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Emergency lights are active on a police vehicle at night.
August 10 2026 03:45 PM

Suspect arrested after brush fire in Salmon Arm

"The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to seek additional witnesses."

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a quad drives throughr a forest.
August 10 2026 12:42 PM

Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry

iNwheels
The ban doesn't apply on private land.
Close-up photo of emergency lights on a police car.
August 10 2026 12:20 PM

Three suspects arrested in Salmon Arm shooting

RCMP said the investigation remains ongoing and further details cannot be released at this time.
August 10 2026 12:00 PM

Fingers crossed forecast rain hits right spots in Okanagan, Kamloops

“There could be certain locations within the region which see a pretty heavy shower which obviously would be great.”
A head shot of Lorraine Bennington.
August 10 2026 10:20 AM

BC psychologist promoted astrology during therapy session

The regulator says astrology is without proven validity and reliability.
A fire tower and Jeeps are on a peak with a panoramic view.
August 10 2026 04:00 AM

‘Time capsules’: Why a Shuswap adventurist is driven to save old forest fire lookout towers

“It’s almost becoming a subculture where there is a huge interest in these things and it’s bringing people together.”
A bunk bed in a prison cell.
August 09 2026 06:00 PM

Refusing to confirm his name nets Armstrong senior a day behind bars

His pseudo-legal nonsense didn't get very far in court.
Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community | iNFOnews.ca
August 8, 2026 7:00:00 AM

Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community

Kelowna's longest-running outdoor market is now over 31 years old and has long been a favourite among local shoppers who stop by to grab something fresh for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The produce from local farmers, artwork from local creatives,...

Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes | iNFOnews.ca
August 10, 2026 2:25:11 PM

Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes

OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency.Build Canada Homes' inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of...

Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry | iNFOnews.ca
August 10, 2026 12:42:50 PM

Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry

The ban doesn't apply on private land.

Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany | iNFOnews.ca
August 5, 2026 4:41:07 PM

Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany

VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...

Opinion

August 10 2026 10:15 AM

iN DISCUSSION: Some call for backcountry ban in midst of BC wildfires

Is it time to ban backcountry recreational activity?
A hotel on the waterfront with a large deck and dock.
August 07 2026 11:15 AM

iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna mayor and councillor partying at Hotel Eldorado sends wrong message

"Here's my hope for all would-be politicians — leave the office better than you found it."
Three well-dressed people
August 05 2026 07:51 AM

JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend

See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.

BC News

  • August 10 2026 03:36 PM

20,000 evacuees fled B.C. wildfire. These are some of their stories

PENTICTON — The explosive wildfire that roared down on Summerland, B.C., forced about 20,000 people…

  • August 10 2026 03:15 PM

B.C. RCMP investigate cause of deadly Summerland wildfire that sent 20,000 fleeing

PENTICTON — RCMP are investigating the cause of the deadly wildfire that forced 20,000 to…

National News

August 10 2026 03:36 PM

20,000 evacuees fled B.C. wildfire. These are some of their stories

PENTICTON — The explosive wildfire that roared down on Summerland, B.C., forced about 20,000 people…

August 10 2026 03:15 PM

B.C. RCMP investigate cause of deadly Summerland wildfire that sent 20,000 fleeing

PENTICTON — RCMP are investigating the cause of the deadly wildfire that forced 20,000 to…

August 10 2026 02:32 PM

Only two Eastern Canada premiers attend annual conference with New England governors

FREDERICTON — It’s no surprise that most of the key leaders missed an annual roundtable…

International News

August 10 2026 03:46 PM

Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played the good ol’ boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV…

August 10 2026 03:30 PM

Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups’ guidance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped…

August 10 2026 03:30 PM

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing…

Business News

  • August 10 2026 02:32 PM

Only two Eastern Canada premiers attend annual conference with New England governors

FREDERICTON — It’s no surprise that most of the key leaders missed an annual roundtable…

  • August 10 2026 02:25 PM

Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes

iNhome

OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to…

Entertainment News

  • August 10 2026 03:46 PM

Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played the good ol’ boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV…

  • August 10 2026 12:17 PM

Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation gives $4 million to Giller Prize

TORONTO — The Giller Prize, Canada’s largest literary award for fiction, has found a new…

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Sports News

August 10 2026 03:46 PM

Neil Leibman exits Texas Rangers chairman role to pursue new business opportunities

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Neil Leibman stepped down Monday from his role with the Texas…

August 10 2026 03:44 PM

Phillies place reliever Caleb Kilian on injured list with left oblique strain

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever Caleb Kilian on the 15-day injured…

August 10 2026 03:38 PM

SMU QB Kevin Jennings limited in practice by jammed finger, but no concerns about season opener

DALLAS (AP) — SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has a jammed finger on his throwing hand…

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Strong currents didn’t stop swimmers from taking on Kelowna’s Across the Lake Swim
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The Overlanders Festival
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Music in the Park is bringing live music to West Kelowna every Friday evening this summer
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