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Vernon woman charged with arson days after Bradley Creek wildfire broke out
The fires were lit in the Commonage Road area of Vernon.
Know the risks, World Cup visitors warned over Canada’s toxic drug supply
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Health officials in both Canadian cities hosting World Cup matches are warning visitors about the potential risk of the toxic…
Ottawa moves to bar kids under 16 from social media, regulate chatbots
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s new online safety legislation would force social media to block access for kids under 16,…
Penticton council pitches cutting pay of elected officials facing criminal charges
"We know the public sentiment that has been in Penticton over the past year or so."
iN PHOTOS: Three species of mega-sized moths flying around Thompson-Okanagan
"It was lovely and vibrantly coloured with visible texture on its wings and body."
US military says it’s striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in second day of renewed fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Wednesday it began another round of strikes against Iran after…
iN NUMBERS: Rent prices in Kelowna and Kamloops continue to decline
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Are you, or renters, feeling any relief yet?
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."
Everyone on Kamloops city council running for re-election
Most want to hold onto their council seats while one incumbent councillor is running for mayor.
iN NUMBERS: Online fundraisers for victims of the Bald Range wildfire
Hundreds of people have raised more than $100,000 for wildfire evacuees in the Okanagan.
iN VIDEO: WinCon Kelowna welcomed by the tabletop community
The Coast Capri Hotel was off to a busy weekend on August 14, 15, and…
Bryan Voltaggio’s makes his lobster rolls with a flavor-boosting soak
I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in other places have been so good that I knew I needed to make one myself. This version is from my cookbook “Home” and is made...
Maine struggling to get homeowners to test and treat private wells for arsenic
Wendy Brennan agreed to participate in a study examining how arsenic exposure can affect children’s cognitive development primarily because her young daughter wanted the free T-shirt. It was 2009, and the family had lived on their property in the small...
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
OTTAWA — The federal government moved last week to formally repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate, but the more stringent emission standards Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to replace it with is not close to being finalized.In a notice in...
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."
Metro Vancouver workers picket projects linked to planned harbour dredging
VANCOUVER — Job action by unionized Metro Vancouver outside workers could affect the dredging of…
Sikh activists in B.C., Ontario warned by police of threat against life
CALEDON — RCMP have issued “duty to warn” letters to at least two Canadian Sikh…
Parti Québécois says it won’t hold referendum on sovereignty while Trump is president
MONTREAL — Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he is not delaying his promised…
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated
OTTAWA — Canada is on track for its fourth worst wildfire season on record. At…
Most Canadians oppose concessions in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations: poll
OTTAWA — With a new round of punishing new tariffs on Canada about to drop,…
Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Lima
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Archaeologists in Peru on Tuesday unveiled the skeletal remains of an…
Lindsay Clancy was ‘begging for help’ before killing her children, former mother-in-law testifies
BOSTON (AP) — Lindsay Clancy was “begging for help” in the months leading up to…
Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. has no talks planned with Iran but…
Metro Vancouver workers picket projects linked to planned harbour dredging
VANCOUVER — Job action by unionized Metro Vancouver outside workers could affect the dredging of…
Most Canadians oppose concessions in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations: poll
OTTAWA — With a new round of punishing new tariffs on Canada about to drop,…
Comedians Eric André and Clayton English settle lawsuit over drug search program at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (AP) — Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have reached a settlement in a…
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top…
Najee Harris could be ready to help the Giants’ running game ‘just in time’
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Coming off a torn Achilles tendon, Najee Harris had to…
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz carted off with left leg injury in joint practice with 49ers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was carted off the…
Rugby’s fiercest rivalry resumes: Springboks play All Blacks in first 4-test series in 50 years
And so it begins. Rugby titans South Africa and New Zealand have finally arrived at…
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