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How a local entrepreneur satisfies Okanagan hunger for live Atlantic lobster
iNwine
The lobster travels more than 5,000 kilometres across the country.
B.C. eyes two new hydropower dams, including Site E near Alberta border, Dix says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is looking at building two new hydroelectric dams, including a fourth dam for the…
Record-breaking ‘heat event’ expected to continue in Okanagan, Kamloops
“One of the key things with these early season heat events is we're often not really acclimatized to it.”
Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — President Donald Trump started his visit to the G7 summit of leading industrialized nations on Monday…
Carney in France for G7 summit after Trump says deal reached with Iran
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS — Canada stands ready to help restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if an announced breakthrough in talks…
Kelowna mom jailed for giving son candy contaminated with meth
When the child started hallucinating the mom kept her mouth shut.
Historic Tranquille sanatorium in Kamloops hits real estate market for $15M
iNhome
The current owner, Ignition Group, had been planning to build the area out into a subdivision that blended residential neighbourhoods with farm land.
iN PHOTOS: Sky over Kamloops transformed by wildfire smoke
Environment Canada is forecasting smoke in the Kamloops area for the next couple of days.
iNvideo: Kelowna Falcons get surprise visit from Canada Shore
The Kelowna Falcons have been on a 5-win hot streak since iNFOnews last touched base…
Penticton RCMP investigating RV arson
iNwheels
A man, possibly the arson suspect, was seen fleeing in a grey car.
Where ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ stopped on its way through Kelowna
"It was hard to keep the secret.”
Hidden Treasures at the Kelowna Community Market
A two-day community market is running July 11 and August 8, bringing something a bit…
Kelowna’s heard nothing about $3.2B plan to to help B.C. cities build homes
iNhome
"The announcement the Prime Minister made in Vancouver was a little vague.”
How a local entrepreneur satisfies Okanagan hunger for live Atlantic lobster
The lobster travels more than 5,000 kilometres across the country.
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass. “I will not...
Boston Bar, B.C., residents look on as wildfire burns near small highway community
BOSTON BAR — Jagdip Singh Bihal says he's opening his highway-side restaurant in Boston Bar, B.C., earlier than usual to accommodate wildfire crews battling a growing blaze near the small community.Bihal runs JB's Drive-In Restaurant, just a few hundred metres...
Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross-border drug ring
An Ontario man convicted in the United States of running a drug-trafficking operation across the border into Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty earlier this year to leading a drug ring...
iN DISCUSSION: Was AI responsible for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
"The confusion over cause and effect continues, although in Canada we tend to treat it as a feature, not a bug."
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'."
Boston Bar, B.C., residents look on as wildfire burns near small highway community
iNwheels
BOSTON BAR — Jagdip Singh Bihal says he’s opening his highway-side restaurant in Boston Bar,…
Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions
RICHMOND — Top Vancouver Fishing Charter company took to social media on June 28 to…
Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June as youth add 33,000 jobs: StatCan
OTTAWA — A better start to the youth summer jobs market helped the economy record…
In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions, B.C. wildfires, positivity in Ontario town
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘It’s infectious’: Optimism a priority for Ontario town’s chief positivity officer
NEWMARKET — When Newmarket Mayor John Taylor appointed a few dozen people to serve as…
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library…
NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly…
The Latest: 8 men indicted in planned attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles…
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library…
Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June as youth add 33,000 jobs: StatCan
OTTAWA — A better start to the youth summer jobs market helped the economy record…
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library…
Cineplex says latest Toy Story movie helped June box office grow
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. reported its second-quarter box office revenue totalled $55.8 million, up from…
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library…
Scottie Scheffler headed for first missed cut in 4 years
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was making plans for an early arrival to…
It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals
LONDON (AP) — British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev…
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