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December 22 2025 02:20 PM
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.
‘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.…
Carney names friend and former investment banker Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassador
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a global investment banker and pension fund manager to be Canada’s next…
BC Ferries cancels sailings during busy holiday break due to high winds
VICTORIA — High winds in southwestern British Columbia have forced the cancellation of multiple sailings on a number of key…
American visits north up for first time in eight months as Canadians still avoid U.S.
Canadians are still holding back from travelling south of the border, as trips by Americans to Canada rose for the…
Foul play suspected after woman’s death in Merritt
Paramedics were called, but a woman in her 20s died at the scene.
Canada Post, union reach tentative agreements, with vote expected in new year
MONTREAL — Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers say they have reached tentative agreements. The deals announced…
Judge berates Kelowna realtor in bitter court battle with business partner
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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.
iN PHOTOS: Songbirds to spot on winter walks in Kamloops, Okanagan
The birds can be fun to identify by their unique colour patterns and distinct calls whether they're spotted in backyards or on forest walks.
Interior Health says if you don’t want to do dry January, damp January is still good
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"Whether you’re cutting alcohol out of your life completely or cutting down, you may notice some changes in the way you feel."
Interior Health says if you don’t want to do dry January, damp January is still good
"Whether you’re cutting alcohol out of your life completely or cutting down, you may notice some changes in the way you feel."
Judge berates Kelowna realtor in bitter court battle with business partner
A business deal for Airbnb rentals led to arrests, defamation, firings and a lengthy and very bitter court battle.
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."
B.C. health authority wins in court against husband’s ‘death plan’ for sick wife
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the husband of a woman with Alzheimer’s disease removed…
About 70 trees deliberately cut around their bases, left to die in Powell River, B.C.
POWELL RIVER — Police on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast are investigating the vandalism of about…
December 22 2025 04:00 PM
B.C. health authority wins in court against husband’s ‘death plan’ for sick wife
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the husband of a woman with Alzheimer’s disease removed…
December 22 2025 03:17 PM
‘Independent state?’ Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
EDMONTON — Alberta’s election agency announced Monday it has approved a proposed referendum question on…
December 22 2025 02:47 PM
Ottawa, First Nations presenting plans to reform child welfare system
OTTAWA — Ottawa and First Nations faced a deadline Monday to present the Canadian Human…
December 22 2025 04:15 PM
Trump warns Maduro against playing ‘tough’ as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday delivered a new warning…
December 22 2025 04:15 PM
Emergency officials respond to a small plane crash near Galveston, Texas
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Emergency crews in Texas are responding to a small plane crash…
December 22 2025 04:00 PM
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine…
Four people hospitalized related to Pizza Pop recall, CFIA says
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says 20 people have been made sick and four hospitalized…
American visits north up for first time in eight months as Canadians still avoid U.S.
Canadians are still holding back from travelling south of the border, as trips by Americans…
Barry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery
Barry Manilow will be having surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung and…
$1.6B Powerball jackpot to be drawn Monday, but the odds still aren’t in your favor
Powerball will be drawing its winning lottery numbers Monday night for a record 46th time…
December 22 2025 04:09 PM
Colts activate Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner for a crucial Monday night game against the 49ers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was activated off injured reserve Monday…
December 22 2025 04:00 PM
Mets jettison Jeff McNeil in trade to A’s following departures of Alonso, Nimmo and Díaz
The retooling Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the…
December 22 2025 03:54 PM
Latest batch of Cardinals injuries could have long-lasting effects
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals’ current season has been so rough that it…
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