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Here’s what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a wildfire, we usually talk in hectares. But just how big is a hectare anyways?
Penticton psychologist suspended; regulator vague on why
He failed to "exercise appropriate professional judgment."
What does a ‘human caused’ wildfire actually mean in B.C.
There have been 877 wildfires in B.C. so far this season, and 411 of those were caused by humans.
Vernon chiropractor convicted of sexually assaulted client loses appeal
He was a long history of sexual misconduct against his clients.
Wildfire evacuated chickens fly the coop in Armstrong
"The community has been funny about it. People... are having fun with it.”
Suspicious grassfires in Vernon’s Commonage; RCMP looking for witnesses
Both grassfires were quickly extinguished.
iN PHOTOS: Remnants of historic rail town near Merritt includes last KVR water tower
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It is a scenic stop for those exploring the southern Interior.
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season...
B.C. wildfire fight reaches Metro Vancouver as Anmore blaze prompts evacuation alerts
A separate wildfire burning south of the blaze on British Columbia's Okanagan Lake that destroyed hundreds of homes last weekend has prompted an upgraded evacuation order. An update from the Central Okanagan emergency management centre says the order applies to...
Truck driver charged in fatal crash near Quesnel, B.C., that killed motorcyclist
QUESNEL — Police in British Columbia say a tractor-trailer driver has been charged with impaired driving causing death in a crash involving a motorcyclist last year. The crash happened July 24, 2025, on Highway 97 near Quesnel, in the Cariboo...
Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany
VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...
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.
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."
B.C. wildfire fight reaches Metro Vancouver as Anmore blaze prompts evacuation alerts
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A separate wildfire burning south of the blaze on British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake that destroyed…
Truck driver charged in fatal crash near Quesnel, B.C., that killed motorcyclist
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QUESNEL — Police in British Columbia say a tractor-trailer driver has been charged with impaired…
B.C. wildfire fight reaches Metro Vancouver as Anmore blaze prompts evacuation alerts
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A separate wildfire burning south of the blaze on British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake that destroyed…
Girl’s phone stopped being used in the hours before she was reported missing
ELIZABETHTOWN — A murder trial has heard that the phone of a nine-year-old Montreal girl…
Nova Scotian children under 14 will soon be banned from e-scooters and e-bikes
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s public works minister says the province plans to ban children under…
Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Joe Shearer was a Marine fighting in Iraq, a blast from…
What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airport
BERLIN (AP) — For the second time in just over two years, Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport…
Explosion in Damascus suburb kills at least 1 person, wounds several others
JARAMANA, Syria (AP) — An explosion in a suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus killed…
FIFA World Cup helps lift Bell Media revenues as BCE’s overall Q2 profit down
Record audiences for the 2026 FIFA World Cup helped drive Bell Media revenues higher in…
Climate change made Ontario, N.W.T. fire conditions roughly twice as likely: report
The conditions underlying intense July wildfires in Ontario and Northwest Territories were made roughly twice…
FIFA World Cup helps lift Bell Media revenues as BCE’s overall Q2 profit down
Record audiences for the 2026 FIFA World Cup helped drive Bell Media revenues higher in…
TIFF’s Midnight Madness lineup includes Brian Mulroney doc, a variety of horror flicks
TORONTO — What can moviegoers expect from Midnight Madness, TIFF’s celebration of genre film, this…
UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting
European soccer’s governing body has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing…
Tennis Canada says NBO will have a ‘deserving champion’ despite injuries, upsets
MONTREAL — High hopes for Canada’s top men’s tennis players at the National Bank Open…
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson resumes practicing 5 days after straining calf at training camp
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson resumed practicing on Thursday, five days…
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