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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.
RCMP looking for tips as Merritt homicide investigation hits two-year mark
Miguel Mack disappeared two years ago and his family and Merritt RCMP are still hoping someone comes forward with information…
Kelowna woman buying a Hummer after $600,000 lotto win
A Kelowna woman couldn’t believe it when she found out she won more than $600,000 playing the lottery. Brenda Parent…
Arrest warrant issued for Kelowna fraudster posing as a psychologist
After a complicated investigation, Kelowna RCMP are on the hunt for a medical fraudster. Xander Phoenix, 52, has been charged…
First Nations restoring Columbia River fish access to Okanagan Lake after a century
A coalition of First Nations and other levels of government have come together to restore fish access to Okanagan Lake…
Vernon city councillor pitches moratorium on homeless shelters
A Vernon councillor is proposing to put a temporary cap on supportive housing projects in one area of the city…
Mercury joins rare planetary parade in must see for stargazers in Kamloops, Okanagan
Another planet is joining a planet parade that began appearing a month ago in a rare celestial event that won’t…
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…
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…
Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing…
President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina…
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…
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…
Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s radio show after detente
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared Thursday on his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen’s radio…
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says others are trying to ‘sow divisiveness’ in transgender debate
DALLAS (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people she said are trying to “sow…
Rangers’ Jacob deGrom reaches 2,000 strikeouts in 2nd-fewest games and innings pitched
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom reached 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games and…
Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson start strong at Montreal beach volleyball tournament
MONTREAL — Defending champions Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson posted two victories Thursday at the…
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