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Smith sees progress on pipeline deal with Ottawa after Carney meeting
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she was feeling far more confident about…
Daughters relieved as trio convicted of murdering parents in B.C. home invasion
ABBOTSFORD — Arnold and Joanne De Jong spent their last night alive surrounded by family,…
Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
WASHINGTON (AP) — Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo…
Kelowna protestor loses in court again after claiming city was trying to silence him
He used nine days court time and taxpayers are the ones left to pay the bill.
iN THE RECORD: Boultbee accuses Kelowna MLA of unfairly targeting women
"These men would never speak about other men in this way. It is very disrespectful."
Mass cybersecurity breach of learning platform hits Canadian post-secondary schools
Multiple post-secondary institutions across Canada say they’ve been impacted by a cyberattack targeting an education…
BC Conservatives cancel Penticton MLA’s party membership
"I'll take them seriously when they can run a clean leadership campaign, have a leader, can identify themselves and vet candidates."
iN VIDEO: BC birds who live their lives on webcams
Just in time for hatching season.
Revelstoke fined $34,000 over safety at water treatment plant
WorkSafeBC found many mandated safety procedures hadn't been followed.
iN DISCUSSION: High unemployment hits differently nowadays
"I've been through periods of high unemployment before and this just doesn't feel the same somehow."
Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An explosive eruption Friday of Mount Dukono on the remote Indonesian…
Canada loses 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate rises to 6.9%
OTTAWA — Canada’s economy took an unexpected hit on the job market in April, while…
NOT JUST FOR HIPSTERS: Okanagan wedding photographers seeing demand for film
iNhome
A few years ago a film camera could be bought for $5 in a thrift store. That has all changed.
Most Canadians want social media, AI chatbot ban for kids under 16, poll indicates
OTTAWA — More than two-thirds of Canadians support banning access to social media and AI…
TRENDING NOW: Dog and cat have different workout styles
This clip is guaranteed to induce cuteness overload.
Tumbler Ridge school, site of mass shooting, to be torn down and rebuilt on new site
VICTORIA — The school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where students were killed in a mass…
Parking fines on the rise in Kamloops as reserves run dry
iNwheels
"With the depleting reserves, we're unable to contribute officers to parking. With an increase in fines and rate structure, we will be able to commit more resources to it."
Judge rules South Okanagan arsonist won’t have to cover $500K damage
The judge said it would be counterproductive to his rehabilitation.
British Columbia to let midwives prescribe abortion pill and other drugs
VICTORIA — British Columbia is giving midwives the ability to prescribe abortion pill Mifegymiso and…
The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in…
Independents branded ‘NDP farm team’ for helping shut down FOI debate
VICTORIA — Two former B.C. Conservatives now sitting as Independents say they voted with their…
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
MADRID (AP) — Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers…
B.C. invests $1 million in ‘lightning reduction’ technology in bid to reduce fires
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is investing up to $1 million on field-testing new…
Rent in Kelowna continues to fall faster than Kamloops
iNhome
While falling prices is good news there's a reason renters might not be feeling the relief.