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Kelowna council candidate campaigns with AI videos and no one can stop him
“I believe the target market I'm going after, I don't think they care."
BC PST expansion spurs calls for municipal exemptions
"Without intervention, these increased costs will be passed directly on to municipal taxpayers."
Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston…
Eby says he had ‘frank discussion’ with U.S. ambassador on lumber dispute, tariffs
VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby says he had a “frank discussion” with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra about the cross-border…
Conservatives seek to remove barriers to alcohol shipments across provincial borders
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are pushing to allow Canada Post to ship alcohol between provinces, saying the Liberals have…
iN PHOTOS: South Okanagan artist living his dream creating cutlery sculptures
“I’m having so much fun and I say to anyone who has a dream to go for it.”
Vancouver moves closer to no-snow winter despite chilly blast
VANCOUVER — Vancouver has moved closer to an official snowless winter after a chilly blast failed to result in the…
With his wife hospitalized, Kamloops mayor misses council meeting
"Never thought thought I'd have to phone my three kids and tell them there's a chance they might never see their mother again."
iN PHOTOS: Beloved California quail having babies in the Okanagan
The birds are a unique and species adored by many in the Okanagan Valley, with their round, chickenlike bodies and comical topknots on their heads.
Kamloops man on hook for $1,500 after dangerous dog attack
The incident involved the dog, and its owner, getting pepper sprayed.
Kamloops couple turns tiny space into year round healthy food buffet
iNhome
"I go out and do garden maintenance and collect what’s ready, put it on the table and figure out what's for dinner that night, that’s part of the fun of eating with the seasons."
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of…
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing in British Columbia might be more about stabilizing the financial sector than housing, an urban planning expert says. Some have criticized the federal and B.C....
German trains running after communication outage but questions remain
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's railway was running largely as normal Wednesday after a late-night communication system outage left trains and travelers stranded around the country, but the main rail operator faced criticism and questions over the chaos. Trains were halted...
Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms. Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho,...
iN DISCUSSION: Why do campfires still start wildfires?
I expected folks to react with more exclamation points and questions marks when news broke that that's what kicked off fire season in the Central Okanagan last week.
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
iN DISCUSSION: NDP appears to be more hindrance than help for BC housing initiatives
We're supposed to be streamlining developments like Ignition's plan for the Tranquille property in Kamloops.
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., which triggered evacuations is declared held
The Saw Creek blaze that triggered evacuations in and around the community of Lytton, B.C.,…
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
iNhome
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:58…
Fewer Canadians see U.S. as ‘reliable’ as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON — Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in…
Buoyed by huge fan base at Toronto ‘home game,’ Croatia ends Panama’s World Cup bid
TORONTO — A sea of red-and-white checkered jerseys filled Toronto Stadium on Tuesday as Croatia…
Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of Catholic devotees wrapped themselves in dried banana leaves and…
Photos show Philippine Catholics smearing mud on their bodies for festival honoring John the Baptist
BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Devout Catholics smeared their bodies with mud and wore banana leaves…
Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of Catholic devotees wrapped themselves in dried banana leaves and…
Fewer Canadians see U.S. as ‘reliable’ as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON — Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in…
Ottawa to peg first national interest projects in territories: sources
OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin the process of…
First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On one side of the world, Xiangqi Chen can be punished…
What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions
NEW YORK (AP) — What is 2026’s song of the summer? There’s no easy answer.…
England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the…
Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout an irked by ‘terrible rule’
NEW YORK (AP) — After his team got rained out two days in a row,…
Mets slugger Juan Soto leaves game against Cubs with back tightness
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets slugger Juan Soto was removed from Tuesday night’s game against…
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