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March 09 2026 11:15 AM
Summerland mayor ‘confused, irritated’ by turmoil created by province over gravel pit
“All you can do is shake your head."
Carney expected to be a no-show as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are expected to debate Canada’s approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran on Monday evening,…
The Latest: Oil prices soar as Iran names a new supreme leader and launches more attacks
Iran has launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf countries while more than a week of heavy U.S. and Israeli…
Photos from Iran, Israel and Lebanon in the 2nd week of the Iran war
Photos from the ground as the war on Iran launched by the United States and Israel enters its second week.…
Lumby shooting victim dies in hospital
Police had arrested a suspect shortly after the shooting but they were later released without charges.
Who should pay $33M to fix South Okanagan community’s failing water system? It’s complicated
“This is just a deflection because they don't want to have to come up with the money.”
Crochet and knitting weave a spell as younger Canadians find comfort and connection
Kevin Yee says the repetition of crochet has helped him release a lot of anger in a creative process he…
iN PHOTOS: Silly Canada goose shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan
The birds are territorial during the breeding season and if encroached upon will hiss, honk and wave their heads back and forth at humans and other birds.
iN NUMBERS: Economics of arts and culture in Okanagan, Kamloops
How many of your tax dollars should go to arts and culture in your city?
POWER PLAY: Supply will be more secure; power line to Peachland won’t be twinned
Peachland's power supply is vulnerable to wildfire.
Contract for Central Okanagan transit system quietly renewed with foreign corporation
iNwheels
Transit activists say they'll continue to fight for between transit service.
Why there’s a mannequin ice fishing on a Kamloops lake
It’s the fifth winter the mannequin, known as Manny, has sat on a chair ice fishing on McQueen Lake.
Province moves to evict people living in controversial Penticton camp
The notice of claim names the defendants as John Doe, Jane Doe and other unknown persons.
Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Imagine dining on “edible plastic” made from algae and collagen from fish skins. While you ingest the dish, ocean-borne plastic pollution seemingly floats above you, projected across the restaurant’s huge domed ceiling. It’s an experience —...
Real estate sales in Okanagan, Kamloops still slow
“Demand hasn’t disappeared, and with more listings coming online, we may just be seeing a natural lag between renewed interest and finalized sales.”
Contract for Central Okanagan transit system quietly renewed with foreign corporation
Transit activists say they'll continue to fight for between transit service.
Bag containing weed and cash accidentally donated to a New Zealand charity shop
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two teenagers mistakenly left a knapsack containing marijuana and cash at a donation area outside a New Zealand charity shop then returned in a panic to retrieve the bag, police said Monday. A volunteer at...
March 06 2026 10:45 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Low Okanagan snowpack may have wildfire season implications
"Keeping up with world and local events these days is like a cat chasing a laser pointer."
March 02 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Epstein files proof rich, powerful men get their way
"It seems justice is something for the masses, for ordinary citizens, but not for the rich, white and powerful."
February 27 2026 10:24 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Just how safe are rentable e-scooters?
"I haven't used one yet, mostly because I haven't desired a visit to the Emergency Room."
Man accused of killing B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang testifies at fitness hearing
VANCOUVER — The man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C.,…
$30M settlement offer in Vancouver-area Catholic school abuse class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER — A $30-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit by former students…
March 09 2026 11:30 AM
Man accused of killing B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang testifies at fitness hearing
VANCOUVER — The man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C.,…
March 09 2026 11:27 AM
‘Wine tonight?:’ Statistics Canada data shows liquor store sales down another year
iNwine
Having alcohol in the home felt like an eternal struggle for Andrea Pain. “I always…
March 09 2026 11:15 AM
$30M settlement offer in Vancouver-area Catholic school abuse class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER — A $30-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit by former students…
March 09 2026 11:45 AM
Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn’t likely to change leadership
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. intelligence assessment completed shortly before the United States and Israel…
March 09 2026 11:44 AM
Kentucky soldier in Saudi Arabia is 7th U.S. casualty to die in Iran war
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man who joined the Army straight out of high…
March 09 2026 11:30 AM
Bangladesh working with India to extradite 2 suspects in killing of prominent activist
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s police chief said Monday that diplomatic efforts are being made…
‘Wine tonight?:’ Statistics Canada data shows liquor store sales down another year
iNwine
Having alcohol in the home felt like an eternal struggle for Andrea Pain. “I always…
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust…
A sweeping biography of Robert McNamara wins $50,000 book prize
NEW YORK (AP) — A deep and wide-ranging biography of former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara…
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired…
March 09 2026 11:46 AM
Jets revamp defense by trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick, signing Demario Davis and adding to D-line
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming home and filling a major need for the New York Jets.…
March 09 2026 11:44 AM
The ACC Tournament arrives with the league poised to claim a hefty haul of March Madness bids again
The Atlantic Coast Conference entered the season hoping to create a jolt for men’s basketball,…
March 09 2026 11:31 AM
Kerri Einarson’s curling team gears up for world championship in Calgary
Curling doesn’t stop in Canada. The women’s world championship opens Saturday in Calgary. On the…
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