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iN PHOTOS: Cold snap freezes waterfall, creates ice art in Kamloops, Okanagan
February 15, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Temperatures in Kamloops and the Okanagan dipped far below zero this February and some residents took advantage by photographing frozen waterfalls and interesting ice formations.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
April 30, 2024 - 12:05 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the last week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Don’t count Okanagan wine industry out just because this year’s crop is gone
February 15, 2024 - 7:00 AM
iNwine

Lovers of Okanagan VQA wines may already be noticing declines in their favourite flavours in local liquor stores.
Liquor agency tight-lipped on why Okanagan wines will soon disappear in Alberta
February 11, 2024 - 7:00 AM
iNwine

The Alberta government agency responsible for liquor and cannabis is tight-lipped about why it has chosen to suddenly cut out most if not all, BC wines from its shelves.
Alberta’s attack on Okanagan wines may open other doors for the industry
February 04, 2024 - 6:00 AM
iNwine

Alberta delivered a harsh blow to Okanagan wineries last month by banning them from selling in its liquor stores if they also ship wines directly to customers.
UBCO study uses gaming strategies to defend city infrastructures
October 30, 2023 - 6:00 PM

The increasing threat of climate change and natural disasters, alongside the pressing threat of cyber-attacks and increasingly advanced technology raises the question: how can we protect our cities against unpredictable disasters? A UBCO professor has the answers and he used an unconventional strategy to find them.
Kamloops war veteran turns 100: His secrets to longevity
September 22, 2023 - 7:30 PM
iNhome

A social lodge in a senior’s complex in Kamloops was slowly filling up with club members finding seats to play card games, exchanging warm greetings, jokes and news this week while preparing for a big, rare day.
Why the Okanagan Valley has so many wineries; the Okanogan so few
February 11, 2023 - 6:00 AM
iNwine

Despite being one big ecosystem, the Okanagan Valley’s wine industry has ripened far more on the Canadian side of the border.
TIMELINE: How COVID changed our lives over the past three years
January 28, 2023 - 6:00 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has now passed the three year mark.
HOUSING CRISIS: Rent, poverty affecting mental health of Kamloops mom and kids
November 29, 2022 - 7:30 AM
iNhome

A Kamloops mother is working three jobs, including one for the provincial government, and is still struggling to make bill payments.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board. The question is: Is Tide laundry detergent a pesti

Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

iN PHOTOS: Cold snap freezes waterfall, creates ice art in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say

Don’t count Okanagan wine industry out just because this year’s crop is gone

Liquor agency tight-lipped on why Okanagan wines will soon disappear in Alberta

Alberta’s attack on Okanagan wines may open other doors for the industry

UBCO study uses gaming strategies to defend city infrastructures

Kamloops war veteran turns 100: His secrets to longevity

Why the Okanagan Valley has so many wineries; the Okanogan so few

TIMELINE: How COVID changed our lives over the past three years

HOUSING CRISIS: Rent, poverty affecting mental health of Kamloops mom and kids

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