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May 14 2026 12:20 PM
iN PHOTOS: Head-scratching sights on roads in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
There's often something entertaining to see on the roads during the daily commute.
‘Craving Connection’: Kamloops entrepreneur creates romantic, customized picnic experiences
iNwine
“It’s just something different. I want to create something pretty where people can put their phones away."
A cruise ship is waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the…
B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril
Scientists battling a deadly infection that has killed millions of bats in North America say the tiny creatures don’t care…
David Eby says he doesn’t get why Ottawa is focused on pipeline, not B.C. softwood
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he doesn’t understand why the federal government continues to push a new…
Rental incentives in Kelowna aren’t the herald of affordability
iNhome
“A lot of people are really seduced by them."
Sharp-eyed citizens help Kamloops RCMP chase down wanted man
He stole a kid’s bicycle at one point during the chase.
Cause of fatal Keremeos house fire under investigation: RCMP
A person was located deceased in the home in the Upper Bench Road area.
Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Hill Climb tearing it up yet again this weekend
iNwheels
There 78 drivers signed up to test their mettle on the hairpin turns in front of a cheering crowd.
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.”
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.
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.”
A $620 property tax debt cost him his house. Ohio’s Supreme Court will decide if the county owes him
After Angelo Craig failed to pay his $620 property tax bill, Cuyahoga County officials began the legal process of seizing his house. The same was true when Angela Taylor owed $4,655 against her house in Shaker Heights, and Abraham David’s...
U.S. law enforcement charges 13 in connection with gun trafficking into Canada
WASHINGTON — The United States has charged 13 people for trafficking firearms from New Hampshire into Canada through Akwesasne tribal lands that straddle both countries.U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire Erin Creegan says five people have pleaded guilty to federal firearms...
Michigan teen tobacco use ticks up as prevention funding lags
While teen tobacco use in Michigan remains far below historic highs, data shows it’s beginning to rise again, fueling renewed calls to boost prevention spending that has fallen far short of federal recommendations. Tobacco use among high school students rose...
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."
Police watchdog agency to probe woman’s fall from Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog agency is investigating the death of a woman who…
Review by legislative committee finds 2024 B.C. election was fair and accurate
VICTORIA — A review by legislators on the 2024 British Columbia provincial election has found…
May 14 2026 12:55 PM
Border law to face constitutional challenge over new refugee claim rules
OTTAWA — The stage is being set for a constitutional challenge of the federal government’s…
May 14 2026 12:46 PM
U.S. law enforcement charges 13 in connection with gun trafficking into Canada
iNwheels
WASHINGTON — The United States has charged 13 people for trafficking firearms from New Hampshire…
May 14 2026 12:32 PM
Carney, Smith confirm energy announcement coming Friday
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith say they’ll be in…
May 14 2026 01:15 PM
Vance promotes Trump administration’s work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A day after Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration’s…
May 14 2026 01:00 PM
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Kash Patel visited Hawaii last summer, the FBI took pains to…
May 14 2026 01:00 PM
UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge to Keir Starmer
LONDON (AP) — Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer from within his own…
Carney, Smith confirm energy announcement coming Friday
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith say they’ll be in…
Carney unveils new electricity strategy, noncommittal on 2030 climate targets
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s long-awaited new electricity strategy Thursday, placing a…
Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein returned to court and jurors resumed deliberating in his…
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill enter National Recording Registry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albums and songs from Taylor Swift,Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and The Go-Go’s…
May 14 2026 01:16 PM
Vancouver Canucks name Johnson GM, Sedins co-presidents of hockey operations
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks promoted Ryan Johnson to general manager Thursday, while Daniel and…
May 14 2026 01:15 PM
Jannik Sinner breaks Masters record to reach Italian Open semifinals. Coco Gauff back in final
ROME (AP) — Jannik Sinner is two victories away from becoming the first home man…
May 14 2026 01:08 PM
A.J. Ewing hits 1st big league home run and Mets beat Tigers 9-4
NEW YORK (AP) — A.J. Ewing hit his first big league home run to spark…
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