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iN PHOTOS: Scenes from June bike rave in Kelowna
iNwheels
You might have seen this funky street procession.
Surprise inflation hike won’t knock Bank of Canada off sidelines, economists say
OTTAWA — Inflation closed out 2025 with a surprise uptick, but economists weighing in Monday argued there was little cause…
AI data centres for Kamloops not without controversy, concern for water
Kamloops residents were under water restrictions last year, yet millions of litres of water would simply evaporate for the AI industry.
Canadian cities compete over claim to Kamloops-born ‘Heated Rivalry’ star
Everyone wants a piece of the spicy hockey drama.
Snoop Dogg’s NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg arrived at Intuit Dome hours before tipoff, long before most fans filled the arena…
iN NUMBERS: Most British Columbians don’t have confidence in the criminal justice system
Results from an Angus Reid poll show that British Columbians want to change more than bail laws and push for a harsher sentences.
Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The remains…
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…
CP NewsAlert: Thunderstorms in Ottawa stop Carney’s Canada Day flight to Edmonton
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s planned Canada Day speech in Edmonton has been cancelled…
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…
Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes patriotism, pride and melancholy in Alberta
Alberta’s separation from the rest of the country was top of mind for Maple Leaf…
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro’s coast are…
Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as…
Much more than a piece of furniture, the president’s Resolute Desk has echoed through history
WASHINGTON (AP) — Franklin D. Roosevelt toiled over paperwork there during World War II’s darkest…
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…
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…
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco,…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison…
Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram agrees to a $75 million, 6-year extension
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has agreed to a $75 million, six-year…
Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers…
Baseball players propose limiting optional assignments to minors, giving more pay and service time
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players proposed optional assignments to the minors be cut from…
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