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April 12 2026 08:30 AM
Controversial BC Housing site in Kamloops put on ice
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It comes amid council's continued efforts to influence the type of residents welcomed in the supportive housing site.
Vernon chiropractor gets to serve sexual assault jail sentence in his $1.2M home
The chiropractor has a lengthy history of sexual misconduct.
Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to reset Canada-China relationship in Beijing
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Beijing on Wednesday for the first visit by a Canadian prime minister…
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign, won’t lead his party into fall election
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Wednesday he would resign after more than seven years in power, triggering…
This medical device is a chronic pain game-changer
Spinal cord stimulators can significantly improve patients’ lives. BC doesn’t fund nearly enough of them, experts say.
High temperature records fall across B.C. in wake of atmospheric river
VANCOUVER — The recent atmospheric river weather event that brought flood warnings and evacuation orders in British Columbia has been…
Why an Ontario couple is leading a court battle to change MAID in B.C.
OTTAWA — Gaye and Jim O’Neill have spent countless hours thinking about their daughter’s final hours in April 2023. It’s…
‘Riddled with rats’: New Vernon company getting into a growing industry
iNhome
“It’s a disgusting job and a lot of it has been about just manning up and getting under there, but we absolutely love it."
These are the little Thompson-Okanagan birds eating all your grass seed
iNhome
“I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried hanging sparkly things in the backyard to scare them away and putting the sprinkler on but it doesn’t matter, they’ll literally come in and eat every seed you put down."
Vernon nurse suspended for swiping narcotics from work
Her penalty was harsher than other nurses who did the same thing.
iN NUMBERS: BCers split when it comes to doctors objecting to MAID based on beliefs
There were 680 medically-assisted deaths in the Interior Health region in 2024.
What’s happening downstream of low snowpack in the Okanagan
"How serious that looks in part depends on management decisions and what the different local water providers do. And also, just if there is rain.”
South Okanagan residents to vote on water system and $33 million loan for repairs
“Since learning that I may lose my home, many nights I can't sleep, and my skin has broken out with itchy hives.”
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,...
Controversial BC Housing site in Kamloops put on ice
It comes amid council's continued efforts to influence the type of residents welcomed in the supportive housing site.
Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
The Trump administration approved major disaster declaration requests for at least seven states this week, according to information released Saturday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, allowing affected communities to access federal support. About 15 requests for assistance from others...
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 10 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Stop giving our social media overlords so much power
Check out this new Canadian-owned social media platform.
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."
City spokesperson says Crystal Pool is safe again, but remains closed until Tuesday
VICTORIA — All eight people taken to hospital Friday after two chemicals combined to create…
Conservative leadership hopeful Milobar changes campaign manager after investigation
VICTORIA — Peter Milobar will be without his longtime campaign manager during the final stretch…
April 12 2026 08:26 AM
Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland’s President…
April 12 2026 08:04 AM
Final day of campaigning ahead of byelections expected to secure Liberal majority
MONTREAL — It’s the final day of campaigning in a trio of federal byelections before…
April 12 2026 07:46 AM
Quebecers are about to find out who will replace François Legault as premier
DRUMMONDVILLE — Quebecers will find out Sunday who will become their next premier as members…
April 12 2026 09:15 AM
Peru’s voters face choice of 35 contenders for ninth president in 10 years
LIMA, Peru (AP) — A former minister, a comedian and a political dynasty heiress are…
April 12 2026 09:15 AM
Hungary decides in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as…
April 12 2026 09:15 AM
Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians reacted with a mixture of disappointment and defiance on Sunday…
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second…
Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland’s President…
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second…
Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston and Paddington Bear are up for prizes at London’s Olivier Awards
LONDON (AP) — Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston and Paddington Bear are among the contenders on…
April 12 2026 09:14 AM
Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins
The Chicago Sky acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks for Ariel Atkins on…
April 12 2026 09:02 AM
Toronto Blue Jays place outfielder George Springer (toe) on 10-day injured list
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list…
April 12 2026 09:00 AM
Garcia breaks driver in frustration at Masters, then carries Rahm’s clubs in eventful early pairing
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sergio Garcia broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National…
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