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How to help out Okanagan wildfire evacuees
Those fortunate enough to still be in their own home smay want to help out.
BC man’s car impounded after doing 218 km/h during ‘engine test’
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A man driving on Vancouver Island had his car impounded after speeding to test some new modifications to his car.…
North Okanagan police chase ends in a standoff in a creek
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP arrested a man after he got into a standoff with police after jumping into a creek…
Penticton Indian Band demands resignation of controversial Okanagan MLA
The Penticton Indian Band is calling for the resignation of an Okanagan MLA after a statement was issued about the…
Tiny House Warriors given conditional sentences after 4-year TMX case
Four members of the Tiny House Warriors arrested after confrontations at a Trans Mountain pipeline work camp in 2021 will…
iN PHOTOS: Arrowleaf balsamroot blooms in Okanagan, Kamloops
Every April the vibrant yellow blooms of arrowleaf balsamroot brightens up hillsides in the Thompson-Okanagan region, and they’re a popular…
A 250-year plan is in the works to protect Okanagan-Similkameen watersheds
Early discussions have started about a quarter-millennium-long plan to protect water (siw?kw) in the Okanagan-Similkameen region’s watersheds. The early steps…
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.
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....
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia's Okanagan region for days has thinned, replaced by clouds in Penticton, B.C., where many evacuees have gathered after fleeing an explosive wildfire Friday night.The Bald Range wildfire,...
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.
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
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PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
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…
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 — Long before he became Montreal’s police chief, Fady Dagher says he learned a…
Anti-immigration speaker banned from U.K. still planning to attend Ontario conference
OTTAWA — An Austrian man who has been permanently banned from the United Kingdom for…
Earthquake response strains Colombia’s new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia…
Minnesota man who killed wife and daughter at a daycare may have killed another family member
HOPKINS, Minn. (AP) — A man who killed his wife and their 7-year-old daughter at…
2 people died in a military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say
An Army Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both 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…
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
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PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
Montreal police chief says he has experienced racial profiling from both sides
MONTREAL — Long before he became Montreal’s police chief, Fady Dagher says he learned a…
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…
Paris Saint-Germain retains UEFA Super Cup as Doué goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston…
Martin Sjogren dismissed as head coach of the last-place Chicago Stars
The Chicago Stars have dismissed coach Martin Sjögren after less than a season with the…
Alec Burleson drives in 3 as Cardinals beat Phillies 7-1 to win series
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson drove in three runs, including a two-run double during…
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