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Are the provinces and federal government doing enough to create interprovincial free trade? - Poll A Central Okanagan member of parliament has introduced a private member's bill to remove a major interprovincial trade barrier that is holding back the Okanagan wine industry.

Are the provinces and federal government doing enough to create interprovincial free trade?

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crosses floor from NDP to Liberals - Canada News The NDP says Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor to join the Liberals, pushing Prime Minister Mark Carney's government closer to a majority.

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crosses floor from NDP to Liberals (Canada)

School district will host budget information session, asking public for feedback - Kamloops News The Kamloops-Thompson school district is asking staff, parents and students on feedback for its 2026-27 budget, and will be hosting an information sessions tomorrow night.

School district will host budget information session, asking public for feedback #Kamloops

Kayaker rescued after clinging to piling for hours off Comox Marina - BC News A 29-year-old kayaker was rescued early Monday after clinging to a piling for hours off Comox Marina, his cries for help initially dismissed as the barks of sea lions.

Kayaker rescued after clinging to piling for hours off Comox Marina #Vancouver

Canada's Alphonso Davies distraught after injury playing for Bayern in Champions League - Soccer Alphonso Davies covered his face with his shirt as he left the field with an injury in Bayern Munich's game against Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday, raising questions about the Canadian star's availability for the World Cup.

Canada's Alphonso Davies distraught after injury playing for Bayern in Champions League #soccer

First Nations leaders unveil more items repatriated from the Vatican - Canada News First Nations leaders on Tuesday unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being held at the Vatican for more than a century.

First Nations leaders unveil more items repatriated from the Vatican (Canada)

Eby says he had 'frank discussion' with U.S. ambassador on lumber dispute, tariffs - BC News UPDATE 5:30 p.m. B.C. Premier David Eby says he had a "frank discussion" with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra about the cross-border softwood lumber dispute and tariffs.

Eby says he had 'frank discussion' with U.S. ambassador on lumber dispute, tariffs (BC)

Kamloops city council invites public feedback before deciding fate of North Shore shelter permit - Kamloops News

Kamloops city council invites public feedback before deciding fate of North Shore shelter permit #Kamloops

A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home - Entertainment News A Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's home in Los Angeles was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder and other felony offenses including 10 counts of assault on a person with a semiautomatic firearm.

A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home (Entertainment)

U.S. museum returns remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War - Canada News After more than 100 years, an American medical museum has returned the partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War.

U.S. museum returns remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War (Canada/U.S.)

Salmon Arm's Wilkie wins third medal at Paralympics with cross-country sprint bronze - Salmon Arm News Canada's Natalie Wilkie now has a medal of every colour at the Milan Cortina Paralympics after claiming bronze in Tuesday's women's sprint classic standing cross-country skiing race.

Salmon Arm's Wilkie wins third medal at Paralympics with cross-country sprint bronze #SalmonArm

B.C. killings due to 'botched robbery,' defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes - Metro Vancouver News A weeks-long trial of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford, B.C., couple came to a close in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, with defence lawyers painting a picture of a robbery gone wrong leading to the killings, rather than a premeditated case of first-degree murder.

B.C. killings due to 'botched robbery,' defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes (Abbotsford)

16 Canadian firms backed U.S. politicians who voted to deny 2020 election results, finds report - Canada News Sixteen of Canada's largest companies—including some with major operations in B.C.—have U.S. subsidiaries whose political action committees (PAC) donated directly to the campaigns of U.S. Congress members after they voted against certifying the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, a new report has found.

16 Canadian firms backed U.S. politicians who voted to deny 2020 election results, finds report (Canada)

Hewitt, Armstrong and Hunter named to Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026 - Kamloops News

Hewitt, Armstrong and Hunter named to Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026 #Kamloops

Edmonton man granted bail on extradition warrants in Wedding drug cartel case - Alberta News An Edmonton man arrested in connection to accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been freed on bail while awaiting extradition proceedings.

Edmonton man granted bail on extradition warrants in Wedding drug cartel case (Edmonton)

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents - Business News Meta said Tuesday it is acquiring Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence agents to make posts and interact with each other.

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents (Business)

Canada will 'never participate' in Iran offensive, Carney says - Canada News Prime Minister Mark Carney told MPs in the House of Commons Tuesday that Canada is not involved in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and "will never participate in it."

Canada will 'never participate' in Iran offensive, Carney says (Iran)

Winter storm watch issued for Coquihalla, Hwy 3, Okanagan Connector - Kamloops News A snowfall warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway, where up to 30 centimetres of snow could fall between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Winter storm watch issued for Coquihalla, Hwy 3, Okanagan Connector #Kamloops

Kamloops RCMP team up with local retailers in co-ordinated effort targeting shoplifting - Kamloops News

Kamloops RCMP team up with local retailers in co-ordinated effort targeting shoplifting #Kamloops

Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren't playing around - Metro Vancouver News Pokémon cards were the focus of a gang who turned up at an Abbotsford, B.C., collectibles store on Friday — but they weren't there to play.

Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren't playing around (Abbotsford)

Vancouver councillor sues Mayor Ken Sim over drug accusation - Metro Vancouver News Vancouver City Coun. Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation over comments in which he accused Orr of distributing illegal drugs.

Vancouver councillor sues Mayor Ken Sim over drug accusation (Vancouver)

Minister says more than 7,000 Canadians have fled Middle East - Canada News Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says more than 7,000 Canadians have left the Middle East since the latest conflict began.

Minister says more than 7,000 Canadians have fled Middle East (Middle East)

Firing of Canadian Coast Guard captain who ignored distress call was justified: board - Canada News The federal labour board says the Canadian Coast Guard was justified when it fired a coast guard captain for willfully ignoring a distress call from a fishing boat that ran aground off P.E.I. in May 2024.

Firing of Canadian Coast Guard captain who ignored distress call was justified: board (Canada)

Central Okanagan residents will be able to recycle glass, flexible plastics at curb - Think Local Central Okanagan residents will soon be able to recycle glass and flexible plastics right from their own homes.

Central Okanagan residents will be able to recycle glass, flexible plastics at curb (Sponsored Content)

US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight - World News Iran's attacks on oil infrastructure and pledges to choke off a vital waterway left markets on edge Tuesday as the United States promised blistering new strikes. The war entered its 11th day with no end in sight as its effects were felt across the Middle East and beyond.

US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight #Iran

Fire-damaged Westmount elementary will welcome students back after spring break - Kamloops News Months after damage from a fire displaced students from Westmount Elementary School, classes are set to resume at the repaired school at the end of the month.

Fire-damaged Westmount elementary will welcome students back after spring break #Kamloops

Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America - but not for long - World News Death Valley, known as the driest place in North America, is teeming with life with a once-in-a-decade blossoming of wildflowers known as a superbloom, transforming a normally brown desert landscape into carpets of gold.

Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America - but not for long (Death Valley)

B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss trade, liquor with top U.S. diplomat in Canada - BC News American duties on Canadian softwood lumber and the ban of American alcohol by B.C. will be on the table when Premier David Eby meets the U.S. ambassador to Canada in Victoria today.

B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss trade, liquor with top U.S. diplomat in Canada (BC)

Westshore Terminals sues over alleged $6.2M scam tied to Roberts Bank project - Metro Vancouver News B.C. coal-port operator Westshore Terminals LP is suing over an alleged $6.2-million fraud scheme, claiming that the defendants impersonated others and had Westshore staff send payments to the wrong bank account.

Westshore Terminals sues over alleged $6.2M scam tied to Roberts Bank project (Delta)

Ontario's famous groundhog Wiarton Willie has died, town says - Canada News Wiarton Willie, the famous Ontario rodent who fictitiously predicted the arrival of spring, has died.

Ontario's famous groundhog Wiarton Willie has died, town says #Ontario