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April 09 2026 09:00 PM
iN PHOTOS: Uncommon long-legged bird spotted in Okanagan Valley
"Who knew finding a bird could be so exciting?”
Kelowna teacher who failed to report ‘pantsing’ incident gets reprimanded
The victim's parents didn't want the pantsing issue elevated so the teacher kept it quiet. And that move cost him.
Carney pledges sanctions, $2 billion for Ukraine four years after full-scale invasion
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised another $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Moscow Tuesday as…
Not cold enough for world-class Okanagan ice wine this winter
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Ice wine began as a way to salvage frozen grapes that couldn’t be used for regular wine.
Arson fire damages downtown Vernon commercial building
“An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway."
Hearing on police-involved death of Myles Gray resumes after obscenity led to delay
VANCOUVER — A public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray resumed in Vancouver, after a four-week adjournment triggered…
Armed robbery suspects arrested in Kelowna
Two armed suspects walked into the store, took items and fled on foot.
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops, Kelowna region leads province in distracted driving tickets
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That text can probably wait until you get where you're going.
Penticton ticket beat the odds and hit $75 million lottery jackpot
The odds of winning a Lotto Max jackpot are one in 33,294,800 per $5 play.
Cops haul trucks off road in Kamloops-area highway blitz
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“The majority of commercial drivers put in the time and expense to make sure their vehicles are safe and legal, while a minority of drivers are causing the most problems."
Kelowna RCMP warns recently released sex offender risk to teen boys
Anyone who sees Dodge breaching his probation has been asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.
‘Don’t come’: Canadian in Texas warns others after ICE detainment
"We have paperwork that basically forces border patrol to let us through the checkpoint, but I'm still terrified. I'm worried ICE is using it to entrap us."
TRU settles lawsuit with former VP after dismissal, conduct investigation
"TRU also acknowledges that some mistakes were made in its handling of the investigation and Mr. Phillips’ situation."
Sobeys recalls some products containing cheese over listeria risk
Grocery store giant Sobeys is recalling a number of products containing cheese because of possible listeria contamination.A notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products are sold in every province except Quebec at Sobeys and its banner stores,...
Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
RICHMOND — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government must do more to protect property rights after a landmark court decision on Aboriginal title in British Columbia last year.Poilievre was in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday calling on the Liberal...
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops, Kelowna region leads province in distracted driving tickets
That text can probably wait until you get where you're going.
Photo gallery: A decade of death — B.C. counts drug emergency’s cost
Next week marks the 10th anniversary of the declaration of a public health emergency in response to British Columbia's drug overdose crisis, which has since claimed more than 18,000 lives. Grieving friends and families, former policy makers, medical workers and...
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."
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala to head to L.A. for treatment: mom
VANCOUVER — The mother of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victim Maya Gebala says her…
Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
A group of alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia has…
April 10 2026 01:15 AM
In the news today: Foreign spy agency, March job numbers, Artemis II returns to Earth
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
April 10 2026 01:00 AM
Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his three American crewmates are on the homestretch of Artemis…
April 10 2026 01:00 AM
Liberals meet for second day of confab in Montreal
MONTREAL — Liberals are meeting in high spirits on the second day of their national…
April 10 2026 02:15 AM
Taiwan’s opposition leader meets China’s Xi Jinping as both sides call for peace
BEIJING (AP) — Taiwan’s opposition leader met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Beijing’s…
April 10 2026 01:45 AM
Djibouti holds presidential election with longtime ruler favored for a sixth term
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Voters in the small Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti cast…
April 10 2026 01:30 AM
The Latest: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire…
Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his three American crewmates are on the homestretch of Artemis…
StatCan to publish March jobs data after labour market’s rough start to 2026
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to provide fresh labour market data for March this…
Olé, Olé or Nay? Some say Jelly Roll’s World Cup tune falls flat, but Canadians are making their own anthems
If World Cup songs are meant to sound like the world linking arms, Jelly Roll’s…
Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion’s footsteps to Eurovision
LONDON (AP) — With links to Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John, Delta Goodrem is one…
April 10 2026 02:00 AM
‘Chabby’s a warrior’: Chabot makes early return from injury for surging Senators
OTTAWA — Two weeks to the day after undergoing surgery for a broken arm Thomas…
April 10 2026 01:00 AM
Olé, Olé or Nay? Some say Jelly Roll’s World Cup tune falls flat, but Canadians are making their own anthems
If World Cup songs are meant to sound like the world linking arms, Jelly Roll’s…
April 09 2026 11:18 PM
John Carlson always wanted a hat trick. The Ducks defenseman finally got one in his 17th NHL season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Carlson played 1,156 regular-season games and 137 more Stanley Cup…
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April 09 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Alpaca doesn’t like his dance moves
He will not tolerate a lack of rhythm.
