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Ex-BC Mountie who informed gangsters, bought drugs on the job gets 18-month sentence
"He took the bait that his colleagues set for him. He was tempted with opportunities for corruption and he succumbed to that temptation."
Penticton proactively bans campfires within city limits
The city banned campfires due to the wildfire risk.
McGuinty vows update on Snowbirds this month, as Tories warn about fleet’s future
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty said he will unveil the Liberal government’s plans for the military’s Snowbirds aerobatics fleet…
RCMP intervene in Shuswap neighbour dispute over nude hot tubbing
“There had been on going issues for years between the neighbours, supported by previous police files."
BC teacher reprimanded for dragging student by their ankles
The decision did not say the student was harmed, but the regulator found the teacher failed to treat them with dignity.
Why BC Housing can build tiny homes but you can’t
iNhome
"It's just old rules and regulations, and I wish municipalities would modernize."
Alaska landslide set off CN Tower-sized tsunami last year — and a warning for B.C.
When millions of tonnes of rock fell one kilometre into an Alaskan fiord last year, it set off one of…
‘Disruptively loud:’ South Okanagan neighbours lose odd dispute against bird cannons
They argued the noise was disruptively loud and impacted their quality of life.
West Kelowna gym that fired employee off sick loses first round of Human Rights case
The Tribunal said the allegations from both sides were “somewhat difficult to follow.”
Vernon strata on hook for $45,000 after losing decade-long legal battle over planters
iNhome
The judge said acrimony and personal grudges had seeped into the conflict.
iN PHOTOS: Amusing Trades a Kamloops gardener has taken for her bounty
A box of big, ripe heirloom tomatoes fielded almost 100 offers.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | August 28-30, 2026
The last weekend of August is wrapping up lots of seasonal markets and concert series…
A cull almost eradicated them, but a year later Canada geese returning to Vernon beach
The results were quickly noticed.
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
YORK, Maine (AP) — As a morning fog lifted over Maine's York River, Mike Masi and his two interns stood on a dock sorting through a mound of one of the region's most despised crabs and hoped to find a...
Vernon strata on hook for $45,000 after losing decade-long legal battle over planters
The judge said acrimony and personal grudges had seeped into the conflict.
Zimbabwe minibus taxi carrying church members crashes, killing 27
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A collision between a minibus taxi carrying church members and a haulage truck killed 27 people Friday in Zimbabwe, a police spokesperson said, in the latest road disaster to hit the southern African country. Paul Nyathi,...
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: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
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?
Fire wrecks B.C.’s historic Little Red House, beloved by painters and photographers
A historic home popularly known as the Little Red House has been destroyed by fire…
‘Epic fighter’: Tributes for B.C. Indigenous leader and MLA Joan Phillip, dead at 74
British Columbia legislator and Indigenous leader Joan Phillip has died, with Premier David Eby honouring…
Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
MONTREAL — Quebec’s political parties are rolling out a wide range of promises on the…
Family of Canadians missing in Nepal floods on edge as they wait for information
The brother of a Canadian man among those missing after flash floods swept through an…
Weekend and vacation work needed at Federal Court due to high caseload: chief justice
OTTAWA — A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created…
The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn’t a hot topic for Democrats in this year’s campaigns
BOSTON (AP) — Climate change has been the backdrop to Charles Hughes’ entire life, from…
Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Tens of thousands of mourners paid their respects to Norway’s King…
Russian strike on a Ukrainian warehouse kills 37 in the war’s deadliest attack this year
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that Ukrainian…
Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
MONTREAL — Quebec’s political parties are rolling out a wide range of promises on the…
Weekend and vacation work needed at Federal Court due to high caseload: chief justice
OTTAWA — A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created…
Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it – in her life and her lyrics
Smiling on the January 1987 cover of Ms., the magazine co-founded by feminism pioneer Gloria…
‘RIP King’: Fans pay respect to Tupac Shakur, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shardae Williams woke up recently to someone blasting Tupac Shakur’s “Shed…
Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of Spanish Vuelta after crashing during Stage 8
XERACO, Spain (AP) — Five-time Tour de France champion and overwhelming favorite Tadej Pogacar pulled…
TCU’s top returning receiver Jordan Dwyer misses opener because of foot issue
DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) — TCU opened its season without top returning receiver Jordan Dwyer, who…
Toronto Blue Jays unveil Hall of Excellence at Rogers Centre
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are opening their new Hall of Excellence at Rogers…
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iN VIDEO: Afro Caribbean Festival celebrates presence in the Okanagan with food, music, and cultural engagement
The Afro Caribbean Festival was out in City Park celebrating its 3rd year of celebration…