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Kelowna, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer
iNhome
The business community is applauding British Columbia’s decision to allow the Okanagan city of Kelowna…
‘They suck’: Lutnick criticizes Canada’s trade strategy
OTTAWA — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attacked Canada’s trade strategy on Friday, adding, “They…
iN PHOTOS: Bizarre looking insects emerge in Thompson-Okanagan
It can be fun finding a rare or bizarre looking insect and try to identify it.
Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks
OTTAWA — Canada welcomes efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stands with Persian…
Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are…
Merritt man caught doing 208 km/h on Coquihalla in lifted pickup
iNwheels
“No vehicles are safe at those speeds on public roads, but a heavy truck that is high off the ground is even more unstable than other traffic.”
Kelowna gets to ‘opt-out’ of restrictive provincial regulations on short-term rentals
iNhome
Kelowna was the only municipality to apply to opt-out of the short-term rental regulations.
iN DISCUSSION: Debate over access to MAID highlighted in lawsuit against BC hospital
"MLAs Tara Armstrong and Amelia Boultbee both quit within months the BC Conservative Party that got them elected. Armstrong will be recalled over it. Boultbee said on social media she plans to remain an independent, may have been her strategy all along."
‘Extraordinary’: Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space
HOUSTON — When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen first floated to the window after the Orion…
Kamloops Search and Rescue save dirt biker who nearly fell off a cliff
iNwheels
“Without the police medic’s intervention, the outcome for the injured rider could have been much different.”
Federal Liberals’ promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals’ one-time payment that aims to help families struggling with the…
Despite no power or water, majority of Vernon trailer park residents staying put
iNhome
Many saw it as a good place for retirement. Now they have no power, water or heat.
Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village
Ross and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only…
TRENDING NOW: People vs. gravity
Gravity wins every time.
‘Tax grab’: Regional district bylaws force tiny home owner out of Central Okanagan
iNhome
"I want to say I gave up, but I moved on to better things."
Credit union moves to foreclose on cash-strapped Kamloops mayor’s car dealership
"It's no secret that I've been put into a bad financial situation."
US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s…
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates reflect on historic lunar mission
HOUSTON — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflected on his historic Artemis II lunar mission on…
Thousands without natural gas service in B.C.’s Okanagan, possible until Sunday
KELOWNA — FortisBC says it is working to restore natural gas service to about 6,200…
Late recovery keeps playoff run alive for Kelowna Rockets
With their post-season on the line, the Kelowna Rockets tied the game with just seconds to spare before claiming victory in overtime.
Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery
OTTAWA — Canada Post is starting preliminary work to convert addresses that receive door-to-door mail…
Former South Okanagan chiropractor fined for not completing medical records
The chiropractor has since moved to Newfoundland.
More privacy breaches and bullying lands Kamloops mayor back in hot water
"In my opinion, no Mayor should treat staff in this manner and the Mayor owes these staff an unqualified apology."
‘You don’t want any negativity’: Why most NHL goalies don’t speak on game day
Logan Thompson stepped off the ice and headed up the tunnel before turning left. The…