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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.”
Property values hard to pin down as city swaps Kelowna Springs land with developer
The city was given 60 acres of the Kelowna Springs Golf Club in exchange for 9.1 acres of land at 3199 Hollywood Road North in a deal with developer Denciti Development Corp.
RCMP, fire department take largest share of proposed Kamloops tax hike
"If we're going to drive down the tax rate, we've got to start with areas with the biggest tax hit."
Kamloops goalie set to make PWHL debut
“Playing with and against the best female hockey players in the world is absolutely amazing."
Dairy, whiskey, wine and steel: American industries weigh in on trade pact review
"No tariffs should be placed on primary aluminum from Canada so that beer, soft drink, food, and aerosol consumers can pay less for their basic consumables."
Class-action lawsuit in plant-based milk recall settled at $6.5M
TORONTO — Canadians who bought or drank recalled plant-based milk linked to a listeria outbreak have reached a $6.5-million settlement…
How crypto raiders tortured B.C. family with waterboarding, sex assault, in $2M heist
PORT COQUITLAM — When a woman answered a knock at the door of her home in Port Moody, B.C., in…
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'."
Carney staffer Braeden Caley to seek nomination in B.C. byelection
OTTAWA — One of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s key staffers says he’ll be stepping away…
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…
Carney staffer Braeden Caley to seek nomination in B.C. byelection
OTTAWA — One of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s key staffers says he’ll be stepping away…
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…
UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard
LONDON (AP) — A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain…
Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Police said Monday they are investigating the death of…
The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesotans are known for their niceness, but pleasantries are rare…
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,…
Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Police said Monday they are investigating the death of…
Jannik Sinner keeps evolving his game. Just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic before him
LONDON (AP) — A perfectly-placed topspin lob winner that sailed beyond reach of his 6-foot-6…
India crushes England by 270 runs to win historic first women’s test at Lord’s
LONDON (AP) — Sneh Rana took two crucial wickets as India wrapped up a dominant…
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