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April 21 2026 04:21 PM
Thompson-Okanagan teams join new BC junior hockey league
“We continue to take measured and thoughtful steps to build our junior hockey pathways in B.C."
Government suspending ban on single-use plastic exports
OTTAWA — The federal government is suspending the planned export ban on single-use plastics due to tariffs and supply chain…
Penticton senior upset there’s no transit service to local airport
“The fact BC Transit and the City have never offered transit service to the airport, especially during prime working hours, is frustrating."
Snowfall warnings issued for Coquihalla, Sea to Sky highways in B.C.
Snowfall warnings are in effect for some major highways coming to and from British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. Environment Canada says…
Western and Northern Canada braces for chilly, snowy Christmas
Frigid temperatures across much of Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare for a snowy Christmas Eve…
Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says
OTTAWA — The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in Canadian airspace. Steven MacKinnon released…
iN NUMBERS: Holidays most dangerous time of the year for car crashes in Southern Interior
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Just in case you need another reminder to drive safely on the holidays, ICBC has some data on annual Christmas and New Year’s car crashes.
iN PHOTOS: Spring animal babies on farms in Okanagan, Kamloops
The babies can be seen keeping close to their moms and suckling milk, creating adorable moments.
Coquihalla closed after semi fire starts wildfire, causes toxic spill
The Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope is currently closed.
Penticton councillor calls for another supportive housing audit
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It's pitched as a follow-up to a 2022 audit that examined the progress of three supportive housing sites in Penticton.
Some BC Conservatives interested in campaign to recall controversial Okanagan MLA
"We've been told by many of them that they really do want Tara Armstrong to be recalled."
iN NUMBERS: The state of spectator sports in Kamloops, Okanagan
Which sport should have a pro team in the BC Interior?
Federal gas tax pause having inconsistent impact at the pump in Okanagan, Kamloops
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In recent days, the CAA’s gas price tracker has listed an average cost of $1.74 per litre at pumps across the country — more than 40 cents higher than a year ago.
Case dropped against BC restaurateur accused of defrauding Penticton winery
The civil dispute is still ongoing.
Montana mobile home park unions push ahead on lease negotiations
On what was the coldest day of April so far, residents of two Missoula-area mobile home parks sat down for lease negotiations with their Texas-based landlord — a first in Montana history, according to the Missoula Tenants Union. Representatives from...
In the news today: Canadian killed in Mexico, High grocery prices, Drone deliveries
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...Canadian tourist killed, another injured after gunman opens fire at Mexico pyramidsAn armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacán pyramids north of...
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 20 2026 12:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: 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."
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."
Slain Mountie’s family decries ‘systemic failure’ after suspect ruled unfit for trial
VANCOUVER — The family of British Columbia RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang says they fear she’ll…
Fifty properties on evacuation order after 400-metre wide slide reactivates
FORT ST. JOHN — A 400-metre wide landslide is slipping down a hill in the…
April 21 2026 05:15 PM
Slain Mountie’s family decries ‘systemic failure’ after suspect ruled unfit for trial
VANCOUVER — The family of British Columbia RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang says they fear she’ll…
April 21 2026 03:47 PM
Carney names members of new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney retooled an advisory committee on Canada-U.S. trade on Tuesday,…
April 21 2026 03:47 PM
Liberals move to take control of House committees now that they’ve secured majority
OTTAWA — The Liberals are moving to take control of House of Commons committees now…
April 21 2026 05:15 PM
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules
DALLAS (AP) — Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school…
April 21 2026 05:15 PM
What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted Tuesday on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly…
April 21 2026 05:00 PM
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members are on a mass trial in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR (AP) — Prosecutors in El Salvador opened a massive, joint trial of nearly…
Carney names members of new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney retooled an advisory committee on Canada-U.S. trade on Tuesday,…
CPAC cancels two news programs, cites ‘accelerating revenue decline’
OTTAWA — CPAC, the Canadian service that provides direct coverage of political events, says declining…
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens in New York for the third time
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors once again portrayed Harvey Weinstein as a onetime Hollywood power…
CPAC cancels two news programs, cites ‘accelerating revenue decline’
OTTAWA — CPAC, the Canadian service that provides direct coverage of political events, says declining…
April 21 2026 05:06 PM
Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. celebrates $150M extension
HOUSTON (AP) — Will Anderson Jr. wasn’t really interested in football as a young child…
April 21 2026 04:54 PM
Even as Boston Marathon records fall, two-time champ Lokedi insists: ‘Honestly, it’s hard’
BOSTON (AP) — Maybe the Boston Marathon isn’t that hard after all. After a second…
April 21 2026 04:45 PM
Maradona’s daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer great’s death
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — One of Diego Maradona’s daughters lashed out at neurosurgeon Leopoldo…
Featured Shorts
April 20 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Pup fights evil water monster
Check out Shadow the pup and his never ending battle with a water monster.
April 19 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: The robot revolution is on pause
Robots can be scary. Remember those robot dogs Boston Dynamics built?
April 18 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Kids and cats
Just try not to smile watching this compilation of adorable clips featuring kids and cats.