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Glad to be back home, North Okanagan wildfire evacuees filled with gratitude, and sorrow
"I do feel horribly bad for the people who lost homes."
Kamloops council pauses public podium time for two months
Kamloops council is taking a break from its weekly question period. Months after someone streamed pornography into a council meeting…
Kelowna orchard fined $7,900 for not having seatbelt on a tractor
A Kelowna orchard has been fined $7,900 for not having a seatbelt on a tractor. According to a recently published…
‘Vulgar misogynist:’ North Okanagan senior guilty in road rage incident
A foul-mouthed North Okanagan senior described as “vulgar” and “blatantly misogynist” has been found guilty following a road rage incident…
In-migration to Kelowna dropped significantly in 2024
Kelowna saw far fewer newcomers last year than it did in 2023, according to numbers released a major Canadian moving…
Tourism boost in Thompson-Okanagan a silver lining to declining Canadian dollar
Tourism is one industry in the Thompson and Okanagan regions that stands to benefit from the drop in the loonie’s…
Loophole prevents local governments from dealing with Penticton homeless camp
The City of Penticton and the snpink’tn Indian Band are trying to find a solution to an encampment of homeless…
Kelowna business owner facing $25K fine says he was following common workplace practice
It's very rare for a company to end up in court over a workplace fall.
Kamloops mayor ordered in unsealed court decision to pay former lawyer $35,000
A judge said Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson's arguments were "illogical" and "inconsistent" with the evidence.
Faulder evacuee desperate to find dog lost during Bald Range wildfire evacuation
“If anyone sees Jazzy, she is an old, very sweet girl who will come when she is called."
Most business in Penticton not approved to take evacuee vouchers
“I don't think anybody started the year thinking that there'd be a mass evacuation to town."
Dirty Feet Trail Run Series Gets Kamloops Moving Through Scenic Trails
Dust rises from the trail as runners make their way through Kamloops’ rugged landscape during…
Bryan Voltaggio’s makes his lobster rolls with a flavor-boosting soak
I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in other places have been so good that I knew I needed to make one myself. This version is from my cookbook “Home” and is made...
Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
REO, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of people were still waiting for aid on the Indonesian island of Flores as the country marked its 81st Independence Day on Monday, days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more...
CP NewsAlert: Marcus Ericsson wins inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham
MARKHAM — Marcus Ericsson wins the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham.More coming.
More evacuees can return to Summerland as long road to recovery awaits many
SUMMERLAND — More evacuees can make their way home to Summerland, B.C., after a set of three evacuation orders were downgraded to evacuation alerts near Okanagan Lake.The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen says the alerts are in effect for properties east...
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
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.
More evacuees can return to Summerland as long road to recovery awaits many
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SUMMERLAND — More evacuees can make their way home to Summerland, B.C., after a set…
Fire in Port Coquitlam destroys two homes, one firefighter hospitalized
PORT COQUITLAM — A fire in Port Coquitlam, B.C., has destroyed two homes and sent…
In the news today: LeBlanc meets U.S. envoy, gas price relief, Hayden Panettiere dead
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney to make announcement in St. John’s with Quebec, N.L. premiers
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement about energy security…
Statistics Canada to report how rebounding gas prices affected inflation in July
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to report fresh inflation figures for July this morning.…
Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Torrential rains have pounded southern South Korea, leaving one person…
Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East
Iran said Monday it is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a…
South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Monday expressed hopes for resumption of diplomacy…
Carney to make announcement in St. John’s with Quebec, N.L. premiers
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement about energy security…
Statistics Canada to report how rebounding gas prices affected inflation in July
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to report fresh inflation figures for July this morning.…
Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Andrew Garfield wants audiences to look up from their phones and remember that there is…
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville,”…
The Chargers and Eagles are among playoff teams hoping for boosts from new play-callers
Making the playoffs wasn’t nearly enough last season for the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia…
AL wild-card race looks like a mess. It could be lots of fun
The middle of the American League standings has turned into a medicore mess. It might…
‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo
RIYADH (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be…
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