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April 09 2026 01:23 PM
Penticton ticket beat the odds and hit $75 million lottery jackpot
The odds of winning a Lotto Max jackpot are one in 33,294,800 per $5 play.
Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it’s not clear how many leaders will join him
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at…
iN PHOTOS: Elusive pine marten caught on camera in North Okanagan forest
“He was an acrobatic little guy. He was very curious but kept his distance.”
Carney says Canadian values key to sovereignty, pushes back on Trump’s remarks
QUÉBEC — Staying true to Canada’s core values will be key to upholding its sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said…
First Nations share salmon eggs across Canada-US border to bypass dams
The hatcheries run by the Okanagan Nation Alliance in Penticton and the Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation in Washington state have been sharing the salmon eggs for a decade.
Skier buried up to waist after triggering backcountry avalanche in Alberta Rockies
LAKE LOUISE — Video from Parks Canada shows a downhill skier in Alberta swept up in an avalanche that sent…
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting…
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."
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.
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 after a landmark court decision on Aboriginal title in British Columbia last year.Poilievre was in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday calling on the Liberal...
One man arrested in Surrey, B.C., over 3D printed firearms lab
SURREY — A man has been arrested by police in Surrey, B.C., in an investigation into illegal manufacturing of 3D printed firearms.Police say the investigation began in March when officers learned of someone making the weapons, as well as uploading...
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."
Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
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RICHMOND — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government must do more to protect…
Vancouver mayor says false claims didn’t harm councillor, who ‘supported drug use’
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says his false claim that Coun. Sean Orr distributed…
April 09 2026 04:15 PM
Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
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RICHMOND — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government must do more to protect…
April 09 2026 03:31 PM
Liberal brass welcome Gladu with ‘open arms’ into their ‘big tent’ party
MONTREAL — In a scene carefully orchestrated for TV cameras, Prime Minister Mark Carney and…
April 09 2026 03:06 PM
Yukon issues formal apology for school’s use of restraint, seclusion on students
WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — The Yukon government has issued a formal apology for a Whitehorse…
April 09 2026 04:15 PM
Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts,…
April 09 2026 04:02 PM
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating…
April 09 2026 04:00 PM
AP reporter describes intense Israeli attacks that stunned Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — It was 2:14 in the afternoon when the first bomb fell, and…
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating…
Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran
Prediction markets let people wager on just about anything — from basketball games to elections.…
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating…
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…
April 09 2026 04:16 PM
Tatum back at Madison Square Garden for 1st time since injury, but Celtics without Brown vs. Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum is set to play at Madison Square Garden on…
April 09 2026 04:07 PM
Mouat leads Northern to sweep of Typhoon in curling’s Rock League
TORONTO — Northern United posted a sweep of the Typhoon Curling Club on Thursday afternoon…
April 09 2026 03:58 PM
Alex Sarr dealing with toe injury and ‘unlikely’ to return to the Wizards’ lineup this season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards forward Alex Sarr is likely done for the season due to…
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