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Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
iNwheels
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
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.
More privacy breaches and bullying lands Kamloops mayor back in hot water
"In my opinion, no Mayor should treat staff in this manner and the Mayor owes these staff an unqualified apology."
‘You don’t want any negativity’: Why most NHL goalies don’t speak on game day
Logan Thompson stepped off the ice and headed up the tunnel before turning left. The Washington Capitals goaltender made a…
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: Just kiddin’ around at goat yoga in Penticton
“The goats just love people, and they're so used to the attention that that's all they really want."
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."
Mother of B.C. teen who died calls out social media algorithms for pushing self-harm
VANCOUVER — Chelsey Whittingham remembers her daughter as a loving, driven, funny 13-year-old, who enjoyed…
Body of murderer who escaped after 35 years in prison is found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA — The Correctional Service of Canada says the body of an inmate who escaped…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 7:28…
Mother of B.C. teen who died calls out social media algorithms for pushing self-harm
VANCOUVER — Chelsey Whittingham remembers her daughter as a loving, driven, funny 13-year-old, who enjoyed…
Canada approves first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss. The…
3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames
BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Three firefighters killed over the weekend in a wildfire along the…
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
iN420
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession…
A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here’s what to expect
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Cup games are heating up this week with knockout…
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 upsets Germany on penalty kicks at World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 7:28…
A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here’s what to expect
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Cup games are heating up this week with knockout…
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