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Salmon Arm tattoo artist’s free salmon-arm ink a hit
"When you think of Salmon Arm and you think of a salmon and an arm."
Why Kelowna’s vacancy rate doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story
iNhome
"It doesn't last for more than the moment that survey occurred."
Unsafe storage racks net Kelowna cabinet company $69,000 fine
Some of the racks were missing bolts.
Study says trees counter half the world’s urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trees are countering nearly half the urban heating from pavement and buildings…
iN NUMBERS: Many British Columbians support NHL fighting ban
To drop, or not to drop the gloves, that is the question.
Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shula Jassell is insecure about the size of her chin and…
How a first generation Okanagan hobby farmer is going pro
iNwine
“As a first generation farmer, I don't know what I'm doing."
Canadian company’s winning innovation a giant leap for drinking water on the moon
MONTREAL — On the moon, access to drinking water could mean the difference between short…
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."
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here’s what to do
For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of…
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."
From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old ‘Hamlet’ flourishes in the age of TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. “Hamlet”…
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.”
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers…
Spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA’s Webb telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in…
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.
The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be ‘beginning of the end’
President Donald Trump said Friday the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his…
Number of Canadians connected to hantavirus outbreak grows to 10, all asymptomatic
OTTAWA — The number of Canadians connected to a hantavirus outbreak that began on a…
Smith sees progress on pipeline deal with Ottawa after Carney meeting
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she was feeling far more confident about…
Daughters relieved as trio convicted of murdering parents in B.C. home invasion
ABBOTSFORD — Arnold and Joanne De Jong spent their last night alive surrounded by family,…
Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
WASHINGTON (AP) — Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo…
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.
Mass cybersecurity breach of learning platform hits Canadian post-secondary schools
Multiple post-secondary institutions across Canada say they’ve been impacted by a cyberattack targeting an education…
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."