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December 23 2025 06:00 AM
Kekuli Cafe in Kamloops, Merritt serving free hot meals Christmas Day
iNwine
“At the end of the day, we just love to share hot plates of food and hear the stories, and sometimes that’s all you need in life."
CP NewsAlert: Ontario lawyer arrested in Ryan Wedding case granted bail
TORONTO — An Ontario lawyer accused of playing a key role in an international drug smuggling network has been granted…
Vernon residents remember beloved party house from years past
iNhome
Throughout the 1980s Hydro House became known as the place to be for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
B.C.’s David Eby ‘not seeking’ 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
VICTORIA — It should have been a very bad day for David Eby’s government. But on Dec. 3, the morning…
Kamloops man jailed for serving soup at city hall protest won’t face charges
"It's one of those classic civil disobedience, truth-to-power scenarios."
There’s still hope for a white Christmas in Okanagan, Kamloops
"Your best chance of snow accumulations for the Okanagan and for Kamloops is gonna be Christmas Eve morning."
‘Independent state?’ Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
EDMONTON — Alberta’s election agency announced Monday it has approved a proposed referendum question on the province separating from Canada.…
North Okanagan minor hockey ‘incident’ under investigation after rowdy game
Hockey associations are investigating the melee that closed out a U18 hockey game in Vernon.
Foul play suspected after woman’s death in Merritt
Paramedics were called, but a woman in her 20s died at the scene.
Judge berates Kelowna realtor in bitter court battle with business partner
iNhome
A business deal for Airbnb rentals led to arrests, defamation, firings and a lengthy and very bitter court battle.
Kelowna man wins $31M Lotto Max jackpot in time for the holidays
“I was dumbfounded, there were lots of zeros.”
Kamloops still wants ‘proper’ replacement for shuttered homeless drop-in program
"The Loop was run by volunteers and had no sanction from the provincial government, but we would like to work with the provincial government and BC Housing to come up with a proper facility."
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians on guard against fraud and cybercrime
If you’re frustrated with scam attempts, you can always report them to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Kekuli Cafe in Kamloops, Merritt serving free hot meals Christmas Day
“At the end of the day, we just love to share hot plates of food and hear the stories, and sometimes that’s all you need in life."
Vernon residents remember beloved party house from years past
Throughout the 1980s Hydro House became known as the place to be for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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 22 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: There’s no one in the White House protecting democracy or the U.S. Constitution
Trump and his team offer more problems than solutions, more despair than hope.
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."
Bricks of cocaine found in container of frozen fruit from Colombia in B.C.: CBSA
DELTA — The Canada Border Services Agency says it seized more than 26 kilograms of…
B.C.’s David Eby ‘not seeking’ 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
VICTORIA — It should have been a very bad day for David Eby’s government. But…
December 23 2025 08:21 AM
FBI sought interview with former prince Andrew during Peter Nygard investigation
OTTAWA — The FBI and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York sought…
December 23 2025 08:08 AM
Why freezers, microwaves didn’t kill E. coli in Pillsbury Pizza Pops
TORONTO — Freezing or microwaving food does not reliably kill E. coli, a bacteria that…
December 23 2025 08:02 AM
Bricks of cocaine found in container of frozen fruit from Colombia in B.C.: CBSA
DELTA — The Canada Border Services Agency says it seized more than 26 kilograms of…
December 23 2025 08:30 AM
Yemen’s sides agree to release 2,900 detainees in war’s largest exchange
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have reached an…
December 23 2025 08:30 AM
Ex-aide says Netanyahu tasked him with making a plan to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack
JERUSALEM (AP) — A former close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately…
December 23 2025 08:29 AM
Trump says he’s inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year’s G20 summit in Miami
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will be extending invitations…
Why freezers, microwaves didn’t kill E. coli in Pillsbury Pizza Pops
TORONTO — Freezing or microwaving food does not reliably kill E. coli, a bacteria that…
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product fell 0.3 per cent in October
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product was 0.3 per cent lower in October as…
No distributor? No problem. Canadian filmmakers are reaching audiences on their own terms
When Sasha Leigh Henry’s acclaimed TV show was canceled and development pipelines slowed to a…
Alberta chocolatier brings Canadian magic to Harry Potter baking show
An Alberta chocolatier brought a distinctly Canadian flavour to the baking show “Harry Potter: Wizards…
December 23 2025 08:06 AM
Christmas schedule: Cavs-Knicks, Spurs-Thunder, Mavs-Warriors, Rockets-Lakers, Wolves-Nuggets
Jalen Williams’ plan for Thursday is mapped out like this: Presents in the morning, then…
December 23 2025 08:03 AM
Canadian defender Gabby Carle signs new five-year contract with the Washington Spirit
WASHINGTON — Canadian international defender Gabby Carle has signed a new contract with the Washington…
December 23 2025 07:47 AM
Colorado Rapids hire Tottenham assistant Matt Wells as coach
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Rapids hired Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells as…
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December 22 2025 08:00 PM
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