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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: Three more Alberta recalls petitions issued, bringing total to 26
EDMONTON — Elections Alberta has issued three more recall petitions for legislature members — two United Conservative backbenchers and one…
Ontario lawyer accused of advising witness murder in Ryan Wedding case granted bail
TORONTO — An Ontario lawyer accused of playing a key role in an international drug smuggling network was granted bail…
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."
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 09:28 AM
CP NewsAlert: Three more Alberta recalls petitions issued, bringing total to 26
EDMONTON — Elections Alberta has issued three more recall petitions for legislature members — two…
December 23 2025 09:26 AM
Gaza advocates urge Canada not to ignore persistent suffering amid partial ceasefire
OTTAWA — Advocates for Palestinians are urging Ottawa to do more for a deteriorating humanitarian…
December 23 2025 09:16 AM
Real GDP fell 0.3 per cent in October amid manufacturing slowdown: StatCan
The Canadian economy slowed in October amid a pullback in the manufacturing sector, as economists…
December 23 2025 09:30 AM
Yemen’s sides agree to release 2,900 detainees in war’s largest exchange
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Iran-backed Houthi rebels have reached an agreement…
December 23 2025 09:30 AM
Israeli settlers forcibly enter Palestinian home in latest West Bank attack
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian home in the south of the Israeli-occupied…
December 23 2025 09:22 AM
Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Now that the Chiefs are moving across the state line…
Real GDP fell 0.3 per cent in October amid manufacturing slowdown: StatCan
The Canadian economy slowed in October amid a pullback in the manufacturing sector, as economists…
Quebec paramedics, ambulance technicians to strike Dec. 24 but keep essential service
MONTREAL — Workers for nearly 40 ambulance services across Quebec are planning an unlimited strike…
Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him there
NEW YORK (AP) — Timothée Chalamet squints as he gazes out at the Manhattan shoreline.…
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…
December 23 2025 09:22 AM
Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Now that the Chiefs are moving across the state line…
December 23 2025 09:15 AM
‘Definitely tough’: Led by returnees, Canada looking rebound off world junior flops
Gavin McKenna had tears in his eyes. His voice cracked with emotion. The teenage phenom…
December 23 2025 09:08 AM
Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him there
NEW YORK (AP) — Timothée Chalamet squints as he gazes out at the Manhattan shoreline.…
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