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Fighting wildfire with fire: Advocates in B.C. call for more spending before, not during wildfires
"The bigger picture here is, how do people like their smoke? We can have it in a controlled way… or we can have what we have now."
Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
iNwine
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream…
RCMP looking for ‘person of interest’ after Kamloops garbage can fires
While not calling the situation suspicious or using the word arson, Kamloops RCMP are searching for someone related to a…
Kamloops thieves couldn’t steal car after realizing it was a manual
iNwheels
Kamloops RCMP are looking for two robbers who can’t drive a stick shift. Police received a report about a robbery…
BUY CANADIAN: Kelowna weighs in on its role in US trade war
The City of Kelowna already spends almost all of its money on Canadian goods and services but since the trade…
iN NUMBERS: The state of the housing market in the Thompson-Okanagan
iNhome
The dream used to be to own a detached home with a white picket fence, but a lot of young…
Canadian country legend Blue Rodeo coming to Penticton
Canadian Music Hall of Fame band Blue Rodeo is coming to Penticton this summer to celebrate 40 years playing together.…
AI-powered wildfire cameras were in play during Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon
“We detected it and sent a notification to the fire department.”
Fire, ash and drought pose triple threat to Okanagan farmers
iNwine
First it was a lingering drought, now wildfires are adding to a devastating season for farmers.
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."
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.
British Columbia’s ‘brutal’ wildfire season offers lessons, Premier David Eby says
PENTICTON — British Columbia’s wildfire season has turned “brutal” after a delayed start, with a…
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…
Another six whales being moved out of Marineland, headed to U.S. aquariums
NIAGARA FALLS — A third batch of whales left Marineland for aquariums south of the…
British Columbia’s ‘brutal’ wildfire season offers lessons, Premier David Eby says
PENTICTON — British Columbia’s wildfire season has turned “brutal” after a delayed start, with a…
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…
Luxon survives another leadership vote months before New Zealand’s election
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Wednesday that he…
DHS cites recent policy shift after not disclosing death of Guatemalan man who had been in custody
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — U.S. immigration officials said Wednesday that they didn’t publicly disclose the…
Rubio and Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkey as Trump switched planes, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The two most senior members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, Secretary of…
British Columbia’s ‘brutal’ wildfire season offers lessons, Premier David Eby says
PENTICTON — British Columbia’s wildfire season has turned “brutal” after a delayed start, with a…
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will…
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will…
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…
Blue Jays explode in eighth inning, top Red Sox for third straight win
TORONTO — Kazuma Okamoto singled home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the go-ahead run in the…
Thomas homers to back Mahle in the Braves’ 6-3 victory over the Mets
ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Mahle pitched six strong innings and fellow trade deadline acquisition Lane…
Conine, Hernández homers, Junk’s solid 6 innings lead Marlins to an 8-2 win over Pirates
MIAMI (AP) — Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández homered and Janson Junk worked six solid…
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