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‘Time capsules’: Why a Shuswap adventurist is driven to save old forest fire lookout towers
“It’s almost becoming a subculture where there is a huge interest in these things and it’s bringing people together.”
Premiers back urgent, intense Canada-U.S. trade talks as higher tariffs loom
CHARLOTTETOWN — Several premiers came out of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday saying they backed an…
Kamloops city hall seeking manager to lead $40M in fundraising for major projects
City hall is taking over the fundraising campaign, seeking millions in donations for two massive Build Kamloops projects.
B.C. crews use drone in controlled burn during wildfire fight, in Canadian first
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Fons Raedschelders said he “shed a very happy tear” over the weekend after wildland firefighters in British Columbia conducted a…
Salmon Arm cops look for three suspects in home invasion homicide
Police think the suspects left in a black Chrysler 300 sedan with three matching wheels, a solid steel wheel on the rear passenger side and a sunroof.
Three fires in a row has West Kelowna RCMP suspecting arson
A suspicious man with "weird hair" was spotted walking away from one of the fires.
Kelowna teacher, acquitted of child luring after ‘drunk’ Instagram texts, still gets ban
He had access to her private photos and videos and opted to comment on them one night.
Refusing to confirm his name nets Armstrong senior a day behind bars
His pseudo-legal nonsense didn't get very far in court.
BC landlord who used piece of plywood for wheelchair ramp on the hook for $30K
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The landlord promised a wheelchair accessible home, but failed to deliver.
iN NUMBERS: Construction of new homes in B.C. down significantly this year
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Single-detached houses have seen a way bigger drop than housing like duplexes and townhomes.
Proposed Kamloops bylaw could target mayor’s unpaid property taxes
The new bylaw would give the city the power to withhold an elected official's salary to repay outstanding debts to the city.
Kelowna man jailed for 8 months for possession of child sexual abuse material
RCMP found 1,724 pictures and 16 videos of child sexual abuse and exploitation on a USB flash drive plugged into his laptop.
iN VIDEO: Okanagan Guitar Festival hosts classical concerts
Three back-to-back classical guitar concerts were held at The Cathedral Church of St Michael &…
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community
Kelowna's longest-running outdoor market is now over 31 years old and has long been a favourite among local shoppers who stop by to grab something fresh for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The produce from local farmers, artwork from local creatives,...
In the news today: B.C. wildfire losses, GM talks start, Montreal police scandal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to fleeThe thousands forced out by the Bald Range wildfire in the South...
Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The first — and only — person to break the sound barrier in a car hits the track in Utah this week with new wheels and his eye on another record. Twenty years ago, British driver...
Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany
VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...
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."
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
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."
Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family
PENTICTON — When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a…
Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to flee
PENTICTON — Kyla Gaudiuso says she found out her home in Faulder, B.C., had been…
Bomb threat prompts Halifax police to evacuate several downtown streets
HALIFAX — A bomb threat in downtown Halifax has prompted police to evacuate several streets…
Montreal LGBTQ+ community sees competing Pride parades
MONTREAL — Geneviève Gagnon says she has been attending the Montreal Pride parade with her…
Ottawa to rebate $100M in freight costs for shipping steel across Canada
OTTAWA — Ottawa plans to slash costs for shipping steel between provinces and territories over…
The Latest: Progressives challenge establishment in Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota
President Donald Trump is scheduled to swear in Todd Blanche, his old personal lawyer, as…
Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been 12 months since President Donald Trump announced a crime emergency…
20 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 20 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed…
Ottawa to rebate $100M in freight costs for shipping steel across Canada
OTTAWA — Ottawa plans to slash costs for shipping steel between provinces and territories over…
Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
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WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The first — and only — person to break the sound…
Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation gives $5 million to Giller Prize
TORONTO — The Giller Prize, Canada’s largest literary award for fiction, has found a new…
Blink-182’s Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after
NEW YORK (AP) — The inferno rages onscreen three minutes into “ Travis Barker: Louder…
Former Canada defender Moscato named next head coach of NSL’s Ottawa Rapid FC
OTTAWA — Former Canadian women’s national team defender Carmelina Moscato has been named the next…
Out of Vallecas, Rayo Vallecano turns to Leganes amid stadium safety fears
MADRID (AP) — Rayo Vallecano will play its first home game of the season at…
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell…
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan Guitar Festival hosts classical concerts
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