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Southern Interior expecting high winds as atmospheric rivers lash BC coast
The wind will peak Friday afternoon in the Kamloops region.
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…
Late paperwork costs Kelowna property manager $3,800, and his licence
iNhome
The company has been late more than once.
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he’ll get a prison term
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand, the risqué comic who bragged for years of his sexual exploits, was convicted Thursday of…
High energy weather brings violent winds, knocks out power, shuts route in B.C.
VANCOUVER — An unusual low-pressure system moving in from the Pacific brought extreme winds and snow to higher elevations in…
iN NUMBERS: Property tax increases in Kamloops, Okanagan over the past decade
iNhome
A few years ago a 4% increase might have seemed steep, but it's looking pretty good these days.
Canada promises $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon caught in…
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…
Vernon man charged for drunk driving in fatal crash that killed teen passenger
iNwheels
He was 18-years-old at the time.
Kelowna woman jailed for 2011 drunk-driving death, faces more driving charges
iNwheels
Since being released she's been convicted for driving numerous times.
New lawsuit claims ostrich farm would have been worth $200,000,000 before cull
It also claims some birds 'disappeared.'
Late paperwork costs Kelowna property manager $3,800, and his licence
The company has been late more than once.
Vernon man charged for drunk driving in fatal crash that killed teen passenger
He was 18-years-old at the time.
Indonesia seizes over 2 tons of narcotics in one of the country’s largest drug busts
BELAWAN, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities in Indonesia have seized 1.2 tons of liquid methamphetamine in Aceh and intercepted a vessel carrying 1.16 tons of ketamine off Sumatra in two major drug operations, officials said Friday. Authorities raided a clandestine drug...
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?
Lack of cell service complicated B.C. bus crash response
MACKENZIE — Communications problems along Highway 39, which may have complicated the emergency response to…
From forestry to food banks, what’s in Budget 2026 for British Columbia?
The federal budget handed down on Thursday includes funding pledges that are expected to benefit…
CanCon, espionage and Trudeau’s archives: Highlights from the 2026 federal budget
OTTAWA — The federal government has tabled the 2026 budget proposing $142.1 billion in new…
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…
Federal budget outlines plan to end homelessness within 10 years
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising to end homelessness in Canada within a decade.…
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…
Ex-Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor testifies he didn’t know gamblers bet on individual pitches
NEW YORK (AP) — Catcher Bo Naylor, a former teammate of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel…
Man convicted of 2004 killing is put to death in Florida’s 19th execution this year, tying a record
Florida carried out a record-tying 19th execution of the year in an unusual instance of…
CanCon, espionage and Trudeau’s archives: Highlights from the 2026 federal budget
OTTAWA — The federal government has tabled the 2026 budget proposing $142.1 billion in new…
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…
New Gushue book, which names names and shares new stories, ruffles some feathers
Just like in his playing days, retired curler Brad Gushue isn’t afraid to speak his…
Steven Galloway could have done more to restore reputation, expert testifies
VANCOUVER — A public relations expert told British Columbia Supreme Court that author and former…
Ex-Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor testifies he didn’t know gamblers bet on individual pitches
NEW YORK (AP) — Catcher Bo Naylor, a former teammate of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel…
Iconic Maple Leaf missing from IIHF-mandated Canada women’s hockey jerseys
ESBJERG — Canadian hockey players often speak of their pride in representing the Maple Leaf,…
Bournemouth stays perfect in Europa League, AC Milan stunned at home, Leverkusen beaten by Marseille
PRAGUE (AP) — Bournemouth came from behind to beat 10-man Sparta Prague 3-1 in the…
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