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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.
Former Rotary Club president pleads guilty to attacking wife in Keremeos home
A former Rotary Club president has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after he attacked his wife with a serrated hunting…
Kamloops school district boss accused of bullying, creating toxic work environment
The head of the Kamloops-Thompson school district is fielding allegations of bullying on the job. The union representing School District…
Kelowna advocacy group challenges property tax exemption for religious groups
A Kelowna association is challenging why the city allows $272 million in local property tax exemptions for religious groups. The Kelowna…
RCMP catch suspect in Kamloops with a taxi stolen in Hope
A suspect was arrested in Kamloops this morning with a cab stolen in Hope. Officers were called to Battle Street…
FortisBC’s Kelowna LNG storage project approved
FortisBC just got approval for a liquefied natural gas storage facility in Kelowna as it works to meet the city’s…
Vernon RCMP investigate vehicle fire connected to break-in
A vehicle fire and break and enter in Vernon this morning could be connected. Frontline officers responded to a report…
‘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."
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…
Alexandra Lodge, a gold rush-era landmark, survives B.C. wildfire
The owners of the gold rush-era Alexandra Lodge in southwestern B.C., are celebrating news that…
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…
Carney touts ‘substantial progress’ after Trump delays tariffs for three days
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday a last-minute deal to delay new…
Alexandra Lodge, a gold rush-era landmark, survives B.C. wildfire
The owners of the gold rush-era Alexandra Lodge in southwestern B.C., are celebrating news that…
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…
Sen. Sullivan, former congresswoman Peltola will face off for Alaska US Senate seat in November
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola advanced…
Businesses reopen after eastern Indonesia earthquake displaced thousands
REO, Indonesia (AP) — Grocery stores, gas stations and other shops reopened Wednesday, four days…
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…
Carney touts ‘substantial progress’ after Trump delays tariffs for three days
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday a last-minute deal to delay new…
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…
Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top…
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…
Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The long ball hasn’t been the Milwaukee Brewers’ strength this season, but…
Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam and hits 2 homers in Padres’ 5-2 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York’s Francisco Lindor of a grand…
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