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Okanagan drought a ‘wake up call’ to plan long-term, minister says
"The conditions are awful."
Hotel Eldorado not the only obstruction to connecting Kelowna waterfront paths
It could be a long road to complete a one-kilometre stretch.
Polson Artisan Night Market entertains with weekly thematic evenings
Every Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm in Polson Park, the Polson Artisan Night…
‘A waiting game’: Future uncertain for Summerland family after house razed by wildfire
“The only thing that really hit hard was my daughter’s bed frame, it was the only thing left standing. That just hit. That’s where my kids grew up.”
Kelowna killer’s failure to complete counselling leads to more charges
He was 22-years-old when he killed a 32-year-old father with a hammer on a Kelowna street.
‘See a need, fill a need’: Summerland man’s website reports damaged homes as locals evacuated
"The thought hit me of all these little kids and parents that are stuck just not knowing, and it made me angry."
Vernon woman charged with arson days after Bradley Creek wildfire broke out
The fires were lit in the Commonage Road area of Vernon.
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
Massachusetts House and Senate move toward housing goals
Massachusetts is facing a housing crisis, and the clock is ticking. The state needs to build 222,000 new homes by 2035 to meet demand, according to Gov. Maura Healey’s office. “And those homes have to be affordable to households at...
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
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: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
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."
B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River watershed as fish spawn
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has issued a new temporary protection order for the…
‘Lucky’ collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine…
LeBlanc returning to Washington to meet with Greer, continue deal finalization
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is heading back to Washington to meet again…
Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Minister Dominic LeBlanc smiled widely beside U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar…
In the news today: Trade talks bring hope, Russian missile strikes, Alberta AI debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Togo detains French filmmakers over alleged immigration violations, advocacy group says
LOMÉ, Togo (AP) — Two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer have been jailed…
AP reporter Christopher Bodeen, a tenacious chronicler of China’s rise, dies at 55
TOKYO (AP) — Christopher Bodeen, a tenacious, old-school wire service reporter who brought a keen…
The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
The United States’ debt surpassed a record $40 trillion Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense…
LeBlanc returning to Washington to meet with Greer, continue deal finalization
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is heading back to Washington to meet again…
Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Minister Dominic LeBlanc smiled widely beside U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar…
Montreal to pay tribute to Jazz pianist Oliver Jones at public funeral
MONTREAL — Montreal will pay a tribute to legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones in a…
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the…
Grand Slam tournaments create player council to give players more input into biggest tennis events
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grand Slam tennis tournaments have created a player council, giving…
Ryan Silverfield arrives, hoping to turn around an Arkansas program mired near the bottom of the SEC
Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — 2025 record: 2-10 Expectations New coach Ryan Silverfield arrived at…
Tour de France champion Pogacar targets Spanish Vuelta victory to complete Grand Tour hat trick
MADRID (AP) — Tadej Pogacar is aiming to complete a Grand Tour hat trick when…
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