Local News for Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon & Penticton

April 25 2026 02:00 PM

Pipeline north or south? Risks follow either BC route

Another pipeline along the existing Trans Mountain corridor may be the most realistic route from Alberta to tidewater, but many agree the environmental risks still follow the oil.

Local News

April 24 2026 06:00 PM

Kamloops firefighters quick to douse suspicious bike shop fire

Firefighters say it's still under investigation.

April 24 2026 03:01 PM

Penticton looking for first win against Everett in WHL playoffs

The Vees are taking on the league leaders from the regular season in the 2026 WHL playoffs.

A woman delivers a speech in the BC legislature.

April 24 2026 12:00 PM

Okanagan MLA facing recall rebuked for using a Nazi slogan during speech

"If this member said these things outside of the chamber, we would see them as a bigot and a racist.”

A light green trailer with words 'The Pasta Station TPS' on the side.

April 24 2026 11:04 AM

RCMP need help finding stolen Kelowna food trailer

iNwine

RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye for the customized food trailer.

A bed in a hospital ward partitioned by a curtain.

April 24 2026 09:02 AM

BC nursing regulator forced to review harassment complaint it dismissed

The Review Board said it could not understand why the regulator dismissed the complaint.

A farm stand is filled with plants for sale.

April 24 2026 04:00 AM

Salmon Arm farmer maps trail of farm stands in Okanagan and Shuswap

iNwine

“There’s nothing better than taking a Sunday drive and stopping at local farm stands.”

April 24, 2026 11:03:58 AM

RCMP need help finding stolen Kelowna food trailer

RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye for the customized food trailer.

April 25, 2026 1:00:00 PM

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from...

April 24, 2026 10:27:17 AM

Photos show tornado damage that ripped through Oklahoma

ENID, Okla. (AP) — The destruction left by a powerful tornado in the community of Enid includes roofs ripped from homes, flattened commercial buildings and debris scattered across the city. The storm downed utility poles, damaged homes and stripped trees...

April 24, 2026 1:06:18 PM

Will Trump’s reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?

The Trump administration's historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands still incarcerated on federal cannabis-related convictions. The executive order, which acting...

Opinion

Canada geese, one standing one sitting on grass.

April 24 2026 10:35 AM

iN DISCUSSION: Please don’t feed wildlife

"If I have had one consistent peeve through my life it's feeding wildlife."

April 20 2026 12:00 PM

THOMPSON: You need a sense of humour as a baseball umpire

"After decades of umpiring baseball games, I can tell you a sense of humour is indispensable."

April 17 2026 10:20 AM

iN DISCUSSION: Debate over access to MAID highlighted in lawsuit against BC hospital

"MLAs Tara Armstrong and Amelia Boultbee both quit within months the BC Conservative Party that got them elected. Armstrong will be recalled over it. Boultbee said on social media she plans to remain an independent, may have been her strategy all along."