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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.
Insurance broker’s ICBC commission scam gets her a 10-year ban
A former insurance broker who scammed ICBC out of more than $15,000 has been banned from working in the insurance…
Two BC realtors fined total of $12,000 for breaking advertising rules
Using an abbreviation on a Facebook page, rounding prices up and down in ads, and using the phrases “award-winning” and…
Okanagan wildfire documentary aims to keep hope in climate change conversation
Anyone who has spent a summer in the Okanagan knows the tragedy and fear that comes along every wildfire season,…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects to flounder under mounting climate costs
Hurricane Fiona left a trail of destruction across the Atlantic Coast in September 2022 wreaking havoc on wharves, fisheries, vessels,…
Trump vs. BC’s workers: ‘An extraordinarily important time’
Jennifer Whiteside started as B.C.’s labour minister right as the United States slammed Canada with a slew of hostile trade…
Strata wins legal challenge in Kelowna parking stall saga
A Kelowna condo owner who paid for a parking spot which has been unusable for the last five years will…
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…
Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar…
Hungary drained its waters for generations. Now drought is exposing the cost
GÁRDONY, Hungary (AP) — A fisherman disembarked from his boat in a small harbor on…
In Benin, malnutrition and misinformed views contribute to widespread stunting in children
N’DALI, Benin (AP) — Sabi Bera Zakari didn’t appear to care much how tall his…
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…
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…
Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-18 preseason win over the Chargers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown, Eddy Pineiro…
Jackie Young scores 24 and the Aces beat the Sun 101-78
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young had 24 points and seven rebounds in three quarters,…
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