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iN PHOTOS: Scenes from June bike rave in Kelowna
iNwheels
You might have seen this funky street procession.
Okanagan gangster, high level drug dealer, arrested in Costa Rica
He was on the lam for two years while the BC government started seizing his many, many Okanagan assets.
Autopsy says dingoes likely didn’t kill Canadian, but there were ‘pre-mortem’ bites
The father of a young Canadian found dead on a beach in Australia on Monday said her family hopes to…
RCMP gang squad helps Kelowna officers with guns and drugs crackdown
“We continue to target individuals within our community who are involved in organized crime and to remove weapons and toxic drugs from our streets."
After 8 years, 4 courts, Kamloops mom has to start human rights case all over
She won in 2018, but since then the file has bounced from court to court.
Prosecutors fail to have B.C. man jailed indefinitely after attempted robbery
A British Columbia judge has rejected a bid by prosecutors to have a man who was convicted of attempted robbery…
Myles Gray police-beating death hearing in B.C. adjourned due to hot-mic obscenity
VANCOUVER — A public hearing into the 2015 police beating death of Myles Gray that got underway in Vancouver this…
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
iNwine
Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is…
Kamloops CAOs were paid $1.12M last year
With a pair of salaries and a settlement agreement, the cost of chief administrative officers in Kamloops was unusually high.
Shuswap dentist pleads guilty to sending harassing messages, breaching court order
He's already been fined $100,000 and sent to jail.
Thunderstorm watch to cap off a dry June for Kamloops, Okanagan
"Some of them have a risk of a thunderstorm in there as well, more so for tonight.”
Kelowna biker did 253 km/h in a 60 zone, but court says 10 months jail too harsh
iNwheels
He also filmed himself going 180 km/h in downtown Kelowna.
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is sure to bring mouth-watering flavours and juicy ribs to BBQ enthusiasts. Whether you're spicy or bold, the weekend will host cooking competitions and 13 different...
Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — At least six people were killed and many others injured on Wednesday in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said. The blaze was caused by a...
iN PHOTOS: Scenes from June bike rave in Kelowna
You might have seen this funky street procession.
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...
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
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."
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
B.C. Conservative leader Findlay retains former rival Milobar in shadow cabinet
VICTORIA — New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has kept former rival Peter Milobar and…
Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes patriotism, pride and melancholy in Alberta
Alberta’s separation from the rest of the country was on the minds of Maple Leaf…
Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says…
Prime Minister Carney commends nation’s courage, conviction, connection on Canada Day
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians have shown courage, conviction and connection over…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison…
2 people arrested after hanging a banner about ‘the power of love’ on Empire State Building antenna
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s…
Authorities charge 4 adults after 16 children rescued from dilapidated Ohio home
HAMDEN, Ohio (AP) — Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a…
Canada’s historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants’ business boost
VANCOUVER — The head of B.C.’s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada’s historic run in…
U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in ‘current form’
WASHINGTON — The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. is not renewing…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison…
NYC police are bracing for July 4, World Cup action, searing heat — and maybe a pop star’s wedding
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department will deploy thousands of officers to…
First T20 between England and India abandoned because of rain after Sooryavanshi left out again
CHESTER-LE-STREET, England (AP) — The first T20 of a five-match series between England and India…
Kremer sharp in his return as the Orioles avoid a sweep with a 6-1 win over the White Sox
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad…
Reports: Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky as NHL free agency opens
Sergei Bobrovsky twice broke the hearts of his new team. The Maple Leafs are hoping…
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