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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.
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…
Vehicles lit on fire in Kamloops
iNwheels
RCMP and the fire department are investigating the suspected arson fires.
Atmospheric river forecast to bring heavy rain and snow for B.C.’s north coast
iNwheels
PRINCE RUPERT — British Columbia’s north coast is set to get another blast of wet, wintry weather in the coming…
Why does anger hit differently online? A UBCO researcher looked into it
The Kelowna researcher found that even online people are more restrained when speaking directly to someone, and are more likely to go all-caps and exclamation marks when posting generally.
Kamloops and Okanagan real estate winners and losers of 2025
iNhome
Despite the figures, the Central Okanagan is the only major BC market to record a year-over-year sales increase.
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.
In the news today: Byelections, Quebec premier, N.S. strike, New cancer study
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed:Voters head to the polls in federal byelections expected to hand Liberals majorityVoters head to the polls today in three federal byelections widely expected...
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."
As session returns, Eby’s government faces ‘peril’ over DRIPA: political scientist
VICTORIA — A political analyst says British Columbia Premier David Eby faces a “moment of…
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…
April 13 2026 01:11 AM
In the news today: Byelections, Quebec premier, N.S. strike, New cancer study
iNwheels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
April 13 2026 01:00 AM
Christine Fréchette awaits swearing-in as premier after winning CAQ leadership
MONTREAL — Quebec will soon have a new premier after former cabinet minister Christine Fréchette…
April 13 2026 01:00 AM
B.C. First Nation asks UN body to count cultural losses in spill compensation formula
VICTORIA — Delegates from a First Nation along British Columbia’s coast will lobby an international…
April 13 2026 01:45 AM
The Latest: Ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s blockade announcement
Ships have stopped moving through the Strait of Hormuz, an intelligence firm said, and oil…
April 13 2026 01:30 AM
Peru election results delayed after thousands get a one-day voting extension
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian voters will have to wait until at least Monday to…
April 13 2026 01:00 AM
Pope Leo XIV visiting Algeria to open Africa trip and honor locally born St. Augustine
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is embarking Monday on the first-ever papal trip to…
In the news today: Byelections, Quebec premier, N.S. strike, New cancer study
iNwheels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Axworthy, Rock call on foreign affairs minister to do more to safeguard arms exports
OTTAWA — Former senior Liberal cabinet ministers say they have “deep concern” about the federal…
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
NEW YORK (AP) — Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with…
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over…
April 12 2026 11:00 PM
Kawhi Leonard sits out Clippers finale to rest wrist and ankle ahead of play-in tournament
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is sitting out the Los Angeles Clippers’ regular-season finale…
April 12 2026 09:16 PM
Jokic plays 1st half of Nuggets’ game versus Spurs to qualify for award eligibility while Wemby sits
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic exited after playing the first half of…
April 12 2026 09:16 PM
Jokic scores 23 points in 65th game for award eligibility as Nuggets top Spurs to claim No. 3 seed
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 23 points in the first half of his…
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