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Should tourists still come to the Okanagan? It depends who you ask and where they’re going
Across the province around 8,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
‘He can’t hurt anyone anymore’: Curtis Sagmoen has died
Convicted violent offender Cutis Sagmoen has died. The grandmother of Traci Genereaux, whose body was found on Sagmoen’s family’s property in…
Gas prices falling in Okanagan, Kamloops thanks to carbon tax cut
The gas prices you’re seeing in Kamloops and the Okanagan aren’t an April Fool’s Day prank. For the first time…
Break-in or vandalism? Motive behind damage at Kamloops mayor’s dealership unclear
Someone has smashed windows and a door at an auto dealership owned by the mayor of Kamloops. Reid Hamer-Jackson said…
Kelowna councillor admits mistakes as city faces lawsuit for underground parking fiasco
A year ago residents of a subsidized apartment building in downtown Kelowna were evacuated due to underground parkade construction and…
Kelowna takes big step in rebuild of $251M Parkinson Rec Centre
The roughly $251 million redevelopment of the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna has been in the works for years and…
iN NUMBERS: Okanagan drivers got the most tickets in a dangerous driving crackdown
If there was a competition for who could get the most traffic tickets, drivers in the Okanagan would win every…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops panner finds weird, wiry worm at local creek
“I thought the first one I saw was a piece of wire until it started moving.”
High winds that fanned Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon unusual for August
“On average, August is one of the least windy months."
Wildfires closing in on BC Interior highways
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Major routes like the Trans-Canada and Coquihalla remain clear, but fires are encroaching on some Thompson-Okanagan routes.
iN NUMBERS: High and unsafe drivers busted at Shambhala Music Festival in BC
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“It looks like we will have to be back next year, and hopefully in greater numbers, to deal with festival-goers who are driving unsafely.”
iN PHOTOS: Funky fungus finds in Thompson-Okanagan
Some fungal species in the region have comical, phallic shapes.
Child from Alberta rescued from Shuswap River in Enderby in critical condition
“This tragic incident highlights the dangers surrounding all bodies of water."
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...
What people are saying about B.C.’s wildfire evacuations
VERNON — More than 1,300 firefighters are battling wildfires in British Columbia, including recent fires that spread around northern Okanagan Lake during a windstorm on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents, while fires destroyed hundreds of homes.Here is what some evacuees,...
Wildfires closing in on BC Interior highways
Major routes like the Trans-Canada and Coquihalla remain clear, but fires are encroaching on some Thompson-Okanagan routes.
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical use despite a national ban. The bill went into effect Monday after it was endorsed by the chief of Gandaki province and...
JONESIE: Well, look who was partying at the Eldorado Hotel this weekend
See if you can note the difference between the responses of the two candidates for mayor.
iN DISCUSSION: Is name recognition the way to choose a local candidate to vote for?
"We've been pondering how to cover this municipal election."
THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page
It has been fun and I appreciate those loyal readers who have laughed, cried and been angry about the many topics that entered my mind before finding their way onto my iPad and then into this column.
B.C. lakeside community in ruins as chief says 230 homes destroyed by wildfire
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VERNON — The devastation stretches for more than a kilometre along the northwest shore of…
Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project
OTTAWA — The federal government is advancing the process to designate a proposed oil pipeline…
Choking wildfire smoke envelopes Vancouver as heat and lightning pose new risks
VERNON — Much of Metro Vancouver has been shrouded in “high-risk” wildfire smoke from blazes…
Peter Mansbridge says ‘the GOAT’ Lloyd Robertson changed the face of TV news
TORONTO — Peter Mansbridge says Lloyd Robertson changed the face of TV news. Robertson, who…
Calls emerge for U.S. refugee status as group helps Jewish families flee Canada
OTTAWA — A former Ontario man and a Conservative U.S. think tank are encouraging the…
WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than efforts to…
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East
Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle…
FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to…
Disney’s strong quarter driven by ‘Toy Story 5’ and the draw of its US theme parks
Disney’s solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy…
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
NEW YORK (AP) — When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this…
Disney’s strong quarter driven by ‘Toy Story 5’ and the draw of its US theme parks
Disney’s solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy…
Peter Mansbridge says ‘the GOAT’ Lloyd Robertson changed the face of TV news
TORONTO — Peter Mansbridge says Lloyd Robertson changed the face of TV news. Robertson, who…
Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday
The Preakness Stakes is moving to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby…
Peter Mansbridge says ‘the GOAT’ Lloyd Robertson changed the face of TV news
TORONTO — Peter Mansbridge says Lloyd Robertson changed the face of TV news. Robertson, who…
Falcons’ Jalon Walker to miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL,…
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