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A Thompson-Okanagan citizen’s guide to wildfire information
There's a lot of information out there but narrowing it down can be tricky.
Penticton city council fed up with ‘awful’ cellphone service
Cell tower maps suggest it may be even worse in Vernon.
Kelowna has worst jobless rate for third month in a row
"Unemployment is far higher in business-driven communities like Kelowna."
Citizens put out suspicious fires in Kelowna park
After calling the fire department, the local residents put out the fires.
Hot Nite in the City Cruises Back to Kamloops with Classic Cars and Family Fun
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Chrome shines in the summer sun as hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars…
Crankworx World Tour brings downhill challenge to SilverStar
Crankworx is returning to SilverStar Resort this weekend, bringing four days of downhill mountain biking…
Kamloops Ribfest Returns with Award-Winning Barbecue, Live Music and Family Entertainment
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The smell of slow-smoked barbecue and the sound of live music will once again fill…
Kamloops Ribfest Returns with Award-Winning Barbecue, Live Music and Family Entertainment
The smell of slow-smoked barbecue and the sound of live music will once again fill Riverside Park as Kamloops Ribfest returns for a weekend of food, entertainment and community fundraising. One of Kamloops' most popular summer festivals, Ribfest brings together...
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced income support to unhoused people living in tents.The unanimous ruling by a panel of three judges overturned a Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision last year...
Hot Nite in the City Cruises Back to Kamloops with Classic Cars and Family Fun
Chrome shines in the summer sun as hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and custom vehicles roll into Kamloops for Hot Nite in the City, one of Western Canada's largest automotive festivals on the 8th of August. The...
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."
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after…
20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland
SUMMERLAND — More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near…
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after…
20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland
SUMMERLAND — More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near…
Ottawa commissions project to track ‘news deserts’ in Canada
OTTAWA — The federal government is working on a project that would map out areas…
Hunter Biden says his father’s prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
LONDON (AP) — Former U.S. President Joe Biden ’s prostate cancer has spread to other…
Leaking tanker off Omani coast is sinking deeper, satellite images show
BEIRUT (AP) — Satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press show that a sanctioned tanker…
Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row
MADRID (AP) — A diplomatic spat between Spain and Italy over the rush of tens…
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after…
Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers
OTTAWA — The federal government said Friday it is selling 10 of its used CC-130H…
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case – but only for now
President Donald J. Trump, Plaintiff, got a welcome break this week in one of his…
New couple on ‘Heated Rivalry’ S2 to be played by Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie
TORONTO — “Heated Rivalry” has its new heartthrobs. Crave says Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie…
Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt pulls out of Women’s Tour de France after feeling unwell
SISTERON, France (AP) — Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt pulled out of the Women’s Tour de…
Arsenal lands Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle ahead of Premier League title defense
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal completed the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle on…
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke at training in Japan
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after…
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iN VIDEO: Penticton Peachfest wraps up first night with performance from Bif Naked
The 79th annual Penticton Peach Festival wrapped up its first day of events on Wednesday,…