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Kelowna caregiver jailed for continuous abuse of severely disabled client
By day he presented himself as a trustworthy caregiver, but at night he regularly assaulted the man.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 24-26, 2026
It’s getting hot out this summer; make sure to keep cool and stay hydrated during this weekend’s events happening: Competitions,…
Gunshots reported in riverside armed robbery in Kamloops
Cops converged on the area after someone reported hearing gunshots near the riverbank along Victoria Street West on Tuesday afternoon.
Smoke and heat warnings cover much of B.C. as Lytton reaches 40 degrees
VANCOUVER — Several municipalities in British Columbia have issued warnings for residents to check in on people who are vulnerable…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops film maker captures “horror” beetle
"There are always fascinating things to discover out in nature. This one was pretty creepy."
UPDATE: Abducted child in West Kelowna found safe
Police issued a province wide alert early this morning for help locating a four-year-old boy allegedly abducted by his mother,…
Okanagan cops can’t keep up with illegal e-bikes — hospitals aren’t trying
iNwheels
We'd all like to know if injuries or collisions have risen.
You'd think someone would be counting that.
Okanagan College student sues after being suspended for cheating five times
That's five times in less than two years.
iN VIDEO: Folk and Summer Vibes with Music at Mackie
Coldstream was jamming out to some folk and bluegrass Friday evening in the backyard of…
iN VIDEO: Arts on the Avenue celebrates Visual Arts in downtown Kelowna
Artists and creatives were out showing off their work on Bernard St. Thursday evening. Festivals…
Merritt’s decision to ban release of pigeons may net the wrong birds
There's a difference between high-flying pigeons and the sport of pigeon racing.
Kelowna man cleaning handgun fires into apartment floor just missing sleeping teen
He was cleaning a handgun in his apartment at 2:30 a.m.
More people moving to Thompson-Okanagan from within B.C. than anywhere else
iNhome
“That presents some near-term challenges, while the focus remains finding ways to improve affordability in the region.”
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season...
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities on Monday arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state as many residents were left wondering if their homes had survived. The Spokane County Sheriff’s...
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane’s devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures in and around the state’s second-largest city. The Spokane County...
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Two planes crash in mid-air near Chilliwack airport, officials say
CHILLIWACK — Two planes from a pair of flight schools crashed in mid-air over an…
‘The fire was just raging’ evacuee describes fleeing Okanagan wildfires
iNwheels
VERNON — Atlyn Becker remembers the hills glowing orange around her on Saturday as her…
Two planes crash in mid-air near Chilliwack airport, officials say
CHILLIWACK — Two planes from a pair of flight schools crashed in mid-air over an…
‘The fire was just raging’ evacuee describes fleeing Okanagan wildfires
iNwheels
VERNON — Atlyn Becker remembers the hills glowing orange around her on Saturday as her…
Seven more belugas on the move from Marineland to U.S. aquarium
NIAGARA FALLS — Seven more whales are on the move from Marineland, headed to a…
How India’s Gen Z movement of ‘Cockroaches’ dented Modi’s political image
NEW DELHI (AP) — For weeks, India’s young protesters waved signs mocking Prime Minister Narendra…
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane’s devastating wildfires
iNwheels
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with…
Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time
Stand-up comedians are used to tuning out the din of clinking glasses from two-drink minimums…
5 things to know about the Canadian astronaut joining NASA’s Crew 13
A few months after Artemis II’s lunar flyby, another Canadian astronaut is preparing for a…
Canadian astronaut prepares for NASA mission to International Space Station
Growing up on a cattle farm in eastern Alberta, Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of…
Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time
Stand-up comedians are used to tuning out the din of clinking glasses from two-drink minimums…
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
LONDON (AP) — Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London,…
Pfaadt, Tawa lead Diamondbacks past Padres 5-1 in NL wild-card position matchup
PHOENIX (AP) — Tim Tawa hit a three-run homer and Brandon Pfaadt carried a shutout…
Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Burleson was so relieved to stay with the St. Louis…
Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets
CHICAGO (AP) — For the Chicago Cubs, the trade deadline was all about pitching. The…
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