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How a first generation Okanagan hobby farmer is going pro
iNwine
“As a first generation farmer, I don't know what I'm doing."
Keremeos farmer gets rare nature moment when praying mantis nymphs hatch
“The experience cheered me up a little bit, it’s just not something you ever see."
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops wildlife photographer captures loons nesting, laying eggs
"This breeding pair are at the far end of the lake and they’ve been coming back for the last twenty years."
Creative writer gains following for praising, promoting Okanagan culinary scene
iNwine
“I’ve fallen in love with the Okanagan and I’m here to stay. Where ever I go, food and wine is at the heart of the people.”
Early Kamloops candidate announcements outnumber those in Okanagan cities
Eight people in Kamloops have already announced their intentions to run in the fall municipal election.
Kelowna protestor loses in court again after claiming city was trying to silence him
He used nine days court time and taxpayers are the ones left to pay the bill.
iN THE RECORD: Boultbee accuses Kelowna MLA of unfairly targeting women
"These men would never speak about other men in this way. It is very disrespectful."
BC Conservatives cancel Penticton MLA’s party membership
"I'll take them seriously when they can run a clean leadership campaign, have a leader, can identify themselves and vet candidates."
iN VIDEO: BC birds who live their lives on webcams
Just in time for hatching season.
Revelstoke fined $34,000 over safety at water treatment plant
WorkSafeBC found many mandated safety procedures hadn't been followed.
NOT JUST FOR HIPSTERS: Okanagan wedding photographers seeing demand for film
iNhome
A few years ago a film camera could be bought for $5 in a thrift store. That has all changed.
Parking fines on the rise in Kamloops as reserves run dry
iNwheels
"With the depleting reserves, we're unable to contribute officers to parking. With an increase in fines and rate structure, we will be able to commit more resources to it."
Judge rules South Okanagan arsonist won’t have to cover $500K damage
The judge said it would be counterproductive to his rehabilitation.
Rent in Kelowna continues to fall faster than Kamloops
iNhome
While falling prices is good news there's a reason renters might not be feeling the relief.
Penticton proactively bans campfires within city limits
The city banned campfires due to the wildfire risk.
RCMP intervene in Shuswap neighbour dispute over nude hot tubbing
“There had been on going issues for years between the neighbours, supported by previous police files."
BC teacher reprimanded for dragging student by their ankles
The decision did not say the student was harmed, but the regulator found the teacher failed to treat them with dignity.
Why BC Housing can build tiny homes but you can’t
iNhome
"It's just old rules and regulations, and I wish municipalities would modernize."
Kelowna RCMP sergeant fired for drunk driving
The RCMP sergeant was off sick and struggling with PTSD at the time.
EV owners smiling with gas prices more than $2 in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
“We got rid of our Ram truck and got an electric vehicle. It's just way more economical."
iN NUMBERS: Survey says businesses in B.C. don’t like DRIPA
Where do you land on DRIPA?
Kamloops mayor argues councillor’s damages from his lawsuit were self-inflicted
"It is possible the defendant invited some of the public attention she received by her own statements in the media."
iN PHOTOS: The annual courtship dance of grebes on Shuswap Lake
"I love watching them dance and run across the water, and they way they care for their mate by bringing them fish."
BC teacher who drank shot with student gets suspended
It was part of a Grade 12 graduation challenge.