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April 08 2026 09:25 AM
Penticton looking at joining Okanagan Regional Library system
“Our public library is one of the most valued public services in our community.”
Kamloops mayor loses defamation case against councillor
The judge said it was a case of political speech.
iN VIDEO: Social smarts help BC humpbacks adapt as oceans change
Humpbacks’ social bonds allow them to share and adopt bubble-net feeding tactics which may boost the whales’ recovery in changing oceans, a new study suggests.
Ottawa’s plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 6 years, PBO says
OTTAWA — The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to temporarily increase the GST credit…
Bad Bunny won big at the 2026 Grammys. It’s a boost at a dark time for U.S. Latinos
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The record that won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards Sunday night —…
Why some Thompson-Okanagan cities own and rent homes
iNhome
Kelowna has 35 residential properties it rents out through a management company.
Canadians sitting on $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques: documents
OTTAWA — Canadians have left more than $2 billion on the table by not cashing millions of paper cheques mailed…
Okanagan real estate sales up, but prices dip
iNhome
Kamloops was an outlier, with sales and prices up.
BC hearing aid practitioner suspended for allegedly stealing hearing aids from work
He then sold them to clients.
iN NUMBERS: The BCers who see their doctor dozens, hundreds of times per year
“In some cases, patients with unique health challenges may need more frequent appointments, but there may also be abuse by patients or health providers."
BC Conservative Party fines Milobar leadership campaign
His campaign has until April 11 to pay the fine.
Three arrested after armed woman runs into Kamloops home
Neighbours were evacuated from their homes amid the Friday afternoon firearm report.
What Salmon Arm cops found after caller heard ‘screaming and groaning’ from hotel room
Police were called to a Salmon Arm hotel room for what sounded like a man in pain, but officers arrived to find a sweaty man and more than 100 grams of cocaine.
On South Pass, new owner revives Wyoming’s historic Rock Shop Inn
The barstools were all occupied in the Rock Shop Inn Saloon as area locals traded news under the gleam of bottles. Others gathered with beers near the warmth of an antique pot-bellied stove. A man came in with a dozen...
Anchorage opens new homeless program that pairs tiny homes with addiction treatment
Homeless numbers have remained roughly the same in Anchorage for the last few years and city officials say many people who have been homeless for a long time need addiction treatment or behavioral health care. Now a new muni-owned treatment...
You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day
Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there? Maybe it’s a few minutes, or half an hour. You might be scrolling on your phone, belting out a favorite...
Decade of death: With 18,000 lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency
VANCOUVER — Brandon Jansen's mother says he was a warm and inviting "health nut" who enjoyed time at the gym. He was also known for taking people under his wing at some of the 13 drug treatment facilities he attended...
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. woman detained by ICE for three weeks in Texas calls experience ‘traumatizing’
KINGSVILLE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES — The Canadian woman who spent three weeks detained by immigration…
Land Back Task Force in Squamish, B.C., sparks interest after landmark court ruling
Recent court rulings involving Aboriginal title have raised interest in a new committee that is…
April 08 2026 11:16 AM
B.C. woman detained by ICE for three weeks in Texas calls experience ‘traumatizing’
KINGSVILLE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES — The Canadian woman who spent three weeks detained by immigration…
April 08 2026 10:46 AM
Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she’s joining Carney’s Liberal government
OTTAWA — Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu has left the Conservative caucus to join Prime Minister…
April 08 2026 10:17 AM
Indigenous women’s groups call for funding to limit risks to safety, prosperity
OTTAWA — Advocates are calling for long-term, stable federal funding to safeguard Indigenous women and…
April 08 2026 11:15 AM
The Latest: US, Israel and Iran agree to tentative ceasefire, even as the terms remain unclear
Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, an 11th-hour…
April 08 2026 11:13 AM
You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day
iNwheels
Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot…
April 08 2026 11:12 AM
Brazil’s Indigenous leader Raoni backs Lula despite protesting against railway in the Amazon
BRASILIA (AP) — Raoni Metuktire, the Amazon’s most internationally famous Indigenous leader, on Wednesday said…
WNBA free agency opens with $1.4 million franchise tags for Ionescu, Collier and Plum
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier and…
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony…
‘Ketamine Queen’ to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who admitted to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that…
‘SNL’ season closes out with plenty of Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney will help close out…
April 08 2026 11:16 AM
Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail Blazers
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out for the San…
April 08 2026 10:57 AM
White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox optioned opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A…
April 08 2026 10:56 AM
Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. It’s hard to know what to expect at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler’s son Bennett turns 2 next month, and Remy was…
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April 05 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Be amazed with this guy’s card throwing skills
His card throwing tricks are simply amazing.