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iN PHOTOS: Bears already bulking up in Okanagan, Kamloops
It's never a good idea to approach or feed bears.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians worried rising cost of living amid US trade war
More than half of British Columbians want governments to support workers and industries hit by tariffs, but only four per cent want taxes raised to pay for it.
Interior Health unlikely to lobby for e-scooter ban after Kamloops fatality
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The health authority said its role is to "focus on prevention messages."
iN VIDEO: Vernon Regional Airport celebrates 80 years with day of appreciation
The community turned out in great numbers for the 80th anniversary of the Vernon Regional…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna is lively for the Downtown Kelowna Thursday Night Market
Kelowna’s Downtown Thursday Night Market has been a big success for this season. This year,…
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".
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...
Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters
New rules governing who can use electric bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go into effect next year following Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature on Wednesday. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3484 which establishes regulations on “micromobility”...
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?
U.S. going backwards on vaccines, B.C. health officials say
VANCOUVER — British Columbia health officials say vaccine misinformation promoted by United States officials is…
B.C. teen arrested for impaired driving in fatal crash on Vancouver Island
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NANAIMO — Police say a 16-year-old girl has been arrested for impaired driving after a…
Flight controllers allegedly punched out early before Air Canada plane crash
MONTREAL — The union representing American air traffic controllers has acknowledged allegations that two members…
CP NewsAlert: Carney says it will always be Lake Ontario after Trump’s renaming
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadians know that Lake Ontario will always keep…
Champagne touts deepening economic ties in visit with Indian counterpart
TORONTO — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said he’s looking at ways to streamline payments between…
The Latest: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake…
Deliberations in Lindsay Clancy murder trial end for the day without a verdict
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have wrapped for the…
Shackled Tate brothers take stand in court asking to be released from jail during extradition fight
MIAMI (AP) — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate both took the witness stand…
Flight controllers allegedly punched out early before Air Canada plane crash
MONTREAL — The union representing American air traffic controllers has acknowledged allegations that two members…
CP NewsAlert: Carney says it will always be Lake Ontario after Trump’s renaming
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadians know that Lake Ontario will always keep…
Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump’s name to building
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center’s intention to…
NBC to carry second year of Shaun White’s Snow League halfpipe circuit
NEW YORK (AP) — The Snow League, a halfpipe circuit created by Shaun White, reupped…
MLB proposes limiting free agent signings to a few weeks in December and then from February on
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball proposed limiting free-agent signings to several weeks in…
Canada’s De Grasse finishes third in 200 metres at Zurich Diamond League
ZURICH — Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse finished third in the men’s 200 metres…
Good Good to no longer be title sponsor of PGA Tour event and loses Callaway sponsorship
ATLANTA (AP) — Good Good Golf lost its partnership with Callaway on Thursday and no…
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iN VIDEO: Vernon Regional Airport celebrates 80 years with day of appreciation
The community turned out in great numbers for the 80th anniversary of the Vernon Regional…
TRENDING NOW: Buckingham Palace guard honour Dolly Parton
The Royal Guards paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna is lively for the Downtown Kelowna Thursday Night Market
Kelowna’s Downtown Thursday Night Market has been a big success for this season. This year,…