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Okanagan, Kamloops in for some heat with a dash of lighting
Temperatures are expected to stay around the mid-30s.
Two small wildfires near West Kelowna dealt with by fire crews
One was in the Smith Creek area and one was near Powers Creek.
NHL veteran Josh Gorges returns to Kelowna Rockets as a coach
“Josh brings a championship pedigree, NHL experience, and deep ties to this city and our organization.”
Swim advisory at Kelowna’s Rotary Beach due to E. coli
“Most people would be fine, but there is that one per cent who could become ill.”
La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
Both sides accuse each other of owing them thousands of dollars.
iN VIDEO: Bobcat makes appearance on Penticton home
“I’m keeping my eyes open, hoping to see it again."
Kamloops mayor threatens to suspend employee during council meeting
"I don't know if you know, but the mayor can suspend any municipal officer or employee."
Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
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"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."
iN PHOTOS: Ride a lift to alpine blooms at local ski hills in Okanagan, Kamloops
Several outdoor lovers captured the beauty of the alpine this month.
RCMP find the body of a missing boater in Mara Lake near Sicamous
“While this is a tragic outcome, we hope the recovery of the missing man brings some closure to his family and friends."
Lake Country launches free ‘Scottie’ the summer shuttle to improve public transit
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The shuttle rides are free for everyone and it’s meant to get people to destinations like beaches and restaurants.
BC man to pay $20K after tribunal rules party trick videos are intimate images
He has 100,000 followers and wanted the social media exposure.
Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say
A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said. It was the third death in a week involving encounters with U.S. Immigration and...
Grateful dog owner describes mountain rescue after canine apparently ingests cannabis
LONDON (AP) — Christina Bluhme was high on the flanks of Britain's tallest mountain with her dogs and one of the hounds was a lot higher — and not in a good way. Tokyo, a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever, had...
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna’s unemployment rate seems high
"What am I missing about this unemployment rate? It can't be all youth, can it?"
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
iN DISCUSSION: Was AI responsible for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
"The confusion over cause and effect continues, although in Canada we tend to treat it as a feature, not a bug."
B.C. warned of ‘significant wildfire event’ in coming days, as lightning raises risks
VANCOUVER — Wildfire officials and crews across British Columbia were preparing for a potentially significant…
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…
Residents in parts of northern Ontario ordered out because of growing forest fires
Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered to leave their…
B.C. warned of ‘significant wildfire event’ in coming days, as lightning raises risks
VANCOUVER — Wildfire officials and crews across British Columbia were preparing for a potentially significant…
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…
Tehran attacks Jordan as US reimposes its blockade on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jordan said Wednesday it shot down three missiles launched…
1 dead and 2 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One person died, two people were missing and 16 others were…
ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was ‘fearing for public safety,’ agency says
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a motorist in…
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…
B.C. nurses sees no sign of government shift on pay mandate as mediated talks begin
VANCOUVER — The president of a union representing 60,000 nurses in B.C. said Tuesday there…
‘We’re just normal humans’: Angine de Poitrine on their out-of-this world success
In a music industry where even some well-established acts are struggling to sell tickets, Angine…
Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramount’s buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge
NEW YORK (AP) — The Writers Guild of America became the latest group to challenge…
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with…
Rays slugger Junior Caminero feels fortunate left hand not broken after he was hit in All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Junior Caminero feared the worst when a 98 mph sinker that didn’t…
Europe league, expansion, Kawhi probe, second apron all topics at NBA’s board of governors meeting
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA will be doing some international business alongside the FIFA…
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