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Parking fines on the rise in Kamloops as reserves run dry
iNwheels
"With the depleting reserves, we're unable to contribute officers to parking. With an increase in fines and rate structure, we will be able to commit more resources to it."
Judge rules South Okanagan arsonist won’t have to cover $500K damage
The judge said it would be counterproductive to his rehabilitation.
British Columbia to let midwives prescribe abortion pill and other drugs
VICTORIA — British Columbia is giving midwives the ability to prescribe abortion pill Mifegymiso and…
The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in…
Independents branded ‘NDP farm team’ for helping shut down FOI debate
VICTORIA — Two former B.C. Conservatives now sitting as Independents say they voted with their…
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
MADRID (AP) — Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers…
B.C. invests $1 million in ‘lightning reduction’ technology in bid to reduce fires
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is investing up to $1 million on field-testing new…
Rent in Kelowna continues to fall faster than Kamloops
iNhome
While falling prices is good news there's a reason renters might not be feeling the relief.
3 Canadians isolating at home after hantavirus ship outbreak, government says
TORONTO — Three people with connections to a deadly hantavirus-stricken cruise are isolating at home…
Penticton proactively bans campfires within city limits
The city banned campfires due to the wildfire risk.
McGuinty vows update on Snowbirds this month, as Tories warn about fleet’s future
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty said he will unveil the Liberal government’s plans for…
RCMP intervene in Shuswap neighbour dispute over nude hot tubbing
“There had been on going issues for years between the neighbours, supported by previous police files."
BC teacher reprimanded for dragging student by their ankles
The decision did not say the student was harmed, but the regulator found the teacher failed to treat them with dignity.
Why BC Housing can build tiny homes but you can’t
iNhome
"It's just old rules and regulations, and I wish municipalities would modernize."
Alaska landslide set off CN Tower-sized tsunami last year — and a warning for B.C.
When millions of tonnes of rock fell one kilometre into an Alaskan fiord last year,…
Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in boon for Quebec aviation
MIRABEL — Airbus Canada has signed a deal to supply AirAsia with a massive order…
TRENDING NOW: Pigeon phone the latest fad
Move over banana phone, here's a pigeon phone.
Kelowna RCMP sergeant fired for drunk driving
The RCMP sergeant was off sick and struggling with PTSD at the time.
EV owners smiling with gas prices more than $2 in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
“We got rid of our Ram truck and got an electric vehicle. It's just way more economical."
iN NUMBERS: Survey says businesses in B.C. don’t like DRIPA
Where do you land on DRIPA?
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated
PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) — Two patients with hantavirus and one suspected of infection were…
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner could never be defined by just one role. He…
Kamloops mayor argues councillor’s damages from his lawsuit were self-inflicted
"It is possible the defendant invited some of the public attention she received by her own statements in the media."
OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws in developing ChatGPT, probe finds
OTTAWA — OpenAI failed to respect Canadian privacy laws when training its artificial intelligence-powered ChatGPT…