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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."
Suspension for BC teacher who tried to get student fired
A BC teacher, who tried to get a student who’d complained about him fired from her job, has been suspended…
‘No longer silenced’: Vernon hockey coach jailed for historic sexual assault on teen
CONTENT ADVISORY This article contains details about sexual assault that could be triggering for some A Vernon woman sexually assaulted…
No jail time for Kelowna fraudster who swindled $38,000 from work
A Kelowna fraudster will have to pay $1,600 a month or he’s going to jail. In what lawyers described as…
BC beauty salon ordered to pay $15,000 after refusing to hire deaf applicant
A BC beauty salon has been ordered to pay $15,000 to a deaf beautician after the BC Human Rights Tribunal ruled…
Shuswap man calls cops after mom throws action figures on the floor
A Shuswap man, who still lives with his mom and refuses to lift a finger, called RCMP last month after…
Kootenay fraudster who ran businesses while collecting disability loses appeal
A West Kootenay man convicted of benefit fraud for running a handful of businesses while collecting $28,000 of disability payments…
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
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A small law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined…
Deaths and damage reported as severe weather in the Midwest spawns tornadoes and flash flooding
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — First responders rescued more people from floodwaters Wednesday as utility crews…
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…
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…
Swiatek tops Svitolina to reach final of National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament
TORONTO — Iga Swiatek raised her game at the right time Wednesday night to secure…
Australia struggling at 74-4 after 1st session of Top End cricket test series against Bangladesh
DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Bangladesh pacemen Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain exploited helpful Top…
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jackson Kent debuts against Cubs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jackson Kent allowed three runs in four-plus innings in his major league…
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iN VIDEO: Crankworx Festival at SilverStar hosts international mountain biking competitions
There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…