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Canada strikes gold again in women’s team pursuit, climbs to 12 medals at Olympics
MILAN — Canada’s speedskaters won their second straight gold medal in the women’s team pursuit…
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther…
Tk’emlups narrowed focus, ‘ruled out’ some areas in search for graves
It's been more than four years since Tk'emlups announced the finding of around 200 suspected graves near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Gas prices in Kelowna, Vernon plummet while the rest of B.C. isn’t so lucky
iNwheels
Today’s gas prices feel pretty good since in 2022 Kelowna had a peak gas price of $2.17 a litre, but it’s not quite as low as it was in 2020 at $0.89 a litre.
iN PHOTOS: Superb Silver Star mountain sunsets saturate skies
Some of the best sunsets of the year.
Carney rolls out ‘aggressive’ plan to build up domestic defence sector
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney sent a clear signal through his overtures to the…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians still feel threatened by Trump’s tariffs
Research Co. polled British Columbians to find out where they’re at on how Canada has handled the Trump trade war.
B.C. police watchdog to determine whether to investigate Tumbler Ridge shooting
British Columbia’s police watchdog is taking steps to determine if it will launch an investigation…
Food inflation spiked 7.3% in January. Here’s what’s driving the increase
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported an easing in the headline inflation rate Tuesday but a…
More than 50 Kelowna drivers ticketed for using phones in school zones
iNwheels
Officers took photos of drivers texting and scrolling on their phones during pick-up and drop-off times at schools.
‘TOXIC’: Bullying from Vernon’s top Mountie forcing members to flee, cops say
Officers say morale is low, members are leaving, and a record number are on stress leave.
Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn’t exactly mutual
CHICAGO (AP) — Sports have become a big part of prediction markets. So big that…
TRENDING NOW: Dog licks bacon frying on TV
You can almost smell the strips of bacon frying.
‘Extremely caring’ Interior Health nurse loses career over conspiracy theories
The case highlights how far down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories people will go, and the life-changing altercations when they believe them.
People – and robots – are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
BEIJING (AP) — It’s not just people — in China, the robots are also getting…
From Arena Mexico to the World Cup, a wrestling-mask boom is taking shape
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Guadalupe Zuñiga has been around wrestling masks for as long as…
IN THE RED: Being Kamloops mayor costs Reid Hamer-Jackson more than he earns
Despite the financial hardship Reid Hamer-Jackson plans to run for mayor again.
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the arid, cracked desert ground in Southern California, a tiny…
‘Relax’: A beginner’s guide to Okanagan wine tasting
iNwine
“It's not about what you know, it's about what you enjoy.”
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources
OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients…
How Mexican cartels employ drones as tools to smuggle drugs and fight enemies
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday…
‘Abuse of power’: Judge blocks move to deny past BC Tree Fruits members share of millions
The defunct co-op has between $12 and $15-million to be divvied up.
Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival
iN420
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis…
‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Liquidity as affection and trash as a symbol of enduring love.…