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$250K wildfire clean-up bill lands Lake Okanagan Resort in court
iNhome
The resort was destroyed in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.
Who has ‘the meats’ in Okanagan now that Arby’s is closed?
iNwine
Cold cuts stacked high on onion buns are no longer available.
iN NUMBERS: Lumber production down since last year in BC Southern Interior
Lumber production and shipments have dropped significantly.
Minister says Canadian forestry crisis goes beyond Trump tariffs
VICTORIA — Canada’s forestry sector is the trade “canary in the coal mine” as it faces structural challenges that go…
Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald…
Mounties in Saskatchewan resume hunt for suspect in deadly shooting
PELICAN NARROWS — The hunt is back on for a suspect in a deadly shooting this week at a remote…
City of Kamloops allows OneBC event but isn’t happy about it
Blocking the event would risk a legal challenge the City said it would lose.
Summerland sanctuary back to helping animals — and people, too
“I went through the whole thing with my own home, with my own farm and with the animals.”
Gas price roller coaster continues in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
Roller coasters are supposed to be fun.
Vernon celebrates Vernon Regional Airport’s 80th with Appreciation Day
The Vernon Regional Airport and the Vernon Flying Club are having a day of celebration…
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…
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.
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...
$250K wildfire clean-up bill lands Lake Okanagan Resort in court
The resort was destroyed in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.
One dead as plane makes emergency landing on B.C. road, crashing into cars
PRINCE GEORGE — Police say one person is dead after a twin-engine plane made an emergency landing on a road in Prince George, B.C., crashing into cars and scattering debris including a propeller.Social media photos show what appears to be...
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."
Black bear attacks woman, dog on back deck of property in Anmore, B.C.
ANMORE — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says it responded to another bear attack in…
B.C. court ruling reveals drug suspects sought by U.S. could seek trial in Canada
iNwheels
VANCOUVER — Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in…
B.C. court ruling reveals drug suspects sought by U.S. could seek trial in Canada
iNwheels
VANCOUVER — Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in…
One dead as plane makes emergency landing on B.C. road, crashing into cars
iNwheels
PRINCE GEORGE — Police say one person is dead after a twin-engine plane made an…
Domtar to indefinitely idle pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., putting 400 out of work
Another mill is shuttering in British Columbia, affecting about 400 workers in the industry that…
2 organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case
HONG KONG (AP) — Two former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of…
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after exam at a private hospital
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken back to prison early…
More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala this…
Jury says The New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after…
Jazz and gospel fill the church in Little Burgundy as Montreal honours Oliver Jones
MONTREAL — The sounds of laughter, jazz and gospel music pumped through a modest church…
A question looms over Harry’s return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?
LONDON (AP) — The royal family’s long-running American soap opera is returning to Britain. The…
Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s radio show after detente
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared Thursday on his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen’s radio…
Arike Ogunbowale scores 32 as Wings beat Fever 91-85
DALLAS (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points, Jessica Shepard added a career-best…
Jackie Young scored 24 and the Aces beat the Sun 101-78
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young had 24 points and seven rebounds in three quarters,…
Angel Reese has stunning perfect shooting night in the Dream’s 124-88 romp over the Sparks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angel Reese had a stunning perfect shooting night after struggling recently…
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