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May 15 2026 04:00 AM
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.
Disabled Kelowna tenant faces homelessness after tenancy branch sides with landlord
“All I've been trying to do is assert my rights as a tenant.”
Liberals target affordability to meet era of uncertainty in spring fiscal update
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals say they’re putting the windfall from an unexpected boost in revenues into measures to make…
iN NUMBERS: Who do voters want the BC Conservatives to be?
BC Conservatives are picking a new leader who will set the direction for the party.
Bailey’s Law, named for Kelowna domestic violence victim, step closer to passing
“This bill will better protect victims, hold repeat offenders accountable, and strengthen our justice system’s response to intimate partner violence."
Feds need to bring in social media and AI protections for kids, B.C. AG Sharma says
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s attorney general says if the federal government doesn’t bring in protections on social media and AI…
John Garrett, former NHL goaltender and longtime Canucks broadcaster, dead at 74
VANCOUVER — John Garrett, a fixture on Vancouver Canucks broadcasts for more than two decades and a former NHL goaltender,…
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."
Slate of candidates promise ‘clean break’ from Kamloops council dysfunction
"Kamloops residents are tired of seeing their tax dollars and council meetings consumed by personality conflicts."
iN PHOTOS: Head-scratching sights on roads in Okanagan, Kamloops
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There's often something entertaining to see on the roads during the daily commute.
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 to the national economy. A new report commissioned...
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Trump, Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilizing US-China relations but differences persist BEIJING (AP) — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped up critical talks on Friday, claiming important progress in stabilizing U.S.-China relations even as deep differences persist...
Photos of the aftermath of a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building
A Russian missile attack flattened a Kyiv apartment building, one of the deadliest attacks on the capital in the 4-year-old war. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Rescue workers carry an injured woman on a stretcher...
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."
Black bear found wandering urban Vancouver is tranquilized and released
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a black bear was tranquilized, “slept it off, and…
What could a supercharged El Nino mean for Canada?
A rapidly warming planet due to human-caused climate change is set to amplify what forecasters…
May 15 2026 09:32 AM
Supreme Court recognizes intimate partner violence as a legal basis for civil damages
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized intimate partner violence as a distinct…
May 15 2026 09:20 AM
Ottawa paying Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion to maintain Hercules transport aircraft
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will pay Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion through an…
May 15 2026 09:16 AM
Ontario’s top court dismisses Peter Nygard’s appeal of sexual assault convictions
TORONTO — Ontario’s top court has dismissed an appeal filed by former fashion mogul Peter…
May 15 2026 09:45 AM
Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign after redraw of his Memphis district
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee on Friday announced that he is…
May 15 2026 09:41 AM
Dozens of European nations sign off on new interpretation of rights convention in migration cases
BRUSSELS (AP) — Forty-six nations in Europe and beyond agreed Friday on a new interpretation…
May 15 2026 09:30 AM
Jurors struggle to decide Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Harvey Weinstein ‘s rape retrial said Friday it…
Ottawa paying Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion to maintain Hercules transport aircraft
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will pay Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion through an…
AFN chief warns against changes to major projects development rules, calls for debate
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says proposed changes to…
Jurors struggle to decide Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Harvey Weinstein ‘s rape retrial said Friday it…
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity
VIENNA (AP) — English has long been pop music’s dominant language, but it no longer…
May 15 2026 09:09 AM
Referee under police surveillance after handball call rocks Scottish soccer title race
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — A referee has required police surveillance to protect his safety after…
May 15 2026 09:01 AM
Vingegaard conquers Blockhaus mountain for first Giro d’Italia stage win
BLOCKHAUS, Italy (AP) — Jonas Vingegaard surged away from the peloton to win on the…
May 15 2026 08:42 AM
Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from Championship playoff final for spying
MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) — Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from the Championship playoff final as the…
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