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Highland Valley near Kamloops restarts copper production amid water shortage
The company that owns the mine said production was temporarily paused "to appropriately manage site water supply".
Not all calls for help with mental heath crises should go to Kelowna RCMP
"Many people experiencing a mental health crisis do not require a police response."
Kamloops Target Sports Association brings target competition to Kamloops
A day of friendly competition and target shooting returns to Kamloops as the KTSA .22LR…
Parks Alive wraps up Free Summer Concert Series with Live Music and Shrek 2
Festivals Kelowna has been putting on free concerts across the months of July and August…
Why satellites tracking BC wildfires don’t detect them
"It is not what I would ever recommend for early detection."
Partial win for Shuswap development stung with $20K wastewater fine
The company argued the fine was too steep as there was "low to none" risk to the environment.
iN PHOTOS: Residents help urban wildlife during drought, wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
Extreme heat events and wildfires are causing more heat exhaustion and severe dehydration in wild animals.
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
YORK, Maine (AP) — As a morning fog lifted over Maine's York River, Mike Masi and his two interns stood on a dock sorting through a mound of one of the region's most despised crabs and hoped to find a...
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs grows. Consumers eager to support local products and businesses are swapping shopping tips and resources online as some retailers renew labelling of tariffed or homegrown...
Police vehicle hits man in Vancouver, prompting watchdog investigation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's watchdog agency is looking for witnesses after a police vehicle hit a man lying on the ground in Vancouver last month, leaving him with serious injuries. The Independent Investigations Office says in a statement that the...
B.C. drug deaths rebound from May to June, but still down sharply from peak
Deaths in British Columbia due to unregulated drugs have rebounded from May to June but remain sharply down from their peak three years ago.The BC Coroners Service says there were 138 deaths in June, up 25 per cent from 110...
iN DISCUSSION: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
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?
Evacuation alert ends in Boston Bar, B.C., after weeks of threat from wildfire
BOSTON BAR — A series of evacuation alerts has been lifted for communities in British…
Metro Vancouver outside workers halt job action with agreement on arbitrator
The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers says its members have halted job action after…
Saskatchewan’s Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT — As Canada’s trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting…
Alberta’s Smith bucks NDP call to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is continuing to buck calls to postpone a…
Canadian Army looking for surveillance, cargo-drop drone suppliers
OTTAWA — The federal government has put out a small shopping list for new drones…
Ukraine’s president coos over a puppy, starting a new volley in his war of visuals against Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Wait. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s war chief, holding a puppy? Yes,…
Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that could have paved the…
Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 family members were killed at dinner
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Shovelful by shovelful, investigators sifted through the charred remnants of a…
Saskatchewan’s Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT — As Canada’s trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting…
Alberta’s Smith bucks NDP call to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is continuing to buck calls to postpone a…
Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane…
Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home.…
Orioles outfielder O’Neill placed on 10-day IL with shoulder injury
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed right fielder Tyler O’Neill on the 10-day…
Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New…
Underdog Canada eliminated from Little League World Series by highly touted Japan
WILLIAMSPORT — Canada’s improbable run at the Little League World Series has come to an…
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