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What’s happening with wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather will play a key role today.
Wildfire season so far considered manageable across Canada, officials say
OTTAWA — The 2026 wildfire season has been manageable so far, largely because of significant amounts of rain across Western…
B.C. drug deaths hit lowest level since before pandemic, down 55% since 2023 peak
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VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded its lowest monthly number of suspected toxic drug deaths since before the start of…
Hidden Treasures at the Kelowna Community Market
A two-day community market is running July 11 and August 8, bringing something a bit more unique to the downtown…
Kelowna’s heard nothing about $3.2B plan to to help B.C. cities build homes
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"The announcement the Prime Minister made in Vancouver was a little vague.”
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” enchanted…
Who’s a good dog? Kamloops owners can certify their pups as trustworthy
“It isn’t even about aggressive dogs, it’s about dogs that don’t understand boundaries at all.”
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....
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia's Okanagan region for days has thinned, revealing blue skies in Penticton, B.C., where many evacuees have gathered after fleeing an explosive wildfire Friday night.The Bald Range wildfire,...
New Brunswick teens arrested after viral ‘car surfing’ video
FREDERICTON — Mounties in southeastern New Brunswick say three teens were arrested 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: Impact of climate change on wildfire season can’t be ignored
"There will be a fire season next year and the year after. This isn't going away."
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.
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
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PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
B.C. girl, 13, arrested after stealing parents’ car, speeding and crashing vehicle
NANAIMO — A 13-year-old girl in Nanaimo, B.C., faces more than scolding and could be…
Partial solar eclipse, meteor shower a feast for skygazers in Canada
TORONTO — A partial solar eclipse was visible across the Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec and other…
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
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PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
Court of Appeal judge Geneviève Cotnam appointed Chief Justice of Quebec
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of a new Chief Justice…
US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
Washington (AP) — U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed more…
Israel says Gaza drone strike targeted a Hamas commander, and other developments in the Mideast
The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas commander Wednesday in northern Gaza using a…
Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in broader criminal case against group, lawyer says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Southern Poverty Law Center official has been charged in the…
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
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PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
Military pivoting to work closer with industry on drones warfare: commander
OTTAWA — Canada’s “drone general” says the military knows it must “accelerate the adoption” of…
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on…
Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show for NFL season opener in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Jonas Brothers will perform at halftime of the NFL’s season…
Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros lands on 7-day concussion injured list
PHOENIX (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion…
Scheffler begins chases for a FedEx Cup title as postseason starts in sweltering Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The PGA Tour postseason starts with a $20 million tournament, with…
Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show for NFL season opener in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Jonas Brothers will perform at halftime of the NFL’s season…
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