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Shortage of long-term care beds creates unsafe living conditions for Okanagan, Kamloops seniors
"“We had decades to plan for the boomers."
Liberals set to form historic majority government after sweeping three byelections
OTTAWA — It took nearly a full year and a handful of byelections and defections…
Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma
OTTAWA — Canada must break the stigma around careers in the skilled trades if the…
The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. military has begun a blockade of all…
iN NUMBERS: Stocking lakes in Okanagan, Kamloops for spring fishing
Get ready to reel 'em in.
Jail for Kelowna man who assaulted girlfriend while on bail for assaulting her
He went back twice while on bail and was violent.
Pause of Indigenous rights act won’t be confidence vote, B.C. election prospect fades
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he may extend the current legislative session…
$33M water system repair up in the air after Sage Mesa residents vote ‘no’
iNhome
The complexity with the water system comes from the fact that it’s a privately owned utility, but publicly managed.
Kamloops councillor questions shifting arena plans
"I have trouble with this because the price went up and we're getting less than what we proposed. That's not what I voted for."
Kelowna considers cut to cost of bus pass for low-income riders
iNwheels
“I just think it's the right thing to do for our community and the right thing to do for those that are on limited income and want to get transportation throughout the city."
B.C. Conservative member’s bill on firefighter health passes in rare feat
VICTORIA — A bill by an Opposition Conservative in B.C.’s legislature about the health care…
Penticton, Kelowna both trailing in third round of WHL playoffs
Both teams are heading into game three with back-to-back losses.
iN PHOTOS: Owl family in North Okanagan ‘a special treat’ for wildlife enthusiast
One of the most common owls in North America, great horned owls are known by their long, ear-like tufts and big yellow eyes.
Former Penticton Vees hockey player gets jail time for having sex with teen fan
He argued that he was caught up in "hockey culture."
South Okanagan man takes legal action against neighbour’s ‘catio’
iNhome
The neighbour argued the 'catio' wasn't approved. And while the Tribunal agreed, it wasn't as simple as that.
Dirty sodas: Mormon secret now packing shops in Kelowna and Kamloops
iNwine
“Unfortunately, I have no life, so I watch Secret Lives of Mormon Wives often."
Clicks and clacks, rhythms and beats: The tap shoe
You’ll never say you didn’t hear them coming: tap shoes, where plates are added to…
iN VIDEO: Rare white squirrel forages in North Okanagan forest
The squirrel in Lynx's video appears to have leucism.
Kamloops arena project may reach $154M
Costs are up $14 million due to inflation and a contingency fund.
You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day
iNwheels
Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot…
Shuswap strata on the hook $3,000 after it dismissed noise complaint over heat pump
iNhome
The Strata said the heat pump was quieter than an AC unit. The Tribunal disagreed.
Controversial BC Housing site in Kamloops put on ice
iNhome
It comes amid council's continued efforts to influence the type of residents welcomed in the supportive housing site.
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony…
‘Riddled with rats’: New Vernon company getting into a growing industry
iNhome
“It’s a disgusting job and a lot of it has been about just manning up and getting under there, but we absolutely love it."