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‘Get out now’: Summerland evacuee forced to leave livestock behind
“We watched the fire come over the mountain and light up and it was unbelievable how quickly it spread."
Museum honors a late artist by covering its floor in enough peanut butter to make 15,000 sandwiches
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — More than 800 pounds of peanut butter — enough for around 15,000 sandwiches — has been…
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
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“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Can a blood test tell patients if their cancer is coming back? Researchers are on it
TORONTO — Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large trial to determine if a…
Kelowna mortgage broker fined $20,000 for late paperwork
No one involved suffered any financial loss.
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban
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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong dog owners and their four-legged friends have gained new freedoms after the city relaxed…
‘Grave danger’: Kelowna investor slapped with $1.2M penalty, 20-year ban
He could not answer why he didn't listen to his business partner's warnings.
Kamloops adopts first-of-its-kind bylaw to recover unpaid taxes from politicians
It would add a novel punitive measure into council's remuneration policy.
If humans cause wildfires, shouldn’t they be banned from the backcountry?
“If the intention is to reduce the number of wildfires, you're going to have to remove everybody."
iN PHOTOS: Wildfire smoke creates haunting atmosphere in the Okanagan, Kamloops
In the midst of the wildfire emergency, photographers are capturing the eerie smoke and changing skies.
iN NUMBERS: Where to go to escape the smoke in Okanagan, Kamloops
If you’ve got cash and vacation time you’re probably wondering where you could go for a breath of fresh air.
iN VIDEO: Crankworx Festival at SilverStar hosts international mountain biking competitions
There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…
More jail for Knox Mountain arsonist who had ‘little grasp on reality’
The judge told the court he was clearly divorced from reality.
Photos show Italian winemakers harvesting grapes earlier due to extreme heat
CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Extreme heat is pushing Italy’s Franciacorta winemakers to harvest grapes earlier than expected. Rising temperatures and low rainfall are accelerating ripening, forcing producers to adapt as they work to preserve the quality of their wines....
Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency.Build Canada Homes' inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of...
What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.’s wildfire emergency
Here are key facts about the Bald Range wildfire that exploded within hours of its detection in British Columbia's south Okanagan region on Aug. 7. B.C. officials declared a provincewide state of emergency the next day, with Premier David Eby...
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: Some call for backcountry ban in midst of BC wildfires
Is it time to ban backcountry recreational activity?
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.
Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight
PENTICTON — Many of the blazes burning across the province have been smoked out for…
B.C. fire evacuees find social media comfort amid official void about destruction
PENTICTON — Frustrated wildfire evacuees from Summerland, B.C., say they are seeking out alternative sources…
In the news today: Smoke aids B.C. fires, CUSMA talks, Meteor shower, Partial eclipse
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Why Canada’s deeper linkage of foreign aid with trade outcomes is raising concerns
OTTAWA — Some in Canada’s aid sector say they’re growing more and more concerned by…
Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight
PENTICTON — Many of the blazes burning across the province have been smoked out for…
How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences during back-to-school and beyond
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Parent-teacher conferences can conjure a familiar scene: adults crammed into child-size…
Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump pivoted the nation’s attention back to vaccines this…
North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Wednesday performed its second ballistic missile test…
Why Canada’s deeper linkage of foreign aid with trade outcomes is raising concerns
OTTAWA — Some in Canada’s aid sector say they’re growing more and more concerned by…
From goats to porcupines, these animal evacuees escaped B.C. wildfire
When a wildfire roared toward Summerland, B.C., staff from the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society had…
Will Poulter and the ‘Union County’ team take their addiction recovery film on an Ohio tour
CLEVELAND (AP) — A movie star, a filmmaker and a chemical dependency counselor are halfway…
Sir Anthony Hopkins on his debut album: ‘My first love is music’
NEW YORK (AP) — It may be hard to believe, but even Sir Anthony Hopkins…
Man City signs Argentina international Rulli as back-up goalkeeper to Donnarumma
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City’s back-up goalkeeper to Gianluigi Donnarumma will be Gerónimo Rulli…
6 must-watch matchups that could play key role in setting the 2026 College Football Playoff field
From early-season heavyweight clashes to conference rivalry games, the road to the College Football Playoff…
Depay upset after saying Brazilian club Corinthians broke agreement to extend contract
SAO PAULO (AP) — Netherlands forward Memphis Depay plans to “react strongly” after saying that…
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