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April 19 2026 04:00 AM
Not much celebration planned for 4/20 in Okanagan, Kamloops
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“It is a Monday, it's a weekday, and Mondays are like, ‘ugh, Monday.’ But why not start the week right?"
How local WHL teams faring as Kelowna looks ahead to Memorial Cup
Halfway through the season, the Penticton Vees, the league's newest team, are currently ahead of both Kelowna and Kamloops.
Celebrini joins McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby on Team Canada’s Olympic hockey roster
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old star for the San Jose Sharks, is going to the Winter Olympics.…
Suspension for BC physiotherapist who had sexual relationship with client
The regulator said that he initiated the relationship.
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence.
Jobs, economy top voters’ priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
OTTAWA — A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major…
BC paramedics union considers job action as talks break down
“This is not where we expected or wanted to be."
iN NUMBERS: How British Columbians feel about Canada’s NHL teams
Which Canadian NHL team do you think has the best chance of bringing the Stanley Cup home?
Invasive Siberian elm trees frustrating for Kamloops, Okanagan gardeners
"It's an ongoing problem for the gardening community here, you learn to live with it the best you can."
Vernon chiropractor convicted of sexually assaulting patient launching appeal
The 61-year-old has a history of sexual misconduct.
Case dropped against BC restaurateur accused of defrauding Penticton winery
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The civil dispute is still ongoing.
iN PHOTOS: Bizarre looking insects emerge in Thompson-Okanagan
It can be fun finding a rare or bizarre looking insect and try to identify it.
Merritt man caught doing 208 km/h on Coquihalla in lifted pickup
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“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.”
Case dropped against BC restaurateur accused of defrauding Penticton winery
The civil dispute is still ongoing.
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from...
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees and rendered rural roads impassable with debris. No deaths were...
Not much celebration planned for 4/20 in Okanagan, Kamloops
“It is a Monday, it's a weekday, and Mondays are like, ‘ugh, Monday.’ But why not start the week right?"
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.
Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival is held a year after vehicle ramming that killed 11
VANCOUVER — The Filipino community and others in Vancouver will come together today to remember,…
B.C. bears emerge from their dens, sparking excitement and heightened monitoring
VANCOUVER — B.C. Grouse Mountain’s beloved grizzly bears have woken up from their long nap…
April 19 2026 03:00 AM
Advocate says end of door-to-door mail delivery will be ‘isolating’ for seniors
OTTAWA — Seventy-nine-year-old Janet Wees says she writes 400 letters a year and usually gets…
April 19 2026 01:00 AM
Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival is held a year after vehicle ramming that killed 11
VANCOUVER — The Filipino community and others in Vancouver will come together today to remember,…
April 18 2026 01:10 PM
Carney lands on Time’s most influential people list for 2026
Perhaps it was the widely cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, or…
April 19 2026 06:37 AM
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
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Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an…
April 19 2026 05:30 AM
Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians are heading to the polls on Sunday for the eighth…
April 19 2026 05:26 AM
Republicans plan big spending to keep Ohio’s Senate seat. A bribery scandal adds to their challenges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As he seeks to retain his U.S. Senate seat this fall,…
Carney lands on Time’s most influential people list for 2026
Perhaps it was the widely cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, or…
Nova Scotia’s provincewide ban on entering the woods was unreasonable, court rules
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge says the provincial government made an unreasonable…
Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eddie Murphy took a moment to look out at the star-studded…
Nathalie Baye, French actor known for her warmth and versatility, dies at 77
PARIS (AP) — Nathalie Baye, a French actor who was a fan’s favorite for her…
April 19 2026 06:45 AM
NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
The NBA playoffs are underway. Home teams swept Saturday’s four games, and one of the…
April 19 2026 06:19 AM
Rybakina beats Muchova 7-5, 6-1 to win the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
STUTTGART, Germnany (AP) — Elena Rybakina defeated Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 on Sunday to win…
April 19 2026 05:07 AM
Sociedad’s Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona
MADRID (AP) — A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia and grew up…
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April 18 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Kids and cats
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April 17 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Dog saves duck that didn’t need saving
Sometimes a retriever just gotta retrieve.
