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What’s happening with wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather will play a key role today.
iN PHOTOS: Courting grebes do bird ballet on Shuswap Lake
Western grebes gather on Shuswap Lake every spring to mate, and their courtship dance is a sight to behold as…
‘Everyone loves candy’: Retro candy shop opening in Kamloops
A new store selling retro candy and sweets from around the world, is opening in Kamloops this weekend and there’s…
‘Cruel and ageist’: The harsh reality of seniors living in crisis in Kamloops, Okanagan
A growing number of seniors are living in poverty and falling into homelessness in B.C., and the crisis is exacerbating…
iN PHOTOS: Western painted turtles popping up in ponds around Okanagan, Kamloops
It’s mating season for western painted turtles. They’re appearing in ponds and lakes in Kamloops and the Okanagan. With their…
iN PHOTOS: A peek into backyard oases in Kamloops, Okanagan
Gardeners in Kamloops and the Okanagan have been busy designing and beautifying their backyards and gardens oases this month, creating…
Why it’s so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan…
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....
Federal government announces $34M to help communities cope with climate change
OTTAWA — The federal government is spending $34 million on projects to make Canadian communities more resilient to the effects of climate change.The funds come as cities and towns across the country spend another summer battling extreme heat, wildfires, flooding...
New Brunswick teens arrested, charged after viral ‘car surfing’ video
FREDERICTON — Mounties in southeastern New Brunswick say three teens were charged 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: 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 wildfires burning across British Columbia 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…
Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight
PENTICTON — Many of the wildfires burning across British Columbia have been smoked out for…
Federal government announces $34M to help communities cope with climate change
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OTTAWA — The federal government is spending $34 million on projects to make Canadian communities…
Partial solar eclipse, meteor shower headed for Canadian skies
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec and other parts…
Man kills his partner and child at a Minnesota daycare before taking his own life, police say
HOPKINS, Minn. (AP) — A man killed his partner and their child at the Minnesota…
Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages
CAIRO (AP) — A drone strike ignited a fire at an electrical substation in western…
WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in…
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time…
Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight
PENTICTON — Many of the wildfires burning across British Columbia have been smoked out for…
Music Review: Carly Simon’s ‘Comes in Waves’ is a journey through love and loss
On her first album with original songs in nearly 20 years, Carly Simon is still…
Calgary Flames games get new radio home with Corus Entertainment
CALGARY — Calgary Flames games have a new radio home. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation…
Jim Mora takes on another rebuild as Colorado State joins the revamped Pac-12 Conference
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Jim Mora spent the summer hiking and mountain biking to…
Olympic champion Elana Meyers Taylor will miss World Cup bobsled season with post-concussive issues
Olympic monobob gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor revealed Wednesday that she has been dealing with…
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time…
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