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No end in sight to dry spell in Okanagan, Kamloops: meteorologist
“It’s not atypical for us in the summer to see one of these dry months but to see the duration of this dryness is really what's the most concerning right now."
Cost of new Kamloops RCMP detachment doubles from 2023 estimate
Kamloops is on track to take out millions of dollars in loans for new civic buildings and a police station,…
Kelowna moves to loosen up short-term rental rules
Kelowna city council has decided to loosen up its short-term rental rules after a year of complaints from residents. Council…
‘Out of control’: Kamloops way over budget on legal bills last year
The City of Kamloops spent three times more on legal bills than it budgeted for last year. That’s after a…
iN PHOTOS: Geocaching leads to extraordinary adventures
A world of exploration, adventure, travel and new discoveries is all possible through geocaching. West Kelowna resident Dave Westhouse took…
Kelowna airport sets new record with 2.1 million passengers in 2024
Kelowna International Airport has set a new record for passengers in a single year. In 2024, the Kelowna airport had…
Kelowna neighbour dispute over cat poop leads to arrest, court action
A BC Tribunal has ruled that two Kelowna neighbours who got into a bitter dispute and dumped cat poo onto…
Everyone on Kamloops city council running for re-election
Most want to hold onto their council seats while one incumbent councillor is running for mayor.
iN NUMBERS: Online fundraisers for victims of the Bald Range wildfire
Hundreds of people have raised more than $100,000 for wildfire evacuees in the Okanagan.
iN VIDEO: WinCon Kelowna welcomed by the tabletop community
The Coast Capri Hotel was off to a busy weekend on August 14, 15, and…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops’ Logan Stankoven brings Stanley Cup home
Hundreds showed up to cheer for the local hockey legend.
iN VIDEO: Downtown Sounds rocks Downtown Vernon
The Vernon Downtown Association has been putting on free concerts every Thursday in July and…
Expensive day for truck driver caught speeding in construction zone near Merritt
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“There’s an expectation that commercial truck drivers will be as committed to road safety as anyone else."
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...
Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana residents remained on alert while returning to their flood-ravaged homes Monday as repeated rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain moved east from the Midwest into the mid-Atlantic and high heat scorched much of the South and...
Penn State cocaine trafficking ring involved 2 fraternities, authorities say
Thirteen former or current Penn State University students were criminally charged Monday on allegations they participated in a cocaine-trafficking ring that involved two fraternities, authorities said. Two of them, who were the main suppliers, made routine trips to Philadelphia and...
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: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
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."
B.C. couple awarded damages against neighbour after 2022 shooting
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Supreme Court has awarded more than $1 million in damages…
Some evacuees return to Summerland as crews hold wildfire on three sides
SUMMERLAND — Crews fighting a large wildfire near Summerland, B.C., are successfully holding the blaze…
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
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OTTAWA — The federal government moved last week to formally repeal the electric vehicle sales…
Demolition underway at Tumbler Ridge school, site of B.C. mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE — Demolition is underway at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northern British Columbia,…
B.C. couple awarded damages against neighbour after 2022 shooting
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Supreme Court has awarded more than $1 million in damages…
Student shot a classmate to death then killed himself at school in southern Philippines, mayor says
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A high school student carrying two firearms shot to death a…
1 death linked to Tropical Storm Lala as more than 100,000 remain without power in Hawaii
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HONOLULU (AP) — Thousands were without power Monday after Tropical Storm Lala uprooted trees from…
Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to building new schools
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira committed Monday to help build at least 10…
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
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OTTAWA — The federal government moved last week to formally repeal the electric vehicle sales…
Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to building new schools
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira committed Monday to help build at least 10…
Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to building new schools
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira committed Monday to help build at least 10…
‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler remembered as ‘a star, but never a diva’
SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Fans crowded outside a Welsh church Monday where family and friends…
McGonigle homers as Tigers beat Pirates 8-5 and move into a tie for the last AL wild-card spot
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off…
Ketel Marte doesn’t show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbacks
BOSTON (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte on the…
Bobby Witt Jr. homers and scores 4 runs in the Royals’ 9-5 win over the Athletics
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had a two-run homer, an RBI double…
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iN VIDEO: WinCon Kelowna welcomed by the tabletop community
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iN VIDEO: Downtown Sounds rocks Downtown Vernon
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