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B.C.’s chief electoral officer pushes against ‘false narratives’ in 2024 vote
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief electoral officer has issued a report he says pushes back…
Police name boy, 15, stabbed to death in B.C. park as two youth are cleared
Police have named a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in an Abbotsford, B.C.,…
B.C. human rights commissioner details government action, inaction on recommendations
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s human rights commissioner says her office has been “re-energized” to push…
Victim identified in 2024 Kamloops motel shooting
A 28-year-old was killed in a Kamloops motel shooting last year and police have chosen…
B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke announces 2026 retirement after 10 years on the job
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s longest-serving ombudsperson has announced he will retire from his role in…
A look back at the glory days of celery production in the Okanagan
iNwine
Celery isn’t grown commercially locally these days, but once upon a time there were acres…
Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns
VICTORIA — The chorus of voices against contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure…
Telus announces five-year $70B funding plan to bolster networks, open AI data centres
VANCOUVER — Telus Corp. has announced it will spend more than $70 billion over the…
Senior verbally, physically attacked while cleaning up near Penticton homeless camp
Allan Garland, 82, is a familiar figure to many as the tall, older gentleman who has been collecting trash between Warren and Fairview Avenues for the past decade.
Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help
The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official…
N.S.’s Lebanese entrepreneurs build a national presence, as shawarma leads the way
HALIFAX — At a Mezza Lebanese Kitchen restaurant, Tony Nahas demonstrates slicing from a spit…
TRENDING NOW: And now, a skateboarding kitten
Kittens and skateboards usually don’t mix. In this case the mix is absolutely adorable. Fluffy…
In the news today: Liberals’ goals to be outlined in throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Union says CFIA staff facing intimidation and threats over planned B.C. ostrich cull
The head of the union representing Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers says they have faced…
Alberta changing rules to ensure only ‘age-appropriate’ books in schools by fall
EDMONTON — Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure only “age-appropriate” books…
Fine issued to North Okanagan driver who caused fatal crash
iNwheels
The sister of man killed in a fatal car crash outside Salmon Arm 18 months…
Interior Health region now has access to cutting-edge cancer scanning tech
A new and improved method for detecting, tracking and treating prostate cancer is going to…
New Kamloops supportive housing site comes with $30M price tag
iNhome
A new North Kamloops supportive housing project is slated for move-in by 2028. BC Housing…
iN PHOTOS: Six stunning waterfalls to see in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rivers are starting to reach their peak of depth and flow in Kamloops and the…
iN NUMBERS: June is a month of celebration in Kamloops, Okanagan
June is a busy month for celebrations in the Okanagan and Kamloops. Not only is…
Silent tribute and fundraisers mark one month since Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — Members of Parliament held a moment of silence on the one-month anniversary of…
B.C. health minister says about 6,000 on ‘extended leave’ from mental health care
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s health minister says almost 6,000 people were on leave from involuntary…
Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa
OTTAWA — Dozens of First Nations leaders from across the country gathered in front of…
The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen
OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Ottawa today to begin their…