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December 17 2025 06:00 PM
$3,000 igloo stolen from Osoyoos coffee shop
“If your neighbour has a brand new igloo. Maybe just send me a private message.”
Ex-grocery executive, Jones, says customer is boss as he eyes B.C. Conservative job
VICTORIA — Former grocery executive Darrell Jones said he plans to apply lessons learned from B.C. billionaire Jimmy Pattison to…
RCMP hope to identify man caught on camera near Kelowna stabbing
"The Kelowna RCMP are just seeking to speak with this individual at this time. Other than the request to identify this individual we are not releasing any other information at this time as the investigation is still ongoing."
‘Awful cleanup’ ahead for poultry farmers in Abbotsford from flooding, says Eby
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby got a first-hand look at the “devastating” flooding in the Fraser Valley from…
Rob and Michele Reiner’s son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree…
Why are BC’s emergency departments so crowded?
How past policy decisions and the unmet needs of an aging population are pushing the system to the brink.
B.C. says violent repeat offender scheme cuts police interactions by 50 per cent
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says its program targeting repeat, violent offenders has resulted in 50-per-cent fewer police interactions…
Penticton’s iconic Cherry Lane Mall has been sold
Highly visible from Penticton’s Main Street and with easy access to nearby Highway 97, Cherry Lane officially opened for business 50 years ago in 1975.
Tara Armstrong ousts OneBC leader after she fired staff who made pro-Nazi posts
“He's basically like a spiritual racist. . .honestly the weirdness of it is why he's stuck around longer, because it was so esoterically insane.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians spending less on holidays, still more than national average
64: Per cent of baby boomers would pick a made in Canada product, even if it’s more expensive than an imported alternative.
iN PHOTOS: Fat bikers float on snowy trails in Kamloops, Okanagan
Wintertime is a wonderland for fat bike riders of all ability levels.
Developer-paid reserves dwindling at Kamloops city hall
A combined pool of more than $30 million in city hall savings has dropped to less than $1 million in two years.
More than $13M worth of prime Kelowna real estate hits the market
The three sites are part of a court-ordered portfolio sale.
Winery owner needs help selling 100,000 litres of wine made from saved Okanagan grapes
“I did my part, saved the grapes and put them in tanks. Now we need marketing access and marketing support. We also need BC consumers to help out.”
iN NUMBERS: Kelowna vacancy rate spikes, rent cost climbs faster than Kamloops
A case of why it's important to look at more than one number when talking about the rental market.
Former Kelowna trucker jailed for threatening witnesses to get $300K after suing RCMP
Even though he was jailed for threatening witnesses, he still managed to win in court.
Kelowna researchers find magic mushroom microdoses boost mood temporarily
"These findings help clarify when and how microdosing effects are felt.”
December 16 2025 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Time to put embarrassing OneBC party behind us
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
December 15 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The trials and tribulations of being rich in America
"There’s only one way to go on the economic ladder when you’re poor…prosper and become rich. Then, you can suffer with the rest of the idle rich. Probably best to stay poor."
December 09 2025 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: What does the future hold for independent MLA Amelia Boultbee?
"It appears Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee is going to test one of my favourite Canadian democracy touch points."
Federal help with infrastructure is critical to trade, B.C. Premier Eby says
VANCOUVER — Federal government investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is crucial to avoid long-term impacts…
Ex-grocery executive, Jones, says customer is boss as he eyes B.C. Conservative job
VICTORIA — Former grocery executive Darrell Jones said he plans to apply lessons learned from…
December 17 2025 05:30 PM
Federal help with infrastructure is critical to trade, B.C. Premier Eby says
VANCOUVER — Federal government investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is crucial to avoid long-term impacts…
December 17 2025 05:17 PM
Residents unconvinced by Vancouver’s plan to replace Downtown Eastside rooming houses
VANCOUVER — Downtown Eastside resident Brian O’Donnell lives in a single-room occupancy hotel in Chinatown,…
December 17 2025 05:01 PM
Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects
TORONTO — Ottawa and Ontario are set to finalize a deal Thursday that will reduce…
December 17 2025 06:15 PM
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month as bureau’s No 2 official
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Wednesday that he will resign from…
December 17 2025 06:15 PM
Photos show police investigation of a shooting at Brown University.
Providence, R.I. (AP) — A shooter dressed in black killed multiple people and wounded several…
December 17 2025 06:15 PM
Trump in White House speech says US economy is strengthening, despite weaker hiring and inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump tried in a live speech Wednesday night from the…
Federal help with infrastructure is critical to trade, B.C. Premier Eby says
VANCOUVER — Federal government investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is crucial to avoid long-term impacts…
Residents unconvinced by Vancouver’s plan to replace Downtown Eastside rooming houses
VANCOUVER — Downtown Eastside resident Brian O’Donnell lives in a single-room occupancy hotel in Chinatown,…
Rob and Michele Reiner’s son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles…
Warner Bros recommends investors reject Paramount’s offer in favor of Netflix’s
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery is recommending its shareholders reject an unsolicited buyout…
December 17 2025 06:16 PM
Nathan Lyon takes 2 England wickets to move into second in Australia’s all-time bowling list
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Nathan Lyon took two wickets in his first over to move…
December 17 2025 05:46 PM
World’s tallest teen dunks for first college field goal as No. 23 Florida routs Saint Francis
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Xaivian Lee scored 18 points, Alex Condon added 14, and No.…
December 17 2025 05:46 PM
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to…
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