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iN PHOTOS: Penticton couple make chainsaw art out of topped trees
“It’s about making a custom piece that a person can enjoy, taking that tree and turning it into something beautiful."
Ontario monitoring 7 additional people considered ‘low risk’ hantavirus contacts
TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation…
What taxpayers get for $6.2M spent by Kelowna Tourism
“A vibrant, year-round economy enhances our region’s competitiveness and resilience benefiting residents while positioning the Central Okanagan as a dynamic place to visit.”
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
VANCOUVER — The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong…
Prolific shoplifter busted by Kelowna RCMP
He faces several charges including possession of stolen property.
B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union…
The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
President Donald Trump departed Tuesday afternoon for Beijing to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping.…
Vancouver-born Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29
MEMPHIS — Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke has died at age 29, the Memphis Grizzlies…
Drought declaration means low water level for Okanagan Lake basin
The Okanagan snowpack is the lowest it's been since 1980.
Trump downplays differences with China’s Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed differences with President Xi Jinping over…
RCMP release photos of suspect in downtown Vernon robbery
RCMP haven’t been able to identify the suspect so are releasing images of him in an effort to to advance the investigation.
‘Intentionally underemployed’: BC missionary who moved to South America must still pay spousal support
He went from earning $80,000 to $3,000 a year, but the court ruled he still had to pay.
No Canadians had known direct contact with hantavirus on ship: B.C. health official
None of the Canadians who were on a ship struck by an outbreak of deadly…
Okanagan last B.C. bastion for hot air ballooning
“You'll never get rich ballooning, but it's like nothing else in the world.”
Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors…
TRENDING NOW: Freshly popped kittens
If you're in need a cuteness fix to brighten your day, look no further.
iN NUMBERS: Record-breaking Okanagan vineyard growing conditions in 2025
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"Our growers from the Summerland area had some of the highest yields we have seen in years across all varietals.”
Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a…
B.C. policewomen want lawsuit, not labour arbitration, over alleged discrimination
VANCOUVER — A group of female police officers pursuing a class-action lawsuit against municipal police…
Path for tiny homes may open in Thompson-Nicola regional district
iNhome
It won't come without strings attached.
The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
iNwheels
Iran and the United States reached an impasse again Monday over how to end their…
Economic growth now tops environment as priority in energy policy, poll suggests
OTTAWA — More Canadians now say economic growth should be a bigger priority in Canada’s…
THOMPSON: Trump’s ballroom obsession and other signs of declining mental competence
"Beyond policies and actions that have hurt America immeasurably, Trump has every appearance of suffering dementia…and a variety of mental illnesses."
Mountie who had affair with confidential informant fired
The investigation was later dropped.