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May 15 2026 03:30 PM
No jail for woman who stabbed man at Kelowna’s tent city
"It appeared as if the blade went right through the hand."
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took hotel room selfie before rushing gala, investigators say
The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and kill President Donald Trump took a…
iN NUMBERS: Penticton’s bat condo ready for roosting season
“A bat condo is a maternity ward for bats.”
Higher, lower or hold? Bank of Canada says direction for key rate is up in the air
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials…
Governor General visits Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to show support as the community grieves
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says returning to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., months after the tragic mass shooting in the community, is…
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.”
BC professor loses appeal after method of collecting caribou hair deemed ‘hunting’
The environmental appeal board had to decide if his method constituted hunting.
It took 25 years to ‘connect’ but in BC the Trans Canada Trail has an uncertain future
You may have used the Trans Canada Trail without even realizing.
Family attacked in racist road rage incident in Kelowna gets support from community, politicians
Support moves a bit slower than hate on the internet, at least in the case…
East Kamloops water to be reconnected tonight after major water main break
Don't expect the water to be safe to drink yet.
Warm weather and rain prompt high streamflow advisory for Thompson-Okanagan
“The Thompson River is one of the deadliest rivers in British Columbia."
iN VIDEO: Kamloops hit-and-run caught on camera, RCMP seek witnesses
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"We believe we have identified the driver."
Canadian wineries say scrapping provincial trade barriers would add billions to GDP
HALIFAX — Canada’s wine sector is worth more than $10 billion a year and the industry says a few tweaks — like scrapping domestic trade barriers — could add billions of dollars more to the national economy. A new report...
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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties BEIJING (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he has not made a decision on whether to move forward with a major arms package for Taiwan...
Senior and two officers in hospital after driver tears through Vancouver’s West End
VANCOUVER — A man who drove along a sidewalk, hitting trees, vehicles and a senior on a scooter is in custody after two Vancouver police officers used their vehicle to stop the driver. The senior on the scooter was critically...
Michigan teen tobacco use ticks up as prevention funding lags
While teen tobacco use in Michigan remains far below historic highs, data shows it’s beginning to rise again, fueling renewed calls to boost prevention spending that has fallen far short of federal recommendations. Tobacco use among high school students rose...
May 15 2026 09:40 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Why does our justice system let vexatious litigants waste its time?
"This is about the coughing, sputtering system of justice in this province, this country, that can't seem to see the forest for the trees."
May 11 2026 11:59 AM
THOMPSON: Trump’s ballroom obsession and other signs of declining mental competence
"Beyond policies and actions that have hurt America immeasurably, Trump has every appearance of suffering dementia…and a variety of mental illnesses."
May 08 2026 10:05 AM
iN DISCUSSION: High unemployment hits differently nowadays
"I've been through periods of high unemployment before and this just doesn't feel the same somehow."
Crown urges new trial in B.C. sex assault case, tossed over delays in 2025
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in a sexual assault case…
Man accused of kidnapping B.C. girl, 7, was already wanted for armed assault
CHILLIWACK — The man accused in the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl at a…
May 15 2026 05:31 PM
Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday they’re eyeing a fall…
May 15 2026 04:16 PM
Convicted sex abuser, former SNC Lavalin CEO both stripped of Order of Canada
OTTAWA — A convicted sex offender and a former engineering executive who was found guilty…
May 15 2026 04:15 PM
Man accused of kidnapping B.C. girl, 7, was already wanted for armed assault
CHILLIWACK — The man accused in the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl at a…
May 15 2026 06:45 PM
Firefighter killed, 11 injured in lumber mill explosion and massive fire in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A firefighter was killed in a massive fire and explosion at…
May 15 2026 06:45 PM
Supreme Court rejects Virginia’s bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional…
May 15 2026 06:00 PM
A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas judge on Friday protected access to gender-affirming care for…
Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday they’re eyeing a fall…
Reaction to the Alberta-Ottawa agreement on carbon pricing, pipeline plans
CALGARY — Shovels could hit the ground on a new West Coast oilsands pipeline as…
New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader
CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — The largest collection of Paul McCartney’s personal artifacts ever publicly displayed…
What to know about the mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge declared a mistrial Friday in Harvey Weinstein…
May 15 2026 07:15 PM
Mullins homers and has 3 singles to help AL East-leading Rays beat Marlins 7-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered and singled three times in four at-bats…
May 15 2026 07:15 PM
Torkelson’s 2-out single in ninth lifts Tigers to 3-2 victory over Blue Jays
DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with…
May 15 2026 07:04 PM
A’ja Wilson scores 45 points as the Aces outlast the short-handed Sun 101-94
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces…
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