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Owl hit by car in North Okanagan airlifted to Lower Mainland for care
“I saw him get hit by a car that just kept going so I figured I should check it out and realized it was a little owl."
Humane Society seeing record-breaking year for outdoor cat colonies in Okanagan, Kamloops
“It just keeps on going. It's a problem. People are looking for solutions and they're looking for humane, no kill solutions."
Sexual extortion of children for money is on the rise: financial intelligence agency
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency is warning of an increase in cases of sexual…
Steven Guilbeault quits Carney’s cabinet to protest pipeline deal
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault resigned from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet late Thursday…
Tiny homes or encampment: Decision looms on contentious Penticton homeless project
iNhome
"If we say no, then the encampment stays — simple as that — because there's no where for them to go."
‘I’m getting tired’: Kamloops woman losing sleep in battle against rats
“When they’re under the house they can chew wires and water lines and wreak all sorts of havoc."
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on Alberta to BC pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith shook hands and signed a cooperation agreement, but it's going to take more than that to get the pipeline built.
iN NUMBERS: Which Thompson-Okanagan city is hiking taxes the most
It’s still early so these numbers could change, but here’s a peek at the proposed property tax increases.
TRENDING NOW: Dogs react to that magic word
Some dogs will pick a walk over food.
Kelowna version of reality show ‘Jersey Shore’ set for new year release
Canada Shore features 10 roommates who are “ready to party, flirt harder, and turn every night into memories.”
iN PHOTOS: Otters give Kamloops photographer an entertaining show
"He just happened to have a fish in his mouth too and I was able to get some hilarious shots."
Why everyone is suddenly talking about the Kamloops aboriginal land claim
Five things to know about it
Why Kamloops gardeners are snapping up all the rabbit poo they can get
Much ado about rabbit poo
TRENDING NOW: A cat having a terrible day
A cat stalking a gull got more than he bargained for.
Vernon murder trial moved to Kamloops as lack of facilities deemed unfair to accused
The Lumby man is accused of murdering his ex-wife.
How a polar vortex will impact winter in Okanagan, Kamloops
Hint: Hope you like cold and snow.
Maya, 17, got mental health records by FOI, then killed herself. Her mom wants reform
VANCOUVER — Maya Cassady was just two months away from graduating high school with honours…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan, Kamloops
November isn’t over yet! Here are the final events in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops…
Internal strife on Kamloops council over $211M arts centre groundbreaking
Some felt a groundbreaking ceremony while facing a potential 10% tax hike was "not the best timing."
BC teacher who met student on Grindr gets 8 year ban
The teacher hooked up with the student after they graduated.
Kamloops mayor snubs FOI request; city says it’s powerless
"The city cannot compile the potentially responsive records without the mayor's cooperation, which, to date, has not been forthcoming,"
‘Worst case scenario’: Sage Mesa homeowners to vote on $33M water system upgrade
The 246 property owners near Penticton will vote in a referendum that also asks if they support the regional district taking over their water system from the provincial government.
BC Tree Fruits artifacts showcasing 90-year history to be preserved in Kelowna
iNwine
The Kelowna Museum was identified as the most suitable home due to its existing BC Tree Fruits collection and its expertise in agricultural history
One dead after semi-truck crash near Lytton
iNwheels
“Some key witnesses have already spoken to police, and investigators are looking into the driving behaviour of both trucks leading up to the crash.”