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May 16 2026 10:00 AM
Stuntman looking to ‘break’ into Okanagan film industry
"I know how to fall through things very well and not get injured.”
Turf war: B.C. prison finds drug package disguised as grass patch dropped over fence
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Authorities in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley have foiled an attempt to sneak drugs into a…
Okanagan hockey coach convicted for taking photo of wife in shower
And his behaviour didn't end there.
Overlapping claims are behind protests from First Nations against two treaties
VICTORIA — A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal action if…
Thompson-Okanagan teams join new BC junior hockey league
“We continue to take measured and thoughtful steps to build our junior hockey pathways in B.C."
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the…
iN PHOTOS: Spring animal babies on farms in Okanagan, Kamloops
The babies can be seen keeping close to their moms and suckling milk, creating adorable moments.
Tourism Kamloops gives back to mountain bike trail builders
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Among mountain bikers across North America, Kamloops is known as the birthplace of "freeride," a style focused on technical, creative downhill riding.
No jail for woman who stabbed man at Kelowna’s tent city
"It appeared as if the blade went right through the hand."
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.
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...
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
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...
Driver plows into pedestrians in Modena, 8 injured as driver detained after attempted escape
ROME (AP) — A driver plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them critically, before trying to flee and being detained by police, local authorities said. They said the man...
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."
Canadian isolating in B.C. tests “presumptive positive” for hantavirus
British Columbia’s provincial health officer says one of the four Canadians isolating in the province…
‘It’s insane’: Summer gas prices could hit record highs, upending budgets and travel
MONTREAL — Since gas prices started climbing in March, Sarah Bradley has found herself bargain…
May 16 2026 04:32 PM
Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association
EDMONTON — The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for care…
May 16 2026 02:45 PM
Canadian isolating in B.C. tests “presumptive positive” for hantavirus
British Columbia’s provincial health officer says one of the four Canadians isolating in the province…
May 16 2026 01:01 PM
Public health agency says World Cup poses high risk of measles spread
OTTAWA — There is a high risk of measles transmission within Canada during the FIFA…
May 16 2026 07:30 PM
Polls close in Louisiana Republican primary as Trump backs challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s…
May 16 2026 07:16 PM
Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem ‘Bangaranga’
VIENNA (AP) — Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with…
May 16 2026 07:00 PM
In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the city considered the crucible…
‘It’s insane’: Summer gas prices could hit record highs, upending budgets and travel
MONTREAL — Since gas prices started climbing in March, Sarah Bradley has found herself bargain…
Canadiens playoff run has increased ridership on Montreal’s light-rail network
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens’ quest for the Stanley Cup has been giving the city’s…
Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem ‘Bangaranga’
VIENNA (AP) — Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with…
The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final brought acts from 25 countries…
May 16 2026 07:06 PM
Chourio hits go-ahead homer, makes run-saving catch to lead Brewers past Twins 2-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jackson Chourio hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning and…
May 16 2026 07:01 PM
Martínez hits go-ahead, two-run homer, and Guardians beat Reds 7-4
CLEVELAND (AP) — Angel Martínez hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, José…
May 16 2026 07:00 PM
Willson Contreras hits a 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the Red Sox past the Braves, 3-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to…
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