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April 17 2026 10:59 AM
Merritt man caught doing 208 km/h on Coquihalla in lifted pickup
iNwheels
“No vehicles are safe at those speeds on public roads, but a heavy truck that is high off the ground is even more unstable than other traffic.”
Christmas bird counts in Thompson-Okanagan turn up a few surprises
“We had a gray catbird that should be in Mexico and a blue jay which is typically found east of the Rocky Mountains, that was a highlight.”
From cold to closed: Advances in DNA analysis helped solve cold cases in 2025
"You will carry this silence, this emptiness, this gaze you extinguished until your last breath."
Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple
This year, The Associated Press got the downlow on all manner of health and wellness claims and fads. The good news is that the experts mostly say to keep it simple.
Five things to watch for in Kamloops in 2026
From major construction projects, events and an election, there's a lot to look forward to in 2026.
Cold War bomb shelter in Nova Scotia being converted into high-end doomsday condos
“To be honest, the bunker business is booming globally.”
If someone’s always late, is it time blindness, or are they just being rude?
“I just don’t seem to have that clock that ticks by in my head.”
Kelowna gets to ‘opt-out’ of restrictive provincial regulations on short-term rentals
iNhome
Kelowna was the only municipality to apply to opt-out of the short-term rental regulations.
Kamloops Search and Rescue save dirt biker who nearly fell off a cliff
iNwheels
“Without the police medic’s intervention, the outcome for the injured rider could have been much different.”
Despite no power or water, majority of Vernon trailer park residents staying put
iNhome
Many saw it as a good place for retirement. Now they have no power, water or heat.
‘Tax grab’: Regional district bylaws force tiny home owner out of Central Okanagan
iNhome
"I want to say I gave up, but I moved on to better things."
Credit union moves to foreclose on cash-strapped Kamloops mayor’s car dealership
"It's no secret that I've been put into a bad financial situation."
Late recovery keeps playoff run alive for Kelowna Rockets
With their post-season on the line, the Kelowna Rockets tied the game with just seconds to spare before claiming victory in overtime.
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, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer
KELOWNA — The Okanagan city of Kelowna, B.C., is being allowed to opt out of rules limiting short-term rentals in time for this summer's tourism season.The one-time allowance comes as the province speeds up the process of allowing communities to...
Merritt man caught doing 208 km/h on Coquihalla in lifted pickup
“No vehicles are safe at those speeds on public roads, but a heavy truck that is high off the ground is even more unstable than other traffic.”
B.C. ‘chemical fingerprint’ scheme to track illicit drugs is likened to DNA tests
Scientists and police in British Columbia are working together on what they hope will be a game-changing "chemical fingerprinting" program for illicit drugs, that one senior officer likened to DNA testing.The provincially funded program will use technology developed at the...
April 17 2026 10:20 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Debate over access to MAID highlighted in lawsuit against BC hospital
"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. ‘chemical fingerprint’ scheme to track illicit drugs is likened to DNA tests
iN420
Scientists and police in British Columbia are working together on what they hope will be…
Kelowna, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer
iNhome
KELOWNA — The Okanagan city of Kelowna, B.C., is being allowed to opt out of…
April 17 2026 12:32 PM
Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: BoC governor
Global financial systems need to “come to grips” with the risks posed by rapid advances…
April 17 2026 12:32 PM
New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette pledges to fight Ottawa on overriding Charter
OTTAWA — Quebec’s new premier promised to fight “tooth and nail” to defend the use…
April 17 2026 12:17 PM
Champagne says Conservative probes into Alto connection are ‘just politics’
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne is brushing off Conservative calls for an investigation…
April 17 2026 12:31 PM
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets…
April 17 2026 12:30 PM
Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s former President Win Myint was freed Friday as part of a…
April 17 2026 12:15 PM
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit demanding…
Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: BoC governor
Global financial systems need to “come to grips” with the risks posed by rapid advances…
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets…
Céline Dion releases first new song in years, ‘Dansons’
Céline Dion wants the world to dance together. She makes the request in a new…
Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as ‘The Gambler,’ dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for such hits…
April 17 2026 12:31 PM
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets…
April 17 2026 12:31 PM
NHLPA poll has Crosby as top coaching candidate, Nylander most stylish
TORONTO — Sidney Crosby is seen by his peers as the NHL player most likely…
April 17 2026 12:28 PM
What’s old is new again in Pennsylvania as the Penguins and Flyers renew a long-simmering rivalry
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby would not take the bait, even though the smile on…
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