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May 01 2026 01:00 PM
BC store that barred disabled worker from bringing service dog to work on the hook $40,000
The store owners also made hurtful comments.
Hikers, bikers have fresh trails to explore at new nature park in Vernon
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"While I was there, I saw some eagles and various bird species.”
iN NUMBERS: Unemployment has nearly doubled in Kelowna and Kamloops this year
Over the course of the year Kelowna and Kamloops saw unemployment spike.
Child advocates urge government to bring back online harms legislation
OTTAWA — The dangers children face online constitute a national emergency, a coalition of child advocates and medical organizations said…
Canadians are betting record sums online — and falling in debt. Here’s how to dig out
Rob Kilner’s clients carry gambling debts ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than a quarter million. One lost…
syilx children vow to ‘save the world’ one seedling at a time
“In 10 years, it’ll be an absolutely changed landscape. It will have a changed feel to it — it will become an ecosystem unto itself.”
iN PHOTOS: First snowfall at high elevation lakes in Kamloops, Okanagan
A dusting of snow transforms landscapes around picturesque fishing resorts.
Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals
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The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.
Expert prediction grim as gas prices hit $2 in Kamloops, Okanagan
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“My prediction is we'll be in for a summer of very high prices that will continue throughout the summer and even longer.”
Filmmakers race to make best short film in Okanagan this weekend
“It's a really good way of fine tuning your skillsets as filmmakers and just having a fun weekend to do something creative and not overthink the script."
Another bank takes Kamloops mayor to court as debts climb
Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson plans to run for re-election in October.
BC Green Party tries to shut down controversial Kelowna MLA
“We must defend the integrity and trust of BC’s Legislative Assembly.”
76-year-old Vernon man guilty of sexually assaulting widow
He claimed he was having a medical episode at the time of the assault.
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.
Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals
The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.
Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting Friday. However, they also agreed to continue discussing alternative...
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 28 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: The power of The Complaint
"I'd like to make a complaint about our complaint departments."
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."
Eby says Burnaby, B.C., hospital expansion will go ahead, despite cancelled contract
BURNABY — British Columbia Premier David Eby says plans for a hospital expansion in Burnaby…
Indigenous leader Angela Wesley reappointed to BC Treaty Commission
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has reappointed Indigenous leader Angela Wesley to be the…
May 01 2026 02:00 PM
Canada Soccer receiving $9.8M from Ottawa for national training centre project
OTTAWA — Canada Soccer’s plan to build a national training centre has received a major…
May 01 2026 01:46 PM
Canada won’t ‘leverage’ energy, critical minerals in trade talks: PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will not use energy or critical minerals…
May 01 2026 01:34 PM
CP NewsAlert: Myles Gray hearing delayed again until fall, 11 years after death
VANCOUVER — The long-anticipated public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray in 2015…
May 01 2026 02:00 PM
Rebels claim to capture military camp in northern Mali town of Tessalit
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Separatist rebels in Mali said Friday that they captured a strategic…
May 01 2026 01:45 PM
Kentucky man charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An 18-year-old Kentucky man who led police on a high-speed chase…
May 01 2026 01:45 PM
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration’s push to end special status
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from forcing…
Canada won’t ‘leverage’ energy, critical minerals in trade talks: PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will not use energy or critical minerals…
Quebec premier feels bound by Labrador energy deal despite expiration date
RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP — The premier of Quebec says she feels her province is still bound by…
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial…
Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music to investigate historic sexual abuse allegations
TORONTO — The Royal Conservatory of Music will launch an independent investigation into allegations that…
May 01 2026 02:00 PM
Canada Soccer receiving $9.8M from Ottawa for national training centre project
OTTAWA — Canada Soccer’s plan to build a national training centre has received a major…
May 01 2026 01:46 PM
Hockey Canada not sending team to 2026 Spengler Cup invitational tournament
CALGARY — Hockey Canada says it will not send a team to the 2026 Spengler…
May 01 2026 01:31 PM
Sinner earns 350th career win to reach Madrid Open final against Zverev
MADRID (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 22 matches by beating…
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