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iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
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“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
Kelowna killer’s failure to complete counselling leads to more charges
He was 22-years-old when he killed a 32-year-old father with a hammer on a Kelowna street.
‘See a need, fill a need’: Summerland man’s website reports damaged homes as locals evacuated
"The thought hit me of all these little kids and parents that are stuck just not knowing, and it made me angry."
Vernon woman charged with arson days after Bradley Creek wildfire broke out
The fires were lit in the Commonage Road area of Vernon.
More people evacuated by Bald Range wildfire returning home
Roughly 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Summerland and Electoral Area F.
Kelowna bought $3.5M industrial property from Hotel Eldorado owner amid boardwalk vote
Kelowna has gone to court to annex lakefront boardwalk so the public can access it.
No end in sight to dry spell in Okanagan, Kamloops: meteorologist
“It’s not atypical for us in the summer to see one of these dry months but to see the duration of this dryness is really what's the most concerning right now."
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
Massachusetts House and Senate move toward housing goals
Massachusetts is facing a housing crisis, and the clock is ticking. The state needs to build 222,000 new homes by 2035 to meet demand, according to Gov. Maura Healey’s office. “And those homes have to be affordable to households at...
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
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: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
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."
Returning home different for everyone after ‘monster’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan
A staged re-entry is unfolding for residents of Summerland, B.C., while the wildfire that forced…
Salamander and tarantula are B.C. fire survivors, as pets and owners seek reunions
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When Amanda Roberts and her 10-year-old son River fled the Bald Range fire before it…
Returning home different for everyone after ‘monster’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan
A staged re-entry is unfolding for residents of Summerland, B.C., while the wildfire that forced…
Quick quotes: Here’s what people are saying about the Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
OTTAWA — Canada and the U.S. averted an escalation in the trade tensions with an…
Fact File: Anti-Muslim posts spread false claims about Quebec church fires
Online posts this month claimed that Muslims intentionally lit separate church fires in Quebec, or…
Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola…
Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible in killing of her 3 children
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy didn’t appreciate the “wrongfulness” of killing her three children…
Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military on Wednesday announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct…
Melissa Grelo departs ‘The Social’ as CTV daytime show becomes a video podcast
“The Social” is saying goodbye to co-host Melissa Grelo and hello to the podcast era.…
Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership
The longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes has announced his retirement, ending a decades-long career…
Montrealers pay tribute to legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones at city hall
MONTREAL — Jazz music filled the hall of honour at Montreal’s city hall on Wednesday…
Melissa Grelo departs ‘The Social’ as CTV daytime show becomes a video podcast
“The Social” is saying goodbye to co-host Melissa Grelo and hello to the podcast era.…
Among his former teammates again, Patriots’ Brown says he’s moved on from sour departure from Philly
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A.J. Brown arrived in New England following his trade from Philadelphia…
Jaguars acquire guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for a 2027 6th-round pick
NEW YORK (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired guard Daniel Faalele from the New York…
José Urquidy sharp in long relief, Braden Montgomery has 2 RBIs as the White Sox beat the Cubs 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) — José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery…
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