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The latest on wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
“The Emergency Operations Centre is deploying a rapid damage assessment team to assess readiness for re-entry."
Fighting wildfire with fire: Advocates in B.C. call for more spending before, not during wildfires
"The bigger picture here is, how do people like their smoke? We can have it in a controlled way… or we can have what we have now."
AI-powered wildfire cameras were in play during Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon
“We detected it and sent a notification to the fire department.”
Fire, ash and drought pose triple threat to Okanagan farmers
iNwine
First it was a lingering drought, now wildfires are adding to a devastating season for farmers.
How to help out Okanagan wildfire evacuees
Those fortunate enough to still be in their own home smay want to help out.
How to avoid letting wildfire smoke seriously impact your health: expert
A UBC wildfire smoke expert says in some way it's kind of simple.
Fire, ash and drought pose triple threat to Okanagan farmers
First it was a lingering drought, now wildfires are adding to a devastating season for farmers.
B.C. home sales weighed down by Lower Mainland, fall almost 7 per cent in July
VANCOUVER — A weak market in the Lower Mainland is weighing on homes sales in British Columbia, with both transactions and average prices falling in July.The British Columbia Real Estate Association says 6,561 residential property sales were recorded in the...
Passenger train derails and flips in southern England
LONDON (AP) — Paramedics and fire crews responded Thursday to reports that a passenger train derailed in southern England and flipped on its side. Photos on social media showed at least two cars on their sides and emergency workers and...
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: Impact of climate change on wildfire season can’t be ignored
"There will be a fire season next year and the year after. This isn't going away."
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.
An Okanagan wildfire is held, but nearby Summerland, B.C., blaze continues to rage
PENTICTON — A major wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan has been held, although the nearby…
B.C. dog owner charged after mauling left woman with ‘life-altering’ injuries
PORT MOODY — Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a dog owner has been criminally…
An Okanagan wildfire is held, but nearby Summerland, B.C., blaze continues to rage
PENTICTON — A major wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan has been held, although the nearby…
B.C. dog owner charged after mauling left woman with ‘life-altering’ injuries
PORT MOODY — Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a dog owner has been criminally…
Prosecutor details evidence behind convictions in murders of Quebec couple
MONTREAL — A special prosecutor in the Caribbean nation of Dominica says an extensive international…
Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw
WARSAW (AP) — A Russian plan to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw was…
UK records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year Thursday, reaching 38.1…
In the Reflecting Pool saga, the National Park Service’s mission is tested by Trump’s demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s botched repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have…
B.C. home sales weighed down by Lower Mainland, fall almost 7 per cent in July
iNhome
VANCOUVER — A weak market in the Lower Mainland is weighing on homes sales in…
LeBlanc meets with Greer this afternoon in Washington as tariff deadline nears
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet with United States Trade Representative Jamieson…
Emily Hampshire, Priyanka join cast of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2
TORONTO — Actress Emily Hampshire, comedian Sabrina Jalees and drag queen Priyanka have signed on…
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that’s not all folks
NEW YORK (AP) — Before it was dubbed “the funeral screening,” it was just when…
6 must-watch matchups that could play key role in setting the 2026 College Football Playoff field
From early-season heavyweight clashes to conference rivalry games, the road to the College Football Playoff…
How flag football is key to the NFL’s plans to further global reach
DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Five-on-five, no contact and an emphasis on speed and elusiveness. The…
Josh Allen and rest of Bills starters expected to play in preseason opener against Carolina
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A new coaching staff and another chance to get accustomed…
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iN VIDEO: Crankworx Festival at SilverStar hosts international mountain biking competitions
There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…