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Penticton councillor’s second sex crimes trial to start this month
Jame Miller has been on paid leave from city council since he was charged in the summer of 2024.
iN NUMBERS: The hot, dry April in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Step outside and you'd probably guess that May will be more of the same.
iN PHOTOS: Comedic photos of Thompson-Okanagan wildlife
This collection of photos includes a scruffy bear, dancing crane and nosy marmot.
RCMP launch homicide investigation after early morning Kamloops shooting
RCMP are releasing few details about the homicide to the public.
No jail for former Kelowna man who hid camera in work washroom
RCMP mistakes likely saw his sentence reduced.
Guns, ammo and body armour seized in West Kelowna
One person was arrested.
‘Craving Connection’: Kamloops entrepreneur creates romantic, customized picnic experiences
iNwine
“It’s just something different. I want to create something pretty where people can put their phones away."
Rental incentives in Kelowna aren’t the herald of affordability
iNhome
“A lot of people are really seduced by them."
Crown says Penticton councillor’s sexual assault defence ‘makes no sense’
"It is self-serving, it does not line up with common sense, it does not line up with normal life experience. His explanations fall flat."
Drug dealer with secret compartment in vehicle busted in Kelowna
RCMP said the drug dealer had connections to organized crime.
Section of Okanagan Rail Trail set to close for ‘proactive’ repairs
iNwheels
The section of the trail to be closed for over two weeks is on the north end of the rail trail.
Violent Kelowna child rapist loses another appeal
He's out and about, and wants restrictions on his movement loosened.
Kelowna mom’s ‘bike bus’ more than a fun way to get kids to school
iNwheels
“You have no idea how much that would warm my heart and build my soul.”
iN PHOTOS: Towering hoodoos to check out in Thompson-Okanagan
Also called, Goblins, hoodoos are made of sandstone that is eroded by weather over thousands of years.
Sicamous strata left empty-handed after suing multiple owners over short-term rentals
iNhome
The bylaw is vague, and its leading to multiple disputes.
Why a South Okanagan winery had to pay extra severance to a laid off employee
iNwine
The winery followed BC employment law, but the former marketing director sued under common law.
Kamloops optician brings eye care to seniors with mobile clinic
“Working in the optical industry I received so many calls from people themselves or their loved ones in care having trouble getting into a clinic, it’s something I saw all the time and wanted to meet that need."
iN NUMBERS: Job search is ‘terrible’ for many in B.C.
Most people think the job market right now is "bad" or "terrible."
Kamloops paying $3M to Kelowna for firefighting dispatch
The five-year, $3 million deal was signed earlier this year.
Kamloops’ new tourism development manager has big plans for the city, including a gondola
"If the story we tell is that we love our city and all the great opportunity here, people will hear and want to come here.”
Suspension for BC teacher who sent dozens of inappropriate emails to student
"You are a wonderful young woman even if you drive your teacher crazy,” an email read.
‘Ridiculous’: Penticton city councillor takes stand, denies sexually abusing young boy
"You befriended this boy because you knew he was disadvantaged… you slowly gained his confidence and trust."
Vernon sex offender’s conviction quashed over ‘community centre’ definition
The crux of the issue is whether a hocky rink parking lot is a community centre?
BC store that barred disabled worker from bringing service dog to work on the hook $40,000
The store owners also made hurtful comments.