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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.”
Drivers in Okanagan, Kamloops get ready for the new DriveBC website
iNwheels
"The site will offer clearer event notifications and new advisory features."
Ex-fiance wanted her Kelowna home, but judge ruled he was mainly a tenant
iNhome
He said they were together for more than two years but the judge wasn't swayed.
Mini heat wave in Okanagan, Kamloops forecast to end later this week
Sunday was a record-breaking day for heat around B.C., including in Kamloops.
Kelowna sex offender released to Kamloops
"He represents a serious and imminent risk to persons under the age of 16, including children."
Woman shot and killed in Penticton
"Officers located a woman with a significant gun-shot wound who was deceased inside an apartment building."
Kelowna’s tent city policies ‘make people want to give up’
iNhome
Members of Kelowna’s unhoused population and local housing advocates are warning that a new city strategy is putting the health…
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.
Three suspects arrested in Salmon Arm shooting
RCMP said the investigation remains ongoing and further details cannot be released at this time.
Fingers crossed forecast rain hits right spots in Okanagan, Kamloops
“There could be certain locations within the region which see a pretty heavy shower which obviously would be great.”
BC psychologist promoted astrology during therapy session
The regulator says astrology is without proven validity and reliability.
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...
Auto thefts continue downward trend across Canada, new report shows
OTTAWA — Auto thefts have continued trending downward across the country and the number of reported thefts over the first half of 2026 was 10 per cent lower than in the same period last year, says a new report from...
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.
Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — Reinforcements are arriving in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the shores…
B.C. wildfire evacuees told to brace for devastation, as RCMP launch criminal probe
PENTICTON — Heartbroken Okanagan-area officials have told wildfire evacuees to prepare themselves for the level…
In the news today: B.C. wildfire reinforcements, Colombia earthquake, car thefts down
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — Reinforcements are arriving in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the shores…
Montreal police chief to address racism and misconduct allegations at public meeting
MONTREAL — Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher is set to address city officials and take…
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with…
Wildfire at Indonesia’s Mount Bromo mostly contained as smoke forces school closures
MOUNT BROMO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian firefighters have mostly contained a wildfire that has scorched…
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
Connecticut Democrats are choosing whether to stick with U.S. Rep. John Larson, a longstanding fixture…
Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
iNwheels
WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The first — and only — person to break the sound…
Tighter spending, more revenue brings B.C. deficit down to $7.7B, minister says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the final accounting for the budget year ending…
Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre
NEW YORK (AP) — It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in…
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol’ boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV…
Some of the top transfers in college football includes plenty of guys who followed their coaches
Some of this season’s top college football transfers simply followed their coaches from one school…
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. seamlessly leading program after awkward near-departure
SEATTLE (AP) — When Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced he was leaving the Huskies…
Tarik Skubal struggles with control but bounces back and has ‘a ton of fun’ in Dodgers home debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Tarik Skubal didn’t meet his own high standards for execution…
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