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March 23 2026 06:00 PM
Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $800K for dipping into family business cash
The former mayor has been involved in numerous contentious legal battles over the running of the family company.
Country music icon Dwight Yoakam brings legendary sound to Penticton
Some of his big hits include "Guitars, Cadillacs", "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere" and "Fast as You".
Water consumption warning issued after ‘intentional’ damage’ to West Kelowna reservoir
WEST KELOWNA — A city in the British Columbia Interior is warning some residents not to consume tap water after…
Vernon pawn broker on hook for guitars destroyed in downtown fire
The business, and many others, was destroyed in massive fire in 2023.
B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
VICTORIA — James Wolfe, who lives in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, spent the last year and a half looking for a…
Unusual atmospheric river will impact B.C. for days, even after it ends, says expert
VANCOUVER — Emergency officials say residents stranded by an early morning mudslide in Coquitlam, B.C., on Thursday have been safely…
West Kelowna couple charged in connection to violent home invasion
The charges come more than two years after police released CCTV footage of one of the suspects.
Investigation into water reservoir vandalism continues as West Kelowna awaits test results
“Today, we conducted a reservoir inspection and cleaning. Once the cleaning is complete and we receive test results that indicate there is no contamination, the reservoir will be refilled.”
Kelowna realtor fined $5,000 for flying drone in wildfire zone
The Crown had wanted a $15,000 fine.
K-town rivalry kicks off WHL playoffs
The Kamloops Blazers and the Kelowna Rockets face each other in the WHL postseason for the first time in nine years.
‘Very rare’: West Kelowna firefighters battle two house fires at same time
“Having two significant fire events take place at nearly the same time is very rare, however, it is not believed the fires are related in any manner.”
Highly anticipated recall campaign for Okanagan MLA ready to launch
“It’s folks from all political stripes, people who voted for Tara Armstrong and people who didn't.”
Princeton company slapped with $30,000 pollution fine
The company treats contaminated soil used at the nearby Copper Mountain mine.
Most Kamloopsians support booze in public park: survey
The city pilot project will be renewed this summer.
Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to deliver its annual budget today, with a focus on affordability and health care.Property taxes have been rising in many areas, and a government source tells The Canadian Press that the budget will...
In the news today: Investigating Air Canada crash, Flying anxiety, Trade war drags
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed …Aviation experts to probe Air Canada flight after fatal crash at LaGuardia AirportAviation experts have arrived in New York City to probe how...
B.C. tech company rolls out new cannabis breathalyzer
The device detects recent cannabis use.
March 23 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: How not to become lunch for mosquitoes
You have some time to develop an anti-biting strategy before summer gets here.
March 17 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: From BCHL to WHL, Penticton Vees continue to dominate
What's in the Vees secret sauce?
March 16 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Why I celebrate International Women’s day all year
"It should go without saying…but I won’t…that certain genders and groups have long faced an uphill battle when trying to gain equal footing as human beings."
‘Uncertainty’ remains as cleanup of Coquitlam, B.C., mudslide continues
COQUITLAM — Crews made good progress over the weekend and into Monday clearing debris from…
B.C. avalanches kill four skiers in deadly backcountry weekend
KITIMAT — Police say three heli-skiers were killed on Sunday when they were caught in…
March 24 2026 01:43 AM
In the news today: Investigating Air Canada crash, Flying anxiety, Trade war drags
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
March 24 2026 01:33 AM
Aviation experts to probe Air Canada flight after fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport
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NEW YORK — American aviation experts have arrived in New York City to probe how…
March 24 2026 01:00 AM
‘Hoodie-gate’: Is David Eby qualified as fashion police after dressing down B.C. MLA?
VICTORIA — Style advisor Dale Olsen says he doesn’t distinguish between party colours, but he…
March 24 2026 02:25 AM
Rescuers try to refloat a stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea
BERLIN (AP) — Rescue teams in northern Germany are working to refloat a humpback whale…
March 24 2026 02:22 AM
A pink veil across the fields: Thousands flock to Greece’s peach blossoms
VERIA, Greece (AP) — Each spring, a pink veil unfolds across the plains of Greece’s…
March 24 2026 02:16 AM
Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Tuesday ruled that the operator of a major…
‘Hoodie-gate’: Is David Eby qualified as fashion police after dressing down B.C. MLA?
VICTORIA — Style advisor Dale Olsen says he doesn’t distinguish between party colours, but he…
Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns
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WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to deliver its annual budget today, with a…
Canadians increasingly choosing to stream with ads as prices rise: report
Canadians subscribed to streaming platforms again faced rising costs last year, as a new report…
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was…
March 24 2026 02:28 AM
Pinheiro Braathen set to win World Cup giant slalom season title after Odermatt skis out
HAFJELL, Norway (AP) — Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen is well set to add the…
March 24 2026 02:00 AM
New Zealand coach Bazeley leaning on relationships ahead of FIFA World Cup
New Zealand is set to return to soccer’s biggest stage for the first time in…
March 24 2026 12:45 AM
Betts scores career-high 35 as UCLA women roll past Oklahoma State into the Sweet 16
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA led all the way, repelling Oklahoma State’s lone run in…
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March 23 2026 08:00 PM
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