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April 05 2026 10:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: In and around Okanagan, Kamloops wetlands
Wetlands are remarkable ecosystems teeming with life.
Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier earn long-awaited Olympic bronze in Milan
MILAN — Canada got its storybook finish in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics, as Piper…
Okanagan lost roughly a third of its snowpack in January
“With another two or three months left for snow accumulation, seasonal snowpacks can still change significantly based on weather patterns through the remainder of the season.”
B.C. throne speech cancelled because of Tumbler Ridge shooting
VICTORIA — The three official parties in British Columbia’s provincial legislature have announced the cancellation of Thursday’s “traditional” throne speech…
Police in tiny towns like Tumbler Ridge are more than law enforcers, says ex-officer
VICTORIA — In tiny towns like Tumbler Ridge, B.C., police are more than law enforcers, says former RCMP officer turned…
‘You let her do it’: Lawyer challenges Kamloops husband’s gang-related torture allegations
"You didn't fight back when she was cutting you because you were ashamed about what you've done. In some strange way, you felt you deserved the punishment."
U.S. House passes symbolic vote to end Trump’s fentanyl-related tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took aim at Canada Wednesday evening as the U.S. House of Representatives voted against his…
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
iNwine
The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
Wife of BC prosecutor pleads not guilty to fraud charges over missing charity money
The case is being heard in Kelowna, away from Nanaimo where the charges originate, to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest.
Summerland’s new sugar-free, non-alcoholic winery
iNwine
Winery owners and long-time friends Tyler Harlton and Chris Pagliocchini appeared on Dragons’ Den and secured a million dollar investment.
Kelowna motorcyclist films himself speeding, incriminates himself, ends up behind bars
iNwheels
If you're going to break the law, it's best not to film yourself doing it.
iN NUMBERS: Majority of British Columbians surveyed oppose DRIPA
Last year, British Columbians were leaning toward support for DRIPA, but now things are moving in the other direction.
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
Home mitigation bill heads to Mississippi governor in yearslong effort to improve storm resilience
After nearly two decades of paralysis on the issue, Mississippi officials are inching closer to establishing a state home mitigation program to protect residents from natural disasters. Storm preparation experts say such a program is vital to building resilience as...
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, having reached new highs in recent years even as the tally of extremely close calls seems to be levelling off.Data from the Transportation Safety Board of...
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 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."
Environment Canada says strong winds are coming to parts of B.C. starting on Monday.
VANCOUVER — A special weather statement issued for much of British Columbia’s southern coast and…
University study finds few improvements to at-risk species in B.C.
VANCOUVER — As spring blooms in British Columbia, the brilliant orange-and black pattern of a…
April 06 2026 01:26 AM
In the news today: Artemis II lunar flyby, Canada-E.U. poll, Runway safety
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
April 06 2026 01:00 AM
Artemis on track to break record set by Apollo 13 during lunar flyby
The Artemis II mission is expected to complete a record-breaking lunar flyby today. The Canadian…
April 06 2026 01:00 AM
Canada in the European Union? Poll suggests broad openness to the idea
OTTAWA — New polling suggests a majority of Canadians think Canada ought to explore joining…
April 06 2026 03:45 AM
The Latest: Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States received a draft proposal late Sunday calling for a 45-day…
April 06 2026 03:06 AM
Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side
HOUSTON (AP) — With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to…
April 06 2026 03:02 AM
A Russian attack kills 3 in Odesa while Ukraine targets Russian oil infrastructure, officials say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa…
Artemis on track to break record set by Apollo 13 during lunar flyby
The Artemis II mission is expected to complete a record-breaking lunar flyby today. The Canadian…
Canada in the European Union? Poll suggests broad openness to the idea
OTTAWA — New polling suggests a majority of Canadians think Canada ought to explore joining…
Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
NEW YORK (AP) — Savannah Guthrie is coming back to NBC’s “Today” show Monday for…
Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
NEW YORK (AP) — As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations,…
April 06 2026 03:02 AM
Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and…
April 06 2026 03:01 AM
NHL’s East playoff race shaken up as the Flyers rise, Red Wings fall and Islanders fire their coach
NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Tocchet understood the stakes, so the Philadelphia coach didn’t want…
April 06 2026 03:00 AM
MASTERS ’26: A trivia quiz covering 90 years at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — How well do you know the history at the Masters? Try…
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.