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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.
A raggedy toy to a treasured symbol of childhood: The teddy bear
PHOENIX (AP) — The circular muzzle. The little nose tip. The button eyes and two round, fuzzy ears. What is…
Okanagan Humane Society ordered to pay $3,000 for adopting out owner’s pets
The pet owner only wanted the humane society to keep them on a temporary basis.
Meet neffy: Health Canada approves epinephrine nasal spray for anaphylaxis
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the first needle-free epinephrine treatment for severe allergic reactions: a nasal spray called neffy.…
Not much celebration planned for 4/20 in Okanagan, Kamloops
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“It is a Monday, it's a weekday, and Mondays are like, ‘ugh, Monday.’ But why not start the week right?"
Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives
It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear…
iN NUMBERS: How British Columbians feel about Canada’s NHL teams
Which Canadian NHL team do you think has the best chance of bringing the Stanley Cup home?
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 07:30 AM
Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Even as Democratic officials fight the effort in court, the Trump…
May 17 2026 06:03 AM
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
TECATE, Mexico (AP) — White sage burning, Norma Meza Calles gathers guests at a Mexican…
May 17 2026 06:00 AM
Photo highlights from Cannes 2026
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway, kicking off 12 days of nonstop premieres, photo…
Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it
CANNES, France (AP) — The day John Lennon was shot, on Dec. 8, 1980, he…
‘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…
Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it
CANNES, France (AP) — The day John Lennon was shot, on Dec. 8, 1980, he…
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 17 2026 07:15 AM
NBA tipoff: Only a Game 7 left in Round 2, with Cavaliers-Pistons on Sunday
New York has to wait a bit longer to find out its Eastern Conference finals…
May 17 2026 06:49 AM
Fernandes ties assist record and another VAR controversy as Man United beat Forest
Bruno Fernandes grabbed his record-tying 20th assist of the Premier League season to help Manchester…
May 17 2026 06:45 AM
Max Verstappen’s hopes of win on 24-hour race debut ended by mechanical issue
NÜRBURG, Germany (AP) — Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen’s chances of victory in his…
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