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Here’s what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a wildfire, we usually talk in hectares. But just how big is a hectare anyways?
Penticton psychologist suspended; regulator vague on why
He failed to "exercise appropriate professional judgment."
What does a ‘human caused’ wildfire actually mean in B.C.
There have been 877 wildfires in B.C. so far this season, and 411 of those were caused by humans.
iN NUMBERS: The latest figures on B.C. wildfires
Are you keeping track or trying not to think about it?
Should tourists still come to the Okanagan? It depends who you ask and where they’re going
Across the province around 8,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops panner finds weird, wiry worm at local creek
“I thought the first one I saw was a piece of wire until it started moving.”
High winds that fanned Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon unusual for August
“On average, August is one of the least windy months."
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season...
B.C. wildfire fight reaches Metro Vancouver as Anmore blaze prompts evacuation alerts
A separate wildfire burning south of the blaze on British Columbia's Okanagan Lake that destroyed hundreds of homes last weekend has prompted an upgraded evacuation order. An update from the Central Okanagan emergency management centre says the order applies to...
Truck driver charged in fatal crash near Quesnel, B.C., that killed motorcyclist
QUESNEL — Police in British Columbia say a tractor-trailer driver has been charged with impaired driving causing death in a crash involving a motorcyclist last year. The crash happened July 24, 2025, on Highway 97 near Quesnel, in the Cariboo...
Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany
VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...
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."
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
B.C. wildfire fight reaches Metro Vancouver as Anmore blaze prompts evacuation alerts
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A separate wildfire burning south of the blaze on British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake that destroyed…
Truck driver charged in fatal crash near Quesnel, B.C., that killed motorcyclist
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QUESNEL — Police in British Columbia say a tractor-trailer driver has been charged with impaired…
WestJet flight attendants win 18% wage hike, new perks after strike
Walking off the job for a day helped earn flight attendants at WestJet a more…
N.S. attorney general wants answers after innocent man serves 18 months in prison
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s attorney general says he wants answers on how an innocent man…
PM says Ottawa is ‘loyal’ to supply management system protecting dairy sector
CHICOUTIMI — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is “loyal” to the supply management…
Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine hit more oil facilities deep inside Russia in overnight attacks,…
Explosion in Damascus suburb kills at least 2 people, wounds several others
JARAMANA, Syria (AP) — An explosion Thursday in a suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus…
Dozens tie the metaphorical knot at Amsterdam’s ‘Married For A Day’ Pride event
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Wearing rainbow flags, sequins and sometimes hardly anything at all, dozens of…
WestJet flight attendants win 18% wage hike, new perks after strike
Walking off the job for a day helped earn flight attendants at WestJet a more…
N.S. attorney general wants answers after innocent man serves 18 months in prison
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s attorney general says he wants answers on how an innocent man…
FIFA World Cup helps lift Bell Media revenues as BCE’s overall Q2 profit down
Record audiences for the 2026 FIFA World Cup helped drive Bell Media revenues higher in…
TIFF’s Midnight Madness lineup includes Brian Mulroney doc, a variety of horror flicks
TORONTO — What can moviegoers expect from Midnight Madness, TIFF’s celebration of genre film, this…
Le Court-Pienaar wins Stage 6 of Women’s Tour de France, Reusser retains the overall lead
TOURNON-SUR-RHONE, France (AP) — Mauritian rider Kim Le Court-Pienaar won the sixth stage of the…
FIFA’s president held off an internal revolt. Next up is a hotly contested election
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino held off the potential of an internal…
NASCAR changing stage break rules to limit laps run under caution, create more green flag racing
NASCAR plans to implement a new stage-break procedure for its Cup Series races beginning this…
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