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March 09 2026 11:15 AM
Summerland mayor ‘confused, irritated’ by turmoil created by province over gravel pit
“All you can do is shake your head."
iN PHOTOS: Silly Canada goose shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan
The birds are territorial during the breeding season and if encroached upon will hiss, honk and wave their heads back and forth at humans and other birds.
Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions
The Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late-game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the…
Photos show US-Israeli strikes and Iran’s response
The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, in photos. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by…
Dutch museum makes ‘needle in a haystack’ confirmation of Rembrandt painting
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A painting that was once rejected as a work by Rembrandt van Rijn has now…
iN NUMBERS: Economics of arts and culture in Okanagan, Kamloops
How many of your tax dollars should go to arts and culture in your city?
VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in ‘One Battle After Another’ and more
NEW YORK (AP) — When Paul Thomas Anderson told his cinematographer Michael Bauman that he wanted to shoot “One Battle…
Lumby shooting victim dies in hospital
Police had arrested a suspect shortly after the shooting but they were later released without charges.
Who should pay $33M to fix South Okanagan community’s failing water system? It’s complicated
“This is just a deflection because they don't want to have to come up with the money.”
POWER PLAY: Supply will be more secure; power line to Peachland won’t be twinned
Peachland's power supply is vulnerable to wildfire.
Contract for Central Okanagan transit system quietly renewed with foreign corporation
iNwheels
Transit activists say they'll continue to fight for between transit service.
Why there’s a mannequin ice fishing on a Kamloops lake
It’s the fifth winter the mannequin, known as Manny, has sat on a chair ice fishing on McQueen Lake.
Province moves to evict people living in controversial Penticton camp
The notice of claim names the defendants as John Doe, Jane Doe and other unknown persons.
Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Imagine dining on “edible plastic” made from algae and collagen from fish skins. While you ingest the dish, ocean-borne plastic pollution seemingly floats above you, projected across the restaurant’s huge domed ceiling. It’s an experience —...
Real estate sales in Okanagan, Kamloops still slow
“Demand hasn’t disappeared, and with more listings coming online, we may just be seeing a natural lag between renewed interest and finalized sales.”
Contract for Central Okanagan transit system quietly renewed with foreign corporation
Transit activists say they'll continue to fight for between transit service.
Bag containing weed and cash accidentally donated to a New Zealand charity shop
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two teenagers mistakenly left a knapsack containing marijuana and cash at a donation area outside a New Zealand charity shop then returned in a panic to retrieve the bag, police said Monday. A volunteer at...
March 06 2026 10:45 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Low Okanagan snowpack may have wildfire season implications
"Keeping up with world and local events these days is like a cat chasing a laser pointer."
March 02 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Epstein files proof rich, powerful men get their way
"It seems justice is something for the masses, for ordinary citizens, but not for the rich, white and powerful."
February 27 2026 10:24 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Just how safe are rentable e-scooters?
"I haven't used one yet, mostly because I haven't desired a visit to the Emergency Room."
$30M settlement offer in Vancouver-area Catholic school abuse class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER — A $30-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit by former students…
Man accused of killing B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang testifies at fitness hearing
VANCOUVER — The man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C.,…
March 09 2026 11:27 AM
‘Wine tonight?:’ Statistics Canada data shows liquor store sales down another year
iNwine
Having alcohol in the home felt like an eternal struggle for Andrea Pain. “I always…
March 09 2026 11:15 AM
$30M settlement offer in Vancouver-area Catholic school abuse class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER — A $30-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit by former students…
March 09 2026 11:02 AM
Liberals nominate Fintrac official Annette Ryan as new budget watchdog
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has nominated a senior official from the national financial intelligence…
March 09 2026 11:30 AM
Bangladesh working with India to extradite 2 suspects in killing of prominent activist
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s police chief said Monday that diplomatic efforts are being made…
March 09 2026 11:25 AM
Here are the Iran war’s biggest unknowns, from Tehran’s new leader to oil prices
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — How long will the Iran war last? What do all…
March 09 2026 11:16 AM
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired…
‘Wine tonight?:’ Statistics Canada data shows liquor store sales down another year
iNwine
Having alcohol in the home felt like an eternal struggle for Andrea Pain. “I always…
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust…
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired…
Toronto Film Critics Association aims to bring members back after mass resignations over Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers’ edited speech
TORONTO — The Toronto Film Critics Association says it will make changes to its awards…
March 09 2026 11:10 AM
Isaiah Likely follows John Harbaugh to the Giants on a 3-year, $40M deal, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants are signing tight end Isaiah Likely to…
March 09 2026 11:06 AM
Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson out week to week with upper-body injury
VANCOUVER — The Ottawa Senators will be without defenceman Jake Sanderson when they line up…
March 09 2026 10:57 AM
Steelers are acquiring WR Michael Pittman Jr. from Indianapolis, AP source says
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steeler s gave their wide receiver group an upgrade on…
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