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How RCMP in BC came to formulate a plan to kill
The goal was to remove him from the residence for arrest, have him shot, or let him burn to death.
Owner of B.C. ghost town taking another swing at energy exports
CALGARY — Krishnan Suthanthiran is trying to make Kitsault, B.C., happen — again. The Indian-born, U.S.-based medical technology entrepreneur says…
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Take two snowballs and call me in the morning? Dr. Sarah Crockett, who specializes in emergency…
iN NUMBERS: BC divided on immigration as national opinion sours
Since 2022 the amount of Canadians who think immigration has a negative effect on Canada has nearly doubled.
iN VIDEO: Summerland drone operator gets surprise on dreary winter day
"You never know what you’re going to capture unless you step outside your door."
‘Creeping snow drought’: Canadian research shows less snowpack a concern
New research shows less snowpack in certain regions of Canada can have wide-ranging effects on everything from farms and wildlife…
BC nurse avoids suspension after pilfering meds from work
It's unclear what he was doing with the drugs.
Five Okanagan players picked in NHL entry draft
They grew up playing in the Okanagan and are among 39 WHL players who are now NHL prospects.
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
iNwheels
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
iNwine
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
New downtown Kelowna RCMP community liaison plans to listen
“This role is about building trust, strengthening relationships and working together to address concerns in a proactive, community-focused way.”
Not the daily grind: Okanagan seeing new wave of craft coffee roasters
iNwine
In the last few years an array of small scale coffee roasters have opened up across the Okanagan.
Former Coldstream, Grand Forks Jehovah’s Witnesses’ privacy case going to Canada’s Supreme Court
"Should the Charter privilege a religious organization over an individual who has chosen to leave? These questions lie at the heart of this appeal.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Fenestration Station Builds on a Trusted Local Legacy
Avoiding costly mistakes in door and window installations starts with trusted suppliers. Whether you’re replacing existing windows and doors or planning a new build, the wrong decision can lead to costly consequences. Working with a top-rated professional like BC’s Fenestration...
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis...
THOMPSON: Black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions we believe in
"There are people, for example, who will not travel on the 13th day of any month…and even structure their decisions and lives around avoiding the number."
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
Plenty of food and conservation have turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hot spot
VICTORIA — A rich food supply and past conservation efforts have turned British Columbia’s Salish…
Man charged after woman hit on head with piece of wood at Vancouver beach
VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with assault with a weapon after he allegedly…
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
FREDERICTON — With New Brunswick’s new unpaid sick leave law, all 10 provinces in Canada…
World Cup delivers double dose of patriotism for Canadian dual citizens
VANCOUVER — It was almost 28 degrees in Vancouver last Wednesday, but Alex Garcia was…
Gojek co-founder sentenced to 10 years in Indonesia over school laptops corruption case
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s anti-graft court on Tuesday sentenced one of the co-founders of…
South Africa deploys police for widespread protests by groups opposing illegal immigration
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators gathered in parts of South Africa to rally against…
The Latest: Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will rule on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order…
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
FREDERICTON — With New Brunswick’s new unpaid sick leave law, all 10 provinces in Canada…
Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — City fountains became impromptu rehearsal spaces this weekend as yodelers at…
Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years…
Altitude unlikely to affect Ecuador when it faces Mexico at the Azteca
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Altitude may have helped Mexico achieve a perfect record in the…
False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop
Another World Cup, another early exit. Germany should be getting used to disappointment, but it…
Ajax lands Monaco left-back Caio Henrique on a deal through 2030
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Brazilian left-back Caio Henrique has left Monaco after six seasons to join…
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