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March 23 2026 04:00 AM
Highly anticipated recall campaign for Okanagan MLA ready to launch
“It’s folks from all political stripes, people who voted for Tara Armstrong and people who didn't.”
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…
West Kelowna couple charged in connection to violent home invasion
The charges come more than two years after police released CCTV footage of one of the suspects.
Premier Eby defends budget after credit drop, but Opposition says B.C. is going broke
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s credit rating has been downgraded, but Premier David Eby said government made a “very clear choice”…
Princeton company slapped with $30,000 pollution fine
The company treats contaminated soil used at the nearby Copper Mountain mine.
Suspension for BC nurse who snooped on colleagues’ medical records
She's been in trouble with the regulator before.
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.
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.
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...
After years of grief, trial opens over Greek rail disaster that killed college students
LARISSA, Greece (AP) — A criminal trial opened in Greece Monday over a train collision that killed 57 people, many of them college students, in a disaster that horrified the country and revealed long-neglected safety failures. The February 2023 crash...
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
Two hikers among a group of 14 from different parts of Metro Vancouver had to…
B.C. river forecaster lifts all flood advisories following multi-day deluge
British Columbia’s river forecaster has rescinded the high streamflow advisories that covered southern parts of…
March 23 2026 04:01 AM
Two pilots flying Air Canada jet killed in crash at New York LaGuardia Airport
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NEW YORK — An Air Canada jet carrying 76 people touched down and slammed into…
March 23 2026 01:00 AM
Bridgewater teen in court after threats to schools in N.S. and Manitoba
BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA — A 15-year-old girl from Bridgewater, N.S., is scheduled to appear in…
March 23 2026 01:00 AM
Top court to hear arguments on Quebec secularism law, use of notwithstanding clause
OTTAWA — A challenge of Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, will be heard…
March 23 2026 04:15 AM
Iran threatens to strike Gulf power plants and mine Gulf waters as Israel launches new attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran warned Monday that it would strike electricity plants…
March 23 2026 04:11 AM
French ex-Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, architect of the 35-hour week, dies at 88
PARIS (AP) — French former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, who gave France its 35-hour work…
March 23 2026 04:08 AM
Slovenia’s president urges talks on future government after tight election outcome
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia ‘s president on Monday urged the country’s political parties to…
Two pilots flying Air Canada jet killed in crash at New York LaGuardia Airport
iNwheels
NEW YORK — An Air Canada jet carrying 76 people touched down and slammed into…
Budget watchdog nominee Annette Ryan set to testify at finance committee
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s choice for the next federal fiscal watchdog is set to face questions…
Canadians increasingly choosing to stream with ads as prices rise: report
Canadians subscribed to streaming platforms again faced rising costs last year, as a new report…
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
NEW YORK (AP) — All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach.…
March 23 2026 03:59 AM
Ligue 1 club Marseille parts with Pablo Longoria after a turbulent, trophyless reign
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Ligue 1 club Marseille confirmed Monday the departure of its former…
March 23 2026 03:30 AM
Photo highlights from the World Indoor Athletics in Poland
TORUN, Poland (AP) — Athletes from more than 100 federations gathered for the World Athletics…
March 23 2026 03:01 AM
Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here’s 16 numbers to know about next round
The regional semifinals, better known as the Sweet 16, are up next in the NCAA…
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March 21 2026 08:00 PM
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March 20 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Cake was so good he ate the parchment paper
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