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Most business in Penticton not approved to take evacuee vouchers
“I don't think anybody started the year thinking that there'd be a mass evacuation to town."
Rain in forecast won’t provide much relief for Okanagan, Kamloops
“We're expecting to have showers basically all day starting on Thursday night and continuing all day Friday.”
B.C.’s newest municipality of Okanagan Falls to be incorporated in November
VICTORIA — Residents of British Columbia’s first new municipality in 16 years will soon be voting for a mayor and…
Kootenay lawyer charged with sharing intimate images online
To avoid a conflict of interest the case has been moved to Salmon Arm.
B.C. murder suspect evidence at trial ‘not credible’ or ‘logical,’ Crown lawyer says
A prosecutor in the trial of the man accused of killing Tatjana Stefanski more than two years ago says the…
Canada’s Eustaquio starts on bench for group-stage finale vs. Switzerland
VANCOUVER — Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio will be on the bench to start Canada’s FIFA World Cup game against Switzerland on…
Suspension for BC teacher whose ‘rigid’ rules negatively impacted some students
He had rules around lateness and students not doing their assignments.
Dirty Feet Trail Run Series Gets Kamloops Moving Through Scenic Trails
Dust rises from the trail as runners make their way through Kamloops’ rugged landscape during…
Kamloops MLA Peter Milobar leaves BC Conservative Party
He said his values "don't align" with the party's new direction under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
Workers’ have rights when it comes to wildfire smoke in Okanagan, Kamloops
“It is illegal for employers to threaten, dismiss, discipline, intimidate or pressure you for following health and safety laws.”
WinCon Kelowna takes over Capri Hotel with first-ever tabletop convention
From Dungeons & Dragons to Settlers of Catan, many will be out to celebrate three…
Why Merritt closed the backcountry and no one else will
The Merritt mayor said it was a "no-brainer" but other local government's won't follow suit
Cultural Themed Dinners Bring Food, Music and Traditions from Around the World to Kamloops
The flavours, music and traditions of different cultures will come together in Kamloops as the Cultural Themed Dinners 2026 invite the community to share a meal while discovering stories and traditions from around the world. Presented by the Valid Dreams...
B.C. home sales weighed down by Lower Mainland, fall almost 7 per cent in July
VANCOUVER — A weak market in the Lower Mainland is weighing on homes sales in British Columbia, with both transactions and average prices falling in July.The British Columbia Real Estate Association says 6,561 residential property sales were recorded in the...
Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru
WASHINGTON (AP) — Full disclosure: this should really be two tales. How better to pay tribute to the natural and perhaps inevitable combination of two distinctly American icons: fast food and cars? Those two massive sociological forces had already joined...
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna mayor and councillor partying at Hotel Eldorado sends wrong message
"Here's my hope for all would-be politicians — leave the office better than you found it."
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
Peter Milobar cites gap in ‘ideological alignment’ as he quits B.C. Conservatives
The B.C. Conservatives have lost one of their leading moderate voices, with Peter Milobar citing…
Thousands of Okanagan wildfire evacuees in B.C. are being allowed home
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VANCOUVER — Some of the first evacuees from the deadly British Columbia wildfire that had…
Thousands of Okanagan wildfire evacuees in B.C. are being allowed home
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VANCOUVER — Some of the first evacuees from the deadly British Columbia wildfire that had…
U.S. trade rep says Canada must lift retaliatory measures to avoid new tariffs
DES MOINES — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned Friday that the Trump administration…
Migrant workers left with uncertain future amid B.C. wildfire evacuations
After 20 seasons as a migrant worker in Canada Manuel Hernandez Cruz says he and…
Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash…
Former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico convicted in federal fraud case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former high-ranking New Mexico Democratic legislator has been convicted of…
Lions and tigers begin a long-awaited rescue from a notorious Argentine zoo
LUJAN, Argentina (AP) — Thirty lions and tigers that were kept alive — barely —…
First day of Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham cancelled due to incomplete track
MARKHAM — The inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham had a misfire at the…
Peter Milobar cites gap in ‘ideological alignment’ as he quits B.C. Conservatives
The B.C. Conservatives have lost one of their leading moderate voices, with Peter Milobar citing…
Picasso etching stolen from Milwaukee art gallery in 2018 found by landlord in vacant apartment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Bill DeLind thought the Picasso print that was stolen from his…
Sportsnet ends ‘Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi’ broadcasts after 18 years on air
“Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi” won’t be back on the air when the NHL resumes…
First day of Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham cancelled due to incomplete track
MARKHAM — The inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham had a misfire at the…
Ryan Blaney qualifies 1st at Richmond for 2nd consecutive NASCAR pole position
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Ryan Blaney can’t fully explain his recent dominance in NASCAR qualifying,…
Werro holds off Hodgkinson to win 800m gold at the European championships
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Audrey Werro stormed to the 800-meter title by holding off Olympic…
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