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April 29 2026 06:00 PM
iN PHOTOS: Northern rubber boas warm up on trails in Thompson-Okanagan
“They are an amazing snake and definitely very relaxed in contrast to other snakes I’ve encountered."
Tiny homes or encampment: Decision looms on contentious Penticton homeless project
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"If we say no, then the encampment stays — simple as that — because there's no where for them to go."
‘I’m getting tired’: Kamloops woman losing sleep in battle against rats
“When they’re under the house they can chew wires and water lines and wreak all sorts of havoc."
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on Alberta to BC pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith shook hands and signed a cooperation agreement, but it's going to take more than that to get the pipeline built.
iN NUMBERS: Which Thompson-Okanagan city is hiking taxes the most
It’s still early so these numbers could change, but here’s a peek at the proposed property tax increases.
Kelowna version of reality show ‘Jersey Shore’ set for new year release
Canada Shore features 10 roommates who are “ready to party, flirt harder, and turn every night into memories.”
iN PHOTOS: Otters give Kamloops photographer an entertaining show
"He just happened to have a fish in his mouth too and I was able to get some hilarious shots."
‘Revolving door’: More jail time for North Okanagan chronic offender with 55 convictions
He's spent the last 25 years in and out of jail.
Kelowna mayor to lead Municipal Finance Authority
The job comes with a pay bump of more than $25,000.
Shuswap house sitter charged after hitting homeowner with vehicle
iNhome
The homeowner had just returned home after being out of the country for two months.
iN NUMBERS: Penticton’s bat condo ready for roosting season
“A bat condo is a maternity ward for bats.”
Armstrong fast food manager convicted of having sex with teen loses appeal
The key issue was whether he was in a position of authority or not.
BC teacher reprimanded after shouting at students for using sexist language
"Do you think women are weak? Women can be stronger than men.”
Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine
The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.
Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis
MONTRÉAL — A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people's health, safety and rights at risk across Canada.In Manawan, about 250 kilometres...
Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision
Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region's three major airports. The trackers will be...
Suspected cocaine, fentanyl, mushrooms seized as two arrested in Kelowna, B.C., bust
KELOWNA — Two men have been arrested in a co-ordinated bust in British Columbia's Interior that saw police seize more than 10 kilograms of illicit substances along with other items related to a drug distribution operation.RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say...
April 27 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: History won’t be kind to Republicans who support Donald Trump
"How much longer can the folks who voted for Donald Trump stand by him? That is more or less a rhetorical question because the answer is all-too-obvious."
April 24 2026 10:35 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Please don’t feed wildlife
"If I have had one consistent peeve through my life it's feeding wildlife."
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."
Court shoots down challenge to B.C. legal profession regulatory overhaul
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled the provincial government’s legislation to overhaul regulation…
Myles Gray death hearing delayed as lawyer for officer appointed provincial judge
VANCOUVER — A public hearing in Vancouver into the police-involved death of Myles Gray in…
April 29 2026 08:46 PM
Hanwha offers made-in-Canada military vehicles if it wins submarine deal
OTTAWA — South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha says it’s ready to build military vehicles in…
April 29 2026 08:17 PM
Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide “long-term, low-cost…
April 29 2026 07:47 PM
Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran joining UN nuclear weapons conference
OTTAWA — Conservative MPs are calling out the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney after…
April 29 2026 08:45 PM
10 current and former Mexican officials accused in US indictment of aiding drug trafficking
NEW YORK (AP) — The governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former Mexican…
April 29 2026 08:34 PM
Once on the back foot, Myanmar’s military now looks set to resume offensive in bloody civil war
BANGKOK (AP) — A little more than a year ago, the government’s military was on…
April 29 2026 08:00 PM
House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will ‘soon run out’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House took a crucial step Wednesday toward funding the Department of…
Hanwha offers made-in-Canada military vehicles if it wins submarine deal
OTTAWA — South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha says it’s ready to build military vehicles in…
Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide “long-term, low-cost…
Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide “long-term, low-cost…
Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to silence her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Wednesday that singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez…
April 29 2026 08:46 PM
Matt Olson’s 2-run homer in the ninth gives the Braves 4-3 win over the Tigers
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Olson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Kenley…
April 29 2026 08:45 PM
Church robs Gonzales of what would have been walk-off homer, preserves Cards’ 5-4 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what…
April 29 2026 08:41 PM
Nathan Church steals another homer, this time giving the Cardinals a win over the Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nathan Church is making a habit of stealing home runs. The rookie…
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