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A Thompson-Okanagan citizen’s guide to wildfire information
There's a lot of information out there but narrowing it down can be tricky.
RCMP seek public’s help to find missing Penticton man
RCMP are asking for the public’s help in location a missing 61-year-old Penticton man. David Gaetano Battilana was last seen…
One dead in crash on Trans-Canada west of Kamloops +
One person is dead in a two-vehicle crash Thursday on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Kamloops. Emergency crews were called…
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue took nearly 100 calls in 2024
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue had a busy year in 2024 with dozens of rescues and thousands of volunteer hours.…
Masked man threatens youth with gun in Kamloops
Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who threatened a youth with a gun in Kamloops.…
First stand-alone Taco Bell in BC opens in Vernon
Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a much needed late night burrito after an evening at the bar, folks…
Property values down across much of Southern Interior: BC Assessment
Property prices across the Southern Interior have largely declined according to the latest figures from BC Assessment. Today, Jan. 2,…
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community
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Kelowna’s longest-running outdoor market is now over 31 years old and has long been a…
Thompson-Okanagan drought a threat to your lawn and deadly for fish
"The province reports the natural condition, and in the Okanagan… it is not really a natural condition because of all the reservoirs in the hills."
Lifetime thriller starring Angie Harmon filming through the smoke in Kelowna
Angie Harmon is known for her work on productions like "Law and Order" and "Rizzoli and Isles".
Penticton city council fed up with ‘awful’ cellphone service
Cell tower maps suggest it may be even worse in Vernon.
Kelowna has worst jobless rate for third month in a row
"Unemployment is far higher in business-driven communities like Kelowna."
Citizens put out suspicious fires in Kelowna park
After calling the fire department, the local residents put out the fires.
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community
Kelowna's longest-running outdoor market is now over 31 years old and has long been a favourite among local shoppers who stop by to grab something fresh for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The produce from local farmers, artwork from local creatives,...
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced income support to unhoused people living in tents.The unanimous ruling by a panel of three judges overturned a Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision last year...
Hot Nite in the City Cruises Back to Kamloops with Classic Cars and Family Fun
Chrome shines in the summer sun as hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and custom vehicles roll into Kamloops for Hot Nite in the City, one of Western Canada's largest automotive festivals on the 8th of August. The...
Dark-web drug trafficker is sentenced in B.C. after being extradited from Germany
VICTORIA — A Victoria man who was recently extradited from Germany to face accusations of running a dark-web drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges.RCMP say 29-year-old...
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."
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."
20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND — More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near…
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after…
20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND — More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near…
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after…
Ottawa commissions project to track ‘news deserts’ in Canada
OTTAWA — The federal government is working on a project that would map out areas…
Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced Russia’s latest deadly attacks on Kyiv on…
The UAE says Iranian missile targeted a ship, Yemen attacks Houthis and other Middle East news
The United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile,…
Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has…
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after…
Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers
OTTAWA — The federal government said Friday it is selling 10 of its used CC-130H…
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case – but only for now
President Donald J. Trump, Plaintiff, got a welcome break this week in one of his…
New couple on ‘Heated Rivalry’ S2 to be played by Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie
TORONTO — “Heated Rivalry” has its new heartthrobs. Crave says Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie…
Australia survives red card and Japan rally for a 35-32 win in Les Kiss debut
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Australia held on for a tight 35-32 win over Japan on…
Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt pulls out of Women’s Tour de France after feeling unwell
SISTERON, France (AP) — Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt pulled out of the Women’s Tour de…
Arsenal lands Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle ahead of Premier League title defense
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal completed the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle on…
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