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Controversial Okanagan MLA rumoured to be rejoining BC Cons as recall ramps up
"It looks like she may be actively internally campaigning with the Conservatives to rejoin them.”
Speeding Kelowna driver using cellphone nearly hit cop on highway
iNwheels
“It’s hard to see the police when you are reading a text message. That was the driver’s explanation.”
Penticton couple on evening bicycle ride violently attacked
iNwheels
"We don't want a group of strangers to determine our quality of life. I don't want to spend my life looking over my shoulder. I don't want these people to have any control over my life, but it's going to take a bit of work."
Okanagan’s bustling car scene connected by events all summer long
iNwheels
"He actually incorporated his father's ashes into the paint of the car.”
Motorcyclist killed in crash with impaired semi driver north of Quensel
iNwheels
A black Kenworth tractor-trailer collided with a black Harley Davidson on Highway 97 near Naver Creek Road.
BC teen earns $1,800 in fines after crashing into parked dump truck
iNwheels
“The speeding grey BMW made other highway traffic look like it was standing still.”
Uninsured drivers going too fast learn expensive lesson: BC Highway Patrol
iNwheels
“Nobody was physically hurt, but both drivers will be feeling the pain in their pocketbooks.”
Okanagan, Kamloops in for some heat with a dash of lighting
Temperatures are expected to stay around the mid-30s.
Kamloops mayor threatens to suspend employee during council meeting
"I don't know if you know, but the mayor can suspend any municipal officer or employee."
Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
iNwine
"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."
iN PHOTOS: Ride a lift to alpine blooms at local ski hills in Okanagan, Kamloops
Several outdoor lovers captured the beauty of the alpine this month.
RCMP find the body of a missing boater in Mara Lake near Sicamous
“While this is a tragic outcome, we hope the recovery of the missing man brings some closure to his family and friends."
Lake Country launches free ‘Scottie’ the summer shuttle to improve public transit
iNwheels
The shuttle rides are free for everyone and it’s meant to get people to destinations like beaches and restaurants.
Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Trump: ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings, seeming to contradict new policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them. Trump wrote early Wednesday on his social media site ICE is “doing...
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to legalize the use of cannabis by Rastafarians for religious purposes. Justice Bahati Mwamuye said Kenya’s laws prohibiting the cultivation and use of marijuana do not violate...
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna’s unemployment rate seems high
"What am I missing about this unemployment rate? It can't be all youth, can it?"
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
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."
Feds, most provinces get top marks on internal trade — but more work to be done
OTTAWA — The federal government has gone from a C student to top of the…
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…
Feds, most provinces get top marks on internal trade — but more work to be done
OTTAWA — The federal government has gone from a C student to top of the…
In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions grow, rate decision, chiefs gather in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Will Hamilton hit pause on data centres? Council set to vote on moratorium
Hamilton is expected to vote today on whether to become the first city in Canada…
France’s National Assembly will give final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
PARIS (AP) — France’s National Assembly is set to give final approval Wednesday to a…
A top EU official pledges military support for Ukraine’s sovereignty against Russia’s invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen marked Ukraine’s annual Statehood…
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached…
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends…
US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
NEW YORK (AP) — A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hundreds of people…
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends…
US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
NEW YORK (AP) — A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hundreds of people…
World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win
DUBLIN (AP) — World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes returned to action in the Champions…
Short-handed Toronto Tempo trying to soldier on without Sykes, Rice and Fagbenle
TORONTO — Head coach Sandy Brondello nodded in sad agreement as Toronto Tempo guard Julie…
Former England forward Mason Greenwood makes $44M move to Fenerbahce
ISTANBUL (AP) — Former England forward Mason Greenwood signed for Fenerbahce to join his third…
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