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B.C. premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she is ‘very ill’
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan…
Drones and laser strikes big problem at Kelowna airport: RCMP
“(The) misuse of lasers or drones near aircraft puts lives at risk."
Carney says the U.S. can’t dictate the terms of trade talks ahead of CUSMA review
OTTAWA — Canada will not make any more concessions to the United States ahead of…
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
iNwine
“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
B.C. tourists smile at Mexico pyramid. Behind them, a gunman, moments before killing
It looks like a typical tourist photo, as British Columbia woman Barbara Welsh and her…
Kamloops school district fails to block FOI request, again
The school district argued it's part of a failed effort to "uncover a conspiracy of unlawful tendering and procurement practices."
Coquihalla Highway reopens between Hope and Merritt after trailer fire
COQUIHALLA — The main highway linking British Columbia’s Lower Mainland to the Interior has reopened…
Some Okanagan cities in drought are already restricting water use
iNhome
“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
Mexico boosts security at tourist spots after Canadian killed, others hurt on pyramid
Mexico bumped up security at multiple tourist sites Tuesday, a day after a Canadian woman…
Turf war: B.C. prison finds drug package disguised as grass patch dropped over fence
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Authorities in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley have foiled an attempt…
TRENDING NOW: Prank in a tree over a river
What could possibly go wrong?
Okanagan hockey coach guilty of taking photo of wife in shower
And his behaviour didn't end there.
Overlapping claims are behind protests from First Nations against two treaties
VICTORIA — A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects…
Thompson-Okanagan teams join new BC junior hockey league
“We continue to take measured and thoughtful steps to build our junior hockey pathways in B.C."
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian…
iN PHOTOS: Spring animal babies on farms in Okanagan, Kamloops
The babies can be seen keeping close to their moms and suckling milk, creating adorable moments.
Coquihalla closed after semi fire starts wildfire, causes toxic spill
iNwheels
The Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope is currently closed.
AFN chief asks UN to support First Nations’ opposition to B.C. Indigenous law change
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on the…
Penticton councillor calls for another supportive housing audit
iNhome
It's pitched as a follow-up to a 2022 audit that examined the progress of three supportive housing sites in Penticton.
Some BC Conservatives interested in campaign to recall controversial Okanagan MLA
"We've been told by many of them that they really do want Tara Armstrong to be recalled."
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids…
TRENDING NOW: Pup fights evil water monster
Check out Shadow the pup and his never ending battle with a water monster.
Eby ‘moving forward’ with First Nations after latest climbdown on Indigenous law
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said that “moving forward together” with First Nations…
iN NUMBERS: The state of spectator sports in Kamloops, Okanagan
Which sport should have a pro team in the BC Interior?