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April 02 2026 06:00 PM
What’s with the yellow people trying to boost the Central Okanagan’s gig economy
“Inflation has outpaced wages for four years running. I mean, people need to do extra work right now just to kind of fill the gap."
More than 50 Kelowna drivers ticketed for using phones in school zones
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Officers took photos of drivers texting and scrolling on their phones during pick-up and drop-off times at schools.
‘TOXIC’: Bullying from Vernon’s top Mountie forcing members to flee, cops say
Officers say morale is low, members are leaving, and a record number are on stress leave.
Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn’t exactly mutual
CHICAGO (AP) — Sports have become a big part of prediction markets. So big that even sportsbooks have moved into…
‘Extremely caring’ Interior Health nurse loses career over conspiracy theories
The case highlights how far down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories people will go, and the life-changing altercations when they believe them.
People – and robots – are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
BEIJING (AP) — It’s not just people — in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar…
From Arena Mexico to the World Cup, a wrestling-mask boom is taking shape
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Guadalupe Zuñiga has been around wrestling masks for as long as she can remember. It is…
New provincial rulebook for city councils could see local politicians suspended without pay
Local governments would still have to pay for the investigation, but a new sanction is on the table.
Kelowna Rockets sweep Kamloops Blazers in WHL playoffs
The Rockets may face the WHL regular season leader the Everett Silvertips in the second round.
Suspected carjacker nabbed after mini crime spree in Kelowna
He carjacked an automotive shop employee taking a customer's vehicle for a test drive.
Handful of BC nurses caught stealing narcotics
Every year numerous nurses are caught pilfering drugs from work.
Shuswap woman reflects on power of community after fleeing Dubai at start of Iran war
"We were in a war zone. I was on edge, I’d never had air missile threats, I’d never had to run for shelter.”
Vernon dine and dasher’s apology gets him released from custody
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“Your apologies are accepted. You’re obviously in a better state of mind.”
Vernon dine and dasher’s apology gets him released from custody
“Your apologies are accepted. You’re obviously in a better state of mind.”
Lebanon’s displaced Shiites face rising hostility as airstrikes fuel fear and evictions
BEIRUT (AP) — When the Israel- Hezbollah war broke out in early March, Hussein Shuman fled the heavy bombardment of the southern suburbs of Beirut, but he didn’t bother trying to rent an apartment elsewhere. In areas deemed “safe” because...
Honolulu Council Criticizes Slow City Response To North Shore Flooding
Almost two weeks after devastating flood waters took Oʻahu’s North Shore by surprise, Honolulu City Council members grilled the city’s top emergency manager on what they said were slow evacuation orders and delayed and unclear updates on storm conditions. By...
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.”
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."
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."
Eby faces ‘complete opposition’ after proposing suspension of DRIPA sections
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will stake his government on suspending sections of…
B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title on Nootka Island
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a lower-court ruling after finding the…
April 02 2026 09:00 PM
Canada’s labour market is ‘static’ after a year of U.S. tariffs, population shift
OTTAWA — Thursday marks one year since U.S. President Donald Trump upended the global trading…
April 02 2026 07:17 PM
Canada’s Jeremy Hansen rockets toward the moon with Artemis II after engine burn
CAPE CANAVERAL — Canadian Jeremy Hansen is headed toward the moon as part of the…
April 02 2026 05:45 PM
Eby faces ‘complete opposition’ after proposing suspension of DRIPA sections
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will stake his government on suspending sections of…
April 02 2026 11:10 PM
Lebanon’s displaced Shiites face rising hostility as airstrikes fuel fear and evictions
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BEIRUT (AP) — When the Israel- Hezbollah war broke out in early March, Hussein Shuman…
April 02 2026 09:07 PM
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it’s safe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Easter is around the corner, and it’s time to start…
April 02 2026 09:02 PM
A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi’s time as attorney general
NEW YORK (AP) — After Pam Bondi became U.S. attorney general last year, conservative influencers,…
Canada’s labour market is ‘static’ after a year of U.S. tariffs, population shift
OTTAWA — Thursday marks one year since U.S. President Donald Trump upended the global trading…
Canada’s Jeremy Hansen rockets toward the moon with Artemis II after engine burn
CAPE CANAVERAL — Canadian Jeremy Hansen is headed toward the moon as part of the…
A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
ASSEN, Netherlands (AP) — A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from…
Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie…
April 02 2026 11:15 PM
Sharks win 4th straight to improve playoff hopes, beating the Maple Leafs 4-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Zack Ostapchuk scored his first goal in nearly three months…
April 02 2026 11:15 PM
Golden Knights activate Carter Hart off injured reserve to beat Flames
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart was activated off injured reserve and…
April 02 2026 11:00 PM
Lakers’ Luka Doncic hurts left hamstring in a blowout loss to Thunder with MRI set for Friday
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic injured his left hamstring on…
Featured Shorts
April 02 2026 08:00 PM
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