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Third tiny home project opens up 60 spots for homeless people in Kelowna
iNhome
The project, dubbed Balsam Place, at 3199 Appaloosa Road gives people a space with a private entrance, bed, desk, mini fridge, storage, heat and air conditioning.
Heat wave forecast to hit Okanagan, Kamloops this weekend
Break out the sunscreen and crank up your air conditioners. It’s going to be hot…
TRENDING NOW: Jimmy Kimmel plays ‘Who’s high?’ with Jon Stewart
There’s a regular segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live called “Who’s high?” Kimmel rounds up a…
Kelowna RCMP cracking down on dangerous e-dirt bike riders
iNwheels
As e-bike and e-dirt bikes grow in popularity, Kelowna RCMP said it is focusing on…
Councillor Sarai breached oath by recording Kamloops mayor and covering it up
"Throughout my investigation and in preparing this report, an old adage has repeatedly come to mind: two wrongs don’t make a right."
TRENDING NOW: Group therapy for Canadians with an American shopping habit
Many Canadians are struggling to let go of their habit of buying American products in…
Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified
SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday’s gathering of the country’s premiers to talk…
Two men arrested in B.C., charged with murder in Mississauga, Ont. shooting: police
Peel Region police say two men were arrested in British Columbia and charged with murder…
Former PM Harper calls for renewed ties with India, does not mention murder probe
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is calling on Canada to move past its…
In the news today: More join the thousands fleeing wildfires in Sask.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Blaze forces Alaska Highway closure as B.C. wildfire season ramps up
Fire season is ramping up in British Columbia as the province’s wildfire service warns of…
Kelowna daycare that shorted staffer $9,000 in wages loses another appeal
A Kelowna daycare on the hook $10,000 for failing to pay a former early educator,…
Kamloops man accused in stabbing spree led police to hidden knives
A man accused in a 2020 stabbing spree stowed away two knives before he returned…
Kelowna RCMP didn’t have warrant to deliver parcel to alleged gun smuggler
The Judge said the convicted drug dealer had a reasonable expectation of privacy in his doorway.
Review of B.C. home-sharing program for adults with developmental disabilities
The British Columbia government is commissioning an independent review of the province’s home-share program, months…
TRENDING NOW: Toddler experiences instant regret
The dogs did what dogs do when offered water.
B.C. ostrich farm calls for independent testing to prevent ‘unnecessary destruction’
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The operators of a British Columbia ostrich flock that’s facing…
Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says a planned trip to Ottawa this week to…
Former national chief calls for list of demands as PM, premiers talk infrastructure
OTTAWA — The former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for…
Corus touts new stars, returning hits to Global, while calling for loosened CanCon rules
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment touted new stars and returning hits set to roll out across…
B.C. provides peek into $2.95B SkyTrain tunnels, set to open in 2027
VANCOUVER — In a maze of cement under Vancouver, the latest expansion to the SkyTrain…
Strawberry dilemma: Buy cheap American or more pricey Okanagan grown
iNwine
“All Canadians, we should help each other here. All farmers, local farmers. That'd be good for the country. Why are we shipping money out of the country, right? Why not keep all the money here?”
iN NUMBERS: Auto crime, traffic violations in Kamloops, Okanagan in 2024
iNwheels
Here are the numbers for auto crime and traffic violations in Kamloops and the Okanagan in 2024.
B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP’s confidence deal with Greens
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care…