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April 12 2026 06:00 PM
iN VIDEO: Rare white squirrel forages in North Okanagan forest
The squirrel in Lynx's video appears to have leucism.
iN NUMBERS: Expensive city projects in Kamloops, Okanagan in the works for 2026
Some of these projects are still in the early phases and these dollar amounts could go up, they could go down too, but that’s a rare case when it comes to government spending.
Kelowna traffic cops issue more than two dozen tickets during crackdown
iNwheels
Officers with Kelowna RCMP’s traffic section handed out more than two dozen tickets to drivers during a distracted driving crackdown…
Protesters, ICE face off with tensions high in Minneapolis after fatal shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Protesters in Minneapolis shouted during a tense standoff with masked federal agents Thursday as public anger over the…
Why tech companies are looking to Kamloops for AI server farms
Kamloops has three important factors, including on the Okanagan doesn't have. And that's got local officials excited about the potential.
"It's one thing being the Tournament Capital of Canada, we could be the AI Capital of Canada, as well"
Kelowna Rockets bolster offence ahead of today’s WHL trade deadline
It's one of a few trades and acquisitions as the Rockets prepare to host the 2026 Memorial Cup.
Calls for caution as Carney prepares to meet Xi amid new global political order
VANCOUVER — Former Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Albert Chan Wai-yip is a longtime critic of China, who has accused its…
Kamloops arena project may reach $154M
Costs are up $14 million due to inflation and a contingency fund.
Shuswap strata on the hook $3,000 after it dismissed noise complaint over heat pump
iNhome
The Strata said the heat pump was quieter than an AC unit. The Tribunal disagreed.
Controversial BC Housing site in Kamloops put on ice
iNhome
It comes amid council's continued efforts to influence the type of residents welcomed in the supportive housing site.
‘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.
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,...
Shuswap strata on the hook $3,000 after it dismissed noise complaint over heat pump
The Strata said the heat pump was quieter than an AC unit. The Tribunal disagreed.
You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day
Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there? Maybe it’s a few minutes, or half an hour. You might be scrolling on your phone, belting out a favorite...
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."
Number of candidates running for leader of B.C. Conservatives has shrunk to five
The number of candidates running to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party…
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 07:01 PM
‘Tight race, but we can win’: Liberals, Bloc give final push in Terrebonne
MONTREAL — The Liberals may be widely expected to walk away from Monday’s three byelections…
April 12 2026 03:01 PM
Fréchette to be Quebec’s next premier after winning CAQ leadership
DRUMMONDVILLE — Coalition Avenir Québec members have named Christine Fréchette as the new party leader…
April 12 2026 01:01 PM
Think big: Canada should be open to risks as it invests in space, professor says
Canadians passionate about their country’s role in space say investments in homegrown astronauts and businesses…
April 12 2026 07:30 PM
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on…
April 12 2026 07:30 PM
The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end
President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy would swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering…
April 12 2026 07:00 PM
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on…
Think big: Canada should be open to risks as it invests in space, professor says
Canadians passionate about their country’s role in space say investments in homegrown astronauts and businesses…
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…
Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92
NEW DELHI (AP) — Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances…
John Donaldson, the father of Denmark’s Australian-born Queen Mary, dies at 84
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The father of Denmark’s Australian-born Queen Mary, John Donaldson, has died…
April 12 2026 07:31 PM
Photo highlights from the 90th edition of the Masters at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — An elite field of players gathered in Augusta, Georgia, for the…
April 12 2026 07:27 PM
Dominic Smith homers and Braves back Chris Sale with 19 hits in 13-1 rout of Guardians
ATLANTA (AP) — Jorge Mateo had four hits, Dominic Smith launched a two-run homer and…
April 12 2026 07:15 PM
Jokic plays 1st half of Nuggets’ game versus Spurs to quality for award eligibility while Wemby sits
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic exited after playing the first half of…
Featured Shorts
April 11 2026 08:00 PM
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April 09 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Alpaca doesn’t like his dance moves
He will not tolerate a lack of rhythm.