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Not all calls for help with mental heath crises should go to Kelowna RCMP
"Many people experiencing a mental health crisis do not require a police response."
Parks Alive wraps up Free Summer Concert Series with Live Music and Shrek 2
Festivals Kelowna has been putting on free concerts across the months of July and August…
Why satellites tracking BC wildfires don’t detect them
"It is not what I would ever recommend for early detection."
Latest volley in Trump trade war swells ranks of Okanagan-based group dedicated to boycott
“The elbows are up and the gloves are off."
Partial win for Shuswap development stung with $20K wastewater fine
The company argued the fine was too steep as there was "low to none" risk to the environment.
iN PHOTOS: Residents help urban wildlife during drought, wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
Extreme heat events and wildfires are causing more heat exhaustion and severe dehydration in wild animals.
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
YORK, Maine (AP) — As a morning fog lifted over Maine's York River, Mike Masi and his two interns stood on a dock sorting through a mound of one of the region's most despised crabs and hoped to find a...
The Latest: Democratic states sue Postal Service to block Trump’s limits on voting by mail
Democratic-controlled states have filed a new challenge to Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year’s midterm elections. The 25 states are suing the U.S. Postal Service, which Trump has tasked with deciding who can and cannot...
B.C. driver charged in fiery crash that left two dead near Lytton, B.C., last year
LYTTON — A man has been charged following a fiery crash that killed two people, including one of his passengers, near Lytton, B.C., last year.RCMP say it happened along Highway 1 on Aug. 14, 2025, when a Ford SUV collided...
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
iN DISCUSSION: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
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?
Teresa Wat quits B.C. Conservatives and blames Findlay, who says it’s a betrayal
Upheaval in the opposition B.C. Conservatives has stepped up a gear, with Teresa Wat becoming…
B.C. driver charged in fiery crash that left two dead near Lytton, B.C., last year
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LYTTON — A man has been charged following a fiery crash that killed two people,…
At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and…
Quebec premier to meet lieutenant-governor Thursday, launching election campaign
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette will meet with the province’s lieutenant-governor on Thursday, paving…
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs…
At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and…
The Latest: Democratic states sue Postal Service to block Trump’s limits on voting by mail
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Democratic-controlled states have filed a new challenge to Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail…
Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a…
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs…
Trump makes tariff case saying ‘it’s time to teach Canada you can’t do this anymore’
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump repeated inaccurate claims about Canadian tariffs to justify his…
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for…
Judge grants Blake Lively $400,000 of $8M in legal fees she sought in film fight with Justin Baldoni
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively will get just over $400,000 of the $8 million…
Patrick Mahomes to sit again as the Chiefs end their preseason against the Seahawks on Friday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play in the Kansas…
Arizona State hockey player, Blues draft pick still hospitalized after collapsing at workout
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona State hockey player and St. Louis Blues draft pick…
Texans defense dominates Panthers, but Houston loses 2 players to injuries in joint practice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Houston Texans had two players carted off the field on…
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