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April 15 2026 06:00 PM
Universal Ostrich Farm owner suing sister over historic real estate agreement
They wanted to live like "one big happy family" but it didn't work out that way.
Free bus passes for young people in Penticton
The U24 Transit Pass is available for people aged 13 to 24, since kids 12 and under always ride for free.
Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro’s ouster
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is working to expand access to oil markets in Asia now…
2025 was the warmest year on record for Kelowna, Vernon
Penticton and Kamloops were pretty close as well.
Carney arrives in Paris for talks with Ukraine’s allies about security guarantees
PARIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday ahead of a meeting with Ukraine’s allies to pursue security…
Freeland steps down as Canada’s Ukraine envoy, will resign as MP soon
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland said Monday she is stepping down as the prime minister’s special representative for the…
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself “the president of my country” as he protested his capture…
Kelowna may lower fees for home builders in response to complaints
iNhome
“Both the Urban Development Institute and Canadian Homebuilders Association - Central Okanagan have made note of several ways in which City actions could make new development more viable, until the market recovers.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians deal with ‘economic whiplash’
More than a third of people in B.C. who participated in a survey say they're $200 away from running out of money each month.
Logan Lake man plans to buy new car after $1M lottery win
He also plans to take a few trips.
iN PHOTOS: A stroll through the historic Summerland Ornamental Gardens
The six-hectare public garden has colourful blooms and stunning views.
Death at Vernon Winter Carnival office deemed suspicious: RCMP
“The circumstances surrounding the person’s death are considered suspicious in nature and we are reaching out to the public for information that may help advance our investigation."
Coldstream man busted going 207 km/h on Okanagan Connector
iNwheels
“That’s obviously a dangerous speed, and nowhere near the already-generous speed limit.”
Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive
WACONIA, Minn. (AP) — In these polarizing times, Minnesotans have found something they can agree on — the thrill of a meat raffle. Meat raffles have been popular in pockets of the U.S. for decades, offering a fun way to...
Kelowna may lower fees for home builders in response to complaints
“Both the Urban Development Institute and Canadian Homebuilders Association - Central Okanagan have made note of several ways in which City actions could make new development more viable, until the market recovers.”
Thunderstorms rip across Michigan and damage 2 ice arenas, other structures
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Powerful storms ripped through parts of Michigan overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, tearing part of the roof off an ice arena, flooding streets and uprooting trees near the University of Michigan's main campus. National Weather...
First Nations overdose deaths in B.C. drop in 2025, but still disproportionally high
VANCOUVER — The number of overdose deaths of First Nations in British Columbia dropped by about a third in 2025 but the population continues to be disproportionately impacted by the province's toxic drug crisis that has killed more than 18,000...
April 15 2026 11:00 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Why sitting as an independent politician may be a good thing
"MLAs Tara Armstrong and Amelia Boultbee both quit within months the BC Conservative Party that got them elected. Armstrong will be recalled over it. Boultbee said on social media she plans to remain an independent, may have been her strategy all along."
April 13 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: How history will judge America’s war with Iran
"Twenty-five years or so from today, students of history will look back at the tipping point that signalled America’s decline as the singular world power with the most control of the fate of everyone on Earth."
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.
B.C. tables another First Nation treaty ratification, but overlap concerns persist
VICTORIA — The Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. has reached a major milestone in…
First Nations overdose deaths in B.C. drop in 2025, but still disproportionally high
iN420
VANCOUVER — The number of overdose deaths of First Nations in British Columbia dropped by…
April 15 2026 06:00 PM
B.C. tables another First Nation treaty ratification, but overlap concerns persist
VICTORIA — The Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. has reached a major milestone in…
April 15 2026 04:01 PM
Christine Fréchette has been sworn into office as Quebec’s second female premier
QUÉBEC — Christine Fréchette has officially been sworn in as Quebec’s premier, the second woman…
April 15 2026 03:32 PM
Meet neffy: Health Canada approves epinephrine nasal spray for anaphylaxis
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the first needle-free epinephrine treatment for severe allergic reactions:…
April 15 2026 06:42 PM
China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join…
April 15 2026 06:31 PM
Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of “The Odyssey”…
April 15 2026 06:30 PM
2 men plead not guilty in alleged Islamic State-inspired bomb attempt outside New York mayor’s home
NEW YORK (AP) — Two men pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges they brought homemade…
The ‘becoming Chinese’ meme shows China’s soft power moment is here
BANGKOK (AP) — Have you “become Chinese”? In recent months, 20-somethings around the world have…
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury found Wednesday that entertainment giant Live Nation, which hosts…
Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of “The Odyssey”…
The ‘becoming Chinese’ meme shows China’s soft power moment is here
BANGKOK (AP) — Have you “become Chinese”? In recent months, 20-somethings around the world have…
April 15 2026 06:46 PM
Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays
CHICAGO (AP) — A singer leading the “Jackie Robinson Day” festivities before the Chicago White…
April 15 2026 06:43 PM
Rockies’ Troy Johnston and Willi Castro leave game after being hit by pitches vs. Astros’ Arrighetti
HOUSTON (AP) — Colorado’s Troy Johnston and Willi Castro both left Wednesday night’s game against…
April 15 2026 06:32 PM
Wenceel Pérez hits an 8th-inning homer as Tigers beat Royals 2-1 for 5th straight win
DETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the…
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