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Why satellites tracking BC wildfires don’t detect them
"It is not what I would ever recommend for early detection."
Recall petition to be issued against OneBC MLA Dallas Brodie, who says it’s fine
VICTORIA — The agency overseeing British Columbia elections says it will issue a recall petition against OneBC legislator Dallas Brodie…
Family attacked in racist road rage incident in Kelowna gets support from community, politicians
Support moves a bit slower than hate on the internet, at least in the case of a road rage incident…
East Kamloops water to be reconnected tonight after major water main break
Don't expect the water to be safe to drink yet.
Warm weather and rain prompt high streamflow advisory for Thompson-Okanagan
“The Thompson River is one of the deadliest rivers in British Columbia."
City, B.C., First Nations in push to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver ‘for generations’
VANCOUVER — A meeting aimed at finding solutions to keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver has resulted in a new co-operation…
The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Few breakthroughs…
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…
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.
$200,000 fine for BC realtor who falsified income to buy subsidized condo to rent out
iNhome
The government-subsidized affordable housing units were meant for middle-income families and individuals.
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.
The Latest: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada is striking back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates. Sen. Darline Graham won...
E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40%, many with head and brain injuries: data
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations for both children and adults riding e-scooters rose by almost 40 per cent in the past year. Data released Tuesday showed there were 837 hospitalizations last year between April 2025...
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: Escalation of Trump’s trade war is going to hurt
"Are you satisfied with how Canada has acted?"
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?
B.C.’s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to…
Rosalyn Bird latest MLA to quit B.C. Conservatives, warns against racism, homophobia
VANCOUVER — On Tuesday morning, B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay acknowledged that more legislators could…
Canada’s last captive dolphins leave Marineland as one of its belugas dies in Chicago
NIAGARA FALLS — Canada’s last captive dolphins are leaving Marineland for a new home in…
In the news today: Tariff relief packages, Alberta referendum latest, Arctic sea ice.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
CALGARY — Alberta’s Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum…
Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t think her philanthropy made her special. She thought…
California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
DALLAS (AP) — A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a…
At least 72 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least…
Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t think her philanthropy made her special. She thought…
Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
CALGARY — Alberta’s Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum…
Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t think her philanthropy made her special. She thought…
The Dolly Parton you may not know, in her own words
For nearly five decades, Dolly Parton talked with Associated Press reporters about far more than…
Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up again at the U.S.…
Unrivaled women’s basketball league is valued at $650 million after new funding round
Unrivaled has raised funds that put its valuation at $650 million, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball…
India in winning position in 2nd test after enforcing follow on against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — India put itself in a winning position in the second…
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iN VIDEO: Polson Artisan Market entertains Vernon with thematic weekly summer night market
Every Friday in Vernon, you’ll find tents and booths set up for the Polson Artisan…