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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
iNwine
"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.
Kelowna woman’s speed dating business helping people escape dating apps
iNwine
"There's just a huge, huge demand to connect in general.”
B.C. Mounties cancel Amber Alert for twin siblings
PRINCE RUPERT — Mounties in northwestern British Columbia have cancelled a provincewide Amber Alert for…
International envoy for Bosnia who clashed with Serb leader to step down
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Christian Schmidt, the latest envoy tasked with overseeing the ongoing peace…
Scientists say don’t forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or…
TRENDING NOW: Old dog vs. young dog at feeding time
In a household with dogs, feeding time is the most exciting time of the day.
Salmon Arm tattoo artist’s free salmon-arm ink a hit
"When you think of Salmon Arm and you think of a salmon and an arm."
Why Kelowna’s vacancy rate doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story
iNhome
"It doesn't last for more than the moment that survey occurred."
Stampeders start prep for a season they hope ends with hoisting Grey Cup in Calgary
CALGARY — A Grey Cup game in their city is on the horizon. The Calgary…