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iN VIDEO: Vernon woman watches family of weasels grow up in her backyard
“They're all quite playful and the youngsters roll around and do flips."
Why Russian olive trees are controversial in the Okanagan and Kamloops
The trees grows wild throughout the Okanagan and Kamloops, and are also available for purchase as ornamentals at numerous garden centres.
What it takes to get an accurate weather forecast in Okanagan, Kamloops
A lot of weather forecasting is trying to turn math and atmospheric science into something people can actually understand.
Teen with no licence nabbed in Lake Country joyriding in parents’ minivan
iNwheels
"The 16-year-old driver had no driver’s licence, and two of his teenage passengers were lying on the back floor of the minivan next to yard tools and a lawn mower.”
Impounded Ferrari more than doubled BC highway speed limit
iNwheels
"That money could have bought Gucci sunglasses or a lot of cappuccino."
One dead in Highway 97 crash between Vernon and Kamloops
iNwheels
A Vernon man died after a crash on Highway 97 between Vernon and Kamloops last night. Vernon RCMP were called…
Salmon Arm RCMP fleet gets first EV
iNwheels
Salmon Arm RCMP got a new truck and it’s all electric. Its 2024 Ford F150 Lightning was added to the…
West Kelowna council gives next city council a raise
“I feel they're reasonable based on the workload, certainly that I've experienced as mayor and the responsibilities associated with that.”
No arrests after RCMP seize gun parts and police patches in Kamloops
Officers also seized body armour and 3D printed licence plates.
Break-and-enter investigation at West Kelowna home turns into drug bust
Police seized a significant amount of illicit drugs, illicit cannabis products and unstamped tobacco.
iN NUMBERS: Let’s be safe out there this BC Day long weekend
iNwheels
Two people, on average, die in crashes on the BC Day long weekend.
Greater Vernon turns to reclaimed water for farms to save crops
iNwine
“I honestly can't believe that a couple of days ago I was saying that we were going to have absolutely none of these crops for the remainder of the season."
Kamloops cop shop referendum question splits city council
Some said an October election would confuse voters, while others acknowledged a soured public sentiment toward counter-petitions for major projects.
Greater Vernon turns to reclaimed water for farms to save crops
“I honestly can't believe that a couple of days ago I was saying that we were going to have absolutely none of these crops for the remainder of the season."
Burned chimney all that remains of woman’s home after wildfire near Clinton, B.C.
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A resident from British Columbia's Cariboo region says there’s nothing left around her property on Six Mile Lake other than her burnt-out chimney stack and her neighbour’s propane tank.Carol Senzeni says she got the news by...
AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT
The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for...
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Burned chimney all that remains of woman’s home after wildfire near Clinton, B.C.
iNhome
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A resident from British Columbia’s Cariboo region says there’s nothing left…
No word on return for Clinton, B.C., residents as fire burns watershed, power lines
iNhome
The chair of the board in British Columbia’s fire-stricken Thompson-Nicola Regional District says that for…
In the news today: WestJet strike notice, Calgary boy found dead, B.C. fire losses
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
WestJet flight attendants’ union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
CALGARY — The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued 72-hour…
Autism network calls for revamped alert systems after Calgary boy found dead
CALGARY — A non-profit representing Canadians with autism says better emergency alert systems for missing…
Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,500 people in…
France allows 84,000 wildfire evacuees to return home as cooler weather moves in
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — France gave the go-ahead on Thursday for 84,000 evacuees forced…
At 60, Too $hort has no plans to stop his hip-hop voyage with new album produced fully by Lil Jon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At 60, Too $hort might have officially reached senior citizen status.…
WestJet flight attendants’ union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
CALGARY — The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued 72-hour…
Carney comes to Alberta, talks housing, rides a sprayer, hears from separatists
iNhome
RED DEER — Prime Minister Mark Carney came to the Alberta heartland Wednesday to announce…
At 60, Too $hort has no plans to stop his hip-hop voyage with new album produced fully by Lil Jon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At 60, Too $hort might have officially reached senior citizen status.…
Organizers of Shen Yun performance take National Arts Centre to court
OTTAWA — Organizers of the long-running Shen Yun show are going to court after the…
England hires New Zealander Fleming to coach test team and reappoints Root as captain
LONDON (AP) — English cricket turned to another New Zealander on Thursday to coach the…
Chelsea signs France center back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea completed the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on Thursday…
Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge
Eddie Howe is expected to leave his role as Newcastle head coach less than a…
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