit glass bottles and jars, we’re making it more convenient for Central Okanagan residents to recycle these materials and keep them out of landfills and nature.”
She went missing in Canada in 1985. She may have been a Florida serial murder victim
It was in January of 1985 when the mixed skeletal remains of two people were discovered in a wooded area…
Parents of B.C.’s Piper James grieve on Australian beach where she died
BRISBANE — The parents of Canadian teenager Piper James have walked in the surf and taken part in a traditional…
Kamloops mayor’s complaint backfires, sheds light on his repeated bullying
The mayor tried and failed to prove a rival councillor a liar.
Harper calls for national unity, independence at portrait unveiling
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s official portrait was unveiled in Ottawa Tuesday, ahead of the 20th anniversary of…
Osoyoos motel fined $5,000 for evicting guest who left a roach in an ashtray
iN420
The motel had a strict no cannabis policy.
Penticton Vees to face Prince George in second round, Rockets take on Everett
Penticton and Kelowna both advanced, with the Rockets heading to Everett to face the Silvertips, who led the WHL in the regular season.
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."
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.
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."
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia’s credit rating will discourage…
Fighting bald eagles freed from power line in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — A pair of bald eagles found themselves in a tangle in Surrey, B.C.,…
April 06 2026 05:16 PM
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record on Monday for being the farthest…
April 06 2026 05:02 PM
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia’s credit rating will discourage…
April 06 2026 02:51 PM
No difference between suspending and amending DRIPA, says First Nations leader
VICTORIA — A First Nations leader in B.C. says Premier David Eby’s plan to suspend…
April 06 2026 05:30 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 05:30 PM
Artemis II sails through trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record
HOUSTON (AP) — With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts sailed…
April 06 2026 05:00 PM
Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor,…
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record on Monday for being the farthest…
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia’s credit rating will discourage…
Shaquille O’Neal starting a new Dunkman league, offering a prize of $500,000 for best dunker
Shaquille O’Neal wants to find the best dunker in the world. O’Neal — who had…
Mahreen Sohail’s story collection ‘Small Scale Sinners’ wins the PEN/Faulkner prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Mahreen Sohail’s “Small Scale Sinners,” a wide-ranging debut collection of stories…
April 06 2026 05:30 PM
New Jersey Devils part ways with longtime general manager Tom Fitzgerald
General manager Tom Fitzgerald is parting ways with the New Jersey Devils, the latest NHL…
April 06 2026 05:10 PM
1,620 and counting: José Ramírez sets Cleveland franchise record for games played
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez became Cleveland’s franchise leader for games played on Monday night…
April 06 2026 05:00 PM
North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says
North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to…
Featured Shorts
April 05 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Be amazed with this guy’s card throwing skills
His card throwing tricks are simply amazing.
April 04 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Boys entertain themselves with a garage can
Some might say this is why women live longer than men.
April 03 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Cats with no respect for personal space
Just try not closing the bathroom door all the way and see who visits.