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Downed power line cuts power for hundreds in Kamloops
A Tesla sedan took out a power pole.
High energy weather brings violent winds, knocks out power, shuts route in B.C.
VANCOUVER — An unusual low-pressure system moving in from the Pacific brought extreme winds and…
iN NUMBERS: Property tax increases in Kamloops, Okanagan over the past decade
iNhome
A few years ago a 4% increase might have seemed steep, but it's looking pretty good these days.
Canada promises $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for…
Unsafe commercial trucks in South Okanagan targeted in RCMP operation
iNwheels
“Good operators are getting undercut by unsafe drivers who do not spend money on repairs and maintenance."
Okanagan busts disrupt organized crime group trafficking drugs: RCMP
The investigation began in 2024.
Canada not a target for Trump administration’s new tariff investigations
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration launched trade investigations of multiple countries Wednesday in an attempt…
Provincial report reveals good news for Okanagan bats
The annual count is the only long-term roost monitoring program in the province.
Right-wing group gathers controversial figures in Kelowna to cast doubt on food safety
“It's something that can be altered genetically. We have no idea what they're doing.”
Canada will ‘do its part’ to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will “do its part” to…
Trump keeps telling America he’s winning in Iran. He’s less clear in explaining how the war ends
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing jittery global markets and drooping poll numbers since launching a war…
Southern Interior ski hills, mountain passes getting snow, strong winds
“Anybody contemplating driving through the passes might see if they can sort of postpone that until after things settle down a bit.”
Man charged year after car crash killed a 62-year-old near Cranbrook
iNwheels
Investigators forwarded the evidence from the crash to the BC Prosecution Service, and the charge was approved a year later on Feb. 11, 2026.
MLA pushing province to intervene in Lake Okanagan Resort water problems
iNhome
“After more than two years, property owners remain in a state of limbo because there is no reliable potable water service.”
Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother’s lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role
The member of Parliament for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., said he supports a lawsuit against artificial…
We asked for the Kamloops mayor’s emails — all we got is political theatre
While the province's information commissioner is yet to weigh in, council took the mayor to task for ignoring the requet.
Armstrong man’s $500,000 lotto win means a ‘nice’ retirement
He plans to use the money to pay off his mortgage and will give some to his kids.
RCMP launch homicide investigation after man shot in downtown Kamloops
No arrests have been made.
Gun control groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA — Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they’re “alarmed and disappointed”…
Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to…
Carney inching closer to majority with NDP floor-crossing ahead of byelections
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout’s decision to quit the NDP caucus to join the…
Sarcastic BC teacher who mocked students resigns after being suspended
“I’m guessing you’re not from here. If you knew how many diseases there were in Canada, would you still have come here?”
West Kelowna squares invite beginner dancers to the floor
Get your dancing shoes on, West Kelowna.
Pacific storm moves over B.C. in latest wintry blast, bringing snow and wind warnings
VANCOUVER — There’s another slight chance of sea-level snow in Metro Vancouver as a new…