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May 17 2026 04:00 AM
Why there aren’t any disc golf courses open in Kelowna
Disc golf is a very affordable sport but the only Kelowna course is currently closed.
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.
Coquihalla closed after semi fire starts wildfire, causes toxic spill
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The Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope is currently closed.
AFN chief asks UN to support First Nations’ opposition to B.C. Indigenous law change
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on the United Nations to condemn the…
Penticton councillor calls for another supportive housing audit
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It's pitched as a follow-up to a 2022 audit that examined the progress of three supportive housing sites in Penticton.
Stuntman looking to ‘break’ into Okanagan film industry
"I know how to fall through things very well and not get injured.”
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…
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...
3 people killed, several others injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland, California
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Three people were killed and several others were injured after a driver crashed into multiple cars and pedestrians late Saturday night in Oakland, California, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 11 p.m., according to officials....
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."
Experts call for evenly applied forensic nursing services across B.C.
A researcher on intimate partner violence is calling for British Columbia to increase funding for…
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 17 2026 03:00 AM
Trump’s abortion ‘gag rule’ has Canadian aid sector asking Ottawa to show leadership
OTTAWA — Canadian aid groups are deliberating how to respond to American policies that block…
May 16 2026 09:00 PM
Experts call for evenly applied forensic nursing services across B.C.
A researcher on intimate partner violence is calling for British Columbia to increase funding for…
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 17 2026 09:00 AM
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by…
May 17 2026 08:54 AM
Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United…
May 17 2026 08:45 AM
‘Michael’ reclaims the top box office spot in its 4th weekend
After two weeks trailing “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” reclaimed…
‘Michael’ reclaims the top box office spot in its 4th weekend
After two weeks trailing “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” reclaimed…
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake has returned as the “Iceman.” And the stakes couldn’t be…
‘Michael’ reclaims the top box office spot in its 4th weekend
After two weeks trailing “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” reclaimed…
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake has returned as the “Iceman.” And the stakes couldn’t be…
May 17 2026 08:52 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the overwhelming favorite for NBA MVP in Sunday night’s reveal
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Last season, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player announcement timeline went like…
May 17 2026 08:45 AM
Blue Jays recall Canadian Adam Macko from triple-A Buffalo, place Nance on 15-day IL
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled Canadian left-hander Adam Macko from triple-A Buffalo.…
May 17 2026 08:45 AM
Bruno Fernandes ties Premier League assist record with 20th of the season for Man United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes has tied the record for most assists in a…
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May 16 2026 08:00 PM
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May 14 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Disc golf is harder than it looks
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