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August 16 2025 04:00 AM

Teen entrepreneur makes rings out of antlers in Lake Country

“Antler is a very odd material to work with, it’s not like wood or steel, it behaves in different ways."

Former BC Liberal leader being sued by ex-wife, 30 years after their affair cost him his job

Gordon Wilson is credited with getting the BC Liberal Party back into the legislature.

August 15 2025 06:00 PM

OKIB ‘deeply concerned’ Splatsin building houses in Vernon warehouse

"We are deeply concerned that this initiative was undertaken within Syilx territory without any prior discussion, engagement, or notification to the Syilx People or our governing bodies."

August 15 2025 03:06 PM

Kamloops council censures mayor over conflict of interest

"I will attend the courts when 10 citizens want to have me disqualified due to being in a conflict of interest."

August 15 2025 12:00 PM

‘Fear and contempt:’ BC nurse’s trans comments cost her $94K and a suspension

The regulator found she lacked an understanding of her ethical obligations as a nurse.

August 15 2025 11:28 AM

Princeton woman wins $187,000 slot jackpot gambling online

"It feels like I’m dreaming."

iN NUMBERS: What we know about budget conscious tourists in Okanagan

The numbers we have now show that while people are still visiting they're just thinking about ways to save money on their vacation.

August 15 2025 04:00 AM

iN PHOTOS: Frightful facts about the praying mantis in Okanagan, Kamloops

The females eat the males before, during and after copulation.

August 14 2025 06:00 PM

Kamloops mayor calls journalist an ‘enemy’ and ‘biased’ after criminal probe dropped

The criminal investigation is over, but it appears bad blood remains.

August 14 2025 05:00 PM

Penticton area property owners could be on hook for $33M in water system upgrades

“This isn’t a situation anyone asked for. Decisions made long before now have placed citizens in a very difficult spot.”

August 14 2025 02:17 PM

RCMP suspect fireworks caused pair of West Kelowna wildfires

Investigators suspect fireworks cause a pair of wildfires Wednesday in the Smith Creek area of…

August 14 2025 12:15 PM

Passage to allow salmon back into Okanagan Lake opening next week

Steelhead, rainbow trout, sockeye, chinook and kokanee are going to be able to go into Okanagan Lake and 13 tributaries once again.

iN DISCUSSION: ‘Incompetent bureaucracy at work’

This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…

August 11 2025 12:00 PM

THOMPSON: Good cooks have cast iron pans, and use them

"There’s nothing wrong with, say, having a ceramic non-stick pan…but cast iron is simply more versatile…and can be just as non-stick when handled properly."

August 10 2025 12:00 PM

Top ten reasons to get our newsletter

Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to…

August 3, 2025 12:00:00 PM

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops

These weekend events are fun for the whole family.

August 14, 2025 5:00:00 PM

Penticton area property owners could be on hook for $33M in water system upgrades

“This isn’t a situation anyone asked for. Decisions made long before now have placed citizens in a very difficult spot.”

August 8, 2025 5:00:00 AM

iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive

We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.

August 6, 2025 1:00:00 PM

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events

Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.”