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At least 5 people across the Okanagan charged with arson this summer
At least five individuals have been arrested for arson over the last few weeks.
Runners to race through millions of cubic feet of foam at Vernon beach
"We get kids, families, groups of friends, moms, dads, hardcore athletes.”
iN PHOTOS: Iridescent hummingbirds brighten backyards in Thompson-Okanagan
These tiny, brilliantly coloured birds are masters at hovering and are the only bird species that can fly backwards.
Arbour meets with King Charles ahead of her installation as governor general
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, days before she’s set to be formally…
Rumours of migrating Vancouver homeless people still swirl as World Cup approaches
Ring any bells? The same rumours were making the rounds before the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
B.C. Review Board grants conditional discharge for child killer Allan Schoenborn
The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge for a man convicted in the brutal slayings of his…
Slashing development fees is not a cure-all for housing affordability: CMHC
iNhome
OTTAWA — Slashing municipal development charges could help spur building in some of Canada’s most expensive markets but those cuts…
Afro Caribbean Festival celebrates community and culture in Kelowna’s City Park
The Mind STIRR Society and Africans in Okanagan are hosting an interactive and educational festival…
iN PHOTOS: Campers unplug at picturesque sites in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are a few provincial sites and several free sites available.
Kamloops cops search for arson suspect after dumpster fire
"The suspect appears to arrive on a bicycle wearing a backpack and a hat.”
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
iNwheels
“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
Hotel Eldorado not the only obstruction to connecting Kelowna waterfront paths
It could be a long road to complete a one-kilometre stretch.
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
B.C.’s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home
An early childhood education expert says young wildfire evacuees are likely to feel the impact on their sense of safety even after they return home.University of British Columbia instructor Negar Khodarahmi says parents returning to the Summerland, B.C., area after...
Express train hits and kills 4 workers at a railway station in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — An express train entering a station in Japan hit and killed four people who were doing weed control work on a railway track Thursday, officials said. The accident occurred at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, on the...
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
iN DISCUSSION: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
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."
B.C.’s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home
iNhome
An early childhood education expert says young wildfire evacuees are likely to feel the impact…
B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River watershed as fish spawn
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has issued a new temporary protection order for the…
Carney nearly begged premiers to put U.S. booze back on shelves to secure deal: Kinew
OTTAWA — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he wishes Canada pushed harder against the U.S.…
B.C.’s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home
iNhome
An early childhood education expert says young wildfire evacuees are likely to feel the impact…
Canada silent as Israel clears itself in death of aid workers, including a Canadian
OTTAWA — Israel has concluded its military did not commit a criminal act when it…
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched…
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
HONOLULU (AP) — Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded…
Cameroon’s President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — President Paul Biya returned Thursday to Cameroon after staying abroad for…
Carney nearly begged premiers to put U.S. booze back on shelves to secure deal: Kinew
OTTAWA — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he wishes Canada pushed harder against the U.S.…
New survey finds sponsorship spending in Canada reaches all-time high
A new survey has found that spending on sponsorship in Canada reached the highest it…
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to appear Thursday on the radio show…
Brothers Manfred and Rainer Honeck make Strauss’ ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ a family affair in Salzburg
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck was walking out of a rehearsal with…
James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97-million contract to remain with Cavaliers, AP sources say
James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers,…
England in charge against Pakistan as Root and Brook hit half-centuries in 366-8
LEEDS, England (AP) — England strengthened its grip on the first test against Pakistan on…
Giants pass rush dominates Dolphins as tempers flare throughout joint practice
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tempers flared several times throughout the joint practice between the…
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