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THOMPSON: Time to say good riddance to MAGA Republican friends
...especially when their only responses to truths are sarcastic retorts, wiseass remarks and yet more lies.
US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period…
B.C. wildfire season scorched more than 8,800 square kilometres
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s 2025 wildfire season was about a third as destructive as the…
Man found dead in B.C.’s Okanagan region on Christmas, foul play suspected
LAKE COUNTRY — Police in the British Columbia Interior are investigating what they are calling…
‘Once-in-a-generation moment:’ Rare bird flittering around Vancouver park draws crowd
VANCOUVER — Dozens of birders flocked to Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Park on Sunday to catch…
RCMP suspect foul play in Lake Country Christmas Day death
BC RCMP called in its Major Crime Section to investigate McCook’s death and a photo of him has been released to help with the investigation.
A power outage can turn dangerous fast. Here’s how to prepare
Power outages can come from winter storms, heat waves, wildfires or a delivery driver backing…
‘Rather stupid:’ 61-year-old Shuswap man who stole 100 bottles of liquor gets community service
While he haqd a criminal record, his last offence was in 1982.
iN NUMBERS: BC is Canada’s least religious province
Religion is still important to a lot of British Columbians, but more people prioritize family, and affluence landed at the bottom of the priority list.
iN PHOTOS: Scenes of a white Christmas in the Thompson-Okanagan
Dreams of a white Christmas came true this year after all, so long as you…
Doogan leads Richmond against Rhode Island
Richmond Spiders (11-3, 1-0 A-10) at Rhode Island Rams (10-2, 1-0 A-10) Kingston, Rhode Island;…
Kraken bring 4-game win streak into matchup against the Canucks
Vancouver Canucks (15-19-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (16-14-6, in the Pacific Division)…
ICYMI: Close out 2025 with these great reads from AP
Even if you read them the first time around, the stories on this “in case you missed it” list are worth revisiting.
Grubauer stops 31 shots and Tolvanen scores twice as Kraken beat Flyers 4-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Philipp Grubauer stopped 31 shots, Eeli Tolvanen scored twice in the third…
French actor Brigitte Bardot remembered in Canada for fighting seal hunt
Brigitte Bardot, a French actor and animal rights activist who died Sunday at the age…
TRENDING NOW: Spiteful snow removal
Don't forget to move your car for snow plows in this town.
O’Brien’s hat trick sends Sirens past Torrent for 4-3 win
DALLAS (AP) — Casey O’Brien recorded a hat trick scoring a goal in each period…
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthday
“I’m telling you right now, whatever you’re imagining, it’s going to be much more than that.”
Blaine scores 23 as Charleston Southern beats Richmond 77-72
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Brycen Blaine scored 23 points off of the bench to help…
Afghanistan’s historic Ariana Cinema torn down to make way for shopping center
“It's not just a building made of bricks and cement that is being destroyed, but the Afghan cinema lovers who resisted and continued their art despite the hardships and severe security problems.”
Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
“I don’t believe the cats should be exterminated at the expense of the nene.”
From red donkeys to vibrant art: Fernando Dávila’s colorful journey as a colorblind painter
“I have the most wonderful job in the world, which is painting every morning.”
Top ten dumbest crime stories of 2025 in Okanagan, Kamloops
“The suspects robbed the victim of items in their possession, then attempted to steal their vehicle too, but failed when they realized they were unable to drive a standard transmission.”
Flames find energy at home to get back in playoff hunt
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames scorching hot play at home continued Saturday night and came…