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March 22 2026 10:00 AM
iN NUMBERS: B.C. Premier David Eby’s popularity plummeting
Angus Reid found that while not everyone dislikes the B.C. premier, his approval rating has dropped significantly over the past year.
Ottawa outlines criteria for helping Gulf nations hit by Iran war
OTTAWA — The federal government has outlined criteria under which Canada would help partners in the Middle East endangered by…
Country music icon Dwight Yoakam brings legendary sound to Penticton
Some of his big hits include "Guitars, Cadillacs", "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere" and "Fast as You".
Water consumption warning issued after ‘intentional’ damage’ to West Kelowna reservoir
WEST KELOWNA — A city in the British Columbia Interior is warning some residents not to consume tap water after…
Vernon pawn broker on hook for guitars destroyed in downtown fire
The business, and many others, was destroyed in massive fire in 2023.
B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
VICTORIA — James Wolfe, who lives in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, spent the last year and a half looking for a…
Unusual atmospheric river will impact B.C. for days, even after it ends, says expert
VANCOUVER — Emergency officials say residents stranded by an early morning mudslide in Coquitlam, B.C., on Thursday have been safely…
Okanagan Humane Society suing Kelowna volunteer over adoption dispute
The dog is vulnerable and high-risk and the foster volunteer says the adoption family weren't the right fit.
BC drug dealer’s conviction quashed due to prosecution delays
The Crown had 30 months to start the trial, but it was weeks late.
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops photographer captures birds enjoying spring weather
Check out these amazing captures.
Movement to save the KVR Trail near Coquihalla picking up speed
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“The pace of conversations has picked up in recent days, and we are feeling optimistic that we are moving toward the outcome the community would like to see.”
Speed cameras installed north of Kamloops, but don’t expect fines
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The province is studying driver speeds on the dangerous stretch of Highway 5.
Most Kamloopsians support booze in public park: survey
The city pilot project will be renewed this summer.
Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations, as more rain looms
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials urged people in hard-hit areas to evacuate Saturday due to the state's worst flooding in more than 20 years, after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week...
Movement to save the KVR Trail near Coquihalla picking up speed
“The pace of conversations has picked up in recent days, and we are feeling optimistic that we are moving toward the outcome the community would like to see.”
B.C. tech company rolls out new cannabis breathalyzer
The device detects recent cannabis use.
March 17 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: From BCHL to WHL, Penticton Vees continue to dominate
What's in the Vees secret sauce?
March 16 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Why I celebrate International Women’s day all year
"It should go without saying…but I won’t…that certain genders and groups have long faced an uphill battle when trying to gain equal footing as human beings."
March 10 2026 12:17 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Rookie independent Penticton MLA blazing her own Sage Mesa trail
Amelia Boultbee pushed out a documentary-style video looking at the plight of residents of a small South Okanagan neighbourhood struggling with a failing private water utility.
Two hikers among group of 14 rescued from B.C. mountain, one in critical condition
The search and rescue team from Metro Vancouver’s North Shore says two hikers among a…
Homicide investigators take conduct of probe into man’s death in Surrey, B.C.
Police say homicide investigators are taking control of the probe into a man’s death in…
March 22 2026 12:41 PM
Five things on the Bill 21 Supreme Court hearings this week in numbers
MONTREAL — The Supreme Court of Canada will begin hearing arguments Monday over Quebec’s secularism…
March 22 2026 12:32 PM
Canadians living abroad looking to increase voter turnout ahead of byelections
OTTAWA — Canadians living abroad are calling for increased turnout among overseas voters and arguing…
March 22 2026 12:29 PM
Quebec’s Bill 21 lands in the Supreme Court, with notwithstanding clause in spotlight
MONTREAL — A legal challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, will be…
March 22 2026 01:05 PM
People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the…
March 22 2026 01:02 PM
The media may have unmasked Banksy – again. That’s angered some art fans but not ruffled dealers
LONDON (AP) — Years before the rise of Instagram, Banksy figured out that the key…
March 22 2026 01:01 PM
How these secretive traditional circumcision rites are responsible for dozens of deaths
PHUTHADITJHABA, South Africa (AP) — The 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho had no known health issues when…
The media may have unmasked Banksy – again. That’s angered some art fans but not ruffled dealers
LONDON (AP) — Years before the rise of Instagram, Banksy figured out that the key…
Public servant ‘scared’ to retire due to problems with Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA — A federal public servant says she’s “scared” to take up the government’s early…
The media may have unmasked Banksy – again. That’s angered some art fans but not ruffled dealers
LONDON (AP) — Years before the rise of Instagram, Banksy figured out that the key…
Chappell Roan pushes back after soccer star Jorginho alleges his daughter was mistreated
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan responded on Sunday to accusations made…
March 22 2026 01:16 PM
World Cup hero Götze omitted as Frankfurt loses Bundesliga derby 2-1 in Mainz
BERLIN (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt dropped World Cup hero Mario Götze and lost 2-1 at…
March 22 2026 01:15 PM
North Carolina advances to 2nd straight women’s Sweet 16 with 74-66 win over Maryland
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Elina Aarnisalo had 21 points, Lanie Grant scored 20 and…
March 22 2026 01:14 PM
Jessie Diggins takes 12th after crash in final World Cup cross-country ski race of storied career
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Jessie Diggins raised her arms as she crossed the finish…
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March 20 2026 08:00 PM
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March 19 2026 08:00 PM
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