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iN NUMBERS: BC’s World Cup fever goes on and on
How much would you pay to see a match?
Penticton Vees to face Prince George in second round, Rockets take on Everett
Penticton and Kelowna both advanced, with the Rockets heading to Everett to face the Silvertips, who led the WHL in the regular season.
Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead
ERRINGTON — A wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island has taken in two young black bear cubs after their mother was…
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."
Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
NEW YORK (AP) — As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot…
To fix a patient’s irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital ‘twin’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists created virtual replicas of patients’ diseased hearts so precise that blocking a dangerous irregular heartbeat in…
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 parts of Vancouver Island is…
Campfire sparked wildfire in West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park
"The public is urged to be vigilant, be responsible and be extremely cautious with fire, sparks and sources of heat as we move into wildfire season.”
Worker stopping traffic nets Kelowna traffic control company $45,000 fine
iNwheels
The worker knew they weren't suppose to do it, but said there was no other way.
RCMP bust up Kelowna drug trafficking network
“We remain focused on disrupting mid- to high-level drug traffickers and organized crime groups to reduce the significant harm they cause in our community."
North Okanagan farmers may see some relief after drastic water restrictions
iNwine
"In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn't happen if you don't have orchards and vineyards."
At 50, Vernon man turns passion for comics into profession
In an online world, people want physical media.
Football vs. football: How the World Cup created Touchdown Kelowna
"So it worked out really well for Kelowna that we were able to be the host city for their couple of games.”
North Okanagan farmers may see some relief after drastic water restrictions
"In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn't happen if you don't have orchards and vineyards."
Housing crisis is a driver of domestic violence and school dropouts: think tank
MONTRÉAL — A Quebec think tank says the province's housing crisis is a driver of domestic violence and negatively affects school dropout rates.On Thursday, the Observatoire québécois des inégalités published the third instalment of a study analyzing the consequences of...
Worker stopping traffic nets Kelowna traffic control company $45,000 fine
The worker knew they weren't suppose to do it, but said there was no other way.
Police in B.C. seize multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in multi-month operation
SURREY — Organized crime investigators in British Columbia say a multi-month effort against a drug-trafficking operation has yielded the discovery of multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in Metro Vancouver.Police say the investigation began last October against the group that's suspected...
iN DISCUSSION: NDP appears to be more hindrance than help for BC housing initiatives
We're supposed to be streamlining developments like Ignition's plan for the Tranquille property in Kamloops.
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE — Environment Canada issued a tornado watch for a section of central B.C.…
Ammonia leak at B.C. ice rink triggers shelter-in-place order, but no one hurt
LANGLEY — The City of Langley says an ammonia gas leak at an ice rink…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 9:25…
B.C. nurses vote 67 per cent to reject tentative deal in ‘frustration,’ union says
VANCOUVER — Members of the union representing 60,000 British Columbia nurses have voted to reject…
Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE — Environment Canada issued a tornado watch for a section of central B.C.…
Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark keeps leaving his mark on Shinnecock Hills. He finished…
Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the…
As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago
DALLAS (AP) — As people gathered across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former…
Red Chris mine in B.C. expands with safety in mind after previous collapse
VANCOUVER — The operator of the Red Chris gold and copper mine in northwestern B.C.…
Ottawa imposes 10 per cent tariffs on some canned vegetable imports
OTTAWA — The federal government is levying a temporary 10 per cent tariff on some…
When gruesome injuries happen, TV producers have to make tough calls on the fly
Television producers are always thinking on their feet during a live sporting event. It’s when…
Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brazil fans who went the distance up the Philadelphia Museum of Art…
Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark keeps leaving his mark on Shinnecock Hills. He finished…
Kate Douglass breaks the women’s 50-meter freestyle world record in 23.59
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at…
Skubal fans 8, Vierling and Carpenter homer as the Tigers beat the White Sox 4-3
DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out eight while pitching into the sixth inning, and…
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