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May 01 2026 06:00 PM
Suspension for BC teacher who sent dozens of inappropriate emails to student
"You are a wonderful young woman even if you drive your teacher crazy,” an email read.
RCMP says B.C. ostrich farm investigations continue, charges neither laid nor stayed
RCMP say investigations are ongoing in relation to their enforcement operation at a British Columbia farm where avian influenza prompted…
Pair of burglars arrested after Kelowna parkade storage room heist
Turner was on court-imposed conditions for break and enter when the storage room break-in happened. Grimson was on bail for similar crimes and had conditions that included electronic monitoring.
Proposed resort threatens critical wildlife corridor in BC, study says
A new study warns that the proposed Zincton resort in British Columbia’s Central Selkirks could fragment a critical wildlife corridor for grizzlies, wolverines and other species. Photo submitted by Tess McEnroe / Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
Penticton looking at 6 per cent tax increase as budget deliberations begin
Council was given a draft budget on Oct. 21 with the stated goal of a 6.26 per cent property tax increase for 2026, and that remains the goal now that budget deliberations have begun.
Penticton spent 18 months writing a unique racism bylaw to target just one person
And iNFOnews.ca has learned that that one person has now moved, largely resolving the problem.
Casual skiers getting priced off the slopes at Okanagan ski resorts
“Compared to the U.S. by far we are cheaper than everybody else."
‘Ridiculous’: Penticton city councillor takes stand, denies sexually abusing young boy
"You befriended this boy because you knew he was disadvantaged… you slowly gained his confidence and trust."
Vernon sex offender’s conviction quashed over ‘community centre’ definition
The crux of the issue is whether a hocky rink parking lot is a community centre?
BC store that barred disabled worker from bringing service dog to work on the hook $40,000
The store owners also made hurtful comments.
Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals
iNhome
The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.
Expert prediction grim as gas prices hit $2 in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
“My prediction is we'll be in for a summer of very high prices that will continue throughout the summer and even longer.”
Filmmakers race to make best short film in Okanagan this weekend
“It's a really good way of fine tuning your skillsets as filmmakers and just having a fun weekend to do something creative and not overthink the script."
Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine
The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.
‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
FORT MCMURRAY — Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can't stand the smell of campfire.It reminds them of the treacherous drive a decade ago through a tunnel of flames as, in their rear-view mirrors, they watched...
California woman charged with manslaughter in death of man killed by her son an on e-motorcycle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman has been charged with manslaughter after an 81-year-old man who was struck by her teen son on an e-motorcycle died from his injuries, prosecutors said Friday. On April 16, Tommi Jo Mejer's 14-year-old...
Suspected cocaine, fentanyl, mushrooms seized as two arrested in Kelowna, B.C., bust
KELOWNA — Two men have been arrested in a co-ordinated bust in British Columbia's Interior that saw police seize more than 10 kilograms of illicit substances along with other items related to a drug distribution operation.RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say...
April 28 2026 12:00 PM
iN DISCUSSION: The power of The Complaint
"I'd like to make a complaint about our complaint departments."
April 27 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: History won’t be kind to Republicans who support Donald Trump
"How much longer can the folks who voted for Donald Trump stand by him? That is more or less a rhetorical question because the answer is all-too-obvious."
April 24 2026 10:35 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Please don’t feed wildlife
"If I have had one consistent peeve through my life it's feeding wildlife."
Hearing into Myles Gray’s death delayed again until fall, 11 years after death
VANCOUVER — The long-anticipated public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray in 2015…
Owner says Gary the African serval will suffer under B.C. exotic cat ban
LANGLEY — As he curls up on a couch beside his owner, it’s easy to…
May 01 2026 09:00 PM
‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
iNhome
FORT MCMURRAY — Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can’t stand…
May 01 2026 04:47 PM
Canada won’t use energy, critical minerals as ‘leverage’ in trade talks: PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not use energy or critical minerals…
May 01 2026 04:45 PM
Hearing into Myles Gray’s death delayed again until fall, 11 years after death
VANCOUVER — The long-anticipated public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray in 2015…
May 01 2026 10:45 PM
Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive power
When a federal judge shot down a Trump administration policy of holding immigrants without bond…
May 01 2026 10:10 PM
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact
Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities, sending up plumes of…
May 01 2026 09:15 PM
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified…
‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
iNhome
FORT MCMURRAY — Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can’t stand…
Canada won’t use energy, critical minerals as ‘leverage’ in trade talks: PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not use energy or critical minerals…
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial…
Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73
Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel…
May 01 2026 10:45 PM
Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series
HOUSTON (AP) — LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston…
May 01 2026 10:31 PM
Mitch Marner scores twice to help Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth with Game 6 win
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist, Carter Hart…
May 01 2026 10:30 PM
Lane Thomas hits go-ahead RBI single and Royals beat Mariners 7-6
SEATTLE (AP) — Lane Thomas hit the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, Vinnie Pasquantino…
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