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Five Okanagan players picked in NHL entry draft
They grew up playing in the Okanagan and are among 39 WHL players who are now NHL prospects.
Section of Okanagan Rail Trail set to close for ‘proactive’ repairs
iNwheels
The section of the trail to be closed for over two weeks is on the north end of the rail trail.
Heat records fall across B.C. as wildfire risks climb, streamflow advisory issued
VICTORIA — Much of southern British Columbia spent the last few days basking in the sun in what an Environment…
Joly unveils $1.5 billion in tariff relief after Trump ratchets up trade war
OTTAWA — The federal government said Monday it will put $1.5 billion toward tariff relief in response to the United…
Four Canadians on cruise ship that was hit by suspected hantavirus outbreak: firm
OTTAWA — There are four Canadians on board a cruise ship where a suspected hantavirus outbreak has killed three passengers.…
Violent Kelowna child rapist loses another appeal
He's out and about, and wants restrictions on his movement loosened.
Canada commits $270M to Ukraine as Carney addresses European summit in Armenia
YEREVAN — Canada will contribute another $270 million to help Ukraine secure critical military capabilities in its defence against Russia’s…
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
iNwheels
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
iNwine
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
New downtown Kelowna RCMP community liaison plans to listen
“This role is about building trust, strengthening relationships and working together to address concerns in a proactive, community-focused way.”
Not the daily grind: Okanagan seeing new wave of craft coffee roasters
iNwine
In the last few years an array of small scale coffee roasters have opened up across the Okanagan.
Former Coldstream, Grand Forks Jehovah’s Witnesses’ privacy case going to Canada’s Supreme Court
"Should the Charter privilege a religious organization over an individual who has chosen to leave? These questions lie at the heart of this appeal.”
West Kelowna man implicated in illegal cannabis, money laundering scheme
iN420
The province wants to seize his bank account.
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Fenestration Station Builds on a Trusted Local Legacy
Avoiding costly mistakes in door and window installations starts with trusted suppliers. Whether you’re replacing existing windows and doors or planning a new build, the wrong decision can lead to costly consequences. Working with a top-rated professional like BC’s Fenestration...
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis...
THOMPSON: Black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions we believe in
"There are people, for example, who will not travel on the 13th day of any month…and even structure their decisions and lives around avoiding the number."
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
Plenty of food and conservation have turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hot spot
VICTORIA — A rich food supply and past conservation efforts have turned British Columbia’s Salish…
Man charged after woman hit on head with piece of wood at Vancouver beach
VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with assault with a weapon after he allegedly…
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
FREDERICTON — With New Brunswick’s new unpaid sick leave law, all 10 provinces in Canada…
World Cup delivers double dose of patriotism for Canadian dual citizens
VANCOUVER — It was almost 28 degrees in Vancouver last Wednesday, but Alex Garcia was…
Charlie Kirk’s parents and widow to attend key hearing for the man accused of his killing
Charlie Kirk’s parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend a key hearing in his…
Britain sets out a plan for future defense with a focus on drones and a fight over money
LONDON (AP) — Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center…
Monaco explosion injures 3 including Ukrainian tycoon, as suspect flees to France
MONACO (AP) — Monaco ’s chief prosecutor said Tuesday that the suspect who placed an…
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
FREDERICTON — With New Brunswick’s new unpaid sick leave law, all 10 provinces in Canada…
Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — City fountains became impromptu rehearsal spaces this weekend as yodelers at…
Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years…
Son Heung-min ‘indescribably hurt’ by South Korea’s World Cup exit, vows to ‘win the hearts’ of fans
South Korea captain Son Heung-min has apologized for the team’s group-stage exit at the World…
Russian and Belarusian skaters can return to international events with approved neutral status
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian skaters can return to world championships and Grand Prix events…
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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