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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.
Former Kelowna trucker jailed for threatening witnesses to get $300K after suing RCMP
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Even though he was jailed for threatening witnesses, he still managed to win in court.
Mine near Kamloops fined $222,000 for burying tonnes of waste
"This was clearly done intentionally as it was observed over a period of time and burial was actively observed during an inspection."
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday blamed Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing,…
UPDATE: Atmospheric river cutting off Kamloops, Okanagan from Lower Mainland expected to ease
“In general terms, we're starting to pull things back a little bit, if we can put it that way. Gradually decreasing some of those precipitation amounts.”
Thompson-Nicola regional district estimates $1.3M budget shortfall after pipeline tax cut
The Thompson Nicola regional district wants the province to postpone tax changes that would devalue pipelines across the province.
BC Prosecution Service says no charges against Nakusp Mountie involved in fatal crash
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Prosecution Service says a Nakusp Mountie who was involved in a fatal crash in November 2024…
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 4 people critically injured
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving four 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. Twelve...
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 01:00 AM
2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 4 people critically injured
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving four people critically…
April 23 2026 01:00 AM
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen…
April 23 2026 12:45 AM
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced…
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 01:03 AM
PSG leads Lens by just 4 points as race for French league title heats up
PARIS (AP) — The suspense remains intense in Ligue 1, where Paris Saint-Germain is not…
April 23 2026 01:02 AM
Raptors try to slow Mitchell, find offence in Game 3 vs. Cavaliers
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will try to claw back into their first-round NBA playoff…
April 23 2026 12:56 AM
Trailblazing coach Eta could influence Champions League battle after Bayern’s Bundesliga title
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Pioneering coach Marie-Louise Eta has a chance to influence the battle…
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April 22 2026 08:00 PM
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