Local News for Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon & Penticton

An empty desk in Kamloops council chambers.

April 02 2026 02:15 PM

New provincial rulebook for city councils could see local politicians suspended without pay

Local governments would still have to pay for the investigation, but a new sanction is on the table.

13 years later RCMP search for answers in West Kelowna double homicide

“These homicides were senseless acts of violence, and this investigation remains a priority."

February 18 2026 03:46 PM

Carney one step closer to majority government as Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals

OTTAWA — Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux is now the third Conservative to cross the floor to the Liberal caucus in…

Wildlife rescuer Peter Langen holding a bucket for a moose.

February 18 2026 03:00 PM

Beloved northern BC wildlife rescuer rushed to Kelowna hospital after heart attack

"Peter and I are so humbled and grateful by the support and encouragement from family, friends and our community.”

February 18 2026 01:15 PM

Bhangu makes 11 running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party

LANGLEY — Harman Bhangu, the member of the legislature for Langley-Abbotsford, has announced he’s running to become leader of the…

An RCMP cruiser's emergency lights in the daytime.

February 18 2026 11:42 AM

Kelowna man faces carjacking charges after chase with RCMP

iNwheels

The chase started in Kelowna and ended in Vernon.

An outdoor skating rink is filled with people on an overcast day.

February 18 2026 10:30 AM

Kelowna falls to 19th fastest-growing city in Canada

iNhome

It's a far cry from a few years ago, when Kelowna was the fastest growing in the country.

Kelowna Rockets sweep Kamloops Blazers in WHL playoffs

The Rockets may face the WHL regular season leader the Everett Silvertips in the second round.

A close-up of the side of an RCMP vehicle.

April 02 2026 10:39 AM

Suspected carjacker nabbed after mini crime spree in Kelowna

He carjacked an automotive shop employee taking a customer's vehicle for a test drive.

A healthcare workers and a gurney in a hospital hallway.

April 02 2026 09:00 AM

Handful of BC nurses caught stealing narcotics

Every year numerous nurses are caught pilfering drugs from work.

A woman stands in a red outfit on a sunny beach.

April 02 2026 04:00 AM

Shuswap woman reflects on power of community after fleeing Dubai at start of Iran war

"We were in a war zone. I was on edge, I’d never had air missile threats, I’d never had to run for shelter.”

A man holds a bottle of wine outside a liquor store.

April 01 2026 06:00 PM

Vernon dine and dasher’s apology gets him released from custody

iNwine

“Your apologies are accepted. You’re obviously in a better state of mind.”

A downtown street with an electronic parking metre in the foreground.

April 01 2026 05:11 PM

Kamloops may soon give you the boot for unpaid parking tickets

iNwheels

Kamloops may soon crack down on repeat parking violators.

April 1, 2026 6:00:00 PM

Vernon dine and dasher’s apology gets him released from custody

“Your apologies are accepted. You’re obviously in a better state of mind.”

April 1, 2026 9:44:30 AM

Carney says he’s still committed to green incentives promised during leadership race

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's still committed to delivering incentives to help Canadians go green, something he promised during his bid for the Liberal leadership a year ago but has so far not fully delivered.Carney promised a...

April 2, 2026 1:09:23 PM

Honolulu Council Criticizes Slow City Response To North Shore Flooding

Almost two weeks after devastating flood waters took Oʻahu’s North Shore by surprise, Honolulu City Council members grilled the city’s top emergency manager on what they said were slow evacuation orders and delayed and unclear updates on storm conditions. By...