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‘Key’ employees, spending again under investigation at TNRD, lawsuit reveals
The regional district's chief financial officer hasn't been at the office for nearly a year, but her complaints have now spurred two investigations.
Winter Pest Prevention: Tips From Kelowna’s Pest Detectives
As temperatures drop across the Okanagan, pests look for warm places to shelter. Local experts share practical tips for keeping unwanted guests out of your home, vehicles, and other structures this winter.
Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to lead the province, premier-designate Lorne…
“Very exciting” microscopic find in Kamloops pond sparks partnership with Russian researcher
“I finished documenting most of the birds and flowers around May and thought, ‘what new species can I keep finding?’”
Fewer jobs available, unemployment on the rise in Thompson-Okanagan
Statistics Canada says job vacancies have been on the decline and unemployment on the rise in the Thompson-Okanagan region. At…
Victim in critical condition after downtown Kelowna shooting
One person is in the hospital after a shooting in downtown Kelowna and police are still investigating. Kelowna RCMP responded…
Kelowna RCMP hands out hundreds of tickets in dangerous driving crackdown
iNwheels
Kelowna RCMP say they have cracked down on dangerous driving this year by giving out hundreds of tickets. In 2025,…
Five-star dams, four-star bridges and other useless Google Reviews in Kamloops and the Okanagan
“This place is incredibly disappointing," said a Google review about Kelowna General Hospital.
Cantabile Singers bring annual Remembrance Day concert to Kamloops
Music will provide an opportunity for reflection and remembrance in Kamloops as the Cantabile Singers…
Why Google reviews are most crucial for Kamloops, Okanagan restaurants and how some handle them
iNwine
“If you're having a bad day, nothing tastes right. Everything seems offensive.”
Court-ordered home sales skyrocket across Kamloops, Okanagan but source elusive
iNhome
One piece of government legislation likely helped boost that number by a lot.
New Kelowna art exhibit asks viewers to look at the U.S. border without the politics
“I hope that people come away learning a little bit more about the history of this place and predate the creation of the 49th Parallel.”
Why Google reviews are most crucial for Kamloops, Okanagan restaurants and how some handle them
“If you're having a bad day, nothing tastes right. Everything seems offensive.”
Court-ordered home sales skyrocket across Kamloops, Okanagan but source elusive
One piece of government legislation likely helped boost that number by a lot.
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...
THOMPSON: Monumental change in American politics
"I - like tens of millions of Americans - longed for a repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republican Party...for a decade. Last Tuesday, that wish came true."
iN DISCUSSION: Trying to understand the pros and cons of data centres
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
iN DISCUSSION: Try explaining the Homeowners grant to a renter
It seems like a strange unnecessary shuffling of money, though isn't a bad idea for seniors.
Third storm heads for already drenched B.C. coast as thousands lost power
VANCOUVER — Another series of storms is heading for British Columbia, after wild weather knocked…
Sale could bring Times Colonist, Western Canada’s oldest daily, ‘home’ to Victoria
VICTORIA — Talks are underway to bring ownership of the oldest daily newspaper in Western…
Payments Canada launches long-delayed instant payments system
Payments Canada says it has launched its real-time rail national payment system, which is expected…
Ottawa outlines details of $600M for CanCon in latest budget
OTTAWA — The federal government has released details of how its promised $600 million for…
Van Koeverden casts doubt on Russia competing as neutrals at Alberta’s world juniors
Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden has cast doubt on whether Russia…
In another shake-up at DC Studios, Gunn and Safran are out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latchman
NEW YORK (AP) — Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting…
Hegseth calls Iran war necessary and waves off ‘the noise’ of expected impeachment push
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said…
Houthi rebels say at least 44 killed in airstrike near Yemeni capital, and other Mideast news
The death toll from airstrikes near Yemen’s capital has increased to 44, most of them…
Payments Canada launches long-delayed instant payments system
Payments Canada says it has launched its real-time rail national payment system, which is expected…
In another shake-up at DC Studios, Gunn and Safran are out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latchman
NEW YORK (AP) — Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting…
In another shake-up at DC Studios, Gunn and Safran are out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latchman
NEW YORK (AP) — Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting…
Ottawa outlines details of $600M for CanCon in latest budget
OTTAWA — The federal government has released details of how its promised $600 million for…
Lionel Messi wins the MLS Golden Boot for a second straight season
Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, becoming the first player in…
Van Koeverden casts doubt on Russia competing as neutrals at Alberta’s world juniors
Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden has cast doubt on whether Russia…
Osorio, Shaffelburg injured as Canada faces Guatemala in Nations League
TORONTO — Midfielders Jonathan Osorio and Jacob Shaffelburg will miss Canada’s CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal…
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