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Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
iNhome
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Osoyoos astronomer spent his life photographing the stars
“His images were not just technically brilliant; they were art."
6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story…
Snowfall warning issued for southeastern B.C. as weekend rain hits south coast
VANCOUVER — Southeastern British Columbia is set for a blast of wintry weather with as much as 20 centimetres of…
‘Life and death’: Chief tells of trauma and bravery in grizzly attack on B.C. pupils
What was to be a short afternoon field trip for about 20 students and staff of a school in Bella…
Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake ‘parking lot’
“It’s a parking spot that’s been used for millennia, over and over.”
Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you’re returning to the pool
“And swimming is one of the few sports you can do forever.”
Kelowna mortgage broker fined $20,000 for late paperwork
No one involved suffered any financial loss.
‘Grave danger’: Kelowna investor slapped with with $1.2M penalty, 20-year ban
He could not answer why he didn't listen to his business partner's warnings.
BC pub fined $7,000 for accepting cash to push one brand of beer
iNwine
The brewery offered inducements to numerous bars.
iN NUMBERS: How B.C. drivers secure their pets, or don’t
“For many of us, pets are part of the family, and we want them with us wherever we go.”
Former co-op home purchased by Kamloops hospital foundation for patients, doctors
iNhome
A Kamloops housing co-op had a unique property to sell, and now the nine-bedroom home will be used for cancer patients and visiting doctors.
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."
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong dog owners and their four-legged friends have gained new freedoms after the city relaxed a decades-old rule, allowing the pets to join them at eateries. Since 1994, only guide dogs and those performing statutory...
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police said Monday. The crash occurred Sunday afternoon...
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'."
Weather reprieve ending for crews battling B.C. wildfires as hotter temperatures loom
The BC Wildfire Service says hotter temperatures are on the way, ending a brief weather…
Sand sculptures damaged by vandals at Vancouver Island beach festival, organizers say
PARKSVILLE — Organizers of a Vancouver Island beach festival say multiple artists were left devastated…
In the news today: Middle East tensions, Toronto shooting tribute, ticks on the rise
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
CN Tower dims lights in tribute after deadly shooting at Toronto street festival
TORONTO — Toronto’s iconic CN Tower paid tribute late Sunday to the victims of the…
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard sexual assault trial begins in Montreal
MONTREAL — Fashion mogul Peter Nygard will face sexual assault and forcible confinement charges at…
Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations, disrupts trains and highway
AVON, France (AP) — A fire raging in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south…
Zelenskyy will discuss Ukraine support and air defenses with European leaders in Paris
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due in Paris on Monday for talks with two dozen…
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they…
Regulated iGaming market goes live in Alberta, government aims to box out grey market
EDMONTON — Alberta’s regulated iGaming system is now live, starting the race for private sports…
Jacob Tierney takes first crack at unscripted TV with foul-mouthed Alberta brothers
Jacob Tierney is used to directing actors on scripted television. But with his latest project,…
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78, his family says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career…
Jacob Tierney takes first crack at unscripted TV with foul-mouthed Alberta brothers
Jacob Tierney is used to directing actors on scripted television. But with his latest project,…
Regulated iGaming market goes live in Alberta, government aims to box out grey market
EDMONTON — Alberta’s regulated iGaming system is now live, starting the race for private sports…
AP photographers pick their favourite photos from Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Associated Press photographers shot thousands of images during the two-week Wimbledon tennis…
Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — A late brush with the wall wasn’t enough to send Ryan…
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