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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.
US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports to allow its forces…
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates reflect on historic lunar mission
HOUSTON — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflected on his historic Artemis II lunar mission on Thursday, saying it left him…
Thousands without natural gas service in B.C.’s Okanagan, possible until Sunday
KELOWNA — FortisBC says it is working to restore natural gas service to about 6,200 customers in British Columbia’s Lake…
Late recovery keeps playoff run alive for Kelowna Rockets
With their post-season on the line, the Kelowna Rockets tied the game with just seconds to spare before claiming victory in overtime.
Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery
OTTAWA — Canada Post is starting preliminary work to convert addresses that receive door-to-door mail to community mailboxes, and to…
Former South Okanagan chiropractor fined for not completing medical records
The chiropractor has since moved to Newfoundland.
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…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:05…
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…
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…
Feliks the eagle is back home in Serbia after a kidnap ordeal in the Middle East
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Feliks’ journey resembles a Hollywood movie script, with kidnappers, smugglers and…
How some in Palestinian diaspora find connection, identity and resilience in traditional embroidery
Decades later, Samar Kabouli still fondly recalls gathering with women in her family and sipping…
Republican Tom Kean Jr. set to return to Congress after long unexplained absence
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who’s been away from…
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…
Padres INF Jake Cronenworth returns after being sidelined by a concussion
CHICAGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres activated Jake Cronenworth from the injured list on…
Paraguay stuns Germany, Morocco and Brazil also advance in World Cup Round of 32, in photos
Paraguay beat Germany in a penalty shootout, a shocking result early in the World Cup…
Shohei Ohtani homers to lead Dodgers’ offensive onslaught in 9-4 win over A’s
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer…
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