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Fire, ash and drought pose triple threat to Okanagan farmers
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First it was a lingering drought, now wildfires are adding to a devastating season for farmers.
Rogers closes six radio stations including Sportsnet in Vancouver, Calgary
Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary,…
‘Not crazy, driven crazy’: Eddy Haymour’s daughter says Peachland icon was misunderstood
Eddie Haymour built a Middle Eastern themed park on an island in Okanagan Lake near Peachland
Growing B.C. wildfire closes Highway 1, more evacuation alerts issued
VICTORIA — A growing wildfire in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon has forced further evacuation alerts and the closure of a…
Construction date unclear on BC Housing’s massive, delayed Penticton project
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Penticton MLA Amelia Boultbee, now a member of the government caucus, refused to comment when asked whether she'll advocate for the project.
No jail for 76-year-old Vernon man who sexually assaulted friend’s widow
He was very drunk, and the offence was 'out of character.'
B.C. may ‘use the courts’ to sue OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has hired lawyers in both B.C. and California to pursue legal action to hold…
How to help out Okanagan wildfire evacuees
Those fortunate enough to still be in their own home smay want to help out.
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."
Fire, ash and drought pose triple threat to Okanagan farmers
First it was a lingering drought, now wildfires are adding to a devastating season for farmers.
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...
New Brunswick teens arrested after viral ‘car surfing’ video
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick police say three teenagers were arrested after a vehicle was stolen and the youth allegedly travelled through the province’s southeast corner committing various crimes.RCMP say they received multiple reports Sunday of "car surfing" on a main...
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.
Speed of ‘horrific’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan outran modelling: Premier David Eby
PENTICTON — Premier David Eby says a “horrific” wildfire that has forced some 20,000 people…
Two fisheries officers injured when vessel collides with humpback whale in B.C.
CALVERT ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Two Fisheries Department officers have been injured when the boat…
Speed of ‘horrific’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan outran modelling: Premier David Eby
PENTICTON — Premier David Eby says a “horrific” wildfire that has forced some 20,000 people…
Another six whales being moved out of Marineland, headed to U.S. aquariums
NIAGARA FALLS — Marineland began moving on Wednesday a third batch of whales to aquariums…
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…
Hegseth says Colombia’s new president has requested US collaboration in anti-drug efforts
PANAMA CITY (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said the recently inaugurated…
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…
ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced…
Speed of ‘horrific’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan outran modelling: Premier David Eby
PENTICTON — Premier David Eby says a “horrific” wildfire that has forced some 20,000 people…
Insolvencies jumped 11.5% annually in June, Canada’s bankruptcy monitor shows
OTTAWA — Insolvencies in Canada are floating around levels not seen since the global financial…
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…
Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcome ‘sanctuary’ after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce likes to call training camp with the Kansas…
Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017…
Major League Baseball is back at the Field of Dreams, now in a permanent ballpark amid the corn
Major League Baseball ‘s growth goals have taken the game from a military base in…
Matthew Hudson-Smith wins 400m title on home track at European championships
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Matthew Hudson-Smith willed himself down the final straightaway on his home…
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