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iN PHOTOS: Campers unplug at picturesque sites in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are a few provincial sites and several free sites available.
Online petition to oust Okanagan Conservative MLA can’t force a byelection
There really is only one way for constituents to remove a MLA from office and an online petition isn’t it,…
Heavy police response for person in crisis in Penticton
An individual in crisis in Penticton has been taken into custody early this morning after several homes and an officer…
Charges against ‘influencer’ poachers in BC span four hunts
Goats, sheep, elk and deer were all allegedly poached by four people named in dozens of wildlife charges announced by…
Kamloops council approves bylaw officer-operated public surveillance system
A new city-operated surveillance system will be part of the 2025 Kamloops tax bill, part of a roughly nine per…
Hunting show host claims conservation officer searched Kelowna-area home without warrant
A hunting show host’s lawsuit claims a BC conservation officer searched his home without a warrant. Michel Beaulieu was convicted…
LIES AND THREATS: Jail time for former Kelowna man who intimidated witness
A man who intimidated a victim in an effort to keep a Kelowna home invasion and assault quiet will spend…
Kamloops cops search for arson suspect after dumpster fire
"The suspect appears to arrive on a bicycle wearing a backpack and a hat.”
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
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“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
Hotel Eldorado not the only obstruction to connecting Kelowna waterfront paths
It could be a long road to complete a one-kilometre stretch.
Polson Artisan Night Market entertains with weekly thematic evenings
Every Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm in Polson Park, the Polson Artisan Night…
‘A waiting game’: Future uncertain for Summerland family after house razed by wildfire
“The only thing that really hit hard was my daughter’s bed frame, it was the only thing left standing. That just hit. That’s where my kids grew up.”
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.
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...
Massachusetts House and Senate move toward housing goals
Massachusetts is facing a housing crisis, and the clock is ticking. The state needs to build 222,000 new homes by 2035 to meet demand, according to Gov. Maura Healey’s office. “And those homes have to be affordable to households at...
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
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."
B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River watershed as fish spawn
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has issued a new temporary protection order for the…
‘Lucky’ collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine…
Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
OTTAWA — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces…
‘Lucky’ collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine…
Returning home different for everyone after ‘monster’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan
iNhome
The Sunflower Ukrainian Cafe in Summerland, B.C., is still restocking, but it’s already serving limited…
Russian missile barrage kills at least 6 in Kyiv, injures 33
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian missile barrage overnight Thursday killed at least six people…
UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The intensifying use of drones against civilians and humanitarian workers is…
Chinese Valentine’s Day is rooted in legend and tradition, not just romance
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Valentine’s Day is not all about flowers and chocolates. Beyond the…
B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River watershed as fish spawn
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has issued a new temporary protection order for the…
Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
OTTAWA — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces…
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the…
Montrealers pay tribute to legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones at city hall
MONTREAL — Jazz music filled the hall of honour at Montreal’s city hall on Wednesday…
Houston Dynamo stretch win streak with 1-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER — The red-hot Houston Dynamo climbed to the top of Major League Soccer’s Western…
Lynx hold off Valkyries 77-66 as Olivia Miles exits with a left ankle injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Olivia Miles had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before…
Olivia Miles has 20 points, 7 assists before ankle injury as WNBA-best Lynx beat Valkyries 77-66
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Olivia Miles had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before…
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