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Campfires banned in Okanagan, Kamloops this Friday
Campfires will be banned throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre until October.
Greece’s Parthenon gets a facelift, revealing a look not seen for 220 years
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Visitors to the Acropolis can now see the Parthenon’s western side looking whole for the first…
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
iNhome
"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
Brand Refresh? CBC mulling options for potential new ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ chapter
TORONTO — As the CBC mulls over how to fill a vacated Saturday night block now that NHL games won’t…
Kamloops insect enthusiast finds cow killer wasp known for powerful sting
"I didn't want to grasp her because I didn't want to risk being a threat and getting stung by accident."
Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have found the oldest known evidence of the plague, which sparked deadly outbreaks dating back…
Kelowna Caribbean restaurant that let customer step outside with drink temporarily closed
The restaurant said it couldn't afford the $11,000 fine.
On average, Kelowna prolific offender committed offence every 11.5 days
The 43-year-old has close to 100 convictions.
RBC suing Universal Ostrich Farm owner over historic unpaid debt
Despite raising $300,000 in crowdfunding numerous creditor haven't been paid.
Floor-crossing Penticton MLA Boultbee accused of betraying constituents
The MLA elected as a BC Conservative has helped bolster the NDP's majority.
Touchdown Kelowna part of strong start to peak tourist season
“One business I ran into said, ‘we're anticipating a $10,000 day,’ and that's pretty great for a restaurant for one day.”
West Kelowna police arrest suspect in weekend grass fire
“Information provided by witnesses played a significant role in helping officers quickly identify and locate the suspect.”
Kelowna couple suing Airbnb over eviction, surveillance
iNhome
Airbnb "weaponized their corporate infrastructure" to enable their eviction, according to the lawsuit.
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...
Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin
CARABALLEDA, Venezuela (AP) — The rich and poor shared paradise in Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Their apartments, a few with direct marina access and hundreds in public housing towers, stood on the same curving street and offered idyllic views...
Gangster Bishnoi charged with ordering Nijjar hit in B.C. as U.S. announces arrests
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Justice Department says 24 suspects around the world, three of them in Canada, have been arrested in connection with offences by India-based organized crime groups, including the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in...
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: Amelia Boultbee’s astounding political journey
"I'll be shocked if she's still on the ballot for the NDP by the next election."
THOMPSON: Running out of gas is something you do once
"It’s embarrassing - at best - to run out of fuel…cars swerving and people yelling insults as they pass…as if you intended your stupidity."
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'."
Ottawa to invest up to $400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C.
TRAIL, B.C. — The federal government will invest up to $400 million into Teck Resources…
Gangster Bishnoi charged with ordering Nijjar hit in B.C. as U.S. announces arrests
iNwheels
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Justice Department says 24 suspects around the world, three of…
Ottawa to invest up to $400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C.
TRAIL, B.C. — The federal government will invest up to $400 million into Teck Resources…
NATO leaders promise billions in spending as Canada talks up submarine deal
ANKARA — Canada’s multi-billion-dollar submarine deal with German defence manufacturer TKMS is among billions in…
Gangster Bishnoi charged with ordering Nijjar hit in B.C. as U.S. announces arrests
iNwheels
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Justice Department says 24 suspects around the world, three of…
The Latest: President Trump pleases Turkey, irks other allies ahead of NATO summit
U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the…
The Latest: Prosecutors show video of Tyler Robinson from the day Charlie Kirk was killed
The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk enters…
US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says
The U.S. game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup set…
Rogers closes six radio stations including Sportsnet in Vancouver, Calgary
Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and…
Ottawa to invest up to $400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C.
TRAIL, B.C. — The federal government will invest up to $400 million into Teck Resources…
Rogers closes six radio stations including Sportsnet in Vancouver, Calgary
Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and…
US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says
The U.S. game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup set…
Lionel Messi’s Argentina defeats Egypt 3-2 and Switzerland meets Colombia at World Cup, in photos
Argentina opened the round of 16 action at the World Cup on Tuesday by defeating…
Rogers closes six radio stations including Sportsnet in Vancouver, Calgary
Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and…
US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says
The U.S. game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup set…
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Rock the Lake turns up the volume
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