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Kelowna restaurant avoids fine after serving teen a Corona
The steep fines have been criticized by the restaurant industry.
Kootenay lawyer charged with sharing intimate images online
To avoid a conflict of interest the case has been moved to Salmon Arm.
B.C. murder suspect evidence at trial ‘not credible’ or ‘logical,’ Crown lawyer says
A prosecutor in the trial of the man accused of killing Tatjana Stefanski more than two years ago says the…
Canada’s Eustaquio starts on bench for group-stage finale vs. Switzerland
VANCOUVER — Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio will be on the bench to start Canada’s FIFA World Cup game against Switzerland on…
Suspension for BC teacher whose ‘rigid’ rules negatively impacted some students
He had rules around lateness and students not doing their assignments.
Daily heat records fall across B.C. communities, including one century-old mark
VICTORIA — The arrival of summer in British Columbia has brought record-breaking temperatures. Environment Canada says 21 communities reported matching…
‘So many perks’: Kamloops resident replaces lawn with clover to save water
iNhome
“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."
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...
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
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…
In the news today: NATO summit in Turkey, Khamenei funeral, public servants return
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘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…
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran, in photos
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began…
More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 6 months, UNICEF says
CAIRO (AP) — More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last…
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 11
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday,…
‘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…
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European soccer body UEFA criticized FIFA for an “incomprehensible and unjustifiable…
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…
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iNvideo: Ribfest takes over City Park
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