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Kelowna mom jailed for giving son candy contaminated with meth
When the child started hallucinating the mom kept her mouth shut.
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
Historic Tranquille sanatorium in Kamloops hits real estate market for $15M
iNhome
The current owner, Ignition Group, had been planning to build the area out into a subdivision that blended residential neighbourhoods with farm land.
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
Okanagan cherry farm fined $15K for dumping cherries
iNwine
According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
iNwine
"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”
An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms…
TRENDING NOW: A dog and his emotional support stuffie
Get ready for some cuteness overload.
Central Okanagan shotgun club wants to attract young people to skeet shooting
“It's like a bunch of guys going out golfing, except it's different equipment.”
Armstrong strata ignored second-hand smoke complaints; it now owes tenant $4,000
The Strata blamed repeat offenders, but the Tribunal found it was a failure of its governance.
Ancient squirrel feces a ‘time capsule,’ smelling as fresh as 700,000 years ago
The scent of ancient squirrel feces filled the laboratory where researcher Tyler Murchie was working…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians support banning crypto ATMs over links to crime
The majority of British Columbians are on board with the ban, especially since the province has already outlawed cryptocurrency mining.
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer’s concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
NEW YORK (AP) — When her favorite band took the stage, Kristin Shires was in…
What’s the deal with Kelowna’s roller disco fever
iNwheels
“It's this great feeling of freedom, just being able to cruise around on the wheels."
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:56…
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language
SEATTLE (AP) — Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for 30 years before reaching…
TRENDING NOW: Dad got a mullet, daughter couldn’t handle it
The reaction to dad's 80s throwback hairstyle has created some feelings.
Popular YouTube fisherman responds to runaway campfire at lake near Kamloops
"We have beautiful resources to protect."
‘He was a warrior’: Brother of Penticton MMA fighter killed by a bear looking for answers
Hrishikesh Koloth came to Penticton from India to pursue his dream of being a professional MMA fighter, but he was killed by a bear while on the job in Saskatchewan.
These sea cucumbers seem to have ‘zombie’ flesh that doesn’t die when lopped off
ST. JOHN’S — A Canadian scientist has found that amputated bits of flesh cut from…
iN PHOTOS: Mischievous marmots in Kamloops, Okanagan
These rascally fur balls are often up to entertaining antics.
Landlord hasn’t paid the mortgage? Know your tenant rights in event of power of sale
iNhome
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time —…
B.C. firm ‘over the moon’ about contract to chart Canada’s role in lunar exploration
VANCOUVER — Shaun Riddell is “over the moon” — figuratively, if not quite yet literally…
TRENDING NOW: Dog loves a good horse race
As long as it's televised that is.