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Destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort charged for polluting
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The resort had a long history of environmental infractions.
Interfor fined $280,000 for logging in old growth forest in Kootenays
A BC logging company will have to pay $280,000 fine for cutting down old-growth forests in the Kootenays. According to…
Near-unanimous approval on Kamloops council for controversial supportive housing site
There was no debate as Kamloops city council gave their approval for a new supportive housing site on the North…
No injuries in concrete collapse at major downtown Kamloops development
Construction is on pause in one section of a downtown Kamloops development after a concrete collapse. No one was injured…
One dead in semi truck crash on Trans-Canada in Salmon Arm
A man died after crashing into a semi truck on the highway in Salmon Arm. Salmon Arm RCMP and BC…
West Kelowna high school basketball team makes historic run to provincials
West Kelowna’s Mount Boucherie Secondary School Bears are battling it out for the title of provincial champions in Langley this…
Avoiding American? Tips to source local produce in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwine
Some shoppers in Kamloops and the Okanagan are researching and sourcing Canadian products in the wake of U.S. president Donald…
Racist graffiti plastered on Vernon school mural honouring residential school survivors
The racist graffiti at the Vernon elementary school speaks to a much wider issue.
Why arson fires in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain park aren’t more catastrophic
“The public was very quick to report that fire yesterday at the first signs of smoke. That makes a big difference for us to keep the fire small.”
All hands on deck to save pets lost after Summerland wildfire
“We're still at the point where they're trying to find them all."
Latin Dance Social Patio Party Brings Salsa, Bachata and Community to Kamloops
The music starts, the rhythm picks up, and dancers take to the patio as the…
RCMP gang unit seizes drugs, weapons while helping Summerland wildfire evacuees
“Without hesitation, (Uniform Gang Enforcement Team) officers stepped into action, assisting with tactical evacuations and supporting our teams during the deadly wildfire response.”
‘Devastation’: Blackwell dairy farm in Kamloops out of water
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“We’ve not had one drop of irrigation this year, we haven’t started our pumps once.”
‘Devastation’: Blackwell dairy farm in Kamloops out of water
“We’ve not had one drop of irrigation this year, we haven’t started our pumps once.”
Destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort charged for polluting
The resort had a long history of environmental infractions.
Charred road to recovery in B.C.’s Okanagan as province extends state of emergency
While the immediate threat of wildfire has subsided for Summerland, B.C., a fire official said there was much work ahead on the road to recovery and the B.C. government extended a provincial state of emergency on Friday.Stefan Hood, incoming incident...
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: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
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."
Yukon First Nations firefighters wonder why they haven’t been called to help in B.C.
Fire crews with Yukon First Nations Wildfire say they are ready, willing and able to…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
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Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
LeBlanc says ‘more work to do’ as Trump’s tariff deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says there is still “more work to do”…
Yukon First Nations firefighters wonder why they haven’t been called to help in B.C.
Fire crews with Yukon First Nations Wildfire say they are ready, willing and able to…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
iNwheels
Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
Karmelo Anthony dropped plans to testify over track stabbing, lawyer says as teen seeks retrial
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Karmelo Anthony had planned to testify during his Texas murder trial…
Former Hong Kong vigil organizer strives to mark Tiananmen crackdown despite convictions
HONG KONG (AP) — Tang Ngok-kwan still occasionally visits the places where Hong Kong once…
Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump sought Friday to boost Sen. Darline Graham’s…
LeBlanc says ‘more work to do’ as Trump’s tariff deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says there is still “more work to do”…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
iNwheels
Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference
The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter…
Painting by Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease to be exhibited at Art Gallery of Ontario
TORONTO — Dylan Cease has been painting the corners of strike zones all season. But…
Jones hits 2-run HR as Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 5th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Spencer Jones hit a towering two-run homer in the second…
Willson Contreras hits 3-run homer, Red Sox outlast Giants 6-4 in Rafael Devers’ return to Fenway
BOSTON (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox…
Running back Zander Horvath hitting highs for streaking B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER — Zander Horvath knows people are talking about him. The attention comes as little…
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