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August 01 2026 06:00 PM

The exclusive Vienna garden party experience in West Kelowna

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"It's the quaintness of sitting in a natural setting with beautiful trees, the trickling fountain, the birds coming to our water area, which is so close by.”

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Tara Armstrong holding an ostrich egg.
July 31 2026 06:00 PM

Even if recall of controversial Okanagan MLA fails it will still be a win: organizer

"A lot of people didn't even know who Brodie was.”
July 31 2026 05:00 PM

New Kamloops museum exhibition celebrates 50 years of the KSO

The history of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra is taking centre stage in a new exhibition…

A woman carries a bucket in a field with ostriches.
July 31 2026 05:00 PM

Clock is once again ticking for Universal ostrich farm owners

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The judge found no evidence that Karen Espersen's sister held land for her in trust.
July 31 2026 04:00 PM

Music in the Park Returns with Free Outdoor Concerts All Summer Long

The sound of live music will once again fill Riverside Park this summer as Music…

Wildfire smoke can be seen in Kelowna.
July 31 2026 02:30 PM

Looking like a smoky BC Day long weekend for Okanagan, Kamloops

The weather is set to cool off over the next few days and there’s even a chance of some drizzling rain, but the smoke may be pretty consistent.
A setting sun is pink through wildfire smoke.
July 31 2026 12:02 PM

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings for Okanagan, Kamloops

The smoky conditions are happening now and are likely to be a problem over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The exclusive Vienna garden party experience in West Kelowna | iNFOnews.ca
August 1, 2026 6:00:00 PM

The exclusive Vienna garden party experience in West Kelowna

"It's the quaintness of sitting in a natural setting with beautiful trees, the trickling fountain, the birds coming to our water area, which is so close by.”

Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34 | iNFOnews.ca
July 30, 2026 7:43:18 PM

Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34

YATSUSHIRO, Japan (AP) — Thousands of survivors of a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan spent Friday in crowded shelters or sleeping in cars as they faced shortages of water and fuel and punishing summer temperatures that stoked fears of heat-related...

Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US | iNFOnews.ca
August 1, 2026 10:41:25 AM

Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US

A heat wave gripped large swaths of the Western U.S. on Saturday as temperatures hovered near record highs, heightening wildfire risks in areas that already were dry or burning and prompting warnings for people to stay inside. A ridge of...

Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada | iNFOnews.ca
July 29, 2026 2:13:51 PM

Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada

Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...

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July 31 2026 09:24 AM

iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?

"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
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July 27 2026 12:00 PM

THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page

It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
July 23 2026 11:53 AM

iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert

This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…

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  • August 01 2026 04:30 PM

‘It’s a responsibility’: animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms

Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores…

  • July 31 2026 06:20 PM

Class-action lawsuit over sexual abuse at Metro Vancouver schools settled for $30M

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit…

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August 01 2026 06:46 PM

WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms

TORONTO — Some travellers headed into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet began its…

August 01 2026 04:30 PM

‘It’s a responsibility’: animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms

Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores…

August 01 2026 03:52 PM

Canadian activist among those detained on anti-whaling ship in Iceland

MONTREAL — An animal-rights activist from Saskatchewan is among those detained off the coast of…

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August 01 2026 08:00 PM

Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US

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A heat wave gripped large swaths of the Western U.S. on Saturday as temperatures hovered…

August 01 2026 08:00 PM

Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Saturday evening social media post…

August 01 2026 07:45 PM

Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that…

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  • August 01 2026 06:46 PM

WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms

TORONTO — Some travellers headed into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet began its…

  • August 01 2026 12:01 PM

Infantino abandoned his World Cup equity plan; here’s what to know

GENEVA (AP) — Gianni Infantino truly looked the “King of Soccer,” as U.S. President Donald…

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  • August 01 2026 07:16 PM

‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys,…

  • August 01 2026 01:01 PM

With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship

SPØTTRUP, Denmark (AP) — With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going…

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August 01 2026 08:00 PM

Braves starter Reynaldo López to be placed on IL after being a late scratch

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves starter Reynaldo López will be placed on the injured list after…

August 01 2026 08:00 PM

Pirates acquire former All-Star reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New…

August 01 2026 08:00 PM

Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Sarah Hodel and Rachel Koehler arrived at Robin Roberts Stadium more…

Featured Shorts

Strong currents didn’t stop swimmers from taking on Kelowna’s Across the Lake Swim
The Overlanders Festival
Professional Bull Riders returned to Kelowna for the 2026 PBR Okanagan Challenge at Prospera
The Monte Creek Night Market
Music in the Park is bringing live music to West Kelowna every Friday evening this summer
Tempest Theatre brought new life to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 
The Kelowna Community Market brought new and used treasures to Stuart Park this past weekend
Rock the Lake celebrated its ninth year at Prospera Place this past weekend
A evening well spent at the TRU Lot Farmers’ Market
Summer nights are in full swing at Stuart Park 
Strong currents didn’t stop swimmers from taking on Kelowna’s Across the Lake Swim
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The Overlanders Festival
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Professional Bull Riders returned to Kelowna for the 2026 PBR Okanagan Challenge at Prospera
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The Monte Creek Night Market
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Music in the Park is bringing live music to West Kelowna every Friday evening this summer
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Tempest Theatre brought new life to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 
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August 01 2026 08:00 PM

TRENDING NOW: Dog figured out how to play fetch with himself

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