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This might be a good time to wonder why the ‘absurd’ BC Homeowners Grant still exists
iNhome
In BC, the government give you more for owning a house than renting one.
Penticton gets a head start for Christmas shopping with the 8th annual Yuletide Market
One of Penticton’s largest Christmas markets returns this weekend for 3 days of early Christmas shopping. At the Penticton Trade…
Valley Markets returns to Sahali Mall with fall and winter shopping series
With the holiday shopping season approaching, Valley Markets is bringing local makers, bakers and small businesses together at Sahali Mall…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | November 6 – 8, 2026
The first weekend of November is here! Many eager Christmas shoppers are excited to explore the many Christmas markets this…
iN PHOTOS: Higher mountain lakes freeze up for ice fishing in Thompson-Okanagan
Ice-fishing is an inexpensive, family-friendly winter activity that only requires basic gear.
RCMP say dealing with downtown Kelowna’s ‘social disorder’ is going to take more than policing
“Social disorder is not a policing issue alone. It is tied to complex and intersecting factors such as untreated mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, and repeat offending.”
B.C. RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah fired with immediate effect over ‘vulgar’ group chats
A police conduct adjudicator fired a B.C. RCMP officer with immediate effect on Tuesday, finding he “put aside” the oath…
Sales and prices down in Central Okanagan, Kamloops real estate markets
iNhome
October saw the third consecutive year-over-year decline.
Politics appear to be at play with Kelowna regional district appointments
Gordon Lovegrove got the most votes among city councillors, which would typically land him a chair at the regional district board.
Southern Interior expecting high winds as atmospheric rivers lash BC coast
The wind will peak Friday afternoon in the Kamloops region.
Late paperwork costs Kelowna property manager $3,800, and his licence
iNhome
The company has been late more than once.
Pandemic business loans are coming due; how one South Okanagan company is handling the pressure
"It could be that it's too much weight and it just makes them close their doors.”
A new town is being born in the Okanagan; here’s how they made it
As of this week, Okanagan Falls will be the province's 162nd municipality.
New lawsuit claims ostrich farm would have been worth $200,000,000 before cull
It also claims some birds 'disappeared.'
This might be a good time to wonder why the ‘absurd’ BC Homeowners Grant still exists
In BC, the government give you more for owning a house than renting one.
Vernon man charged for drunk driving in fatal crash that killed teen passenger
He was 18-years-old at the time.
Seeds, preserved hair in tomb point to oldest signs of cannabis high 2,800 years ago, study suggests
GENEVA (AP) — People may have been getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought — at least 2,800 years ago, a new study suggests. Archaeologists who led a dig at a monumental tomb in Siberia said they turned up...
iN DISCUSSION: US voters regret decision to vote for Trump two years ago
"I'm guessing many US voters regret thinking two years ago: 'All the doomsday scenarios didn't happen with Trump One, returning him to office can't be that bad...'"
iN DISCUSSION: New movie highlights problem with news business
"It's a documentary about, well, many different things but among them is how the documentary is made, how they made decisions about what to include or not, how they reached conclusions."
iN DISCUSSION: How about some kindness for those incumbents who lost
What surprised you the most about the municipal elections?
Doerkson backs budget, hopes for big cut of forestry funds
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s incoming Conservative premier Lorne Doerkson is all-in on the budget tabled…
Police escorting students to school after B.C. bear attack that killed two
BELLA COOLA — The Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola, B.C., said additional Mounties have been…
Unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October, StatCan says
OTTAWA — The unemployment rate rose to 6.7 per cent in October as Statistics Canada…
Carney heads to Winnipeg to tout budget plan to end homelessness in 10 years
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected in Winnipeg today to highlight new measures in the…
In the news today: Liberals tout budget, October jobs data, Canadiens’ OT winner
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Father of Meghan Markle arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material, AP sources say
Meghan Markle’s father was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related…
Trump discusses Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir, and other Mideast news
U.S. President Donald Trump discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East in a…
Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it’s a cause for joy
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — It would seem difficult to miss a 15,000-pound (6,804-kilogram) baby, but…
Unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October, StatCan says
OTTAWA — The unemployment rate rose to 6.7 per cent in October as Statistics Canada…
Cineplex reports $23.8M Q3 profit, record quarterly revenue
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $23.8 million as it saw record…
Father of Meghan Markle arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material, AP sources say
Meghan Markle’s father was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related…
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
NEW YORK (AP) — Britney Spears was at a crossroads — and not just because…
McIlroy makes 11 birdies in Abu Dhabi and trails leaders Rahm, Hatton and Laporta by 1 shot
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy rebounded from his first-round penalty controversy…
Ben Shelton tops Tommy Paul to reach first Paris Masters semifinal, Tiafoe claims ATP Finals spot
PARIS (AP) — Ben Shelton won an all-American matchup against Tommy Paul on Friday to…
Olympic champ Shaidorov 5th as Miura leads figure skating Cup of China
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov’s uneasy start to the new figure…
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