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A Thompson-Okanagan citizen’s guide to wildfire information
There's a lot of information out there but narrowing it down can be tricky.
iN NUMBERS: Generous acts in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here’s a quick dose of inspiration to help restore your faith in humanity.
iN PHOTOS: Odd looking turkey vultures hunt, squabble in Kamloops, Okanagan
The vultures play a valuable role in the ecosystem.
SLAPPED: Kamloops mayor alleges assault by journalist
Was it a blatant assault against an elected official or is the complaint an attempt to silence a journalist?
Kelowna man’s nightmare battle with rare tick-borne relapsing fever
“This is brutal, I’m going through the processing phase of how much this disrupted my life for over a year.”
The backlash against ‘Tip-flation’
The moments after a server or barista hands over a credit card reader can be awkward. Will it offer tip options starting at 20 per cent? Will the server stare daggers at me if I don’t tip?
Thompson-Okanagan drought a threat to your lawn and deadly for fish
"The province reports the natural condition, and in the Okanagan… it is not really a natural condition because of all the reservoirs in the hills."
Lifetime thriller starring Angie Harmon filming through the smoke in Kelowna
Angie Harmon is known for her work on productions like "Law and Order" and "Rizzoli and Isles".
Penticton city council fed up with ‘awful’ cellphone service
Cell tower maps suggest it may be even worse in Vernon.
Kelowna has worst jobless rate for third month in a row
"Unemployment is far higher in business-driven communities like Kelowna."
Citizens put out suspicious fires in Kelowna park
After calling the fire department, the local residents put out the fires.
Hot Nite in the City Cruises Back to Kamloops with Classic Cars and Family Fun
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Chrome shines in the summer sun as hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars…
Kamloops Ribfest Returns with Award-Winning Barbecue, Live Music and Family Entertainment
The smell of slow-smoked barbecue and the sound of live music will once again fill Riverside Park as Kamloops Ribfest returns for a weekend of food, entertainment and community fundraising. One of Kamloops' most popular summer festivals, Ribfest brings together...
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced income support to unhoused people living in tents.The unanimous ruling by a panel of three judges overturned a Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision last year...
Hot Nite in the City Cruises Back to Kamloops with Classic Cars and Family Fun
Chrome shines in the summer sun as hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and custom vehicles roll into Kamloops for Hot Nite in the City, one of Western Canada's largest automotive festivals on the 8th of August. The...
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."
B.C. wildfire forces entire District of Summerland to evacuate
A dangerous new wildfire west of Summerland, B.C, has triggered an evacuation order for the…
Officials urging British Columbia residents to obey wildfire evacuation orders
Officials in the Central Okanagan are urging people who have remained in their homes in…
B.C. wildfire forces entire District of Summerland to evacuate
A dangerous new wildfire west of Summerland, B.C, has triggered an evacuation order for the…
Ottawa commissions project to track ‘news deserts’ in Canada
OTTAWA — The federal government is working on a project that would map out areas…
Officials urging British Columbia residents to obey wildfire evacuation orders
Officials in the Central Okanagan are urging people who have remained in their homes in…
Yemen attacks Houthis, Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill wins approval, and other Middle East news
The UAE said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile, Yemen’s military…
Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv and surrounding region as air defenses fall short
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on…
‘We saw death and suffering’: Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in jihadi captivity
ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have…
Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers
OTTAWA — The federal government said Friday it is selling 10 of its used CC-130H…
Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA — Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade…
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case – but only for now
President Donald J. Trump, Plaintiff, got a welcome break this week in one of his…
New couple on ‘Heated Rivalry’ S2 to be played by Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie
TORONTO — “Heated Rivalry” has its new heartthrobs. Crave says Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie…
Brighton sends Argentine midfielder Facundo Buonanotte on loan to Spanish club Elche
ELCHE, Spain (AP) — Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte will play for Spanish team Elche this…
High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed river
PARIS (AP) — Paris is staging its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes…
Roughriders roll Redblacks 42-20 as visitor’s winless skid hits eight straight
REGINA — After Trevor Harris led the Saskatchewan Roughriders to an impressive victory Friday, head…
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