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How RCMP in BC came to formulate a plan to kill
The goal was to remove him from the residence for arrest, have him shot, or let him burn to death.
Penticton shuts door on tiny homes for homeless
iNhome
"Our most vulnerable, we are meant stand up for. I want to do that, but I don't want to be forced to do it."
Kelowna MLA wants to make a Freedom Convoy stat holiday in BC
Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA is the focus of a recall campaign to get her removed from office.
iN PHOTOS: Overpriced Value Village finds in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some thrifty shoppers find treasures while others find items that belong in the trash.
Multi-agency effort led to seizure of large amounts of fentanyl, other drugs: RCMP
OTTAWA — The RCMP said Tuesday it teamed up with other law enforcement agencies to seize 386 kilograms of fentanyl…
BC RCMP issue warning about new speeding ticket text scam
“Law enforcement agencies do not issue speeding tickets via text message.”
BC’s first electric, trackless passenger train to tour Kelowna waterfront for holidays
iNwheels
“From the beginning, we imagined The Dreamer Express to be a signature seasonal experience, the kind you plan your evening around because it feels like something straight out of a holiday movie, whether you are local or visiting the Okanagan.”
Five Okanagan players picked in NHL entry draft
They grew up playing in the Okanagan and are among 39 WHL players who are now NHL prospects.
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
iNwheels
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
iNwine
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
New downtown Kelowna RCMP community liaison plans to listen
“This role is about building trust, strengthening relationships and working together to address concerns in a proactive, community-focused way.”
Not the daily grind: Okanagan seeing new wave of craft coffee roasters
iNwine
In the last few years an array of small scale coffee roasters have opened up across the Okanagan.
Former Coldstream, Grand Forks Jehovah’s Witnesses’ privacy case going to Canada’s Supreme Court
"Should the Charter privilege a religious organization over an individual who has chosen to leave? These questions lie at the heart of this appeal.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Fenestration Station Builds on a Trusted Local Legacy
Avoiding costly mistakes in door and window installations starts with trusted suppliers. Whether you’re replacing existing windows and doors or planning a new build, the wrong decision can lead to costly consequences. Working with a top-rated professional like BC’s Fenestration...
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis...
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."
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
Plenty of food and conservation have turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hot spot
VICTORIA — A rich food supply and past conservation efforts have turned British Columbia’s Salish…
Man charged after woman hit on head with piece of wood at Vancouver beach
VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with assault with a weapon after he allegedly…
Economy rebounds after contraction with 0.5 per cent growth in April: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was back in growth mode to start the second quarter,…
Poilievre shuffles critic roles in Conservative caucus, moves Chong to finance
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has shuffled his front bench lineup and has named…
Ottawa will match up to $4 million in donations for earthquake relief in Venezuela
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing Canada’s foreign aid says Ottawa will match up to $4…
The Latest: Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will rule on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order…
Italy displays paintings from an ancient Etruscan tomb, its latest cultural acquisition
ROME (AP) — Italy on Tuesday put on display one of the best known examples…
Britain sets out a plan for future defense with a focus on drones and a fight over money
LONDON (AP) — Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center…
Economy rebounds after contraction with 0.5 per cent growth in April: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was back in growth mode to start the second quarter,…
Poilievre shuffles critic roles in Conservative caucus, moves Chong to finance
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has shuffled his front bench lineup and has named…
Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — City fountains became impromptu rehearsal spaces this weekend as yodelers at…
Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years…
Altitude unlikely to affect Ecuador when it faces Mexico at the Azteca
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Altitude may have helped Mexico achieve a perfect record in the…
False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop
Another World Cup, another early exit. Germany should be getting used to disappointment, but it…
Ajax lands Monaco left-back Caio Henrique on a deal through 2030
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Brazilian left-back Caio Henrique has left Monaco after six seasons to join…
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