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iN PHOTOS: Beloved California quail having babies in the Okanagan
The birds are a unique and species adored by many in the Okanagan Valley, with their round, chickenlike bodies and comical topknots on their heads.
Alberta Premier Smith’s government formalizes Oct. 19 separation question
EDMONTON — Alberta’s upcoming referendum question on separation was made official Thursday, and it mirrors what Premier Danielle Smith announced…
Economists pour cold water on recession talk after Canada’s economy stalls in Q1
OTTAWA — Canada’s economy is still struggling to grow but some economists weighing in on the latest real gross domestic…
Heat records set, matched in five B.C. communities across province’s Interior
KELOWNA — Five British Columbia communities reached record temperature highs on Thursday as warm weather blanketed much of Western Canada.…
Is West Kelowna safer after McDougall Creek wildfire? Sort of
"It's never that linear to say we had a fire in our community, so we're not going to have another one."
Why the B.C. Conservative leadership contest is hinge moment for the NDP too
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservatives are expected to announce their new leader on Saturday, nearly six months after John Rustad…
Why BC doesn’t bury power lines like ones planned for West Kelowna
Burying power lines is rare in B.C., as opposed to other provinces like Alberta.
Kamloops man on hook for $1,500 after dangerous dog attack
The incident involved the dog, and its owner, getting pepper sprayed.
Kamloops couple turns tiny space into year round healthy food buffet
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"I go out and do garden maintenance and collect what’s ready, put it on the table and figure out what's for dinner that night, that’s part of the fun of eating with the seasons."
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
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No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of…
CN Rail fined $435,000 for wildfire near Spences Bridge
The fire took place a year after the nearby town of Lytton was largely destroyed by a wildfire.
iN VIDEO: Okanagan scuba diver hunts for treasure, reunites lost items with owners
“People recognize me as Scuba Steve and ask me to find stuff and of course I always do, it’s the fun part of the last years of my diving career.”
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic...
B.C. condo conversion plan might be more about financial sector than housing: expert
VICTORIA — An urban planning expert says a plan to convert empty condominiums into affordable housing in British Columbia might be more about stabilizing the financial sector than housing. Some have criticized the federal and B.C. government's plan to convert...
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of gas recently. Typically we’d just show you the high gas prices and maybe highlight how weird it is that Vernon has been selling some of...
Border agents find half tonne of opium hidden in Vancouver-area shipping container
DELTA — Canadian border authorities have seized more than half a tonne of opium found hidden in industrial paper rolls in a cargo container in a Metro Vancouver port site. The Canada Border Services Agency says in a release that...
iN DISCUSSION: Why do campfires still start wildfires?
I expected folks to react with more exclamation points and questions marks when news broke that that's what kicked off fire season in the Central Okanagan last week.
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
iN DISCUSSION: NDP appears to be more hindrance than help for BC housing initiatives
We're supposed to be streamlining developments like Ignition's plan for the Tranquille property in Kamloops.
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., which triggered evacuations is declared held
LYTTON — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the Saw Creek blaze that triggered evacuations…
B.C. condo conversion plan might be more about financial sector than housing: expert
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VICTORIA — An urban planning expert says a plan to convert empty condominiums into affordable…
Minister says ‘something’ happened to trigger order to surrender citizenship docs
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab said she told her department to investigate when she…
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., which triggered evacuations is declared held
LYTTON — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the Saw Creek blaze that triggered evacuations…
B.C. condo conversion plan might be more about financial sector than housing: expert
iNhome
VICTORIA — An urban planning expert says a plan to convert empty condominiums into affordable…
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday…
Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A new murder trial has been set for a former Oklahoma…
The Latest: Primaries bring out voters in New York, Maryland, South Carolina and Utah
The latest round of primary elections gets underway Tuesday in four states: Maryland, New York,…
B.C. condo conversion plan might be more about financial sector than housing: expert
iNhome
VICTORIA — An urban planning expert says a plan to convert empty condominiums into affordable…
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston…
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers…
Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the…
Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin starts rehab at Double-A Altoona after forearm strain
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment on Tuesday…
Senators acquire Eklund, prospects from Sharks for ninth-overall pick at 2026 draft
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have acquired forwards William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and the rights…
Captain Alphonso Davies expected to play for Canada vs. Switzerland: coach
VANCOUVER — Alphonso Davies is expected to make his return to the field Wednesday when…
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