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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.
Budget 2026: Liberals pin tax changes, billions in spending on ‘economic sovereignty’
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is arguing that tax changes, cultural supports and billions of dollars aimed at stoking investment…
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.
Dead birds were found in a West Kelowna yard; why it’s important to report
“We are tracking diseases like avian flu and salmonellosis, so we like the public to help by reporting if they find something."
How does wildfire smoke affect your brain today and down the road?
TORONTO — The perils of wildfire smoke don’t stop at the lungs or the heart. They can also affect the…
Boston Bar blaze destroys more homes as B.C. wildfire numbers spike
The out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed at least seven buildings, including four homes or…
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.
Okanagan legend, Rattlesnake Island visionary Eddy Haymour dies at 96
"Eddy launched a historic fight to protect his property, rights and honour."
Will new BC Conservatives keep old promise to fire Dr. Bonnie Henry? They’re not eager to answer
The BC Conservatives have wanted to fire the provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry for…
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…
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…
Champagne, Carney travelling across country to sell federal budget to Canadians
OTTAWA — Canada’s leaders are fanning out today to sell communities on this year’s federal…
European air traffic targeted by new threats in at least 3 incidents
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Police in Denmark and the Czech Republic investigated threats to air…
After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip with a first stop in secular Uruguay
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America…
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
NEW YORK (AP) — Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was…
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…
Statistics Canada to release October labour force survey numbers today
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will release its latest snapshot of the country’s job market today.…
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
NEW YORK (AP) — Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was…
In ‘Possible Love,’ a South Korean auteur returns with a story of marriage, labor and class
VENICE, Italy (AP) — There are some filmmakers who churn movies out like clockwork. And…
Chiba leads figure skating Cup of China as Ignatova returns
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — World silver medalist Mone Chiba led the way in the women’s…
Body-positive message lifts a young US rugby player to the Youth Olympics
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Before 15-year-old Eseta Moala found rugby, getting dressed for sports could…
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany nearing ‘full recovery’ after collapse
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is on track for a “full recovery”…
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