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May 14 2026 04:00 AM
Kelowna entrepreneur cuts through saturated thrift clothing market
“Doing my own business. That was a shift for me, throwing myself out there and learning through experience.”
Parking fines on the rise in Kamloops as reserves run dry
iNwheels
"With the depleting reserves, we're unable to contribute officers to parking. With an increase in fines and rate structure, we will be able to commit more resources to it."
Judge rules South Okanagan arsonist won’t have to cover $500K damage
The judge said it would be counterproductive to his rehabilitation.
British Columbia to let midwives prescribe abortion pill and other drugs
VICTORIA — British Columbia is giving midwives the ability to prescribe abortion pill Mifegymiso and other drugs, in an expansion…
The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and…
Independents branded ‘NDP farm team’ for helping shut down FOI debate
VICTORIA — Two former B.C. Conservatives now sitting as Independents say they voted with their consciences when they helped the…
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
MADRID (AP) — Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise…
Penticton councillor has faced youth sex crime allegations before: archives
James Miller will be back in Ontario court later this month for a second trial this year on historic sexual assault charges.
Second slowest April in a decade for Central Okanagan real estate sales
iNhome
Sales were down in most categories across the region.
Kamloops high school teacher suspended for telling students cell phones can alter DNA
She also failed to report a sexual assault after making an "assumption" it had already been reported.
iN NUMBERS: Nicotine use by BC youth continues to drop
Even when you include vaping in the equation nicotine use is way down.
BC home improvement store that fired gay worker ordered to pay $10,000
The Human Rights Tribunal said if the homophobic incident has been properly addressed, it wouldn't have amounted to discrimination.
Tree of heaven called tree of hell by gardeners in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNhome
"Our trees and invasive plants were all here when we moved in, it has just been a constant battle in trying to maintain and contain the spread of them all and the cost comes back onto the homeowner."
iN NUMBERS: Record-breaking Okanagan vineyard growing conditions in 2025
"Our growers from the Summerland area had some of the highest yields we have seen in years across all varietals.”
Second slowest April in a decade for Central Okanagan real estate sales
Sales were down in most categories across the region.
Honda indefinitely suspends Canadian EV plant plan
TORONTO — Honda Canada says it has indefinitely suspended its plans for a $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Ontario.The Japanese automaker said Thursday the decision does not affect the current employment or production levels at its existing manufacturing facility in...
B.C. drug deaths up in March from the month before, but down from previous years
VICTORIA — British Columbia's coroners' service says 135 people died in March due to suspected unregulated drug poisoning, up from 115 people the month before.The figures have been ticking down over the last two years, with drug toxicity killing at...
May 13 2026 10:05 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Why does our justice system let vexatious litigants waste its time?
"This is about the coughing, sputtering system of justice in this province, this country, that can't seem to see the forest for the trees."
May 11 2026 11:59 AM
THOMPSON: Trump’s ballroom obsession and other signs of declining mental competence
"Beyond policies and actions that have hurt America immeasurably, Trump has every appearance of suffering dementia…and a variety of mental illnesses."
May 08 2026 10:05 AM
iN DISCUSSION: High unemployment hits differently nowadays
"I've been through periods of high unemployment before and this just doesn't feel the same somehow."
B.C. symposium puts spotlight on dangers associated with strangulation
Charuka Maheswaran was 29 when she met the man she would later marry, have three…
Energy minister Dix says four new wind farms will power B.C.’s energy sovereignty
VICTORIA — The minister responsible for energy and climate change solutions in British Columbia says…
May 14 2026 05:46 AM
Honda indefinitely suspends Canadian EV plant plan
iNwheels
TORONTO — Honda Canada says it has indefinitely suspended its plans for a $15-billion electric…
May 14 2026 01:20 AM
In the news today: Ottawa’s electricity plan, Chinese e-commerce, Probing the cosmos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
May 14 2026 01:00 AM
B.C. symposium puts spotlight on dangers associated with strangulation
Charuka Maheswaran was 29 when she met the man she would later marry, have three…
May 14 2026 06:15 AM
The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump started a crucial series of meetings in Beijing on…
May 14 2026 06:15 AM
A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia region has welcomed major championships to five of its golf…
May 14 2026 06:15 AM
Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to the NFL as his office…
Honda indefinitely suspends Canadian EV plant plan
iNwheels
TORONTO — Honda Canada says it has indefinitely suspended its plans for a $15-billion electric…
Rogers kicks in $27M to improve cellular capacity in Toronto, Vancouver for World Cup
TORONTO — As thousands of soccer fans prepare to descend on Toronto and Vancouver next…
Princess of Wales’ Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy (AP) — The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy has put the…
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albums and songs from Taylor Swift,Beyoncé,Chaka Khan and The Go-Go’s are…
May 14 2026 06:16 AM
Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It’s all added…
May 14 2026 06:15 AM
A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia region has welcomed major championships to five of its golf…
May 14 2026 06:15 AM
Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to the NFL as his office…
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