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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
November 19, 2024 - 7:00 PM
iN420

A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan.
RCMP cleared of fault in fatal 2023 crash near Kamloops
November 14, 2024 - 12:09 PM

British Columbia's independent police watchdog has cleared officers of wrongdoing in a crash where three people were killed south of Kamloops in July of last year.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
November 05, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Interior Health fined $274,000 after Penticton hospital staff exposed to illicit drugs
October 31, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The Interior Health Authority has been fined $274,000 after two workers fell ill after entering a room where a patient was using illicit drugs.
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops deli making authentic European sausage for more than four decades
October 28, 2024 - 6:00 AM
iNwine

The tantalizing aromas of smoked sausage and buttery cheeses waft through a bustling deli on Kamloops’ North Shore where an endless line up of customers peruse a vast selection of European delicacies.
iN PHOTOS: Cannabis harvest approaching in Kamloops, Okanagan gardens
October 16, 2024 - 6:00 AM
iN420

Some gardeners in Kamloops and the Okanagan are getting ready to harvest their cannabis plants, and knowing exactly when to do so can yield the biggest, most potent buds.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
October 01, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of October 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
iN PHOTOS: The artistry of an Okanagan glass blower
September 13, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Glass blowing is widely known for some as a hobby that can hold entertainment for hours, given the intricate craftsmanship, the delicacy needed, as well as the endless possibilities of what can be created.
Crews extinguish fire near Highway 97 along Swan Lake
September 06, 2024 - 4:08 PM

Crews put a fire at a rural property near Highway 97 north of Vernon Friday afternoon.
Need for tradespeople just as high as demand for housing in Thompson-Okanagan
September 06, 2024 - 6:00 AM
iNhome

The demand for skilled tradespeople in the Thompson-Okanagan region is growing but not due to a lack of interest from young people.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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