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iN NUMBERS: Where to go to escape the smoke in Okanagan, Kamloops
If you’ve got cash and vacation time you’re probably wondering where you could go for a breath of fresh air.
Province moves to seize $11,500 in cash and a SUV after West Kelowna drug raid
Kelowna RCMP raided the home two days after an undercover drug purchase in February.
Jail for Vernon man who sexually assaulted 15-year-old stepdaughter
While he seperated from her mother, she still thought of him as a step dad.
B.C. settles legal debt with former aide convicted in ‘quick wins’ scandal
The British Columbia government says it’s forgiving $340,000 in legal debts owed by a former aide who pleaded guilty to…
Wildfires tick up as lightning flickers across southern B.C.
VANCOUVER — The number of wildfires was ticking up as lightning strikes flickered across British Columbia’s southern Interior on Wednesday,…
Iranian attacks target Bahrain and Kuwait as US launches more airstrikes on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian attacks targeted Bahrain and Kuwait early Thursday after the U.S. reimposed a naval…
Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
iNwine
“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
iN VIDEO: Crankworx Festival at SilverStar hosts international mountain biking competitions
There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…
More jail for Knox Mountain arsonist who had ‘little grasp on reality’
The judge told the court he was clearly divorced from reality.
Kelowna’s H2O centre popular with those trying to escape the wildfire smoke
“We’ve seen quite a spike over the last four to five days.”
Suspect arrested after brush fire in Salmon Arm
"The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to seek additional witnesses."
Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry
iNwheels
The ban doesn't apply on private land.
Photos show Italian winemakers harvesting grapes earlier due to extreme heat
CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Extreme heat is pushing Italy’s Franciacorta winemakers to harvest grapes earlier than expected. Rising temperatures and low rainfall are accelerating ripening, forcing producers to adapt as they work to preserve the quality of their wines....
Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency.Build Canada Homes' inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of...
Ontario fire crews making good progress despite large area burned, minister says
TORONTO — Ontario's fire crews are making progress fighting wildfires, the minister of natural resources said Tuesday, with dozens extinguished in the last two weeks and far fewer burning out of control than earlier in the busy season.More than 80...
Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany
VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...
iN DISCUSSION: Some call for backcountry ban in midst of BC wildfires
Is it time to ban backcountry recreational activity?
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna mayor and councillor partying at Hotel Eldorado sends wrong message
"Here's my hope for all would-be politicians — leave the office better than you found it."
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
Body of 13-year-old girl who fell into Cultus Lake in B.C. located by divers
CULTUS LAKE — The body of a 13-year-old girl who fell into the water at…
Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — Reinforcements have arrived in the battle against a deadly wildfire that has forced…
Environment Canada launches new weather warning system to address ‘alert fatigue’
OTTAWA — Environment Canada launched a new, more targeted thunderstorm and tornado warning system this…
Ontario fire crews making good progress despite large area burned, minister says
iNwheels
TORONTO — Ontario’s fire crews are making progress fighting wildfires, the minister of natural resources…
Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case won’t fight extradition to U.S.: lawyer
An Ontario jeweller accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in drug money for…
Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will…
As search for thousands of missing pushes on, Colombia earthquake tests new president
PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Rescue crews and civilians painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the…
The Latest: Primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota test the Democratic Party’s direction
Primary elections are taking place in six U.S. states on Tuesday — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota,…
Canada could lose more than 100K jobs if CUSMA dies: report
OTTAWA — Canada could lose 102,000 jobs if the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade breaks down,…
Tens of thousands sign petition calling for U.S. ambassador’s removal from Canada
OTTAWA — Nearly 30,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
The pods are heading north: Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ is coming to Canada
Canadians are finally getting their shot at finding their future spouse through a wall. Netflix…
Strong film slate, FIFA screenings help boost Cineplex’s Q2 results
TORONTO — A strong film slate and theatre presentations of FIFA World Cup matches helped…
CF Montréal makes major splash, signing Chilean great Alexis Sanchez
MONTREAL — CF Montréal has made a major splash, signing Chilean legend Alexis Sanchez through…
Aaron Rodgers is leaning into his final year, except when it comes to playing in the preseason
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — There was a time when the preseason felt like the Super…
New York Jets’ Qwan’tez Stiggers taken to hospital after briefly losing consciousness at practice
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was taken to a…
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