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$250K wildfire clean-up bill lands Lake Okanagan Resort in court
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The resort was destroyed in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.
Community steps up in big way for Kelowna jazz singer almost killed in car crash
A globe-trotting jazz singer helped elevate the local music scene in Kelowna, and now the community is rallying behind her…
Metal bands from Kamloops, Kelowna do battle for slot at Wacken 2025
Five heavy metal bands from Kamloops and Kelowna were chosen by a national metal competition to battle for a chance…
Kamloops mayor investigated over conflict of interest allegation
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is facing another internal investigation at city hall, this time for voting on a matter connected…
Kamloops council says no to BC Housing’s surprise riverfront homeless shelter
A riverfront homeless shelter in Kamloops wasn’t a welcome surprise for city council, and it’s a plan they stopped before…
Kamloops nightclub manager attacked from behind over unfinished beer
A nightclub patron came back with a vengeance after he was stopped from taking a bottle of beer outside. Night…
Kelowna’s rapid growth surpassing FortisBC’s ability to supply power
Kelowna’s population is growing at a remarkable rate, and so are its energy needs, and the main energy supplier in…
Summerland sanctuary back to helping animals — and people, too
“I went through the whole thing with my own home, with my own farm and with the animals.”
Gas price roller coaster continues in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Roller coasters are supposed to be fun.
Vernon celebrates Vernon Regional Airport’s 80th with Appreciation Day
The Vernon Regional Airport and the Vernon Flying Club are having a day of celebration…
Afro Caribbean Festival celebrates community and culture in Kelowna’s City Park
The Mind STIRR Society and Africans in Okanagan are hosting an interactive and educational festival…
At least 5 people across the Okanagan charged with arson this summer
At least five individuals have been arrested for arson over the last few weeks.
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
$250K wildfire clean-up bill lands Lake Okanagan Resort in court
The resort was destroyed in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.
One dead as plane makes emergency landing on B.C. road, crashing into cars
PRINCE GEORGE — Police say one person is dead after a twin-engine plane made an emergency landing on a road in Prince George, B.C., crashing into cars and scattering debris including a propeller.Social media photos show what appears to be...
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."
Black bear attacks woman, dog on back deck of property in Anmore, B.C.
ANMORE — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says it responded to another bear attack in…
B.C. court ruling reveals drug suspects sought by U.S. could seek trial in Canada
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VANCOUVER — Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in…
B.C. court ruling reveals drug suspects sought by U.S. could seek trial in Canada
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VANCOUVER — Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in…
One dead as plane makes emergency landing on B.C. road, crashing into cars
iNwheels
PRINCE GEORGE — Police say one person is dead after a twin-engine plane made an…
Domtar to indefinitely idle pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., putting 400 out of work
Another mill is shuttering in British Columbia, affecting about 400 workers in the industry that…
Prosecutors to retry Yung Filly on 3 rape charges in Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly will be retried…
What to know about the Tiananmen vigil organizers convicted of inciting subversion in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung are two prominent Hong Kong activists…
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain and winds pounded the Northeast U.S. on Thursday as…
Jury says The New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after…
Jazz and gospel fill the church in Little Burgundy as Montreal honours Oliver Jones
MONTREAL — The sounds of laughter, jazz and gospel music pumped through a modest church…
Prosecutors to retry Yung Filly on 3 rape charges in Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly will be retried…
A question looms over Harry’s return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?
LONDON (AP) — The royal family’s long-running American soap opera is returning to Britain. The…
Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Cowing let out a season’s worth of frustration with one…
Raiders rally late for a 22-20 preseason win over Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing…
Angel Reese has stunning perfect shooting night in the Dream’s 124-88 romp over the Sparks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angel Reese had a stunning perfect shooting night after struggling recently…
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