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Why Kelowna has decided to pay out Hotel Eldorado for the boardwalk
The city says it hoped to negotiate. Eldorado owner Ted Callahan has taken a different approach to litigation and disputes in the past.
‘Very good year’: Bumper crop of morel mushrooms in Thompson-Okanagan
Foragers are having fun picking morel mushrooms in the Thompson-Okanagan region this spring as there is an abundance this year.…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops sports photographer overcomes industry challenges
Andrea Heath is an energetic action sports photographer in Kamloops who isn’t afraid to get down in the mud to…
Wind, rain and ruin: Iconic wilderness trails limp into summer after storm season
Windfalls, landslides and washouts. The iconic West Coast Trail took a serious beating from wild weather this winter — with…
How BC Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with compassion
Rumours spread like wildfire — and rumours about wildfire are no exception. In Canada’s westernmost province, the BC Wildfire Service…
This American snitch line reports Canadians providing gender-affirming care
The U.S. government is collecting data on health-care workers providing gender-affirming care in Canada. In mid-April the U.S. Department of…
Merritt naturalist shares his wilderness passion while fighting for his life
BC naturalist and wildlife photographer Frank Ritcey has spent a lifetime exploring the wilderness and taking others with him on…
This river island park near Kamloops is tiny, but important
Blink and you'll miss this little provincial park. Most folks don't know it's there or how to get there.
Tolko fined $75,000 for 2017 road failure landslide into Shuswap lake
The landslide dates back to a few days of heavy rain in 2017.
Kamloops, Okanagan heat going away but smoke here to stay
“It's almost like consistently projecting fresh smoke from the fires to the southwest towards Kamloops.”
Body of Alberta man recovered two years after saving son from drowning in Kamloops
He has been recognized as a hero for saving two boys from the river, including his own son.
Downtown Sounds brings free music to downtown Vernon
Downtown Sounds! continues July 23rd in the heart of downtown Vernon! A free concert series…
BC cops clock Alberta driver at nearly triple the speed limit
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Cops backed off the chase, later tracking the drunk, unlicensed driver to a campground.
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick. “The same way that you want to season...
With flames in backyard, Boston Bar resident tells of B.C. town surrounded by fire
Attila Banhegyi said a tree was burning in the backyard of his home in Boston Bar, B.C., a community now surrounded by fire.Banhegyi, who runs a campground and also has a mail-order cosmetics business, was one of the handful of...
With a historic 3 Michelin stars, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco defies stereotypes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After an eight-year wait, the historic third Michelin star that chef and co-owner Val Cantú and his team at San Francisco's Californios craved is theirs. It's a first for any Mexican restaurant worldwide. So it's understandable...
New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths
TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Ontario raises awareness about the breadth of the population affected by the drug epidemic.The study found that more than a third...
iN DISCUSSION: Fallout from an Amber alert
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Hurricanes teach discretion and resilience
"Hurricanes are as much a part of growing up in Florida as long, hot summers."
iN DISCUSSION: MLA Boultbee’s behaviour part of growing concern in provincial politics
"It’s still unusual in BC politics, unprecedented in my experience, different, new, worthy of public note but also a growing concern if you count fellow rogue MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong on this pole."
Wildfires in B.C. prompt evacuations as hot, dry conditions persist
VANCOUVER — Emergency crews are facing hot and dry conditions as wildfires continue to spread…
Has rise of the right primed B.C. politics for a party that breaks the binary?
VICTORIA — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark says voters in the province face a…
In the news: Canada, Ecuador do trade deal, wildfires and evacuations spread in B.C.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trial of man accused of killing Montreal daughter continues in New York
ELIZABETHTOWN — A New York jury is expected to hear testimony from more police officers…
Canada, Ecuador signing free trade deal in Ottawa
OTTAWA — The governments of Canada and Ecuador are signing a free trade deal in…
By the Numbers: This year’s Ebola outbreak has spread faster than the worst on record
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching…
China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese coast guard ships blasted water cannons at two Philippine government…
Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands next week
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific…
Canada, Ecuador signing free trade deal in Ottawa
OTTAWA — The governments of Canada and Ecuador are signing a free trade deal in…
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
NEW YORK (AP) — Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government…
DNA expert ties 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd’s garage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A DNA expert testified Thursday that evidence recovered from apparent blood…
How horror flick ‘Home Bodies’ found the twins at its centre
Before he even knew they were twins, director Casey Walker was impressed by child actors…
Jürgen Klopp named new Germany coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup
Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a…
Damian Warner makes return to Glasgow for Commonwealth Games with gold in sight
It’s a full-circle moment of sorts for Damian Warner. The London, Ont., native is back…
Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina’s conduct after World Cup final was ‘unacceptable’
GENEVA (AP) — As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach…
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