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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 26 2025 02:15 PM
Campfires banned in Okanagan, Kamloops on Thursday
The campfire prohibition will remain in place until noon, Oct. 17.
Penticton property owners facing $33M bill for new water system fight back
iNhome
"The value of homes in this area have dropped by $250,000 to $300,000."
Driver caught excessively speeding near Princeton in mom’s Lamborghini
iNwheels
The driver said he was on his way to a racetrack. Had he driven more responsibly, he could have had a great day at the track. Instead, he had an awkward conversation with mom."
BC senior fears for future of her mentally ill adult son when she dies
“Every parent I’ve talked to in this situation loves their mentally ill children and we all share the same fears."
Uncommunicative Vernon contractor loses after suing another customer
The lack of communication was a breach of the contract.
Okanagan MLAs decry far-right Christian’s cancelled concert venue
BC Conservative MLA Macklin McCall and former Conservative now OneBC party MLA Tara Armstrong took to social media, calling the move "dangerous" and "outrageous."
August 25 2025 03:06 PM
Suspect arrested in Shuswap on swimming platform in middle of lake
"Officers had to travel by boat to reach him."
August 25 2025 01:20 PM
No jail for Kettle Valley Railway business manager who stole $74,000
She started stealing as soon as she began the job.
August 25 2025 11:24 AM
Two fatal motorcycle crashes on weekend: Kamloops RCMP
One fatal crash was on Barnharvale Road in Kamloops and the other on Highway 5.
August 25 2025 10:30 AM
Another Penticton byelection win for a Clean Sweep candidate
Shannon Stewart now joins fellow Clean Streets co-founder and local business owner Jason Reynen on Penticton council after Reynen won in a landslide in this past April's byelection.
August 25 2025 06:00 AM
Did a Kelowna church pressure rape victim to drop the charge?
CONTENT ADVISORY A Crown prosecutor in a Kelowna sexual assault case strongly suggested the alleged…
August 25 2025 05:00 AM
iN NUMBERS: The fire season that wasn’t in the Thompson-Okanagan
This summer has been nothing but a breath of fresh air.
August 25 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Even Elvis was a fan of the ‘King of Cool’ Dean Martin
"Who would have guessed in the late 1950s that the coolest guy in America for the next quarter-century would be a fella named Dino Paul Crocetti from Steubenville, Ohio?"
August 19 2025 02:20 PM
iN DISCUSSION: Medical system is ‘broken’
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
August 18 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: How lawyer Cameron Stracher did the wrong thing, then the right thing
"This is a story about two lawyers. They are the same man. He did the wrong thing, and the right thing. His name is Cameron Stracher."
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Penticton property owners facing $33M bill for new water system fight back
"The value of homes in this area have dropped by $250,000 to $300,000."
Driver caught excessively speeding near Princeton in mom’s Lamborghini
The driver said he was on his way to a racetrack. Had he driven more responsibly, he could have had a great day at the track. Instead, he had an awkward conversation with mom."
iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less
If you really want to discourage your teen from smoking weed, light up a joint and call it "wacky tobacky".
Sheet-covered thieves in ghostly getaway at B.C. care home
NEW WESTMINSTER — Police in New Westminster, B.C., are seeking two suspects who covered themselves…
B.C. to receive $326M this year from the Canada Community-Building Fund
SURREY — The federal government says British Columbia is set to receive more than $326…
August 26 2025 01:37 PM
LeBlanc has lengthy and constructive meeting with Lutnick in Washington
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on…
August 26 2025 01:08 PM
Quebec premier to testify at inquiry into $500M cost overrun scandal at auto board
MONTRÉAL — Quebec Premier François Legault has been called to testify at the public inquiry…
August 26 2025 12:38 PM
Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that expansions to ports in Montreal and…
August 26 2025 04:10 PM
FBI agents who had accused bureau of politicization during Biden administration reach settlements
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reached settlements with a group of current and…
August 26 2025 03:58 PM
Venezuela will deploy military vessels to Caribbean and other waters to combat drug trafficking
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela will send military vessels to the Caribbean Sea and other…
August 26 2025 03:42 PM
Katy Perry testifies that she’s seeking ‘justice’ at trial over $15 million mansion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer asked Katy Perry on Tuesday whether she stood to…
B.C. to receive $326M this year from the Canada Community-Building Fund
SURREY — The federal government says British Columbia is set to receive more than $326…
LeBlanc has lengthy and constructive meeting with Lutnick in Washington
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on…
Katy Perry testifies that she’s seeking ‘justice’ at trial over $15 million mansion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer asked Katy Perry on Tuesday whether she stood to…
Jennifer Jones recounts journey from shy girl to curling legend in book “Rock Star”
Curling dragged a shy introvert into the spotlight because she was so good at the…
August 26 2025 04:30 PM
Caitlin Clark ramping up her work, inching closer to return from groin injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark was not in the lineup for the Indiana Fever on…
August 26 2025 04:16 PM
Buffalo Bills place rookie 1st-round pick CB Maxwell Hairston on IR with designation to return
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston is opening the season…
August 26 2025 04:16 PM
Venus Williams to compete in U.S. Open women’s doubles with Leylah Fernandez
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams will compete in women’s doubles at the U.S. Open…
August 25 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Cat in a box
You've heard of a Jack-in-a-box. This is not that.
August 23 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: What kids do on the streets at night
Buy do they even know this is Frogger?