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April 06 2026 04:00 PM
iN PHOTOS: Early spring wildflowers bloom in Thompson-Okanagan grasslands
The first petals are appearing on the famous arrow-leaved balsamroot that turns the hillsides yellow every spring.
Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, dead at 42: ‘Unimaginable heartbreak’
Katherine Short, the daughter of Canadian comedian Martin Short, has died at age 42. Martin Short said in a Facebook…
Kamloops nurse suspended for over medicating residents at care home
The regulator gives no indecation of how many patients were affected.
Skeptics’ documentary on Kamloops residential school graves shelved
The Kamloops-area filmmaker's pro-Nazi social media content led the documentary's funders to back out.
Federal officials express ‘disappointment’ after OpenAI meeting over B.C. shooting
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says federal officials expressed “disappointment” to representatives of OpenAI after a meeting in Ottawa about…
Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in his annual state of the…
iN PHOTOS: Moments between a pair of eagles in West Kelowna
When bald eagles find a mate they stay together until one of them dies, so these two are a pair for life.
Osoyoos motel fined $5,000 for evicting guest who left a roach in an ashtray
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The motel had a strict no cannabis policy.
Penticton Vees to face Prince George in second round, Rockets take on Everett
Penticton and Kelowna both advanced, with the Rockets heading to Everett to face the Silvertips, who led the WHL in the regular season.
South Okanagan couple pushing regional district for right to live in tiny home
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“We’re happy to comply with bylaws but we also think the bylaws need to be updated."
iN PHOTOS: In and around Okanagan, Kamloops wetlands
Wetlands are remarkable ecosystems teeming with life.
Community rallies for Vernon mother of 16 leaving abusive marriage
"Because she spoke no English, she lost her voice, first in her marriage then in her community."
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
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The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
San Marcos, California Is Crushing Its Housing Goals
In 2004, a developer had an idea to create a downtown where one had never existed before — in the suburbs of San Marcos. The area, adjacent to California State University San Marcos, now spans 200 acres of urban density...
Runway safety incidents on the rise in Canada, but very close calls level off
MONTREAL — The number of safety incidents on Canadian runways is on the rise, reaching new highs in recent years even as the tally of extremely close calls levels off.Data from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada shows that so-called...
N.S. premier blasts First Nation highway blockades, calls for RCMP to be respected
Tensions between the Nova Scotia government and First Nations leaders flared up over the weekend amid a continuing debate over who has jurisdiction in Indigenous communities. Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways “is never acceptable” after protestors set up multiple...
April 06 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The plight of Black women in America
"While Black men and other men of colour suffer from a deck stacked against them - and it is true that women face more discrimination than men - it is Black women and other women of colour who suffer the most today."
April 01 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Should voters be able to recall municipal politicians?
"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."
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia’s credit rating will discourage…
Fighting bald eagles freed from power line in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — A pair of bald eagles found themselves in a tangle in Surrey, B.C.,…
April 06 2026 05:16 PM
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record on Monday for being the farthest…
April 06 2026 05:02 PM
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia’s credit rating will discourage…
April 06 2026 02:51 PM
No difference between suspending and amending DRIPA, says First Nations leader
VICTORIA — A First Nations leader in B.C. says Premier David Eby’s plan to suspend…
April 06 2026 05:00 PM
Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor,…
April 06 2026 04:45 PM
Tiger Woods is not at the Masters. Jason Day wonders why he was behind the wheel in DUI arrest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods was a big part of the conversation Monday at…
April 06 2026 04:45 PM
Trump’s threatened destruction of Iran’s power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up…
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record on Monday for being the farthest…
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia’s credit rating will discourage…
Shaquille O’Neal starting a new Dunkman league, offering a prize of $500,000 for best dunker
Shaquille O’Neal wants to find the best dunker in the world. O’Neal — who had…
Mahreen Sohail’s story collection ‘Small Scale Sinners’ wins the PEN/Faulkner prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Mahreen Sohail’s “Small Scale Sinners,” a wide-ranging debut collection of stories…
April 06 2026 05:10 PM
1,620 and counting: José Ramírez sets Cleveland franchise record for games played
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez became Cleveland’s franchise leader for games played on Monday night…
April 06 2026 05:00 PM
North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says
North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to…
April 06 2026 04:53 PM
Shaquille O’Neal starting a new Dunkman league, offering a prize of $500,000 for best dunker
Shaquille O’Neal wants to find the best dunker in the world. O’Neal — who had…
Featured Shorts
April 05 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Be amazed with this guy’s card throwing skills
His card throwing tricks are simply amazing.
April 04 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Boys entertain themselves with a garage can
Some might say this is why women live longer than men.
April 03 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Cats with no respect for personal space
Just try not closing the bathroom door all the way and see who visits.