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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.”
BC teacher reprimanded for dragging student by their ankles
The decision did not say the student was harmed, but the regulator found the teacher failed to treat them with dignity.
Why BC Housing can build tiny homes but you can’t
iNhome
"It's just old rules and regulations, and I wish municipalities would modernize."
Alaska landslide set off CN Tower-sized tsunami last year — and a warning for B.C.
When millions of tonnes of rock fell one kilometre into an Alaskan fiord last year, it set off one of…
Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in boon for Quebec aviation
MIRABEL — Airbus Canada has signed a deal to supply AirAsia with a massive order of 150 of its Canadian-made…
Kelowna RCMP sergeant fired for drunk driving
The RCMP sergeant was off sick and struggling with PTSD at the time.
EV owners smiling with gas prices more than $2 in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
“We got rid of our Ram truck and got an electric vehicle. It's just way more economical."
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.
Supreme Court says man who lost leg can sue major logistics company over trucker crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a man to sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash, a decision that could have ripple effects across the trucking industry....
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 07:47 AM
Carney pushes new clean electricity strategy to expand grid, lower costs
OTTAWA — The federal government is planning to adjust the clean electricity regulations to give…
May 14 2026 06:47 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 07:45 AM
Democrats will debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two Democrats vying to be Iowa’s next U.S. senator are…
May 14 2026 07:45 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 07:45 AM
Jerusalem braces for annual ultranationalist Jewish march through Old City
JERUSALEM (AP) — Jerusalem was bracing for tens of thousands of ultranationalist Jews to parade…
Carney pushes new clean electricity strategy to expand grid, lower costs
OTTAWA — The federal government is planning to adjust the clean electricity regulations to give…
Honda indefinitely suspends Canadian EV plant plan
iNwheels
TORONTO — Honda Canada says it has indefinitely suspended its plans for a $15-billion electric…
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 07:46 AM
Edmonton Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch as head coach after three seasons
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Kris Knoblauch, the NHL team said…
May 14 2026 07:40 AM
Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch after 1st-round playoff exit that followed 2 Stanley Cup Final trips
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch on Thursday, dismissing him…
May 14 2026 07:16 AM
Tempo happy with improvement in first-ever WNBA win in franchise history
TORONTO — Sandy Brondello said she was ready for it, but there was no avoiding…
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