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Parliamentary committee on assisted dying has gone ‘off the rails,’ expert warns
OTTAWA — An expert in Canada’s assisted dying laws is warning that the committee of…
Kelowna Boat Show taking over downtown docks this weekend
“Whether you paddle, cruise, fish, or are wanting to explore your options for getting out on the water, the Kelowna Boat Show has something for everyone.”
Watchdog report confirms truck involved in Air Canada plane crash had no transponder
iNwheels
A preliminary report into the LaGuardia Airport crash that killed two Canadian pilots last month…
Video of man pushing goslings from Kelowna highrise cautionary tale about humans and wildlife
iNhome
“A property owner was strongly encouraged to take measures to prevent nesting, that would have prevented this from ever occurring in the first place."
Carney says tariffs ‘more than irritants’ as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
OTTAWA — Canada is not just sitting back “taking notes” or “instructions” from the Americans…
Kamloops shelter resident ‘insulted’ by mayor’s grilling
"I was insulted, but I was more than happy to engage with him. It just takes so much patience to listen to fools, and lucky for all involved, I have that kind of patience."
Suspension for BC teacher who called in sick and went on vacation
He also crossed professional boundaries with a student.
Why no one wants this free Kelowna house
iNhome
“We are removing the home because we like the house and want to respect that it has history.”
A year after Lapu Lapu ramming attack, grief, anger and hope intertwine
VANCOUVER — At a South Vancouver long-term care home, Jhosie Sico has forgotten what proper…
Expert says it’s time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade
HOUSTON — Piling his shopping bags into his vehicle’s trunk outside a Houston grocery store…
Okanagan bicycle thief got bail several times during crime spree
The bicycle theft and shoplifting spree went from Salmon Arm to West Kelowna and lasted well over a year.
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops housing starts catching up to Kelowna
iNhome
Is this just a blip in the housing start stats? Time will tell.
Premier Eby says investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting has entered final stages
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said the police investigation into the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting…
Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors
CALGARY — A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary…
Five remain in B.C. Conservative leadership race as membership swells to 42,000
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservative Party has confirmed a final list of five candidates vying…
B.C. premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she is ‘very ill’
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan…
Drones and laser strikes big problem at Kelowna airport: RCMP
“(The) misuse of lasers or drones near aircraft puts lives at risk."
Carney says the U.S. can’t dictate the terms of trade talks ahead of CUSMA review
OTTAWA — Canada will not make any more concessions to the United States ahead of…
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
iNwine
“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
B.C. tourists smile at Mexico pyramid. Behind them, a gunman, moments before killing
It looks like a typical tourist photo, as British Columbia woman Barbara Welsh and her…
Kamloops school district fails to block FOI request, again
The school district argued it's part of a failed effort to "uncover a conspiracy of unlawful tendering and procurement practices."
Coquihalla Highway reopens between Hope and Merritt after trailer fire
COQUIHALLA — The main highway linking British Columbia’s Lower Mainland to the Interior has reopened…
Some Okanagan cities in drought are already restricting water use
iNhome
“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
Mexico boosts security at tourist spots after Canadian killed, others hurt on pyramid
Mexico bumped up security at multiple tourist sites Tuesday, a day after a Canadian woman…