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Latest volley in Trump trade war swells ranks of Okanagan-based group dedicated to boycott
“The elbows are up and the gloves are off."
Kamloops supportive housing building to change names after homicide revelation
iNhome
Henry Leland's death by hypothermia was a rallying cause for the transitional housing that now bears his name. That's about to change after DNA linked him to a homicide 40 years ago.
B.C. Premier Eby says Canada won’t work if Ottawa favours separatist premiers
VICTORIA — Canada cannot work if “separatist premiers” get all of the attention of the federal government, B.C. Premier David…
Poll suggests many Canadians worry about sports betting turning into problem gambling
OTTAWA — Canadians worry about sports betting becoming a problem for people they know and more than one in 10…
15 year ban for BC teacher who sent student sexually suggestive video
She was later charged with sexual offences against minors.
CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show
OTTAWA — The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after blowback from some who claimed…
Penticton expanding its public surveillance camera system
“We've been very thoughtful about ensuring that the scope of the surveillance component of the strategy is in alignment with privacy legislation.”
Partial win for Shuswap development stung with $20K wastewater fine
The company argued the fine was too steep as there was "low to none" risk to the environment.
iN PHOTOS: Residents help urban wildlife during drought, wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
Extreme heat events and wildfires are causing more heat exhaustion and severe dehydration in wild animals.
$200,000 fine for BC realtor who falsified income to buy subsidized condo to rent out
iNhome
The government-subsidized affordable housing units were meant for middle-income families and individuals.
iN NUMBERS: Nearly 80% of British Columbians support Carney in Trump trade war
Nine out of ten Canadians surveyed expect life to get more expensive.
Kamloops man’s death prompts petition to ban e-scooters
iNwheels
The 18-year-old died while riding a rental e-scooter.
Wildfire forces Okanagan fruit pickers back to Mexico
After bouncing between shelters reluctant to accept them, Mexican workers are heading back home months earlier than expected.
$200,000 fine for BC realtor who falsified income to buy subsidized condo to rent out
The government-subsidized affordable housing units were meant for middle-income families and individuals.
E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40%, many with head and brain injuries: data
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations for both children and adults riding e-scooters rose by almost 40 per cent in the past year. Data released Tuesday showed there were 837 hospitalizations last year between April 2025...
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
iN DISCUSSION: Escalation of Trump’s trade war is going to hurt
"Are you satisfied with how Canada has acted?"
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
B.C.’s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to…
Rosalyn Bird latest MLA to quit B.C. Conservatives, warns against racism, homophobia
VANCOUVER — On Tuesday morning, B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay acknowledged that more legislators could…
B.C.’s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to…
QuickQuotes: Reaction to Canada’s retaliation against Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is hiking tariffs to 50 per cent on some American products after…
Carney stresses ‘Team Canada’ trade approach in calls with Opposition leaders
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed the importance of a “united Team Canada approach”…
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in US Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her…
The Big Ten and SEC have taken a stand. Can an NFL player come back to college anyway?
These used to be among the fundamental facts about going to college in America: College…
Father and sons keep a traditional charcoal craft alive, in photos
Mehmet Durak and his two sons work together at a family-run charcoal production site in…
B.C.’s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to…
QuickQuotes: Reaction to Canada’s retaliation against Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is hiking tariffs to 50 per cent on some American products after…
Dolly Parton, beloved music and film icon known for her personality and songwriting, dies at 80
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant…
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant…
The Big Ten and SEC have taken a stand. Can an NFL player come back to college anyway?
These used to be among the fundamental facts about going to college in America: College…
Quite a couple: Spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reach US Open mixed doubles semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have both gone far but never…
Giants receiver Calvin Austin carted off after getting injured at training camp
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin was carted off the…
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