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‘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."
Sicamous bridge blockade lifted after talks between First Nations and construction companies
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A Trans-Canada Highway bridge blockade by Splatsin First Nation earlier this week has been lifted after negotiations to honour the…
Kelowna MP revamping how Canada buys things for national defence
Kelowna Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr was sitting in front of a stack of binders Wednesday as he waded through his…
Traffic cops caught 48 drivers speeding in Kelowna school zones in one day
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Kelowna RCMP went on an enforcement campaign earlier this week and handed out dozens of tickets for speeding in school…
City, band working with the province to deal with Penticton homeless camp
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A homeless encampment in Penticton sits on provincial land which makes it difficult for local authorities to deal with it,…
Kelowna MP gets supporting role in new Liberal government cabinet
Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr wrested the riding from the Conservatives and now he has a supporting role in the cabinet…
Controversial Okanagan MLA doubles down on anti-Indigenous stance
The Penticton Indian Band was outraged when an Okanagan MLA called the First Nation a threat to British Columbia, and…
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.
iN VIDEO: Crankworx Festival at SilverStar hosts international mountain biking competitions
There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…
More jail for Knox Mountain arsonist who had ‘little grasp on reality’
The judge told the court he was clearly divorced from reality.
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....
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...
Captain of Air India flight that injured 24 is investigated after drug reports
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s aviation ministry said Wednesday it was awaiting drug test results for the captain of an Air India flight that dropped about 300 feet (90 meters) suddenly midair last week, injuring 24 passengers and crew members....
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.
Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight
PENTICTON — Many of the blazes burning across the province have been smoked out for…
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…
Tens of thousands sign petition calling for U.S. ambassador’s removal from Canada
OTTAWA — Tens of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition calling for U.S. President…
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
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TORONTO — Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the…
Federal government announces $34M to help communities cope with climate change
OTTAWA — The federal government is spending $34 million for 141 climate resilience projects across…
Earthquake response strains Colombia’s new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — The search for survivors in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake…
Pakistan says 3 citizens killed in Houthi attack on ship, and other developments in the Mideast
Three Pakistani nationals were among those killed when Iranian-backed Houthis attacked a ship off Yemen,…
The Latest: Trump says he was taken off Air Force One last month due to threat
President Donald Trump says he slipped away from Air Force One after a trip last…
Tens of thousands sign petition calling for U.S. ambassador’s removal from Canada
OTTAWA — Tens of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition calling for U.S. President…
Why Canada’s deeper linkage of foreign aid with trade outcomes is raising concerns
OTTAWA — Some in Canada’s aid sector say they’re growing more and more concerned by…
Calgary Flames games get new radio home with Corus Entertainment
CALGARY — Calgary Flames games have a new radio home. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation…
Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — More than 200 gold statuettes of Austria’s most famous composer disappeared…
Calgary Flames games get new radio home with Corus Entertainment
CALGARY — Calgary Flames games have a new radio home. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation…
High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
MAUMELLE, Ark. (AP) — A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to…
Former NFL QB Matt Hasselbeck part of latest CTE frontier – diagnosing brain disease in the living
PHOENIX (AP) — Matt Hasselbeck took some nasty hits to the head during his 17-year…
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