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April 23 2026 04:00 AM
Why no one wants this free Kelowna house
iNhome
“We are removing the home because we like the house and want to respect that it has history.”
‘Rather stupid:’ 61-year-old Shuswap man who stole 100 bottles of liquor gets community service
While he haqd a criminal record, his last offence was in 1982.
iN NUMBERS: BC is Canada’s least religious province
Religion is still important to a lot of British Columbians, but more people prioritize family, and affluence landed at the bottom of the priority list.
iN PHOTOS: Scenes of a white Christmas in the Thompson-Okanagan
Dreams of a white Christmas came true this year after all, so long as you were in the right place.…
ICYMI: Close out 2025 with these great reads from AP
Even if you read them the first time around, the stories on this “in case you missed it” list are worth revisiting.
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthday
“I’m telling you right now, whatever you’re imagining, it’s going to be much more than that.”
Afghanistan’s historic Ariana Cinema torn down to make way for shopping center
“It's not just a building made of bricks and cement that is being destroyed, but the Afghan cinema lovers who resisted and continued their art despite the hardships and severe security problems.”
Okanagan bicycle thief got bail several times during crime spree
The bicycle theft and shoplifting spree went from Salmon Arm to West Kelowna and lasted well over a year.
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops housing starts catching up to Kelowna
iNhome
Is this just a blip in the housing start stats? Time will tell.
Drones and laser strikes big problem at Kelowna airport: RCMP
“(The) misuse of lasers or drones near aircraft puts lives at risk."
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
iNwine
“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
Kamloops school district fails to block FOI request, again
The school district argued it's part of a failed effort to "uncover a conspiracy of unlawful tendering and procurement practices."
Some Okanagan cities in drought are already restricting water use
iNhome
“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
Carney unveils new housing projects in his own riding of Nepean
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his own riding of Nepean today to announce new federal housing investments.Carney says his new federal housing agency, Build Canada Homes, has approved eight new local housing projects.The prime minister says that...
2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving five people critically injured in what police called a major incident. The collision occurred around 6:30 a.m. near Hillerød, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Copenhagen. Roughly...
B.C. children’s representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids
The toxic drug crisis that has killed thousands of people in British Columbia has had a “staggeringly high” impact on the youngest in the province, not only killing hundreds but leaving many more as orphans, the province's representative for children...
April 22 2026 11:15 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Who do we believe when it comes to DRIPA impacts in BC?
"I'm in a really uncomfortable spot as a British Columbian."
April 20 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: You need a sense of humour as a baseball umpire
"After decades of umpiring baseball games, I can tell you a sense of humour is indispensable."
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."
Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the ‘glass cliff’
MONTREAL — Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands…
A year after Lapu Lapu ramming attack, grief, anger and hope intertwine
VANCOUVER — At a South Vancouver long-term care home, Jhosie Sico has forgotten what proper…
April 23 2026 07:05 AM
Carney unveils new housing projects in his own riding of Nepean
iNhome
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his own riding of Nepean today to…
April 23 2026 05:45 AM
Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the ‘glass cliff’
MONTREAL — Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands…
April 23 2026 01:15 AM
In the news today: Extortion schemes, Alberta referendum, Lapu Lapu anniversary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
April 23 2026 07:38 AM
Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing
NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — Wildfires tearing through the South have forced hundreds of Georgia residents…
April 23 2026 07:30 AM
Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes…
April 23 2026 07:16 AM
Murder retrial beginning in deputy’s killing of a Black man entering his grandmother’s Ohio home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Opening statements were set to begin Thursday in the retrial of…
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
NEW YORK (AP) — An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of…
What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO Max, “Harry Potter” and CNN may soon find themselves under…
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
NEW YORK (AP) — An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of…
What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO Max, “Harry Potter” and CNN may soon find themselves under…
April 23 2026 07:31 AM
NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
The Orlando-Detroit game was tied at the half. The Phoenix-Oklahoma City game had an eight-point…
April 23 2026 07:15 AM
Shanto hundred and Mustafizur 5-for help Bangladesh clinch ODI series against New Zealand
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Najmul Hossain Shanto’s century and Mustafizur Rahman’s five-wicket haul helped Bangladesh…
April 23 2026 07:00 AM
Cruz missile strikes top of right-field foul pole at 116.9 mph, hardest hit ball this season
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz told Marcell Ozuna in the on-deck…
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