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April 06 2026 04:00 AM
South Okanagan couple pushing regional district for right to live in tiny home
iNhome
“We’re happy to comply with bylaws but we also think the bylaws need to be updated."
Pond skating comes at a cost during balmy winters in Okanagan, Kamloops
It's no small task to keep the ice on outdoor skating rinks in the Southern Interior from melting where this year it's hard to tell winter ever came.
iN NUMBERS: Flags British Columbians think governments should fly
A flag raising can get controversial.
PHOTO ESSAY: Making Italy’s art accessible to people with disabilities
ROME (AP) — Italy’s art-filled cities have no shortage of tourists, but they haven’t always been welcoming to visitors with…
Vernon judge unimpressed with prolific dine-and-dasher
Travis Kroeker seems rather fond of skipping out without paying.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too,…
iN VIDEO: Penticton man turns scrap into music one piece at a time
“It's exciting. It makes me want to get up in the morning.”
iN PHOTOS: In and around Okanagan, Kamloops wetlands
Wetlands are remarkable ecosystems teeming with life.
Community rallies for Vernon mother of 16 leaving abusive marriage
"Because she spoke no English, she lost her voice, first in her marriage then in her community."
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
iNwine
The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
Wife of BC prosecutor pleads not guilty to fraud charges over missing charity money
The case is being heard in Kelowna, away from Nanaimo where the charges originate, to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest.
Summerland’s new sugar-free, non-alcoholic winery
iNwine
Winery owners and long-time friends Tyler Harlton and Chris Pagliocchini appeared on Dragons’ Den and secured a million dollar investment.
Kelowna motorcyclist films himself speeding, incriminates himself, ends up behind bars
iNwheels
If you're going to break the law, it's best not to film yourself doing it.
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
South Okanagan couple pushing regional district for right to live in tiny home
“We’re happy to comply with bylaws but we also think the bylaws need to be updated."
Runway safety incidents on the rise in Canada, but very close calls level off
MONTREAL — The number of safety incidents on Canadian runways is on the rise, having reached new highs in recent years even as the tally of extremely close calls seems to be levelling off.Data from the Transportation Safety Board of...
N.S. premier blasts First Nation highway blockades, calls for RCMP to be respected
Tensions between the Nova Scotia government and First Nations leaders flared up over the weekend amid a continuing debate over who has jurisdiction in Indigenous communities. Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways “is never acceptable” after protestors set up multiple...
April 01 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Should voters be able to recall municipal politicians?
"He's left more than a few folks wondering who the real Peter Milobar is."
March 30 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The mind-boggling financial cost of Trump’s war on Iran
"The U.S. has spent $1.3 Million per minute…PER MINUTE…for a month. That’s more than $50 Billion."
March 27 2026 10:55 AM
iN DISCUSSION: How do we deal with ever-evolving scams?
"People often feel deep shame when they are targeted. They don't want to talk about it."
More disruptions as BC Ferries vessel sidelined for Metro Vancouver-Sunshine Coast
VICTORIA — A BC Ferries vessel put back into service Sunday after a longer-than-expected refit…
Environment Canada says strong winds are coming to parts of B.C. starting on Monday.
VANCOUVER — A special weather statement issued for much of British Columbia’s southern coast and…
April 06 2026 08:40 AM
Race for new Quebec premier heats up as Bernard Drainville gets high-profile support
MONTREAL — Three Quebec cabinet ministers are throwing their support behind Bernard Drainville with less…
April 06 2026 08:01 AM
Runway safety incidents on the rise in Canada, but very close calls level off
iNwheels
MONTREAL — The number of safety incidents on Canadian runways is on the rise, having…
April 06 2026 07:52 AM
Work continues on memorial for Humboldt Broncos 8 years after deadly bus crash
HUMBOLDT — On the eighth anniversary of the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, the junior…
April 06 2026 09:30 AM
The Latest: Iranian state media says Tehran rejects latest ceasefire proposal
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency said Tehran rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and wants a…
April 06 2026 09:00 AM
A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life
ZANJAN, Iran (AP) — A black banner hangs over the border crossing and portraits of…
April 06 2026 08:35 AM
2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island’s ‘economic bombing’ under energy blockade
HAVANA (AP) — Two U.S lawmakers called for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after…
Runway safety incidents on the rise in Canada, but very close calls level off
iNwheels
MONTREAL — The number of safety incidents on Canadian runways is on the rise, having…
How Imagine Pools Turned Family Ties Into Five-Star Reviews
Business Spotlight
Vernon’s Imagine Pools has a fabulous reputation, and the reason for this enviable market position…
Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ anchor desk for first time since mother’s disappearance
NEW YORK (AP) — Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC’s “Today”…
From book bans to basement makeovers: 10 win I Love My Librarian Award for making a difference
NEW YORK (AP) — There are many ways to win an I Love My Librarian…
April 06 2026 09:27 AM
Toronto Raptors sign guard Tyreke Key to a 10-day contract
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors signed guard Tyreke Key to a 10-day contract Monday. The…
April 06 2026 08:46 AM
Hawks bolster inside depth for playoff run by signing former Pacers center Tony Bradley
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks bolstered their inside depth for their playoff run on…
April 06 2026 08:30 AM
Bayern’s Harry Kane expected to be available for Tuesday’s Champions League match at Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane practiced on Monday and is expected to…
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April 05 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Be amazed with this guy’s card throwing skills
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April 04 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Boys entertain themselves with a garage can
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April 03 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Cats with no respect for personal space
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