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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."
Controversial Okanagan MLA has a ‘journalist’ on her payroll
“I'm a bit appalled. Journalists ideally strive to be impartial, but that's obviously not the case here. It's just another nail in the coffin of respectable journalism.”
BC First Nations are leading a waste revolution
A thick smoke from a burning garbage dump used to hang over Lil’wat Nation, putting the community’s health at risk.…
BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
Her ex then shared them with her bosses.
Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a…
Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
The stories included "inappropriate" content of a sexual nature.
Penticton bug lover makes rare cricket discovery
"I wasn’t expecting to find it and I had to do some research on it after I found it. It was pretty big, around two inches long. It was my first time seeing one.”
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…
Crankworx World Tour brings downhill challenge to SilverStar
Crankworx is returning to SilverStar Resort this weekend, bringing four days of downhill mountain biking…
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."
Evacuations underway as new Okanagan, B.C., wildfire explodes in size
SUMMERLAND — Evacuations are underway around Summerland, B.C., after a new wildfire west of Okanagan…
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…
Evacuations underway as new Okanagan, B.C., wildfire explodes in size
SUMMERLAND — Evacuations are underway around Summerland, B.C., after a new wildfire west of Okanagan…
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…
B.C. police launch wildfire arson investigations, as blazes raise trauma in Shuswap
Terry Evans was driving home from picking up groceries with his wife on the north…
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on…
Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks
The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to…
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…
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…
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…
Mistakes costly for Vancouver Whitecaps in 3-1 Leagues Cup loss to FC Juarez
VANCOUVER — Untimely errors once again foiled the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday. After controlling 62.3…
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