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What’s happening with wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather will play a key role today.
VR and gaming are adding a kick to taekwondo
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — When Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thanh Hien Linh stepped into her first virtual taekwondo competition in…
BC pub fined $7,000 for accepting cash to push one brand of beer
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The brewery offered inducements to numerous bars.
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories – and what to do about it
BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always…
iN NUMBERS: How B.C. drivers secure their pets, or don’t
“For many of us, pets are part of the family, and we want them with us wherever we go.”
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library in Indiana. Soccer is now…
Former co-op home purchased by Kamloops hospital foundation for patients, doctors
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A Kamloops housing co-op had a unique property to sell, and now the nine-bedroom home will be used for cancer patients and visiting doctors.
How to avoid letting wildfire smoke seriously impact your health: expert
A UBC wildfire smoke expert says in some way it's kind of simple.
‘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."
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.
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....
Federal government announces $34M to help communities cope with climate change
OTTAWA — The federal government is spending $34 million on projects to make Canadian communities more resilient to the effects of climate change.The funds come as cities and towns across the country spend another summer battling extreme heat, wildfires, flooding...
New Brunswick teens arrested, charged after viral ‘car surfing’ video
FREDERICTON — Mounties in southeastern New Brunswick say three teens were charged after a vehicle was stolen and several crimes were allegedly committed.RCMP say they received multiple reports Sunday of "car surfing" on a main arterial road in Moncton.A social...
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work...
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.
Wildfire crews hope for cloud cover after smoke thins in B.C.’s south Okanagan
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that has covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan…
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…
Wildfire crews hope for cloud cover after smoke thins in B.C.’s south Okanagan
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that has covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan…
Global Affairs tight-lipped on fate of Canadian men being held in Iraq
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada is refusing to say whether Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand…
Montreal police chief says he has experienced racial profiling from both sides
MONTREAL — Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher says he has experienced racial profiling from both…
Man kills his partner and child at their Minnesota daycare before taking his own life, police say
HOPKINS, Minn. (AP) — A man killed his partner and child at a home daycare…
Pakistan says troops killed 10 militants and a car bomb killed 3 civilians in southwest province
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces clashed with militants in the country’s insurgency-hit southwestern province…
Officials say US forces on track to complete Iraq pullout by Sept. 30
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military is on track to pull all of its forces…
Wildfire crews hope for cloud cover after smoke thins in B.C.’s south Okanagan
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that has covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan…
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time…
Music Review: Carly Simon’s ‘Comes in Waves’ is a journey through love and loss
On her first album with original songs in nearly 20 years, Carly Simon is still…
Calgary Flames games get new radio home with Corus Entertainment
CALGARY — Calgary Flames games have a new radio home. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation…
Coach Dave Canales has positive outlook on Xavier Legette upon return to practice following injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette may not be playing in…
Jim Mora takes on another rebuild as Colorado State joins the revamped Pac-12 Conference
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Jim Mora spent the summer hiking and mountain biking to…
Olympic champion Elana Meyers Taylor will miss World Cup bobsled season with post-concussive issues
Olympic monobob gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor revealed Wednesday that she has been dealing with…
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