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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.”
Shuswap man wanted in Penticton caught in Kamloops
A Scotch Creek man, who was wanted out of Penticton, was caught in Tk’emlúps during a suspicious vehicle investigation earlier…
Kelowna’s surveillance cameras help catch break-in suspect
A man has been arrested after a downtown Kelowna business break-in and the city’s live surveillance cameras helped catch him.…
Crime rate and severity down in Kelowna in 2024
Kelowna’s crime rate and its crime severity dropped in 2024, but RCMP are still dealing with a staggering amount of…
American booze pulled from BC Liquor Stores available at independent outlets
iNwine
Two BC Liquor Stores in Kamloops were bustling this week as employees pulled American booze off the shelves including Jack…
Deaths of homeless people on the rise in Interior Health region
The numbers of homeless people dying each year in the Okanagan, Thompson and Shuswap region are on the rise. New…
BC retailer fined $1M for selling illegal sexual enhancement drugs
A BC sex shop chain was slapped with nearly $1.1 million in fines after it knowingly mislabeled and sold sexual…
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
iNwine
“We’ve not had one drop of irrigation this year, we haven’t started our pumps once.”
Kelowna Downtown Thursday Night Market cools off summer evenings
Kelowna’s downtown core has always been a hot spot for tourists to experience a wide…
Lemonade Day gives Kamloops kids a taste of entrepreneurship
Fresh lemonade, colourful stands and young entrepreneurs will pop up around Kamloops on August 21…
‘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.”
A correction to stories about B.C. wildfire damage and destruction
Stories published by The Canadian Press on Aug. 11 and Aug. 13 incorrectly reported that structures had been damaged or destroyed on 170 properties due to the Pear Lake wildfire. In fact, it was more than 120 properties.
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."
What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.’s wildfire emergency
iNwheels
Here are key facts about the Bald Range wildfire that exploded within hours of its…
What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.’s wildfire emergency
Premier David Eby has said British Columbia’s wildfire season turned “brutal,” with a ferocious blaze…
Trump says trade deal with Canada ‘moving along’ ahead of deadline
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said the trade deal with Canada is “moving along,”…
What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.’s wildfire emergency
iNwheels
Here are key facts about the Bald Range wildfire that exploded within hours of its…
What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.’s wildfire emergency
Premier David Eby has said British Columbia’s wildfire season turned “brutal,” with a ferocious blaze…
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…
Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to sue a left-leaning think tank unless…
Plane crashed on second attempt to land in heavy fog in Alaska, killing all 8 aboard, officials say
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A plane that crashed at a remote military site in western…
Trump says trade deal with Canada ‘moving along’ ahead of deadline
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said the trade deal with Canada is “moving along,”…
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…
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…
The PWHL’s Walter Cup championship trophy went missing while in transit to Alberta, league tells AP
The Walter Cup is missing — or at least the replica version of the trophy…
The NWSL’s Portland Thorns and the WNBA’s Portland Fire have a luxe new training facility
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Near the foyer of the new joint training facility for the…
DeMar DeRozan agrees with Nuggets on 1-year deal for veteran minimum, AP source says
DENVER (AP) — DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Denver…
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