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iN PHOTOS: Wildfire smoke turns sun, moon red in Kamloops, Okanagan
At sunrise and sunset, the red and orange colours are more evident.
iN DISCUSSION: How we like them apples
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you’ll find reader…
iN NUMBERS: What does Made in BC or Canada actually mean?
iNwine
Just because something says Made in Canada or Made in B.C. doesn’t mean parts of it don’t come from the U.S. or other countries.
New West Kelowna RCMP unit targets drug dealers and organized crime
“These early results underscore the immediate impact a focused enforcement team can have on disrupting drug trafficking and associated criminal activity in our communities.”
Residents evacuated by UBCO tower debacle won’t live in newly announced facility
iNhome
“It's just like a stab in the heart."
$500,000 lottery win for Vernon man
He said the money will help to make his retirement easier.
49ers rally for season-opening win but face injury woes with Kittle and Purdy
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Overcoming special teams blunders and injuries to key players to…
‘Our family fridge’: Root cellars common in Thompson-Okanagan until late 70s
"If I look at the old homes around here, some cellars are still standing. There are impressions on the ground from the ones that were scraped away for new development.”
Why green hard hats hang from power lines in BC
"It’s an unofficial BC Hydro practise that has been going on for several years.”
BC regulator takes over former Vernon lawyer’s practice
The lawyer has twice been found to have committed professional misconduct.
BC scientists 3D printed lung tissue. Then made it smoke
Sometimes smoking is cool.
TRENDING NOW: Instant karma for laughing coworker
Apparently it's hard to stop folding tables from, well, unfolding.
Global manhunt uncovers Kamloops murder plot amid local gang war
The investigation into a 2022 BC prison break and subsequent manhunt led police to uncover a Kamloops murder plot two years later.
Police investigate impaired driver in fatal collision near Kamloops
iNwheels
“We have made progress in this investigation, but we are still looking for more witnesses and dash camera video.”
Okanagan, Kamloops could see thunderstorms and more smoke
"There's not really a windy system coming in that's going to flush it all out.”
Anger over $11M lake-to-lake bike lanes in Penticton dominates public meeting
iNwheels
Numerous residents continued to complain about the design and costs involved in the controversial lake-to-lake bike lanes in Penticton.
Kelowna conservative strategist behind AI news site targeting John Rustad
Larry Gray is a well-connected conservative and husband of former MP Tracy Gray.
Harlem Globetrotters come to Penticton for 100th season
Harlem Globetrotters come to Penticton for 100th season
NFL Inactive Report
The National Football League Inactive Report. BALTIMORE RAVENS at BUFFALO BILLS — BALTIMORE: FS Reuben…
Rankin ignites Elks’ offence, playoff hopes in 31-19 victory over Stampeders
EDMONTON — Don’t count the Edmonton Elks out of the playoff picture just yet. Justin…
iN NUMBERS: Kelowna, Kamloops see drop in unemployment as national rate rises
Kelowna is pretty close to the lowest unemployment rate in the country and Kamloops is sitting towards the high end.
As the US quits the global HIV fight, Canada can step up with BC model
A renowned local researcher says scaling up British Columbia’s HIV strategy could help end the…
BC realtor who procured sex worker loses licence
iNhome
The regulator wasn't happy he hadn't told them.
Court sides with landlord after North Thompson tenants drilled deadbolts after eviction
iNhome
The tenants delayed their eviction with court filings after they didn't pay the rent.