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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.
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…
BC agency overseeing oil and gas is about to get more powerful. Here’s why you should care
One of British Columbia’s government agencies is poised to get a lot more power. Premier David Eby’s NDP government has…
Time takes its toll on South Okanagan jail house built in 1896
A fundraising campaign is underway in Oliver and the surrounding area to restore the historic Fairview Jail building — one…
North Okanagan man who gave his dog ivermectin charged with animal cruelty
A North Okanagan man whose dog overdosed on ivermectin has been charged with animal abuse. Armstrong resident Romeo Theodore Joseph…
Election 2025: Will no incumbent, new riding stop historic blue wave in Vernon–Lake Country–Monashee?
Another brand new riding for 2025, the newly formed Vernon–Lake Country–Monashee has, as the name suggests, absorbed Lake Country into…
Grand Forks parent arrested for alleged assault on school principal
A West Kootenay parent has been arrested after allegedly assaulting his child’s high school principal. According to a Grand Forks…
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."
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."
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.
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.
iNhome
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…
Another six whales being moved out of Marineland, headed to U.S. aquariums
NIAGARA FALLS — Marineland began moving on Wednesday a third batch of whales to aquariums…
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
iNhome
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
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…
Minnesota man kills his wife and daughter at a daycare after killing another relative
HOPKINS, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man killed his wife and their 7-year-old daughter as…
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…
The Latest: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave at the month’s end
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave the administration at the end of the…
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
iNhome
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
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…
Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcome ‘sanctuary’ after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce likes to call training camp with the Kansas…
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…
Matthew Hudson-Smith wins 400m title on home track at European championships
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Matthew Hudson-Smith willed himself down the final straightaway on his home…
Rockies overcome wildness, ride homers to beat Diamondbacks 6-4 for rare road series win
PHOENIX (AP) — Brett Sullivan hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the…
Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcome ‘sanctuary’ after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce likes to call training camp with the Kansas…
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