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iN VIDEO: Kamloops panner finds weird, wiry worm at local creek
“I thought the first one I saw was a piece of wire until it started moving.”
Dead birds were found in a West Kelowna yard; why it’s important to report
“We are tracking diseases like avian flu and salmonellosis, so we like the public to help by reporting if they find something."
How does wildfire smoke affect your brain today and down the road?
TORONTO — The perils of wildfire smoke don’t stop at the lungs or the heart. They can also affect the…
Boston Bar blaze destroys more homes as B.C. wildfire numbers spike
The out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed at least seven buildings, including four homes or…
Conservative slate of candidates expected in Kelowna, Kamloops local elections
No candidates have been announced outside Metro Vancouver yet, but an organizer says names are coming.
Professional Bull Riders hang on for Okanagan Challenge
Professional Buller Riders were back in Kelowna again this year for the 2026 PBR Okanagan Challenge at Prospera Place. With…
Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke in U.S. cities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened Friday to increase tariffs on Canada due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario blanketing…
High winds that fanned Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon unusual for August
“On average, August is one of the least windy months."
Wildfires closing in on BC Interior highways
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Major routes like the Trans-Canada and Coquihalla remain clear, but fires are encroaching on some Thompson-Okanagan routes.
iN NUMBERS: High and unsafe drivers busted at Shambhala Music Festival in BC
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“It looks like we will have to be back next year, and hopefully in greater numbers, to deal with festival-goers who are driving unsafely.”
iN PHOTOS: Funky fungus finds in Thompson-Okanagan
Some fungal species in the region have comical, phallic shapes.
Child from Alberta rescued from Shuswap River in Enderby in critical condition
“This tragic incident highlights the dangers surrounding all bodies of water."
Mara man killed in motorcycle crash in Enderby
The motorcycle drifted across the centreline and into the path of an oncoming pickup,
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season...
What people are saying about B.C.’s wildfire evacuations
VERNON — More than 1,300 firefighters are battling wildfires in British Columbia, including recent fires that spread around northern Okanagan Lake during a windstorm on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents, while fires destroyed hundreds of homes.Here is what some evacuees,...
Wildfires closing in on BC Interior highways
Major routes like the Trans-Canada and Coquihalla remain clear, but fires are encroaching on some Thompson-Okanagan routes.
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical use despite a national ban. The bill went into effect Monday after it was endorsed by the chief of Gandaki province and...
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
B.C. lakeside community in ruins as chief says 230 homes destroyed by wildfire
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VERNON — The devastation stretches for more than a kilometre along the northwest shore of…
Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project
OTTAWA — The federal government is advancing the process to designate a proposed oil pipeline…
Lloyd Robertson, one of Canada’s most recognizable news anchors, dies at 92
TORONTO — Lloyd Robertson, a stalwart of Canadian TV news for decades who earned the…
Everyone loved Marineland – then the tide turned. A look inside the park’s final days
NIAGARA FALLS — Silence envelops Marineland. Gone are the millions of visitors from the marine…
In the news today: Mourning Lloyd Robertson, Fast-tracking pipeline, B.C. wildfires
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Russian barrage in Ukraine’s capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people…
The Latest: No winner yet in Senate Democratic primary in Michigan
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary remains too close to call. The race between progressive Abdul El-Sayed…
Party in Spain’s government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The junior partner of Spain’s government wants Spain to reconsider hosting…
Lloyd Robertson, one of Canada’s most recognizable news anchors, dies at 92
TORONTO — Lloyd Robertson, a stalwart of Canadian TV news for decades who earned the…
Everyone loved Marineland – then the tide turned. A look inside the park’s final days
NIAGARA FALLS — Silence envelops Marineland. Gone are the millions of visitors from the marine…
Lloyd Robertson, one of Canada’s most recognizable news anchors, dies at 92
TORONTO — Lloyd Robertson, a stalwart of Canadian TV news for decades who earned the…
This organ will play one composition until 2640. It’s redefining how slowly music can be played
HALBERSTADT, Germany (AP) — A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the…
Party in Spain’s government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The junior partner of Spain’s government wants Spain to reconsider hosting…
Trammell homers and Altuve has 2 RBIs in the Astros’ 7-2 win over the Blue Jays
HOUSTON (AP) — Taylor Trammell hit a three-run homer, Jose Altuve had three hits and…
Scottish police looking into reports of missing athletes at the Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Police in Scotland said they had received reports that “several” athletes…
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