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Jailed South Okanagan biker had learner’s licence when caught with fentanyl, cocaine
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The bike had to be towed.
Carney will meet with Ukraine’s allies in Paris as ceasefire talks intensify
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France next week to meet with Ukraine’s allies as talks aimed…
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at…
Property values up across most of Southern Interior: BC Assessment
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“The Southern Interior’s total assessments increased from about $323 billion in 2025 to almost $330 billion this year."
BC city continues its New Year’s hangover holiday
The decades-long local tradition extends the winter holidays for an extra day.
Teen hit in crosswalk awarded $900,000 by BC court
She has been left in lifelong pain, but the court still found the injuries were not "catastrophic."
iN NUMBERS: Noah most popular baby name in BC in 2025
If you named your baby Noah, that was a trendy move since it was the most popular name of 2025.
BC woman to take on record-setting Okanagan Lake swim for mental health fundraiser
"This swim is about showing young people that they are worth showing up for."
iNvideo: Ribfest takes over City Park
iNwine
If you were passing over the bridge, it isn’t hard to miss the smells coming…
iN PHOTOS: Peek inside a 1910 heritage home in Kelowna
“We kept all of the heritage elements from the era, it’s all original, including the windows and flooring."
Free Penticton pop-up pet vaccine clinic helps 31 dogs
“We knew we had to move quickly because parvo transmission between unvaccinated animals can happen very fast.”
Kelowna hasn’t ruled out cutting locks on Hotel Eldorado boardwalk gates
"We are hearing loudly from the public that they aren't happy with the situation."
Loss of pipeline tax revenue still looms for Kamloops despite new announcement
"As we saw a few months ago, the reassessment was going to cost Kamloops hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions."
From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of North American cuisine. "It’s greasy, it’s disgusting, but it’s absolutely glorious," Jack Goodwin, a soccer enthusiast...
Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations
Late last month, Anitra Cornish could see smoke coming from over the hill by her home in Eureka, Utah. Once she started seeing flames from the raging Iron Fire, she told her 86-year-old aunt that it was time to pack...
Jailed South Okanagan biker had learner’s licence when caught with fentanyl, cocaine
The bike had to be towed.
Court documents allege link between Project South investigation, Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO — Newly released court documents are shedding more light on the alleged link between a sweeping police corruption probe in Ontario and the case of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international drug trafficking...
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."
Wildfire evacuation order for Boston Bar, B.C., area alert also extended
An out-of-control wildfire burning near the community of Boston Bar, B.C., has triggered an evacuation…
Victoria police arrest two following incident that injured three people in park
VICTORIA — Police in Victoria say they have arrested two people following an assault with…
LeBlanc says Canada seeking clarity after U.S. opts for annual CUSMA review
OTTAWA — Days after the Trump administration decided to require annual reviews of the Canada-United…
Carney to travel to Turkey, where NATO allies will focus on managing Trump
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for Ankara on Monday to…
Wildfire evacuation order for Boston Bar, B.C., area alert also extended
An out-of-control wildfire burning near the community of Boston Bar, B.C., has triggered an evacuation…
Khamenei’s other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged…
Macron will visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Damascus says
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media…
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on…
LeBlanc says Canada seeking clarity after U.S. opts for annual CUSMA review
OTTAWA — Days after the Trump administration decided to require annual reviews of the Canada-United…
From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
iNwine
World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story, from friendship bracelets to wedding rings
What started with a friendship bracelet has resulted in wedding rings. Taylor Swift, the pop…
Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous contest
Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday by…
Guardians star José Ramírez making progress after hand surgery, will soon begin batting practice
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery…
Leclerc ends wait for a win at British Grand Prix as F1 leader Antonelli hits more trouble
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Charles Leclerc took his first Formula 1 win in nearly two…
Pogacar gifts victory to teammate Del Toro on 2nd stage of Tour de France, Vingegaard keeps lead
BARCELONA (AP) — Defending champion Tadej Pogacar gifted victory to his teammate Isaac Del Toro…
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