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Canadian version of ‘Jersey Shore’ set in Kelowna premiers this week
"The series brings together ten bold and unapologetic Canadian singles for a whirlwind season of romance, friendships and full-throttle fun."
Former Kelowna banker fined $1M after swiping funds from elderly couple
He then disappeared.
More older adults can’t afford to retire as optimism about aging drops: survey
TORONTO — A new survey suggests optimism about aging fell sharply over the last year,…
‘Night and day’: Rutlander wants same response as downtown business owners
The response to downtown owners' concerns was swift and thorough. That's not what happens in Rutland.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on whether to fight financial pressure or avoid it
British Columbians are either taking a “flight” or "fight" mentality when dealing with their finances.
B.C. parents honour ‘brave’ Piper James, found dead in Australia circled by dingoes
Angela James said she last spoke to her 19-year-old daughter, Piper, early on Saturday morning,…
iN PHOTOS: Why Okanagan, Kamloops socials are lit up with amazing hot chocolates
iNwine
Vendors are turning hot chocolate into tasty works of art.
Carney calls on middle powers to band together in World Economic Forum speech
DAVOS — The world has entered a risky new age of great power rivalries and…
Carney says beefing up Arctic security key to solving Greenland crisis
OTTAWA — There are solutions to the crisis enveloping Greenland, Prime Minister Mark Carney said…
Kamloops considers 30 km/h speed limits in two neighbourhoods
iNwheels
If successful, it could be expanded across the city.
Kelowna to host 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
“Kelowna’s bid stood out for its strong focus on the athlete experience."
Police surprised speeding Kelowna driver’s car didn’t disintegrate
iNwheels
"It looked like it had been chewed up by Robosaurus.”
Kelowna man bringing back retro games and movies in the era of streaming
“People want that authenticity. They want to have the cartridge in their hands. They want to have the movie on their shelf. They want the CD for their car. They want to own it."
Dingo pack surrounded Canadian found dead on beach, Australian police say
BRISBANE — Australian police are investigating the death of a Canadian woman, whose body was…
Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
MILAN (AP) — Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in…
Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to…
Security experts sound alarm for Canada as Trump threatens to take Greenland
OTTAWA — Experts on global security and defence are warning that Canada may be forced…
This year is expected to rival some of the hottest ever recorded, Canadian federal scientists say
Canadian scientists say the recent stretch of exceptional global temperatures shows no signs of letting…
Councillors may trim up to four points off Kamloops budget hike
The average homeowner may see their tax bill go up by $200 instead of $300.
Kelowna Airbnb owner denied permit loses appeal in court
iNhome
He'd run the Bernard Avenue property for 15 years before he forgot to renew his business licence, and the issue spiralled from there.
Surprise inflation hike won’t knock Bank of Canada off sidelines, economists say
OTTAWA — Inflation closed out 2025 with a surprise uptick, but economists weighing in Monday…
AI data centres for Kamloops not without controversy, concern for water
Kamloops residents were under water restrictions last year, yet millions of litres of water would simply evaporate for the AI industry.
Canadian cities compete over claim to Kamloops-born ‘Heated Rivalry’ star
Everyone wants a piece of the spicy hockey drama.
Snoop Dogg’s NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg arrived at Intuit Dome hours before tipoff, long before…