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Kelowna council candidate campaigns with AI videos and no one can stop him
“I believe the target market I'm going after, I don't think they care."
BC PST expansion spurs calls for municipal exemptions
"Without intervention, these increased costs will be passed directly on to municipal taxpayers."
Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston…
Eby says he had ‘frank discussion’ with U.S. ambassador on lumber dispute, tariffs
VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby says he had a “frank discussion” with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra about the cross-border…
Conservatives seek to remove barriers to alcohol shipments across provincial borders
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are pushing to allow Canada Post to ship alcohol between provinces, saying the Liberals have…
iN PHOTOS: South Okanagan artist living his dream creating cutlery sculptures
“I’m having so much fun and I say to anyone who has a dream to go for it.”
Vancouver moves closer to no-snow winter despite chilly blast
VANCOUVER — Vancouver has moved closer to an official snowless winter after a chilly blast failed to result in the…
With his wife hospitalized, Kamloops mayor misses council meeting
"Never thought thought I'd have to phone my three kids and tell them there's a chance they might never see their mother again."
iN PHOTOS: Beloved California quail having babies in the Okanagan
The birds are a unique and species adored by many in the Okanagan Valley, with their round, chickenlike bodies and comical topknots on their heads.
Kamloops man on hook for $1,500 after dangerous dog attack
The incident involved the dog, and its owner, getting pepper sprayed.
Kamloops couple turns tiny space into year round healthy food buffet
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"I go out and do garden maintenance and collect what’s ready, put it on the table and figure out what's for dinner that night, that’s part of the fun of eating with the seasons."
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of…
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing in British Columbia might be more about stabilizing the financial sector than housing, an urban planning expert says. Some have criticized the federal and B.C....
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of gas recently. Typically we’d just show you the high gas prices and maybe highlight how weird it is that Vernon has been selling some of...
Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms. Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho,...
iN DISCUSSION: Why do campfires still start wildfires?
I expected folks to react with more exclamation points and questions marks when news broke that that's what kicked off fire season in the Central Okanagan last week.
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
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.
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., which triggered evacuations is declared held
The Saw Creek blaze that triggered evacuations in and around the community of Lytton, B.C.,…
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
iNhome
VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:58…
Fewer Canadians see U.S. as ‘reliable’ as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON — Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in…
Buoyed by huge fan base at Toronto ‘home game,’ Croatia ends Panama’s World Cup bid
TORONTO — A sea of red-and-white checkered jerseys filled Toronto Stadium on Tuesday as Croatia…
Lebanese on the edge of Israel’s occupation live with fear and rising tensions
JDEIDAT MARJAYOUN, Lebanon (AP) — Looking out from a friend’s balcony, Milia el-Cheikh struggled to…
Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump
A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering…
Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
BOWIE, Md. (AP) — U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler, two of the top…
Fewer Canadians see U.S. as ‘reliable’ as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON — Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in…
Ottawa to peg first national interest projects in territories: sources
OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin the process of…
First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On one side of the world, Xiangqi Chen can be punished…
What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions
NEW YORK (AP) — What is 2026’s song of the summer? There’s no easy answer.…
Giants’ Devers apologizes to Vitello after storming into dugout, in lineup vs. A’s
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers was back in the San Francisco Giants’ starting lineup…
Grizzlies, Mavs and Spurs bring top front-court prospects to the Southwest Division in the NBA draft
The Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs brought three prominent front-court prospects to…
Machado hits a 10th-inning RBI single, lifting Padres past Braves 7-6
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to…
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