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April 22 2026 06:00 PM
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.
This is what Canada’s pain medication shortages have been like for chronic pain patients
TORONTO — Amanda Godda has been bedridden since August. That’s when her prescription of acetaminophen with oxycodone was hit by…
Shuswap man jailed for attacking girlfriend, threatened her not to go to police
At one point, he turned up in the middle of the night, dressed in black, carrying a weapon, and wearing a balaclava.
BC Housing’s $15.7M Kamloops apartment building opens two years late
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It has been vacant since a fire displaced residents in January 2021.
Abbotsford, B.C., lifts all evacuation alerts as flood watch ends and waters recede
VANCOUVER — The City Of Abbotsford, B.C., has lifted all evacuation alerts related to flooding that inundated the Fraser Valley…
Husband charged with the second degree murder of his wife in Merritt
He has already appeared before a judge and has been held over for a court appearance on Jan. 6.
Suspect in B.C. extortion case is arrested and charged in California
LANGLEY — A man accused of being involved in an extortion investigation in British Columbia has been arrested and charged…
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops housing starts catching up to Kelowna
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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
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“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
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“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
Okanagan hockey coach convicted for taking photo of wife in shower
And his behaviour didn't end there.
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."
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops housing starts catching up to Kelowna
Is this just a blip in the housing start stats? Time will tell.
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 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 01:02 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 01:02 AM
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 02:15 AM
Scientists trace latest interstellar comet’s home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The comet that rambled past us from another star last…
April 23 2026 02:00 AM
Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire
BEIRUT (AP) — In areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week…
April 23 2026 02:00 AM
2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving five people critically…
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…
Remembering the 11 who lost their lives in Lapu Lapu attack, one year ago
VANCOUVER — Eleven people were killed in the April 26, 2025, attack on the Lapu…
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…
Singer D4vd’s lawyers look to make evidence against him public in killing of 14-year-old girl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for singer D4vd are pushing to have prosecutors quickly and…
April 23 2026 02:04 AM
Iran government says men’s soccer team is preparing for ‘proud participation’ at World Cup in US
GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing…
April 23 2026 02:03 AM
Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid labouring to start NHL playoffs
EDMONTON — Oilers captain Connor McDavid continued to fight the puck, and Edmonton’s vaunted power…
April 23 2026 01:39 AM
Chelsea’s American project at breaking point as beleaguered team heads into FA Cup semis
Storm clouds are hovering over the American ownership project at Chelsea that has swung from…
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