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iN PHOTOS: Scenes from June bike rave in Kelowna
iNwheels
You might have seen this funky street procession.
‘Revolving door’: More jail time for North Okanagan chronic offender with 55 convictions
He's spent the last 25 years in and out of jail.
Kelowna mayor to lead Municipal Finance Authority
The job comes with a pay bump of more than $25,000.
Tumbler Ridge families likely to seek US$1 billion in lawsuit against OpenAI: lawyer
VANCOUVER — An American lawyer representing some of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting says they will…
Shuswap house sitter charged after hitting homeowner with vehicle
iNhome
The homeowner had just returned home after being out of the country for two months.
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took hotel room selfie before rushing gala, investigators say
The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and kill President Donald Trump took a…
iN NUMBERS: Penticton’s bat condo ready for roosting season
“A bat condo is a maternity ward for bats.”
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
iNwine
Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is…
Kamloops CAOs were paid $1.12M last year
With a pair of salaries and a settlement agreement, the cost of chief administrative officers in Kamloops was unusually high.
Shuswap dentist pleads guilty to sending harassing messages, breaching court order
He's already been fined $100,000 and sent to jail.
Thunderstorm watch to cap off a dry June for Kamloops, Okanagan
"Some of them have a risk of a thunderstorm in there as well, more so for tonight.”
Kelowna biker did 253 km/h in a 60 zone, but court says 10 months jail too harsh
iNwheels
He also filmed himself going 180 km/h in downtown Kelowna.
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is sure to bring mouth-watering flavours and juicy ribs to BBQ enthusiasts. Whether you're spicy or bold, the weekend will host cooking competitions and 13 different...
Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — At least six people were killed and many others injured on Wednesday in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said. The blaze was caused by a...
iN PHOTOS: Scenes from June bike rave in Kelowna
You might have seen this funky street procession.
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...
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
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."
B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has kept former rival Peter Milobar and…
Victor Dodig succeeds Darren Entwistle as Telus CEO after 25-plus years at helm
One of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies has officially transitioned to new leadership after more than…
U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in ‘current form’
WASHINGTON — The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. is not renewing…
Prime Minister Carney commends nation’s courage, conviction, connection on Canada Day
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians have shown courage, conviction and connection over…
Canada will make its Eurovision Song Contest debut next year
Canada is officially taking its talents to Europe’s biggest and sparkliest song competition. CBC/Radio-Canada and…
2 people arrested after hanging banner about ‘the power of love’ on Empire State Building antenna
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s…
Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails
NEW YORK (AP) — Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll asked a judge Tuesday to require…
Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as…
U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in ‘current form’
WASHINGTON — The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. is not renewing…
Congress hears drug seizures at U.S.-Canada border dropping despite Republican claims
iNwheels
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials told a hearing on Capitol Hill on…
Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an…
Canada will make its Eurovision Song Contest debut next year
Canada is officially taking its talents to Europe’s biggest and sparkliest song competition. CBC/Radio-Canada and…
Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo
ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a…
Reports: Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky as NHL free agency opens
NHL general managers hit the ground running to open free agency Wednesday. The Maple Leafs…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 2:01…
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