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Destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort charged for polluting
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The resort had a long history of environmental infractions.
Kamloops hockey star Logan Stankoven traded to Carolina Hurricanes
Dallas Stars right-shot centre forward and former Kamloops Blazers great Logan Stankoven was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes today, March…
American booze pulled from BC Liquor Stores available at independent outlets for limited time
Two BC Liquor Stores in Kamloops were bustling this week as employees pulled American booze off the shelves including Jack…
Knife-wielding man arrested after making threats at Vernon rec centre
A man was arrested after making threats at the Vernon rec centre yesterday. Officers were called to Vernon Recreation Centre…
Man stabbed trying to break up a fight in Vernon
A bystander witnessed a man yelling at a woman in Vernon Thursday afternoon and the couple stabbed him. Vernon RCMP…
Social media influencers charged after illegal hunting north of Kamloops
An investigation by the BC Conservation Officer Service has ended with 43 charges against four people, including two social media…
Plan to add ‘responsible adults’ to Kamloops’ classrooms quietly goes away
The Kamloops-Thompson school district has backtracked on its plans to hire unqualified workers as education assistants in the classroom. A…
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…
‘Shameful’: Canada, U.K., Australia rebuke Israel for decision on aid workers’ deaths
OTTAWA — Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom denounced on Friday Israel’s decision not to…
U.S., Canada fail to reach trade deal by deadline, new tariffs to take effect
WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. and Canada have failed to…
Fourth group of Marineland whales leaving shuttered Ontario park
NIAGARA FALLS — The largest collective move of captive whales is getting closer to completion,…
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the first week of testimony at the trial of a…
How a sanctuary outside LA has cared for rare, endangered gibbons for a half-century
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In between morning feedings, the gibbons begin to sing — loudly.…
Tropical Storm Moke forms on track to bring heavy rain and winds to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Moke formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane…
U.S., Canada fail to reach trade deal by deadline, new tariffs to take effect
WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. and Canada have failed to…
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”…
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the first week of testimony at the trial of a…
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…
Scoreless through 9, Rangers beat Angels 2-1 as Langford has tying RBI then scores winner in 10th
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Wyatt Langford had a tying RBI double in the 10th inning,…
Geno Smith throws a TD as Jets beat Steelers 17-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Geno Smith capped a perfect one-series cameo by throwing for a touchdown…
Bo Nix shines in return from broken ankle, but Broncos fall to Packers 33-13
DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix ‘s 21-yard touchdown toss to R.J. Harvey two plays after…
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