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April 22 2026 04:00 AM
Drought conditions and water restrictions in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNhome
“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
Ontario lawyer accused of advising witness murder in Ryan Wedding case granted bail
TORONTO — An Ontario lawyer accused of advising the murder of a federal witness in an alleged international drug smuggling…
Kekuli Cafe in Kamloops, Merritt serving free hot meals Christmas Day
iNwine
“At the end of the day, we just love to share hot plates of food and hear the stories, and sometimes that’s all you need in life."
Vernon residents remember beloved party house from years past
iNhome
Throughout the 1980s Hydro House became known as the place to be for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
B.C. Conservative leadership race will present new vision, unify members: Halford
VICTORIA — It was a surreal moment on a day full of such moments. Trevor Halford walked into the main…
B.C.’s David Eby ‘not seeking’ 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
VICTORIA — It should have been a very bad day for David Eby’s government. But on Dec. 3, the morning…
Kamloops man jailed for serving soup at city hall protest won’t face charges
"It's one of those classic civil disobedience, truth-to-power scenarios."
Okanagan hockey coach convicted for taking photo of wife in shower
And his behaviour didn't end there.
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."
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
iNhome
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."
Case dropped against BC restaurateur accused of defrauding Penticton winery
The civil dispute is still ongoing.
Drought conditions and water restrictions in Okanagan, Kamloops
“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
A work vehicle hits a stopped Washington Metro train, injuring 11
WASHINGTON (AP) — A work vehicle hit a commuter train in downtown Washington early Wednesday, injuring 11 people, officials said. The stationary silver line train was struck just after midnight at the Metro Center station, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit...
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."
Turf war: B.C. prison finds drug package disguised as grass patch dropped over fence
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Authorities in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley have foiled an attempt…
Truck blaze along in B.C.’s Coquihalla Highway sets off wildfire, closes route
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The main highway linking British Columbia’s Lower Mainland to the Interior…
April 22 2026 01:26 AM
In the news today: Mexico pyramid shooting, Canada-U.S. trade, Tips on buying a car
iNwheels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
April 22 2026 01:00 AM
‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical instrument
EDMONTON — Music from a pipe organ has filled a convocation hall at the University…
April 22 2026 01:00 AM
B.C. tourists smile at Mexico pyramid. Behind them, a gunman, moments before killing
It looks like a typical tourist photo, as British Columbia woman Barbara Welsh and her…
April 22 2026 05:45 AM
A work vehicle hits a stopped Washington Metro train, injuring 11
iNwheels
WASHINGTON (AP) — A work vehicle hit a commuter train in downtown Washington early Wednesday,…
April 22 2026 05:30 AM
Pope calls for justice and closing income gap in Equatorial Guinea Mass with presidential family
MONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday to work…
April 22 2026 05:21 AM
Once punished for weaving, this Mexican artisan uses her loom for LGBTQ+ resistance
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Xaneri Merino wasn’t meant to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps. Now…
Expert says it’s time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade
HOUSTON — Piling his shopping bags into his vehicle’s trunk outside a Houston grocery store…
CPAC cancels two news programs, cites ‘accelerating revenue decline’
OTTAWA — CPAC, the Canadian service that provides direct coverage of political events, says declining…
Once punished for weaving, this Mexican artisan uses her loom for LGBTQ+ resistance
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Xaneri Merino wasn’t meant to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps. Now…
‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical instrument
EDMONTON — Music from a pipe organ has filled a convocation hall at the University…
April 22 2026 05:30 AM
NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
Philadelphia and Portland evened their NBA playoff opening-round series with road wins on Tuesday, the…
April 22 2026 05:16 AM
More World Cup seats will go on sale after FIFA adds costlier ticket categories
FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding…
April 22 2026 05:15 AM
Mike Vrabel says he’s had difficult conversations after publication of photos with NFL reporter
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that he’s had…
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April 20 2026 08:00 PM
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April 19 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: The robot revolution is on pause
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