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iN PHOTOS: Campers unplug at picturesque sites in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are a few provincial sites and several free sites available.
How to fight the winter blues in Okanagan and Kamloops
The winter blues are no joke and in the Okanagan and Kamloops where the sun nearly disappears for the chilly…
RCMP mistake sees Vernon man with $200,000 of meth, cocaine walk free
A Vernon man,whose fingerprints were found on a bag containing $200,000 of meth and cocaine – which was hidden in…
Salmon Arm sex offender gets bail after breach in Kelowna
A Salmon Arm man who disappeared with his teenage daughters three years ago and fled across the country has just…
Second shooting in one month at the same home in Penticton
A “known problem property” had its second shooting in less than a month in Penticton this morning. Penticton RCMP responded…
Summerland cops tipped off about online hardware store scam
Summerland RCMP are warning people about a new scam where criminals have set up a fake hardware store website. Peavey…
Kamloops’ unemployment rate rises while Kelowna’s drops
All eyes are on the economy because of the American tariff threats, but Kamloops missed out on some of the…
Kamloops cops search for arson suspect after dumpster fire
"The suspect appears to arrive on a bicycle wearing a backpack and a hat.”
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
iNwheels
“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
Hotel Eldorado not the only obstruction to connecting Kelowna waterfront paths
It could be a long road to complete a one-kilometre stretch.
Polson Artisan Night Market entertains with weekly thematic evenings
Every Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm in Polson Park, the Polson Artisan Night…
‘A waiting game’: Future uncertain for Summerland family after house razed by wildfire
“The only thing that really hit hard was my daughter’s bed frame, it was the only thing left standing. That just hit. That’s where my kids grew up.”
Kelowna killer’s failure to complete counselling leads to more charges
He was 22-years-old when he killed a 32-year-old father with a hammer on a Kelowna street.
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
Massachusetts House and Senate move toward housing goals
Massachusetts is facing a housing crisis, and the clock is ticking. The state needs to build 222,000 new homes by 2035 to meet demand, according to Gov. Maura Healey’s office. “And those homes have to be affordable to households at...
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
iN DISCUSSION: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
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."
‘Lucky’ collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine…
Returning home different for everyone after ‘monster’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan
iNhome
The Sunflower Ukrainian Cafe in Summerland, B.C., is still restocking, but it’s already serving limited…
Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
OTTAWA — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces…
‘Lucky’ collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine…
Returning home different for everyone after ‘monster’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan
iNhome
The Sunflower Ukrainian Cafe in Summerland, B.C., is still restocking, but it’s already serving limited…
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the…
Former teacher, 93, among the deaths blamed on storm as Hawaii residents struggle to clean up
HONOLULU (AP) — A beloved former kindergarten teacher who taught generations of residents in a…
North Korea shrugs off Trump’s scaled-back drills with South Korea, saying it changes nothing
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday that a U.S. decision to scale…
Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
OTTAWA — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces…
Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership
The longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes has announced his retirement, ending a decades-long career…
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the…
Montrealers pay tribute to legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones at city hall
MONTREAL — Jazz music filled the hall of honour at Montreal’s city hall on Wednesday…
John Rave hits bases-clearing double in 7-run 8th and Royals beat Athletics 9-7
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — John Rave hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double during a seven-run…
Athletics bring back LHP Jeffrey Springs from a hip injury to start at Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Athletics activated left-hander Jeffrey Springs, who had been out…
Yankees edge the Orioles 5-3 after Pete Alonso’s deep fly in the 7th is ruled foul
BALTIMORE (AP) — Pete Alonso’s drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was…
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iN VIDEO: WinCon Kelowna welcomed by the tabletop community
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