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May 14 2026 04:00 AM
Kelowna entrepreneur cuts through saturated thrift clothing market
“Doing my own business. That was a shift for me, throwing myself out there and learning through experience.”
Eby hits back at claim B.C. minister is under investigation for helping China
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says neither the RCMP nor Canada’s spy agency have ever raised concerns about his cabinet…
Canadians being asked to complete 2026 census as letters are mailed out
OTTAWA — Canadians will soon be receiving their census forms, and while the mailout says it needs to be returned…
iN PHOTOS: Comedic photos of Thompson-Okanagan wildlife
This collection of photos includes a scruffy bear, dancing crane and nosy marmot.
Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour named as next governor general
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney named retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general on Tuesday,…
RCMP launch homicide investigation after early morning Kamloops shooting
RCMP are releasing few details about the homicide to the public.
No jail for former Kelowna man who hid camera in work washroom
RCMP mistakes likely saw his sentence reduced.
Penticton councillor has faced youth sex crime allegations before: archives
James Miller will be back in Ontario court later this month for a second trial this year on historic sexual assault charges.
Second slowest April in a decade for Central Okanagan real estate sales
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Sales were down in most categories across the region.
Kamloops high school teacher suspended for telling students cell phones can alter DNA
She also failed to report a sexual assault after making an "assumption" it had already been reported.
iN NUMBERS: Nicotine use by BC youth continues to drop
Even when you include vaping in the equation nicotine use is way down.
BC home improvement store that fired gay worker ordered to pay $10,000
The Human Rights Tribunal said if the homophobic incident has been properly addressed, it wouldn't have amounted to discrimination.
Tree of heaven called tree of hell by gardeners in Kamloops, Okanagan
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"Our trees and invasive plants were all here when we moved in, it has just been a constant battle in trying to maintain and contain the spread of them all and the cost comes back onto the homeowner."
iN NUMBERS: Record-breaking Okanagan vineyard growing conditions in 2025
"Our growers from the Summerland area had some of the highest yields we have seen in years across all varietals.”
Second slowest April in a decade for Central Okanagan real estate sales
Sales were down in most categories across the region.
Supreme Court says man who lost leg can sue major logistics company over trucker crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a man to sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash, a decision that could have ripple effects across the trucking industry....
B.C. drug deaths up in March from the month before, but down from previous years
VICTORIA — British Columbia's coroners' service says 135 people died in March due to suspected unregulated drug poisoning, up from 115 people the month before.The figures have been ticking down over the last two years, with drug toxicity killing at...
May 13 2026 10:05 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Why does our justice system let vexatious litigants waste its time?
"This is about the coughing, sputtering system of justice in this province, this country, that can't seem to see the forest for the trees."
May 11 2026 11:59 AM
THOMPSON: Trump’s ballroom obsession and other signs of declining mental competence
"Beyond policies and actions that have hurt America immeasurably, Trump has every appearance of suffering dementia…and a variety of mental illnesses."
May 08 2026 10:05 AM
iN DISCUSSION: High unemployment hits differently nowadays
"I've been through periods of high unemployment before and this just doesn't feel the same somehow."
B.C. symposium puts spotlight on dangers associated with strangulation
Charuka Maheswaran was 29 when she met the man she would later marry, have three…
Energy minister Dix says four new wind farms will power B.C.’s energy sovereignty
VICTORIA — The minister responsible for energy and climate change solutions in British Columbia says…
May 14 2026 08:43 AM
CP NewsAlert: 26 ‘low-risk’ air passengers being contacted about hantavirus: Canada’s top doctor
Canada’s chief medical officer of health says 26 people across the country are being contacted…
May 14 2026 08:32 AM
PM says best place for Alberta is in Canada, after judge tosses separation petition
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the best place for Alberta to be is…
May 14 2026 08:15 AM
Lac-Mégantic: Supreme Court refusal clears CP rail of liability in 2013 tragedy
MONTREAL — Canadian Pacific Railway Company has been cleared of all liability in the Lac-Mégantic,…
May 14 2026 09:00 AM
The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump started a crucial series of meetings in Beijing on…
May 14 2026 09:00 AM
Supreme Court says man who lost leg can sue major logistics company over trucker crash
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a man to sue a major…
May 14 2026 09:00 AM
Ultranationalist Jews chant racist slogans during annual march into Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM (AP) — Large crowds of ultranationalist Jews gathered Thursday at the foot of Jerusalem’s…
Lac-Mégantic: Supreme Court refusal clears CP rail of liability in 2013 tragedy
MONTREAL — Canadian Pacific Railway Company has been cleared of all liability in the Lac-Mégantic,…
Carney pushes new clean electricity strategy to expand grid, lower costs
OTTAWA — The federal government is planning to adjust the clean electricity regulations to give…
Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein returned to court and jurors resumed deliberating in his…
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week’s Indianapolis…
May 14 2026 08:54 AM
Championship playoff final could change, supporters warned after Southampton spying accusations
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The possibility Southampton could be removed from the Championship playoff final…
May 14 2026 08:26 AM
Brittany Russell, with husband Sheldon riding, could make Preakness history with Taj Mahal
Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse…
May 14 2026 08:16 AM
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week’s Indianapolis…
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