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Destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort charged for polluting
iNhome
The resort had a long history of environmental infractions.
Okanagan distillers quenching thirst for bourbon during trade war with US
iNwine
A couple of distilleries in the Okanagan are working to meet an increase in demand for their bourbon-based whiskey as…
Watch moon turn red during total lunar eclipse in Okanagan, Kamloops
Skywatchers might want to sacrifice some sleep later this week to watch a total lunar eclipse, a celestial event that…
iN PHOTOS: Migratory birds are returning to Okanagan, Kamloops
Spring weather is bringing an influx of migratory birds to Kamloops and the Okanagan, and this week photographers are snapping…
Online petition to oust Okanagan Conservative MLA can’t force a byelection
There really is only one way for constituents to remove a MLA from office and an online petition isn’t it,…
Heavy police response for person in crisis in Penticton
An individual in crisis in Penticton has been taken into custody early this morning after several homes and an officer…
Charges against ‘influencer’ poachers in BC span four hunts
Goats, sheep, elk and deer were all allegedly poached by four people named in dozens of wildlife charges announced by…
Racist graffiti plastered on Vernon school mural honouring residential school survivors
The racist graffiti at the Vernon elementary school speaks to a much wider issue.
Why arson fires in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain park aren’t more catastrophic
“The public was very quick to report that fire yesterday at the first signs of smoke. That makes a big difference for us to keep the fire small.”
All hands on deck to save pets lost after Summerland wildfire
“We're still at the point where they're trying to find them all."
Latin Dance Social Patio Party Brings Salsa, Bachata and Community to Kamloops
The music starts, the rhythm picks up, and dancers take to the patio as the…
RCMP gang unit seizes drugs, weapons while helping Summerland wildfire evacuees
“Without hesitation, (Uniform Gang Enforcement Team) officers stepped into action, assisting with tactical evacuations and supporting our teams during the deadly wildfire response.”
‘Devastation’: Blackwell dairy farm in Kamloops out of water
iNwine
“We’ve not had one drop of irrigation this year, we haven’t started our pumps once.”
‘Devastation’: Blackwell dairy farm in Kamloops out of water
“We’ve not had one drop of irrigation this year, we haven’t started our pumps once.”
Destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort charged for polluting
The resort had a long history of environmental infractions.
Charred road to recovery in B.C.’s Okanagan as province extends state of emergency
While the immediate threat of wildfire has subsided for Summerland, B.C., a fire official said there was much work ahead on the road to recovery and the B.C. government extended a provincial state of emergency on Friday.Stefan Hood, incoming incident...
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: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
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."
Yukon First Nations firefighters wonder why they haven’t been called to help in B.C.
Fire crews with Yukon First Nations Wildfire say they are ready, willing and able to…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
iNwheels
Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
LeBlanc says ‘more work to do’ as Trump’s tariff deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says there is still “more work to do”…
Yukon First Nations firefighters wonder why they haven’t been called to help in B.C.
Fire crews with Yukon First Nations Wildfire say they are ready, willing and able to…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
iNwheels
Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
Tropical Storm Moke forms on track to bring heavy rain and winds to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Moke formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane…
Court cuts $50M judgment against Alex Jones over falsely labeling Sandy Hook killings a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that…
Karmelo Anthony dropped plans to testify over track stabbing, lawyer says as teen seeks retrial
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Karmelo Anthony had planned to testify during his Texas murder trial…
LeBlanc says ‘more work to do’ as Trump’s tariff deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says there is still “more work to do”…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
iNwheels
Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference
The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter…
Painting by Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease to be exhibited at Art Gallery of Ontario
TORONTO — Dylan Cease has been painting the corners of strike zones all season. But…
Luis Robert Jr. returns to Chicago with Mets, calls time with White Sox ‘a beautiful journey’
CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. looks back at his time with the Chicago White…
A day after an 18-3 rout, Yordan Alvarez sets the tone in a 4-0 Astros win
HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez doubled twice and drove in two runs to lead the…
Rafael Devers returns to Fenway, but not interested in revisiting icy end to Red Sox tenure
BOSTON (AP) — With a haze of clouds and a light rain falling overhead, Rafael…
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