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April 01 2026 04:00 AM
Okanagan ideal climate for growing cannabis; getting bud to consumers a challenge
iN420
“I wouldn't have done it if I had known what I know now.”
Group calls on Health Canada to make labels mandatory for gene-edited pork
HALIFAX — An advocacy group of farmers and environmental organizations wants Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling on pork from…
As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israeli and U.S. airstrikes pounded Iran in an escalating campaign that U.S. President Donald…
Penticton mulls detox centre as drug users face two-week waits
It's a two-week wait to get into the only detox centre in the Okanagan.
Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m. — and around 9:30 a.m.…
Kamloops cops rolling out business CCTV network
The opt-in registry hasn't been fully rolled out, but business associations are preparing their members.
Feds release Musqueam title agreements covering much of greater Vancouver
OTTAWA — The federal government has released details of recent agreements with the Musqueam First Nation recognizing Aboriginal title over…
iN PHOTOS: Birds busy courting as spring arrives in Kamloops, Okanagan
Male flickers will spread out their bright tail feathers to show off.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians want to ban kids from social media
Unsurprisingly, a ban on TikTok had the most support.
Tourism Kamloops pitches $89M convention centre to city council
"These convention centres are going to happen either way, whether they're in Kamloops or otherwise."
Okanagan, Kamloops gas prices jump as B.C. leads country in expensive fuel
iNwheels
B.C. has the highest provincial average price at $1.98 with Vancouver taking the prize for highest gas price at $2.15.
Arsonist strikes in Coldstream setting SUV on fire
iNwheels
“The cause of the fire has not been determined, however evidence at the scene indicates it was intentionally set."
OKIB agrees to $300M settlement with feds to clean up unexploded ordnance
The Canadian government used the land for military training between 1943 and 1990.
Alcohol, ‘Buy Canadian’ policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report
OTTAWA — Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants between Canada and the U.S.The annual document prepared by the Office of the United States Trade...
Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut’s streets, upending city life
BEIRUT (AP) — Beirut is bursting. It's been a month since Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel after the U.S.-Israeli attack on its patron, Iran, triggering Israeli bombardment of Lebanon and a ground invasion. Since then, more than 1 million people...
Man charged after a car plowed into a crowd outside a British pub
LONDON (AP) — A man charged after a car plowed into a crowd outside a pub in the English city of Derby over the weekend, injuring seven people, appeared in court Wednesday and was jailed pending trial. Sandhu Ponnachan, 36,...
Okanagan ideal climate for growing cannabis; getting bud to consumers a challenge
“I wouldn't have done it if I had known what I know now.”
March 31 2026 12:15 PM
iN DISCUSSION: BC Conservative leadership candidate flips on SOGI 123 stance
"He's left more than a few folks wondering who the real Peter Milobar is."
March 30 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The mind-boggling financial cost of Trump’s war on Iran
"The U.S. has spent $1.3 Million per minute…PER MINUTE…for a month. That’s more than $50 Billion."
March 27 2026 10:55 AM
iN DISCUSSION: How do we deal with ever-evolving scams?
"People often feel deep shame when they are targeted. They don't want to talk about it."
The hazards of cherry blossom crowds prompt warnings from police in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND — Joanna Yue, dressed in a billowing pink, layer-cake dress, struggled to capture a…
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala is out of intensive care: dad
VANCOUVER — The father of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victim Maya Gebala says his…
April 01 2026 08:17 AM
‘Be in that moment’: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s wife prepares for his lunar mission
CAPE CANAVERAL — As Jeremy Hansen prepares to begin a historic mission to the moon…
April 01 2026 08:16 AM
The hazards of cherry blossom crowds prompt warnings from police in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND — Joanna Yue, dressed in a billowing pink, layer-cake dress, struggled to capture a…
April 01 2026 08:04 AM
Quebec coroner investigating after three homeless people died last week in Montreal
MONTREAL — The Quebec coroner’s office has ordered an investigation into the deaths of five…
April 01 2026 08:15 AM
Final gargoyle returned to its perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral modeled after Notre Dame
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The last ghoulish gargoyle has been returned to its perch as…
April 01 2026 08:15 AM
The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s birthright citizenship order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments over the constitutionality of…
April 01 2026 08:15 AM
Trump isn’t immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is not immune from civil claims that he incited…
‘Be in that moment’: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s wife prepares for his lunar mission
CAPE CANAVERAL — As Jeremy Hansen prepares to begin a historic mission to the moon…
Chelsea announces Premier League-record losses of $350M
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea made pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million) in its…
Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show
NEW YORK (AP) — Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after “feeling very…
‘I want to rattle some things’: Zaiba Baig on embracing her ‘evil mode’ in her new plays
TORONTO — If “Sort Of” was about queer joy — which it only partially was,…
April 01 2026 08:16 AM
Canada draws Tunisia 0-0 after learning first World Cup opponent
TORONTO — Maxime Crépeau and his countrymen were on the bus to BMO Field late…
April 01 2026 07:55 AM
Man arrested after report of discrimination at Newcastle-Sunderland match in Premier League
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — A man has been arrested following a report of discriminatory abuse…
April 01 2026 07:37 AM
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar expected to miss a few games with upper-body injury
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few…
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