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‘SYMBOLS OF NEGLECT’: Why Kamloops councillors left this city entrance to the weeds
"Last year it had flowers and there were staff there once, twice a week. It was gorgeous."
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame in the TV shows “Heroes” and “Nashville” while enduring struggles…
Bald Range wildfire expected to grow away from Summerland
“There's been a lot of effort put in on the fire's edge closest to communities.”
Glad to be back home, North Okanagan wildfire evacuees filled with gratitude, and sorrow
"I do feel horribly bad for the people who lost homes."
The livin’ is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of ‘summertime’ are fading in 2026’s swelter
LONDON (AP) — Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to consider the death of the summertime state of mind.…
Kelowna business owner facing $25K fine says he was following common workplace practice
It's very rare for a company to end up in court over a workplace fall.
Wildfires shut down B.C. wineries’ peak tourism season, leaving financial strain
iNwine
VANCOUVER — Mike Stohler, who runs a winery with his wife in Summerland, B.C., finally got a chance to visit…
Lemonade Day gives Kamloops kids a taste of entrepreneurship
Fresh lemonade, colourful stands and young entrepreneurs will pop up around Kamloops on August 21…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | August 21-23, 2026
As we head closer to the end of August, there is plenty of live music,…
$250K wildfire clean-up bill lands Lake Okanagan Resort in court
iNhome
The resort was destroyed in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.
Summerland sanctuary back to helping animals — and people, too
“I went through the whole thing with my own home, with my own farm and with the animals.”
Gas price roller coaster continues in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
Roller coasters are supposed to be fun.
Vernon celebrates Vernon Regional Airport’s 80th with Appreciation Day
The Vernon Regional Airport and the Vernon Flying Club are having a day of celebration…
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
$250K wildfire clean-up bill lands Lake Okanagan Resort in court
The resort was destroyed in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York’s Long Island
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleanup efforts and damage assessment were underway Friday in Delaware's capital and on Long Island, New York, after tornadoes touched down during storms that battered the Northeast with heavy rains and left dozens of people stranded...
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
iN DISCUSSION: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna mayor and councillor partying at Hotel Eldorado sends wrong message
"Here's my hope for all would-be politicians — leave the office better than you found it."
Black bear attacks woman, dog on back deck of property in Anmore, B.C.
ANMORE — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says it responded to another bear attack in…
B.C. court ruling reveals drug suspects sought by U.S. could seek trial in Canada
iNwheels
VANCOUVER — Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in…
LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade rep with hours to go on tariff deadline
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada’s chief negotiator Janice Charette are set…
Montreal to provide police with body cameras and new powers
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says police in the city will soon be…
In the news today: Trump tariff looms, LGBTQ+ monument opens, Alberta cave rescue
iNwheels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says
BANGKOK (AP) — An airstrike on Friday by Myanmar’s military on a Buddhist monastery in…
The Latest: Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran days before 6-month mark of war
Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key weapons,…
Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to…
New survey finds sponsorship spending in Canada reaches all-time high
A new survey has found that spending on sponsorship in Canada reached the highest it…
LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade rep with hours to go on tariff deadline
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada’s chief negotiator Janice Charette are set…
Prince Harry and 6 others must pay initial $13 million over failed invasion of privacy case
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to…
5 books to read this fall, from Marlon James to Joe Biden
NEW YORK (AP) — Book lovers this fall can look forward to a wealth of…
Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for…
Arsenal signs England defender Konsa from Villa to strengthen defensive options
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal bolstered its already-strong defense by signing England international Ezri Konsa from…
Wrexham not alone: Birmingham eyes Premier League push as promotion buzz builds in Second City
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Birmingham fan Paul Ellis wants the big games against the big…
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