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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."
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh coming to Penticton to support local candidate
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is making a campaign stop in Penticton on Sunday to support Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay candidate Linda…
Missing man’s body recovered from Okanagan Lake after landslide
A man was in his truck on Westside Road when a landslide pushed him into Okanagan Lake, and three weeks…
Police investigate after dead body found in Merritt vehicle fire
Police are investigating a dead body found in a vehicle fire in Merritt. Emergency crews responded to a single vehicle…
ICBC offering more than 10% discount for low mileage drivers
Drivers in B.C. who drive less are going to be eligible for a new insurance discount. ICBC has announced a…
Two Oliver residents charged with property crimes following RCMP raid
A man and a woman are facing charged after police found stolen property during a search of a property in…
Shoplifting turned into an armed robbery in Kamloops: RCMP
Kamloops RCMP are searching for a man after a shoplifting incident turned into an armed robbery earlier this month. A…
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...
10 kids died last year from e-scooter and e-bike injuries, data shows
TORONTO — New data highlights how dangerous e-scooters and e-bikes can be for children in Canada.The Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program says 10 kids died from using these electronic devices in 2025, six of them in Ontario.Twelve more patients were admitted...
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.
‘We will lose a lot of our annual crops’: B.C. farmers face losses due to wildfires
Ella Braden, the owner of Braden Hill Orchard & Farm, says she was on vacation…
Experts warn Trump may be driving wedges between provinces with threatened tariffs
OTTAWA — Experts are warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened new set of tariffs…
Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a ‘rapid pace’
PENTICTON — The chief of the Penticton Indian Band in British Columbia says events such…
Status of ‘iconic’ mountain goats living near evacuated B.C. community is uncertain
VICTORIA — It is not clear yet what has happened to a small group of…
Minister LeBlanc in Washington again today as tariff deadline nears
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is remaining in Washington today as U.S. President…
Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent’s economic reforms
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambians began casting their votes Thursday in a presidential election that…
Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis
HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday, and his long shadow…
Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino has ‘mixed feelings’ about male-only imperial succession law
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, on Thursday…
Minister LeBlanc in Washington again today as tariff deadline nears
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is remaining in Washington today as U.S. President…
‘We will lose a lot of our annual crops’: B.C. farmers face losses due to wildfires
Ella Braden, the owner of Braden Hill Orchard & Farm, says she was on vacation…
Kennedy Center board set to vote on whether to move forward with closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans…
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…
Hasan Mahmud takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bowls out Australia for 198 in 1st cricket test
DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Hasan Mahmud took a career-best haul of 6-55 to help bowl…
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los…
Canadians open Pan Pacific Swimming Championships with five medals
IRVINE — Canada opened the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships with five medals on Wednesday. Saskatoon’s…
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There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…