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Kelowna restaurant avoids fine after serving teen a Corona
The steep fines have been criticized by the restaurant industry.
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip “Peanuts” debuted…
Why old washtubs can be found hanging from trees in the Okanagan
The washtubs weren't race markers rowers, part of a pinecone study nor baths for monkeys.
A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden
Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you…
Why an Okanagan pro-choice activist couldn’t get billboard and had to get a bus ad
"I tried to find the next most impactful way to show our message and that was transit ads.”
Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires in a global first
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — In the searing Mediterranean summer, wildfires turn dangerous in minutes. Greece has learned that at a…
iN NUMBERS: Looking at Okanagan condo inventory in wake of PM’s controversial buyout plan
iNhome
What are your thoughts on this plan?
Osoyoos family gets special moment when bobcat kitten pays a visit
“My seven-year-old named it ‘Squishy’ and spent the rest of the day trying to convince us we should keep her. I’ll admit, it was tempting, but dad said ‘no’.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on teaching creationism in school
You might assume it’s the older generation who wants to see religion back in education, but you’d be wrong.
Jailed South Okanagan biker had learner’s licence when caught with fentanyl, cocaine
iNwheels
The bike had to be towed.
BC woman to take on record-setting Okanagan Lake swim for mental health fundraiser
"This swim is about showing young people that they are worth showing up for."
iNvideo: Ribfest takes over City Park
iNwine
If you were passing over the bridge, it isn’t hard to miss the smells coming…
iN PHOTOS: Peek inside a 1910 heritage home in Kelowna
“We kept all of the heritage elements from the era, it’s all original, including the windows and flooring."
Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
BALLOUNEH, Lebanon (AP) — Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in...
Wildfire anxiety mounts amid fast-moving blazes and repeat evacuations
Late last month, Anitra Cornish could see smoke coming from over the hill by her home in Eureka, Utah. Once she started seeing flames from the raging Iron Fire, she told her 86-year-old aunt that it was time to pack...
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Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one...
Court documents allege link between Project South investigation, Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO — Newly released court documents are shedding more light on the alleged link between a sweeping police corruption probe in Ontario and the case of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international drug trafficking...
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
THOMPSON: Black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions we believe in
"There are people, for example, who will not travel on the 13th day of any month…and even structure their decisions and lives around avoiding the number."
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
Out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C. exceeds 12 square kilometres
An out-of-control fire near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown more than 10 times its estimated…
Unionized workers who look after regional parks like Grouse Mountain walk off job
The union representing workers who operate and maintain regional services in Metro Vancouver says it…
‘Cost of drama is too high’: NATO leaders meet in Turkey for annual summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is jetting off Monday to the two-day NATO summit…
Office space scarce as federal public servants return to the office four days a week
OTTAWA — Thousands of federal public servants are starting a new work schedule Monday that…
Out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C. exceeds 12 square kilometres
An out-of-control fire near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown more than 10 times its estimated…
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 11
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday…
More than 300 children killed in Sudan war in 6 months, mostly in drone strikes, UNICEF says
CAIRO (AP) — More than 300 children have been killed in the last six months…
Hemingway’s century-old ‘The Sun Also Rises’ still inspires Americans to run with bulls in Pamplona
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Bill Hillmann has been gored three times while running with the…
‘Cost of drama is too high’: NATO leaders meet in Turkey for annual summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is jetting off Monday to the two-day NATO summit…
Office space scarce as federal public servants return to the office four days a week
OTTAWA — Thousands of federal public servants are starting a new work schedule Monday that…
Hemingway’s century-old ‘The Sun Also Rises’ still inspires Americans to run with bulls in Pamplona
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Bill Hillmann has been gored three times while running with the…
Prince Harry’s UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him
LONDON (AP) — The drama that seems to surround Prince Harry returns to the UK…
Women’s leagues in Canada, US, aim to take advantage of men’s World Cup
TORONTO (AP) — A throng of fans packed into York Lions Stadium on the outskirts…
Best of Wimbledon: The tournament’s top photos
LONDON (AP) — This photo gallery features highlights from the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Marin Cilic…
After Asia’s World Cup stumble, resignations pile up from Seoul to Riyadh
The fallout in Asian football continues as the continent comes to terms with an underwhelming…
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