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iN VIDEO: Vernon woman watches family of weasels grow up in her backyard
“They're all quite playful and the youngsters roll around and do flips."
Carney pushes back on calls to use energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks
RED DEER — Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested Wednesday that Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier could take a hit…
Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash
LONDON (AP) — Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film “Once,” died in a…
US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military said early Thursday it had completed what it described as “a heavy wave of…
Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — An uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris threatened to surge again in southwest…
West Kelowna council gives next city council a raise
“I feel they're reasonable based on the workload, certainly that I've experienced as mayor and the responsibilities associated with that.”
Body of 11-year-old Calgary boy missing for two weeks found in water pipe
CALGARY — An 11-year-old Calgary boy who disappeared two weeks ago has been found dead in a labyrinth of pipes…
No arrests after RCMP seize gun parts and police patches in Kamloops
Officers also seized body armour and 3D printed licence plates.
Break-and-enter investigation at West Kelowna home turns into drug bust
Police seized a significant amount of illicit drugs, illicit cannabis products and unstamped tobacco.
iN NUMBERS: Let’s be safe out there this BC Day long weekend
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Two people, on average, die in crashes on the BC Day long weekend.
Greater Vernon turns to reclaimed water for farms to save crops
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“I honestly can't believe that a couple of days ago I was saying that we were going to have absolutely none of these crops for the remainder of the season."
Kamloops cop shop referendum question splits city council
Some said an October election would confuse voters, while others acknowledged a soured public sentiment toward counter-petitions for major projects.
The companies that won hundreds of millions in public project contracts in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are several public projects on the go in the region with price tags over $100 million.
Greater Vernon turns to reclaimed water for farms to save crops
“I honestly can't believe that a couple of days ago I was saying that we were going to have absolutely none of these crops for the remainder of the season."
Burned chimney all that remains of woman’s home after wildfire near Clinton, B.C.
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A resident from British Columbia's Cariboo region says there’s nothing left around her property on Six Mile Lake other than her burnt-out chimney stack and her neighbour’s propane tank.Carol Senzeni says she got the news by...
As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — France gave the go-ahead Thursday for 84,000 evacuees forced out by a monster wildfire to return to home, the strongest sign yet that firefighters are turning a corner in a grueling battle against the flames...
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
Health Canada says a court has approved the agency's request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country.The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Burned chimney all that remains of woman’s home after wildfire near Clinton, B.C.
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CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A resident from British Columbia’s Cariboo region says there’s nothing left…
No word on return for Clinton, B.C., residents as fire burns watershed, power lines
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The chair of the board in British Columbia’s fire-stricken Thompson-Nicola Regional District says that for…
Judicial review of ethics ruling in Trudeau case can proceed, Supreme Court says
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a watchdog group can pursue a court…
Organizers of Shen Yun performance take National Arts Centre to court
OTTAWA — Organizers of the long-running Shen Yun show are going to court after the…
In the news today: WestJet strike notice, Calgary boy found dead, B.C. fire losses
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France
PARIS (AP) — George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their…
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun…
As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
iNwheels
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — France gave the go-ahead Thursday for 84,000 evacuees forced out…
WestJet flight attendants’ union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
CALGARY — The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued 72-hour…
Carney comes to Alberta, talks housing, rides a sprayer, hears from separatists
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RED DEER — Prime Minister Mark Carney came to the Alberta heartland Wednesday to announce…
Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France
PARIS (AP) — George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their…
The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news…
A magical silver for lifter Tchatchet, 12 years after defecting at the Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — At his first Commonwealth Games, Cyrille Tchatchet defected. At his second,…
Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina coach Bill Belichick opened his second preseason camp…
The Eagles put their faith in Jalen Carter. They can only hope their risk is worth the reward
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts offered a rare speck of detail into his personal life…
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