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May 17 2026 10:00 AM
No sanctions for Mountie who sent ‘crude and vulgar’ texts to bylaw officer
When does friendly banter cross the line?
Kelowna gets to ‘opt-out’ of restrictive provincial regulations on short-term rentals
iNhome
Kelowna was the only municipality to apply to opt-out of the short-term rental regulations.
‘Extraordinary’: Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space
HOUSTON — When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen first floated to the window after the Orion capsule’s bone-rattling launch into space…
Kamloops Search and Rescue save dirt biker who nearly fell off a cliff
iNwheels
“Without the police medic’s intervention, the outcome for the injured rider could have been much different.”
Federal Liberals’ promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals’ one-time payment that aims to help families struggling with the high cost of living will…
Despite no power or water, majority of Vernon trailer park residents staying put
iNhome
Many saw it as a good place for retirement. Now they have no power, water or heat.
Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village
Ross and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only for as long it took…
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.
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
iNwheels
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.
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...
EV sales jump in March as federal rebates return, though market share up slightly
OTTAWA — Sales of new electric vehicles jumped in March as Canadians took advantage of the long-awaited return of federal government subsidies.Data released by Statistics Canada on Thursday shows 21,547 new EVs were purchased in March, the highest since December...
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’s hantavirus case confirmed by national laboratory test
Laboratory testing has confirmed the presumptive positive case of the Andes strain of hantavirus reported…
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 17 2026 12:46 PM
EV sales jump in March as federal rebates return, though market share up slightly
iNwheels
OTTAWA — Sales of new electric vehicles jumped in March as Canadians took advantage of…
May 17 2026 11:29 AM
Canadians, in crucial moment, must decide on equality for all: LGBTQ advocate
An LGBTQ+ advocate says Canada is at critical juncture where it must decide whether it…
May 17 2026 10:45 AM
Canadian’s hantavirus case confirmed by national laboratory test
Laboratory testing has confirmed the presumptive positive case of the Andes strain of hantavirus reported…
May 17 2026 01:01 PM
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and…
May 17 2026 12:30 PM
Thousands flock to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer…
May 17 2026 12:15 PM
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…
EV sales jump in March as federal rebates return, though market share up slightly
iNwheels
OTTAWA — Sales of new electric vehicles jumped in March as Canadians took advantage of…
‘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…
Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury
CANNES, France (AP) — Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the…
Cate Blanchett laments that the #MeToo movement ‘got killed very quickly’ in Hollywood
CANNES, France (AP) — Cate Blanchett said the #MeToo movement “got killed very quickly” in…
May 17 2026 01:00 PM
England thumps France to seal an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title and Grand Slam
England won a record eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title and fifth successive Grand Slam…
May 17 2026 12:45 PM
Canadiens squander opportunity to close out Sabres in stunning Game 6 loss
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens built an early two-goal lead, and the Bell Centre —…
May 17 2026 12:45 PM
Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain eliminated in early crashes at NASCAR All-Star Race
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway quickly became…
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