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Kootenay liquor store manager fired after 18 years, has heart attack, for mistakenly donating damaged whiskey bottle
iNwine
She didn't try to hide anything and paid for it immediately when she learned of her mistake. They still fired her.
The growing effort to save an historic Kelowna home that doesn’t (yet?) need saving
iNhome
“I'm not sure where they're getting their information from. We're still in planning for the property.”
iN NUMBERS: Drug deaths down while overdoses stay up in BC
The overdose calls to paramedics haven't declined, but toxic drug deaths have. Here's a look at how things have changed over the past decade.
Kamloops mayor says he had ‘no intention’ to threaten, suspend employee
He wanted it "on record" that it wasn't a threat because he's "sure it's going to end up in a courtroom somewhere."
What we’re missing when we compare awful Kamloops and Okanagan air quality to cities around the world
“It's a goofy way to talk about it.”
This river island park near Kamloops is tiny, but important
Blink and you'll miss this little provincial park. Most folks don't know it's there or how to get there.
Tolko fined $75,000 for 2017 road failure landslide into Shuswap lake
The landslide dates back to a few days of heavy rain in 2017.
Kootenay liquor store manager fired after 18 years, has heart attack, for mistakenly donating damaged whiskey bottle
She didn't try to hide anything and paid for it immediately when she learned of her mistake. They still fired her.
The growing effort to save an historic Kelowna home that doesn’t (yet?) need saving
“I'm not sure where they're getting their information from. We're still in planning for the property.”
2 buses collide in southern Peru, killing 5 and injuring 16
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Two buses crashed into each other Saturday in southern Peru killing at least five people and injuring another 16, authorities said. The head-on collision took place along the southern Panamerican Highway in the town of Tacna,...
New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths
TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Ontario raises awareness about the breadth of the population affected by the drug epidemic.The study found that more than a third...
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Hurricanes teach discretion and resilience
"Hurricanes are as much a part of growing up in Florida as long, hot summers."
iN DISCUSSION: MLA Boultbee’s behaviour part of growing concern in provincial politics
"It’s still unusual in BC politics, unprecedented in my experience, different, new, worthy of public note but also a growing concern if you count fellow rogue MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong on this pole."
Clinton, B.C., still standing with some structure losses, but wildfire looms
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The village of Clinton, B.C., is largely still standing after…
Embrace difference, says 4-foot-6 B.C. performer Devyn Dalton, Damon’s Odyssey double
Vancouver stunt woman Devyn Dalton says she never expected her biceps to go viral. But…
Canadian NATO intern arrested on suspicions of espionage in Belgium
MONS — A Canadian intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicions of espionage. Belgium’s…
Feds’ rejection of island airport plan prevents waterfront ‘destruction’: advocates
The federal government’s decision to halt Ontario’s plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop…
Clinton, B.C., still standing with some structure losses, but wildfire looms
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The village of Clinton, B.C., is largely still standing after…
Oregon fire looms near town as fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado blaze
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — As dry, windy weather fueled a big wildfire near a…
Van slams into people gathered for Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 16
BERLIN (AP) — A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed LGBTQ+ event on…
Fast-moving wildfires burn in central Oregon, in photos
Wind-driven wildfires burned across central Oregon, where firefighters worked to contain fast-moving flames threatening nearby…
Feds’ rejection of island airport plan prevents waterfront ‘destruction’: advocates
The federal government’s decision to halt Ontario’s plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop…
Alberta premier says she won’t retaliate Trump’s latest threats with alcohol ban
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S.…
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
iNwheels
President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Friday night, delivering…
Embrace difference, says 4-foot-6 B.C. performer Devyn Dalton, Damon’s Odyssey double
Vancouver stunt woman Devyn Dalton says she never expected her biceps to go viral. But…
Koivun moves 3 strokes up at the 3M Open with a 3rd-round 61 and tournament-record back 9
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third…
Mets slugger Juan Soto goes on 10-day injured list with left calf strain
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets slugger Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day…
Dylan Cease dominates the Red Sox, throws a one-hitter in the Blue Jays’ 6-0 victory
BOSTON (AP) — Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and finished with…
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