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April 09 2026 11:53 AM
Cops haul trucks off road in Kamloops-area highway blitz
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“The majority of commercial drivers put in the time and expense to make sure their vehicles are safe and legal, while a minority of drivers are causing the most problems."
Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest…
A brief explanation of the BC extortion crisis
The shootings have become an almost daily occurrence.
BC lottery winners now score a bonus prize — some anonymity
BCLC quietly changed its policy this year.
Fewer black bears killed in B.C. last year than in last decade: conservation officers
New figures suggest fewer black bears in British Columbia were killed in 2025 than in previous years in the last…
Too cold to ski: Bone-chilling cold warnings sweep the country
WINNIPEG — A baleful front of face-freezing Arctic air delivered a winter wallop across Canada’s midsection Friday, making it too…
Liberals wrap two days of cabinet meetings focused on affordability, security
QUÉBEC — The Liberal cabinet has wrapped two days of meetings in Quebec City focused on affordability, economic growth and…
Kelowna RCMP warns recently released sex offender risk to teen boys
Anyone who sees Dodge breaching his probation has been asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.
‘Don’t come’: Canadian in Texas warns others after ICE detainment
"We have paperwork that basically forces border patrol to let us through the checkpoint, but I'm still terrified. I'm worried ICE is using it to entrap us."
TRU settles lawsuit with former VP after dismissal, conduct investigation
"TRU also acknowledges that some mistakes were made in its handling of the investigation and Mr. Phillips’ situation."
City of Kelowna won’t open the gates as lakefront hotel locks public out of boardwalk
”In the meantime, based on direction from the city's legal team, we have decided not to remedy via self-help, i.e. unilaterally cutting locks, removing gates, etc.”
‘Reckless’ and ‘selfish:’ Judge rejects lawyers’ proposal, sentences speeding biker to more jail time
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It's highly unusal for a judge to reject a joint submission.
Heads up, drivers, major road works in Kamloops, Okanagan upcoming
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There are more projects and closures, but those are the ones most likely to cause some traffic headaches over the next few weeks.
Sobeys recalls some products containing cheese over listeria risk
Grocery store giant Sobeys is recalling a number of products containing cheese because of possible listeria contamination.A notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products are sold in every province except Quebec at Sobeys and its banner stores,...
Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
RICHMOND — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government must do more to protect property rights following a landmark court decision in British Columbia last year.The ruling said the Cowichan Tribes have Aboriginal title over a large swath of...
Cops haul trucks off road in Kamloops-area highway blitz
“The majority of commercial drivers put in the time and expense to make sure their vehicles are safe and legal, while a minority of drivers are causing the most problems."
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."
Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
CHILLIWACK — A group of alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley in British…
Verdicts against Meta, Google in U.S. could boost Canadian big tech lawsuits
OTTAWA — Recent U.S. court verdicts that found Meta and Google liable for harms to…
April 09 2026 12:02 PM
Carney says floor-crossing MPs must support Liberal values on abortion, LGBTQ rights
OTTAWA — Any member of Parliament who joins the Liberal caucus must adhere to Liberal…
April 09 2026 12:02 PM
Carney says Canada not considering sanctioning Israel over Lebanon strikes
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canada is not considering sanctions on Israel…
April 09 2026 12:01 PM
Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
CHILLIWACK — A group of alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley in British…
April 09 2026 12:00 PM
The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire
A tentative U.S.-Iran ceasefire is faltering after Israel pounded Beirut and as Iran maintains its…
April 09 2026 11:54 AM
Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president’s firing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin rebuffed…
April 09 2026 11:54 AM
Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — The ongoing war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is…
Verdicts against Meta, Google in U.S. could boost Canadian big tech lawsuits
OTTAWA — Recent U.S. court verdicts that found Meta and Google liable for harms to…
Montreal-area port expansion first ‘nation-building’ project to begin construction
CONTRECOEUR — Construction has officially started on a port expansion near Montreal — the first…
Appeals court judges raise questions about severity of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ four-year prison sentence
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal appeals court judges questioned during oral arguments Thursday whether a…
Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation…
April 09 2026 12:00 PM
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar says forward Nazem Kadri will miss ‘some games’ with finger injury
DENVER (AP) — Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri will miss “some games” because of a finger…
April 09 2026 11:46 AM
A’s Brent Rooker exits game vs. Yankees in 1st inning with back pain
NEW YORK (AP) — Athletics right fielder Brent Rooker exited Thursday’s game against the Yankees…
April 09 2026 11:39 AM
Transgender darts player criticizes new policy limiting women’s events to biological females
LONDON (AP) — A transgender darts player said she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s…
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