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March 24 2026 04:00 AM
Kamloops mayor wants to pause big, expensive city projects
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is suggesting council pause work until after the election, concerned the city is in a shaky financial position.
Canada can ‘manage’ Trump’s call for help without being drawn into Iran war: minister
OTTAWA — Canada can successfully navigate President Donald Trump’s call for NATO allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz without…
Seven candidates still in B.C. Conservative leadership race after two MLAs drop out
VICTORIA — The number of candidates running for the leadership of the British Columbia Conservatives has shrunk to seven. Bruce…
Slain Iran critic Masjoody said months ago that murder suspects wanted to poison him
VANCOUVER — An Iranian dissident found dead in British Columbia this month had accused the two people now charged with…
Carney meets Keir Starmer in London as war in Iran disrupts shipping routes
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed during a meeting in London on Monday…
Years-long fight to prevent Kelowna Springs rezoning ends as council votes ‘yes’
“We can't let perfect be the enemy of good."
B.C. heli-ski company says snowboarder died in fall in a tree well
GOLDEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A British Columbia helicopter-ski company says that a snowboarder has died in the Kootenay region…
Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $800K for dipping into family business cash
The former mayor has been involved in numerous contentious legal battles over the running of the family company.
Investigation into water reservoir vandalism continues as West Kelowna awaits test results
“Today, we conducted a reservoir inspection and cleaning. Once the cleaning is complete and we receive test results that indicate there is no contamination, the reservoir will be refilled.”
Kelowna realtor fined $5,000 for flying drone in wildfire zone
The Crown had wanted a $15,000 fine.
K-town rivalry kicks off WHL playoffs
The Kamloops Blazers and the Kelowna Rockets face each other in the WHL postseason for the first time in nine years.
‘Very rare’: West Kelowna firefighters battle two house fires at same time
“Having two significant fire events take place at nearly the same time is very rare, however, it is not believed the fires are related in any manner.”
Highly anticipated recall campaign for Okanagan MLA ready to launch
“It’s folks from all political stripes, people who voted for Tara Armstrong and people who didn't.”
Most Kamloopsians support booze in public park: survey
The city pilot project will be renewed this summer.
Kenya floods worsen as 2 rivers burst banks, with death toll hitting 88
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government said Tuesday that two rivers have burst their banks, flooding farms and displacing families as the death toll in flooding in the east African nation this month rose to 88. At least 21...
Demands on air traffic controllers under the spotlight after fatal Air Canada crash
MONTREAL — A fatal collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday has drawn attention to the demands that a strained air navigation system places on traffic controllers, and how even strict protocols...
B.C. tech company rolls out new cannabis breathalyzer
The device detects recent cannabis use.
March 23 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: How not to become lunch for mosquitoes
You have some time to develop an anti-biting strategy before summer gets here.
March 17 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: From BCHL to WHL, Penticton Vees continue to dominate
What's in the Vees secret sauce?
March 16 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Why I celebrate International Women’s day all year
"It should go without saying…but I won’t…that certain genders and groups have long faced an uphill battle when trying to gain equal footing as human beings."
Photo Gallery: Vancouver’s famous cherry blossoms out in full bloom
People were out walking, cycling and taking photos at Vancouver’s David Lam Park on Monday…
Avalanche safety urged by WorkSafeBC after four skiers killed
RICHMOND — British Columbia’s Workers’ Compensation Board is urging employers to ensure their employees’ safety…
March 24 2026 09:14 AM
Pride festivals seek federal $3M as corporations pull back support amid DEI backlash
OTTAWA — Pride festivals are seeking $3 million annually from Ottawa to fill a funding…
March 24 2026 09:13 AM
Liberals to debate age restrictions on social media, AI chatbots
OTTAWA — Age restrictions on using social media accounts and AI chatbots are among the…
March 24 2026 08:31 AM
Avalanche safety urged by WorkSafeBC after four skiers killed
RICHMOND — British Columbia’s Workers’ Compensation Board is urging employers to ensure their employees’ safety…
March 24 2026 09:15 AM
Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators raced Tuesday to clinch an emerging proposal to end the Homeland…
March 24 2026 09:15 AM
Rebels in Congo used containers to hold journalists in brutal conditions, advocacy group says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A rebel group in eastern Congo has detained civilians, including two…
March 24 2026 09:00 AM
Aid vessel arrives in Havana as Cuba’s economic and energy crises deepen
HAVANA (AP) — A ship bringing humanitarian aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on Tuesday…
A group of Oscar winners set out to make the definitive AI documentary
The idea to make the “definitive” AI documentary was, admittedly, ambitious. But the timeline was…
‘Hoodie-gate’: Is David Eby qualified as fashion police after dressing down B.C. MLA?
VICTORIA — Style advisor Dale Olsen says he doesn’t distinguish between party colours, but he…
March Madness surges to its best TV start with viewership up 5%
NEW YORK (AP) — The NCAA Tournament is off to its best start on record.…
Hayley Gene Penner, writer on Lily Allen’s West End Girl, up for Junos songwriter award
Hayley Gene Penner was a kid the first time she held a Juno Award. It…
March 24 2026 09:16 AM
March Madness surges to its best TV start with viewership up 5%
NEW YORK (AP) — The NCAA Tournament is off to its best start on record.…
March 24 2026 09:08 AM
Soccer fans launch complaint over World Cup ticket prices to European Commission
Soccer fans have launched a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over World…
March 24 2026 09:00 AM
Antoine Griezmann joining MLS club Orlando City from July on a 2-year deal
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is moving to Orlando City in…
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March 23 2026 08:00 PM
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March 21 2026 08:00 PM
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