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April 08 2026 04:11 PM
‘Reckless’ and ‘selfish:’ Judge rejects lawyers’ proposal, sentences speeding biker to more jail time
iNwheels
It's highly unusal for a judge to reject a joint submission.
‘Very little value’: Judge frustrated by Health Canada at DULF trial
Health Canada’s witness in the Drug User Liberation Front’s judicial review trial frustrated the judge and highlighted how opaque and frustrating Canadian drug policy can be.
‘Borderline friendly’: Premiers of Alberta and B.C. meet with Carney, talk pipeline
OTTAWA — The potential pipeline to the West Coast was one of multiple topics discussed Wednesday by the leaders of…
Girls Night Out Market brings shopping, sips and local love to Kelowna
iNwine
Girls Night Out Market promises a lively mix of shopping, drinks and fun for all.
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as CUSMA talks loom over its outlook
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept to the sidelines at its first interest rate decision of the year as…
Kelowna business owners cheer end to decriminalization of simple drug possession
“It is my intent that we need to do the work that we're set out to do by arresting people who are doing those things.”
RCMP seize weapons, drugs during raid at West Kelowna home
Along with the weapons and a kilogram of illegal drugs, police also found drug production equipment.
Heads up, drivers, major road works in Kamloops, Okanagan upcoming
iNwheels
There are more projects and closures, but those are the ones most likely to cause some traffic headaches over the next few weeks.
Penticton looking at joining Okanagan Regional Library system
“Our public library is one of the most valued public services in our community.”
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.
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...
‘Reckless’ and ‘selfish:’ Judge rejects lawyers’ proposal, sentences speeding biker to more jail time
It's highly unusal for a judge to reject a joint submission.
Photo gallery: A decade of death — B.C. counts drug emergency’s cost
Next week marks the 10th anniversary of the declaration of a public health emergency in response to British Columbia's drug overdose crisis, which has since claimed more than 18,000 lives. Grieving friends and families, former policy makers, medical workers and...
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."
David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B.C’s DRIPA legislation
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he’s sure his government will retain the…
B.C. Premier Eby defends coffee-with-doctors recruitment after ‘stunt’ accusation
KELOWNA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is praising the jolt the province got from…
April 08 2026 05:17 PM
Carney praises Hansen, calls hearing French from space a point of pride
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney praised astronaut Jeremy Hansen during a call with the…
April 08 2026 05:16 PM
Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she’s joining Carney’s Liberal government
OTTAWA — Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu left the Conservative caucus to join Prime Minister Mark…
April 08 2026 05:00 PM
David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B.C’s DRIPA legislation
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he’s sure his government will retain the…
April 08 2026 05:15 PM
Trump complains NATO ‘wasn’t there when we needed them’ after talks with alliance leader Rutte
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting…
April 08 2026 05:06 PM
Judge orders rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody in case involving rapper Gucci Mane’s label
DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday ordered rapper Pooh Shiesty to…
April 08 2026 05:04 PM
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday said its testing spree this week…
Official says construction of light-rail station to Montreal airport is on track
MONTREAL — Officials at Montreal-Trudeau International airport say a new $600-million light-rail station is still…
B.C. Premier Eby defends coffee-with-doctors recruitment after ‘stunt’ accusation
KELOWNA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is praising the jolt the province got from…
Judge orders rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody in case involving rapper Gucci Mane’s label
DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday ordered rapper Pooh Shiesty to…
‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15…
April 08 2026 05:14 PM
Stolarz departs Maple Leafs’ game against Capitals with lower-body injury
TORONTO — Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Wednesday’s game against the Washington Capitals early…
April 08 2026 05:08 PM
Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake ejected for arguing with plate umpire from dugout
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake was ejected from Wednesday night’s game…
April 08 2026 04:50 PM
Ron Francis, Kraken president of hockey operations, stepping down at end of the season
SEATTLE (AP) — Ron Francis will step down as president of hockey operations at the…
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April 05 2026 08:00 PM
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