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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.
Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it’s Canadian
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one manufactured by Canadian company Apotex.…
BC store that barred disabled worker from bringing service dog to work on the hook $40,000
The store owners also made hurtful comments.
Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals
iNhome
The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.
Expert prediction grim as gas prices hit $2 in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
“My prediction is we'll be in for a summer of very high prices that will continue throughout the summer and even longer.”
Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and…
Young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive: report
OTTAWA — A new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government should order AI companies to…
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."
RCMP say four men and two women presumed drowned in B.C. fishing charter sinking
Four men and two women are presumed to have drowned in the sinking of a…
New Conservative leader Findlay fills new leadership with loyalists
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has filled several roles on her leadership…
RCMP say four men and two women presumed drowned in B.C. fishing charter sinking
Four men and two women are presumed to have drowned in the sinking of a…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 8:27…
New Conservative leader Findlay fills new leadership with loyalists
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has filled several roles on her leadership…
Iran says this. The US says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict
The United States and Iran have less than 60 days to negotiate a permanent end…
Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Every morning, long, narrow wooden boats called shikaras move elegantly across…
New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets
iNwheels
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor said Monday that state officials could pursue billions…
Canada approves first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss. The…
B.C. nurses issue strike notice as they reach ‘breaking point,’ union president says
British Columbia’s nurses have reached a “breaking point” with burnout, the rising threat of violence…
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…
Bell says Canada-South Africa World Cup knockout match averaged 5.2 million viewers
TORONTO — Canada’s 1-0 win over South Africa drew an average audience of 5.2 million…
Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his…
Reds Dane Myers carted from field after crashing into wall
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cincinnati Reds centerfielder Dane Myers was removed from the field on a…
Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. leaves game after collision with OF Jasson Domínguez
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Monday night’s…
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