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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.
BC’s new clean-energy czar is a climate ‘wild card’
Adrian Dix is B.C.’s new climate and clean energy czar, but it’s not clear whether his appointment signals a new…
BC anti-vax nurses lose fight against union
Dozens of anti-vaxer BC nurses, who were fired for not getting vaccinated, have lost an appeal against their union. According…
Buddhist monastery along Kettle River in Boundary Country listed for $3M
A Buddhist monastery along the Kettle River in the Boundary region has hit the real estate market for $3,000,000. The…
iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money for several charities in the…
Court orders more parenting time for Kamloops sperm donor
A Kamloops man who agreed to let a couple use his sperm to have a baby has managed to get…
Vernon apartment building fire deemed suspicious: RCMP
A vehicle fire in a carport spread to an apartment building in Vernon last week, and now police say the…
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."
The latest on the wildfire burning near Summerland, B.C.
Thousands of residents in the British Columbia communities of Summerland and Peachland have been chased…
Here’s a list of B.C.’s most destructive wildfires seasons
VANCOUVER — A ferocious fire has forced thousands of residents out in Summerland and Peachland…
The latest on the wildfire burning near Summerland, B.C.
Thousands of residents in the British Columbia communities of Summerland and Peachland have been chased…
Here’s a list of B.C.’s most destructive wildfires seasons
VANCOUVER — A ferocious fire has forced thousands of residents out in Summerland and Peachland…
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 along…
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel…
Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran issued dramatic new demands for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen as the United…
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Few people have anything bad to say about Darline Graham, who…
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…
WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around…
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel…
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel…
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