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Remains of dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to T. rex ‘great-uncle’
The remains of a dinosaur skull found in British Columbia campground belonged to a tyrannosaur…
TRENDING NOW: Golf is hard
No one help him. He'll learn.
Wind a critical factor as fire triggers evacuation alert for 8,000 in Kimberley, B.C.
The mayor of Kimberley, B.C., says his town’s fate depends on the mercy of the…
iN PHOTOS: Tony the peacock still on the lam in Kamloops neighbourhood
“It’s hilarious the debates people are having in the Juniper page. There was a big argument last week with this lady claiming Tony was a girl and needed his name changed to Toni.”
Hot enough for you? How about another heat wave warning for Okanagan, Kamloops
The same region had a heat warning last week, but things cooled off over the weekend.
Man charged in fatal crash at Okanagan Granfondo in B.C.
PENTICTON — Mounties in Penticton, B.C., say a man has been charged in a crash…
Driver charged one year after deadly Okanagan Granfondo collision
iNwheels
One rider was killed and two were injured just over a year ago.
As wildfires burn coast to coast, a look at what’s happening in affected provinces
iNhome
More than 930 fires were burning across Canada on Monday, the national wildland fire summary…
Learner driver clocked nearly 50km/h over limit on Coquihalla
iNwheels
Her dad's car was towed and impounded for a week.
City of Kelowna to pay Hotel Eldorado for the boardwalk it illegally blocked
“The city does not pursue expropriation lightly and has only taken this step after all other reasonable options were exhausted.”
Kelowna prepares to welcome thousands for 2026 BC Summer Games
Kelowna is preparing to welcome thousands of young athletes, coaches, officials and supporters as the…
KISSM’s Showcase Concert celebrates young musicians at Sagebrush Theatre
The sounds of live music, choir performances and student talent will fill the stage as…
FAN FAVOURITE: While music festivals struggle, some in Okanagan stand test of time
Music festivals are facing tough times, and reports from Canada, the U.S. and Europe lament the decline of the industry.
Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely…
TRENDING NOW: A very memorable birthday moment
No one was seriously hurt during the creation of this very memorable birthday moment.
Okanagan wine industry pioneers tell their story in new memoir
iNwine
"'Decanting Memories' is a testament to the days of digging trenches by hand, tractor repair through welding and long, uncertain winters."
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues…
Why artists in Kelowna have to turn to Vernon
"People are a little bit afraid to get gross here.”
Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage
From portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices…
iN VIDEO: Music in the Park rocks West Kelowna
The City of West Kelowna and Creative Okanagan are hosting live music every Friday evening…
Penticton RCMP investigate a Saturday assault that happened at an elementary school
VICTORIA — Penticton RCMP say they are investigating a Saturday night assault on the grounds…
iN NUMBERS: Majority of British Columbians support single-use plastic ban
But do they hate paper straws?
Vast John Horgan Dam is a monument to engineering, as well as NDP’s shifting stance
FORT ST. JOHN — The scale of the John Horgan Dam, the most costly engineering…
Why a Kamloops woman keeps 25,000 worms in her home
iNhome
Hint: It has something to do with compost and bears.