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Premier Eby supports recall of Okanagan MLA after ‘disgusting’ anti-Indigenous bill fails
“It is reprehensible, disgusting, appalling, I’ve run out of words to describe what they're trying to do.”
Speaker’s vote gets northern power line through B.C. legislature by slimmest margin
VICTORIA — Legislation to fast-track construction of a northern power line has squeaked through the…
Hikers, bikers have fresh trails to explore at new nature park in Vernon
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"While I was there, I saw some eagles and various bird species.”
iN NUMBERS: Unemployment has nearly doubled in Kelowna and Kamloops this year
Over the course of the year Kelowna and Kamloops saw unemployment spike.
Child advocates urge government to bring back online harms legislation
OTTAWA — The dangers children face online constitute a national emergency, a coalition of child…
Canadians are betting record sums online — and falling in debt. Here’s how to dig out
Rob Kilner’s clients carry gambling debts ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than…
syilx children vow to ‘save the world’ one seedling at a time
“In 10 years, it’ll be an absolutely changed landscape. It will have a changed feel to it — it will become an ecosystem unto itself.”
TRENDING NOW: Game over for these cats
Bowls, baskets, bags and other containers seem to be their downfall.
iN PHOTOS: First snowfall at high elevation lakes in Kamloops, Okanagan
A dusting of snow transforms landscapes around picturesque fishing resorts.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan, Kamloops
Get festive at these local events this weekend. Here are the top five, can’t miss…
HOUSING CRISIS: Enderby mom can’t afford rent, wintering in RV with kids
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“It’s definitely a hit on my self esteem about being a mom. I want to provide a good, safe home for my children and I’ve been unable to find anything.”
The problem with Penticton’s new anti-racism bylaw
"How do we ensure free speech is encouraged and speech that crosses the line is not? Is it the recipient? Is it the person that investigates the speech, is it the courts?"
Province already considered popular suggestions to fix Kelowna bridge traffic
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Some of the suggestions have already been considered or attempted by the Ministry of Transportation.
What you should know about having cannabis in your vehicle in BC
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Transporting cannabis in a vehicle legally is something a lot of people don’t think about.
Seven Canadians charged in U.S. drug probe linked to ex-Olympian
WASHINGTON — Seven Canadians have been arrested for extradition to the United States in connection…
Penticton judge says man in drug-induced psychosis put hundreds at risk
He led police on a wild and extremely dangerous one-hour high-speed chase from Osoyoos to Summerland.
TRENDING NOW: Never trust a bed at an open house
Never trust a bed an open house no matter how inviting it looks.
Vernon motel hit with fire code violations after WorkSafeBC fine for mould, rodents
“The employer had not conducted a violence risk assessment, did not have policies or procedures in place, and had not trained workers in the prevention of violence."
RCMP says B.C. ostrich farm investigations continue, charges neither laid nor stayed
RCMP say investigations are ongoing in relation to their enforcement operation at a British Columbia…
Pair of burglars arrested after Kelowna parkade storage room heist
Turner was on court-imposed conditions for break and enter when the storage room break-in happened. Grimson was on bail for similar crimes and had conditions that included electronic monitoring.
iN DISCUSSION: Penticton’s racism bylaw unexplained
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Proposed resort threatens critical wildlife corridor in BC, study says
A new study warns that the proposed Zincton resort in British Columbia’s Central Selkirks could fragment a critical wildlife corridor for grizzlies, wolverines and other species. Photo submitted by Tess McEnroe / Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
Penticton looking at 6 per cent tax increase as budget deliberations begin
Council was given a draft budget on Oct. 21 with the stated goal of a 6.26 per cent property tax increase for 2026, and that remains the goal now that budget deliberations have begun.
Penticton spent 18 months writing a unique racism bylaw to target just one person
And iNFOnews.ca has learned that that one person has now moved, largely resolving the problem.