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Next Kamloops council will need to recover ground after ‘four lost years’
"I think we've seen what happens if you put people into position that have no experience and real connection to the organization that they're proposing to run. You end up with headaches."
Kamloops Farmers’ Market brings local food, handmade goods and community downtown
The smell of fresh baking, the sound of live music and the bright colours of…
She got $2.4M in the separation, but former spouse of Kelowna tech entrepreneur sued for more
She claimed she was only 'surviving.'
Destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort charged for polluting
iNhome
The resort had a long history of environmental infractions.
Racist graffiti plastered on Vernon school mural honouring residential school survivors
The racist graffiti at the Vernon elementary school speaks to a much wider issue.
Why arson fires in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain park aren’t more catastrophic
“The public was very quick to report that fire yesterday at the first signs of smoke. That makes a big difference for us to keep the fire small.”
All hands on deck to save pets lost after Summerland wildfire
“We're still at the point where they're trying to find them all."
Wildfire forces Okanagan fruit pickers back to Mexico
After bouncing between shelters reluctant to accept them, Mexican workers are heading back home months earlier than expected.
Their homes destroyed by wildfire, B.C. residents are more worried about missing pets
Robin Gibbs' home in Summerland, B.C., was burned down nearly to its foundation amid the Bald Range wildfire, but he says the devastation doesn't compare to the emotion of knowing the family dog is still missing. Boris, a four-year-old St....
Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods
RENO, Nevada (AP) — The fast-growing Hawk Fire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno early Sunday, growing to more than 10,500 acres. Nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated, and the “GO NOW” zone reached the edge...
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: 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?
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."
Their homes destroyed by wildfire, B.C. residents are more worried about missing pets
iNhome
Robin Gibbs’ home in Summerland, B.C., was burned down nearly to its foundation amid the…
B.C. Conservative MLA Reann Gasper resigns; Kerry-Lynne Findlay to run for seat
Abbotsford-Mission MLA Reann Gasper, who is also the B.C. Conservatives’ deputy whip, has resigned so…
From business leaders to sports fans, Canada responds to trade war escalation
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to suspend trade talks with the United States…
Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta’s ‘Psych Squeeze’
A caver has been rescued after being trapped underground at the Rat’s Nest Cave in…
Conservatives call on government to release U.S. trade offer details
OTTAWA — Federal conservatives are calling on the government to release the full details of…
IndyCar comes to the nation’s Capital, in photos
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spectators take in the sights and sounds of the IndyCar Freedom 250…
Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods
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RENO, Nevada (AP) — The fast-growing Hawk Fire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the…
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The last time Pete Buttigieg was giving a political speech in…
From business leaders to sports fans, Canada responds to trade war escalation
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to suspend trade talks with the United States…
Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta’s ‘Psych Squeeze’
A caver has been rescued after being trapped underground at the Rat’s Nest Cave in…
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror…
Union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorizes first strike in ensemble’s 145-year history
LENOX, Mass. (AP) — The union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorized the first strike…
Yankees place LHP Ryan Weathers on 15-day injured list with left forearm flexor strain
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Ryan Weathers on the…
Premier League: Maresca enjoys ‘perfect day’ as Man City rallies late for win, Brighton routs Villa
Manchester City marked Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game in charge with a stirring late…
Bouaddi left out of Lille squad ahead of reported $117M move to Man City as Rodri replacement
LILLE, France (AP) — Highly rated teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi was left out of Lille’s…
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