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West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
iNwine
Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."
iN PHOTOS: 5 rustic winter retreats in Kamloops, Okanagan
These rustic, picturesque retreats are perfect for unwinding and embracing the snowy season.
‘Rage bait’ named Oxford University Press word of year as outrage fuels social media traffic in 2025
“The person producing it will bask in the millions, quite often, of comments and shares and even likes sometimes."
Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond
“There’s a nice upwards reciprocal spiral between gratitude and generosity.”
Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup
Canada’s draw for next summer’s World Cup started well but finished with a twist of the tail. The Canadian men,…
Kamloops councillor revives effort to impose ‘recovery’ for planned supportive housing
iNhome
It comes just days after Penticton council also tried and failed to restrict drug use at a now-cancelled BC Housing site.
North Okanagan motel owner fined $20,000 after tenant dispute
iNhome
"Their actions not only violated the tenant's rights but also undermined the process designed to protect those rights."
Summer brings Roller Nights, Dancing, and Sunset Yoga at Stuart Park
The City of Kelowna is hosting Roller Night, Dancing in the Park, and Sunset Yoga!…
RCMP investigating woman’s death in Kelowna as suspicious
Her body was found in the back of a vehicle.
A hot Okanagan summer for music fans
There's a festival for almost every music fan throughout the Thompson-Okanagan.
Kamloops NorthPaws Bring Summer Baseball and Family Fun to NorBrock Stadium
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and the smell of fresh…
Jobless rate on the rise in Kelowna as BC struggles to employ young people
“The summer job is a rite of passage.”
BC insurance broker was stalked by a client, then fired. She sued and won
The judge had some damning things to say about her manager.
West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing...
Both engines flamed out before small jet crashed in June on Texas highway, NTSB report says
Both engines flamed out on a small business jet that crashed on a Texas highway in June, preventing the pilots from being able to reach a nearby airport, the National Transportation Safety Board said in an preliminary investigation report released...
Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross-border drug ring
An Ontario man convicted in the United States of running a drug-trafficking operation across the border into Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty earlier this year to leading a drug ring...
iN DISCUSSION: Was AI responsible for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
"The confusion over cause and effect continues, although in Canada we tend to treat it as a feature, not a bug."
THOMPSON: Running out of gas is something you do once
"It’s embarrassing - at best - to run out of fuel…cars swerving and people yelling insults as they pass…as if you intended your stupidity."
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'."
Amber Alert cancelled in Alberta, B.C. for boy who remains missing
GRANDE PRAIRIE — RCMP in Alberta and British Columbia have cancelled Amber Alerts in those…
Police investigate after woman’s body found in vehicle in Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA — Mounties say the body of a woman has been found in the back…
Crews battling B.C. wildfires get weather break with cooler temps and lighter winds
Two wildfires continue to threaten communities in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon, even though the winds…
Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay
WASHINGTON — The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27,…
Saskatchewan grounding 3 wildfire planes that are same model as one in N.W.T. crash
REGINA — Saskatchewan is pausing three planes from wildfire missions because of a fatal crash…
Multiple New York Times reporters issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration issued subpoenas on Friday to several New York Times…
10 injured in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 10 people, including a child, were injured after Russia…
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral saw open calls for his killing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after…
Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine – and the internet’s ‘babygirl’
Erling Haaland stands at six feet, five inches, an intimidating force who can make fellow…
Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay
WASHINGTON — The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27,…
In the hour of chaos, Allison Russell chooses connection
TORONTO — Allison Russell isn’t a big doomscroller. Not because the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is unaware…
Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine – and the internet’s ‘babygirl’
Erling Haaland stands at six feet, five inches, an intimidating force who can make fellow…
Jordan achieves a try-scoring record as New Zealand beats Italy 47-17 in the Nations Championship
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The gap between New Zealand’s ambition and execution widened as…
Tristan Peters hits for the cycle, White Sox beat Athletics 14-1
CHICACO (AP) — Tristan Peters had his first career cycle, Sean Burke pitched seven innings…
Matt Olson plays in 741st straight game with Braves to become the franchise’s Iron Man
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson made franchise history on Friday…
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