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April 01 2026 04:00 AM
Okanagan ideal climate for growing cannabis; getting bud to consumers a challenge
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“I wouldn't have done it if I had known what I know now.”
Snowfall, high wind warnings expand in B.C. as frontal system moves across province
COQUIHALLA — Large portions of British Columbia are under warnings and advisories for heavy snowfall and high winds as a…
Controversial Okanagan MLA tries to repeal BC Human Rights Code
The bill introduced in the legislature was supported by the BC Conservatives.
RCMP release identity of man found dead in Merritt
"We are asking anyone who may have information to reach out. Even information that seems minor could help move this investigation forward."
Salmon Arm woman killed in crash with semi near Sicamous
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The 22-year-old woman was declared dead at the scene of the collision.
Study finds charging non-Kelowna residents more for recreation is money loser
The city hired an accounting firm to do the math.
Carney follows up speech in Davos with trip to India, Australia, Japan
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney left Ottawa Thursday morning for a 10-day visit to India, Australia and Japan —…
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
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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
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“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 08:46 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 08:24 AM
Former CAQ minister Lionel Carmant rejoining party caucus after leaving last fall
QUÉBEC — Former Quebec minister Lionel Carmant is rejoining the Coalition Avenir Québec caucus, five…
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 08:45 AM
US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats
BAGHDAD (AP) — An American journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad had tried to cross…
April 01 2026 08:45 AM
The Latest: Trump claims Iran wants a ceasefire, Iran says remarks are ‘false and baseless’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed Iran’s president wanted a ceasefire ahead of his…
April 01 2026 08:45 AM
Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up one of the term’s most consequential…
‘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 08:46 AM
Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain’s game against Egypt as police open investigation
MADRID (AP) — Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by…
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…
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