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What’s happening with wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather will play a key role today.
Students learn to lead on the land in ground-breaking UBC program
Canada’s first Indigenous land stewardship degree puts Indigenous law, governance and connection to land at the heart of environmental education.…
Former Kelowna MP lost her seat in the election, and her full pension
Conservative MP Tracy Gray won two federal elections in the Kelowna-Lake Country riding but her loss to Liberal Stephen Fuhr…
$50,000 contest win to help keep Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch mansion standing
With more than 27,000 votes, it won out against 11 other historic Canadian properties in a competitive effort for funding from the National Trust for Canada charity.
Kamloops MP shares ‘misinformation’ and is called out by Liberal opponent
"Misinformation should not be tolerated and it should not be disseminated."
Developer hoping for approval on controversial downtown Kelowna skyscraper
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The redevelopment of the former RCMP detachment site in downtown Kelowna has been bogged down in controversy, but the developer…
What it’s like to be a crime scene cleaner in Kelowna
CONTENT ADVISORY The July 2021 downtown crane collapse in Kelowna killed five people, and after the scene was cleared by…
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....
Everyone wants to ‘tax the rich.’ In New York City, it’s getting complicated
NEW YORK (AP) — Across the U.S., calls to “tax the rich” have become potent political slogans. But even in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s New York, getting the wealthy to pay more isn’t playing out as smoothly as supporters hoped. What...
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.
Wildfire crews hope for cloud cover after smoke thins in B.C.’s south Okanagan
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that has covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan…
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…
Wildfire crews hope for cloud cover after smoke thins in B.C.’s south Okanagan
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that has covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan…
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…
Montreal police chief says he has experienced racial profiling from both sides
MONTREAL — Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher says he has experienced racial profiling from both…
Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park
CHICAGO (AP) — It started as a limited promotion for a specialty theme night. Then…
Everyone wants to ‘tax the rich.’ In New York City, it’s getting complicated
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NEW YORK (AP) — Across the U.S., calls to “tax the rich” have become potent…
Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — First responders rescued more people from floodwaters Wednesday as utility crews…
Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park
CHICAGO (AP) — It started as a limited promotion for a specialty theme night. Then…
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…
Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcomed ‘sanctuary’ after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce likes to call training camp with the Kansas…
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…
Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park
CHICAGO (AP) — It started as a limited promotion for a specialty theme night. Then…
Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcomed ‘sanctuary’ after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce likes to call training camp with the Kansas…
Skate Canada’s Slipchuk to step down after 20th season as high-performance director
OTTAWA — Skate Canada announced Wednesday that Mike Slipchuk will step down as high-performance director…
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