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Destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort charged for polluting
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The resort had a long history of environmental infractions.
‘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.
More people evacuated by Bald Range wildfire returning home
Roughly 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Summerland and Electoral Area F.
Kelowna bought $3.5M industrial property from Hotel Eldorado owner amid boardwalk vote
Kelowna has gone to court to annex lakefront boardwalk so the public can access it.
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A prosecutor said Monday that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing…
Ottawa wants to block kids from social media. How would age verification work?
OTTAWA — In June, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, which would force social media platforms to block access for…
Racist graffiti plastered on Vernon school mural honouring residential school survivors
The racist graffiti at the Vernon elementary school speaks to a much wider issue.
Why arson fires in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain park aren’t more catastrophic
“The public was very quick to report that fire yesterday at the first signs of smoke. That makes a big difference for us to keep the fire small.”
All hands on deck to save pets lost after Summerland wildfire
“We're still at the point where they're trying to find them all."
Latin Dance Social Patio Party Brings Salsa, Bachata and Community to Kamloops
The music starts, the rhythm picks up, and dancers take to the patio as the…
RCMP gang unit seizes drugs, weapons while helping Summerland wildfire evacuees
“Without hesitation, (Uniform Gang Enforcement Team) officers stepped into action, assisting with tactical evacuations and supporting our teams during the deadly wildfire response.”
‘Devastation’: Blackwell dairy farm in Kamloops out of water
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“We’ve not had one drop of irrigation this year, we haven’t started our pumps once.”
‘Devastation’: Blackwell dairy farm in Kamloops out of water
“We’ve not had one drop of irrigation this year, we haven’t started our pumps once.”
Destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort charged for polluting
The resort had a long history of environmental infractions.
Charred road to recovery in B.C.’s Okanagan as province extends state of emergency
While the immediate threat of wildfire has subsided for Summerland, B.C., a fire official said there was much work ahead on the road to recovery and the B.C. government extended a provincial state of emergency on Friday.Stefan Hood, incoming incident...
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: 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?
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."
Yukon First Nations firefighters wonder why they haven’t been called to help in B.C.
Fire crews with Yukon First Nations Wildfire say they are ready, willing and able to…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
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Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
LeBlanc says ‘more work to do’ as Trump’s tariff deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says there is still “more work to do”…
Yukon First Nations firefighters wonder why they haven’t been called to help in B.C.
Fire crews with Yukon First Nations Wildfire say they are ready, willing and able to…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
iNwheels
Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
Court cuts $50M judgment against Alex Jones over falsely labeling Sandy Hook killings a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that…
Karmelo Anthony dropped plans to testify over track stabbing, lawyer says as teen seeks retrial
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Karmelo Anthony had planned to testify during his Texas murder trial…
Former Hong Kong vigil organizer strives to mark Tiananmen crackdown despite convictions
HONG KONG (AP) — Tang Ngok-kwan still occasionally visits the places where Hong Kong once…
LeBlanc says ‘more work to do’ as Trump’s tariff deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says there is still “more work to do”…
Driver ‘shouldn’t be here’ after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
iNwheels
Jaime Pawliuk said he didn’t hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV…
Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference
The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter…
Painting by Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease to be exhibited at Art Gallery of Ontario
TORONTO — Dylan Cease has been painting the corners of strike zones all season. But…
Starc’s cricket master-class: 5 wickets in 1st session for Australia against Bangladesh
MACKAY, Australia (AP) — Mitchell Starc removed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam with the first ball…
Huang, Henderson chase big finale at LPGA’s CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton
EDMONTON — Anna Huang did more than make the cut at the CPKC Women’s Open…
Bohm’s triple in the 10th scores 2 runs as the Phillies beat the Cardinals 7-6
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alec Bohm tripled to deep center field in the 10th inning Friday…
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