The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

New young German police officer trainees throw their hats in the air after taking their oath of service and officially entering the service for security, law and democracy in Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

April 17, 2026 - 10:41 AM

News from © The Associated Press, 2026

More News ...

THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Popular vernon News

A Local Tire Shop with Old-Fashioned Goodness
Optimizing gas mileage this summer means monitoring your vehicles’ tires. And if you pick up a nail on the road, you need someone in your corner for tire repair. Kamloops’ Notre
July 25, 2022 8:00 AM
Vibrant Vine vineyard sale in Kelowna expands to include the winery
Back in 2021, the owners of the Vibrant Vine in East Kelowna put the property up for sale for $6.5 million. At that time, the listing included only the 11.3 acres of land and not the winery
March 04, 2023 6:00 PM
This $13 million Kelowna home could be open to luxury loving visitors
A new concept for luxury accommodation is being proposed to the City of Kelowna. Located at 380 Lochview Road, off Clifton Road, the six-bedroom, nine-bathroom, 15,000 square foot home was a
August 04, 2021 6:00 AM
Tick season begins with a major infestation for one Okanagan pooch
With warmer temperatures in the Thompson and Okanagan, it's time to get prepared for tick season. Yvette Trombley of Peachland was walking her dog on the weekend and found herself removi
April 13, 2020 10:32 AM
Vibrant Afro Caribbean market opens its doors in Kamloops
A Kamloops couple is infusing their neighbourhood with Ghanaian culture, offering a wide variety of authentic food and beauty supplies mostly sourced from their home country. Dede Afro
August 27, 2022 6:00 AM

Trending Now

TRENDING NOW: The last order of the day

View Site in: Desktop | Mobile

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Trending Now

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon