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Kelowna killer’s failure to complete counselling leads to more charges
He was 22-years-old when he killed a 32-year-old father with a hammer on a Kelowna street.
Insurance broker’s ICBC commission scam gets her a 10-year ban
A former insurance broker who scammed ICBC out of more than $15,000 has been banned from working in the insurance…
Two BC realtors fined total of $12,000 for breaking advertising rules
Using an abbreviation on a Facebook page, rounding prices up and down in ads, and using the phrases “award-winning” and…
New Asian Fusion eatery in Kamloops overcomes challenges of unpredictable restaurant industry
An Asian fusion restaurant recently opened on Kamloops’ North Shore with a menu full of Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and South…
Homeless Kelowna man with 95 convictions released back onto streets
A BC judge told a homeless Kelowna man with 95 convictions to his name not to give up on the…
RCMP warn of Facebook Marketplace scam in Shuswap
A man and a woman were scammed out of hundreds of dollars worth of electronics in the Shuswap when they…
Stolen pickup found ablaze after leading Vernon RCMP on chase
A stolen pickup truck was spotted at the scene of a crime in Vernon, and police later found it engulfed…
‘See a need, fill a need’: Summerland man’s website reports damaged homes as locals evacuated
"The thought hit me of all these little kids and parents that are stuck just not knowing, and it made me angry."
Vernon woman charged with arson days after Bradley Creek wildfire broke out
The fires were lit in the Commonage Road area of Vernon.
More people evacuated by Bald Range wildfire returning home
Roughly 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Summerland and Electoral Area F.
Kelowna bought $3.5M industrial property from Hotel Eldorado owner amid boardwalk vote
Kelowna has gone to court to annex lakefront boardwalk so the public can access it.
No end in sight to dry spell in Okanagan, Kamloops: meteorologist
“It’s not atypical for us in the summer to see one of these dry months but to see the duration of this dryness is really what's the most concerning right now."
Everyone on Kamloops city council running for re-election
Most want to hold onto their council seats while one incumbent councillor is running for mayor.
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...
After deadly floods in India’s Assam, experts call for better warnings and long-term planning
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Rojo Neog left his house in India's Assam state on the evening of July 19 to buy candles after heavy rain knocked out electricity. As he rode back on his bicycle, the Dikhow River suddenly rose...
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
OTTAWA — The federal government moved last week to formally repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate, but the more stringent emission standards Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to replace it with is not close to being finalized.In a notice in...
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."
Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
SUMMERLAND — While most evacuation orders have come down for the Bald Range wildfire near…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
iNhome
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days
OTTAWA — Canada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of…
Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
SUMMERLAND — While most evacuation orders have come down for the Bald Range wildfire near…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
iNhome
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Ousted Ukraine defense minister urges wartime elections, warning of a governance crisis
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called Tuesday for elections to…
Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in Australia over death cap mushroom lunch
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Triple-murderer Erin Patterson appealed her convictions Wednesday for poisoning four of…
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to sharply…
Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days
OTTAWA — Canada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
iNhome
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Montreal is hosting a final farewell for legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones
MONTREAL — Montrealers will get a chance to say goodbye to legendary jazz pianist Oliver…
Some Tupac Shakur family members step out of courtroom while others stay to face autopsy photos
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some members of Tupac Shakur’s family stepped out of the courtroom…
India edges closer to win in 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka despite Sonal Dinusha’s 65
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sonal Dinusha continued his resilient innings and guided Sri Lanka…
Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals ‘neurological’ issue after collapse during game for 2nd time
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he’s dealing with a neurological issue…
Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history, Bregman give Cubs another walk-off win over White Sox, 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong made MLB history with a leadoff home run and Alex…
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