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Highland Valley near Kamloops restarts copper production amid water shortage
The company that owns the mine said production was temporarily paused "to appropriately manage site water supply".
Evacuation alert ends in Boston Bar, B.C., after weeks of threat from wildfire
BOSTON BAR — A series of evacuation alerts has been lifted for communities in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon that have…
Trump’s trade czar says U.S. didn’t make last-minute trade demands
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar went on a Canadian news network Wednesday to dispute Prime Minister Mark…
Officials say 24 Canadians missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is closely following the situation in Nepal and China after two dozen Canadians…
Brennan Day joins B.C. Conservative exodus, blaming leader Findlay’s ethics, conduct
Upheaval in British Columbia’s Opposition Conservatives stepped up a gear on Wednesday, with two more legislators quitting, and leader Kerry-Lynne…
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr.…
B.C. driver charged in fiery crash that left two dead near Lytton, B.C., last year
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LYTTON — A man has been charged following a fiery crash that killed two people, including one of his passengers,…
Not all calls for help with mental heath crises should go to Kelowna RCMP
"Many people experiencing a mental health crisis do not require a police response."
Kamloops Target Sports Association brings target competition to Kamloops
A day of friendly competition and target shooting returns to Kamloops as the KTSA .22LR…
Parks Alive wraps up Free Summer Concert Series with Live Music and Shrek 2
Festivals Kelowna has been putting on free concerts across the months of July and August…
Why satellites tracking BC wildfires don’t detect them
"It is not what I would ever recommend for early detection."
Latest volley in Trump trade war swells ranks of Okanagan-based group dedicated to boycott
“The elbows are up and the gloves are off."
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
YORK, Maine (AP) — As a morning fog lifted over Maine's York River, Mike Masi and his two interns stood on a dock sorting through a mound of one of the region's most despised crabs and hoped to find a...
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs grows. Consumers eager to support local products and businesses are swapping shopping tips and resources online as some retailers renew labelling of tariffed or homegrown...
Police vehicle hits man in Vancouver, prompting watchdog investigation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's watchdog agency is looking for witnesses after a police vehicle hit a man lying on the ground in Vancouver last month, leaving him with serious injuries. The Independent Investigations Office says in a statement that the...
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
iN DISCUSSION: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
Evacuation alert ends in Boston Bar, B.C., after weeks of threat from wildfire
BOSTON BAR — A series of evacuation alerts has been lifted for communities in British…
Metro Vancouver outside workers halt job action with agreement on arbitrator
The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers says its members have halted job action after…
Alberta’s Smith bucks NDP call to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is continuing to buck calls to postpone a…
Saskatchewan’s Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT — As Canada’s trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting…
Canadian Army looking for surveillance, cargo-drop drone suppliers
OTTAWA — The federal government has put out a small shopping list for new drones…
The Latest: Democratic states sue Postal Service to block Trump’s limits on voting by mail
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Democratic-controlled states have filed a new challenge to Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail…
Judge denies Minnesota’s bid to compel the extradition of an ICE officer from Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite…
A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump’s golf course with ammunition
TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday suspended criminal charges against a former U.S.…
Alberta’s Smith bucks NDP call to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is continuing to buck calls to postpone a…
Metro Vancouver outside workers halt job action with agreement on arbitrator
The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers says its members have halted job action after…
Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane…
Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home.…
Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer, Luzardo fans 9 as Phillies beat Mariners 6-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run, Jesús Luzardo struck out…
Slugger Kyle Schwarber reaches 40 home runs for 4th season with Phillies
SEATTLE (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run…
Canada’s Andreescu, Branstine advance to final round of U.S. Open qualifying
NEW YORK — Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 women’s champion, and fellow Canadian Carson Branstine won…
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