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iN PHOTOS: Wildfire smoke creates haunting atmosphere in the Okanagan, Kamloops
In the midst of the wildfire emergency, photographers are capturing the eerie smoke and changing skies.
Kelowna realtor charged with flying drone in active fire zone
A Kelowna realtor has been charged for flying a drone in an active fire zone during the McDougall Creek Wildfire…
‘Simple mistake’ says Kelowna man charged with flying drone in wildfire zone
A Kelowna realtor charged for flying a drone during a wildfire says he made a mistake and landed the drone…
City suing developer building 42-storey highrise in downtown Kelowna
The City of Kelowna is suing a downtown developer alleging that construction of its 42-storey tower on Water Street has…
Only 10 per cent of Kelowna rental building permits are affordable housing
Roughly 10 per cent of building permits for new rentals in Kelowna are going to be affordable, despite that the…
RCMP arrest two drug dealers at Kelowna supportive housing complex
Kelowna RCMP searched a unit in a supportive housing complex Wednesday and arrested two people in a drug trafficking investigation.…
Man arrested during home invasion in Shuswap
An armed man broke into a home in the Shuswap on the weekend, and the people who live there confronted…
iN NUMBERS: Where to go to escape the smoke in Okanagan, Kamloops
If you’ve got cash and vacation time you’re probably wondering where you could go for a breath of fresh air.
iN VIDEO: Crankworx Festival at SilverStar hosts international mountain biking competitions
There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…
More jail for Knox Mountain arsonist who had ‘little grasp on reality’
The judge told the court he was clearly divorced from reality.
Kelowna’s H2O centre popular with those trying to escape the wildfire smoke
“We’ve seen quite a spike over the last four to five days.”
Suspect arrested after brush fire in Salmon Arm
"The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to seek additional witnesses."
Photos show Italian winemakers harvesting grapes earlier due to extreme heat
CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Extreme heat is pushing Italy’s Franciacorta winemakers to harvest grapes earlier than expected. Rising temperatures and low rainfall are accelerating ripening, forcing producers to adapt as they work to preserve the quality of their wines....
Why B.C. fire evacuees find social media comfort amid official void about destruction
PENTICTON — Frustrated wildfire evacuees from Summerland, B.C., say they’ve been turning to alternative sources of information about the fate of their community to fill a void in official sources, even as authorities are warning against the risk of misinformation.They’ve...
Britain’s Andy Green sets another speed record, this time for fastest run in a hydrogen-powered car
WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The only person to break the sound barrier in a car earned another world record Tuesday in a show of force for hydrogen power. British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph (653.908 kph) in a car...
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: Some call for backcountry ban in midst of BC wildfires
Is it time to ban backcountry recreational activity?
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.
Calgary boy, 9, recovering in hospital after nearly drowning in B.C. river
VANCOUVER — A Calgary boy rescued after nearly drowning in a B.C. river is recovering…
From goats to porcupines, these animal evacuees escaped BC. wildfire
When a wildfire roared toward Summerland, B.C., staff from the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society had…
From goats to porcupines, these animal evacuees escaped BC. wildfire
When a wildfire roared toward Summerland, B.C., staff from the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society had…
Canada could lose more than 100K jobs if CUSMA dies: report
OTTAWA — Canada could lose 102,000 jobs if the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade breaks down,…
Why B.C. fire evacuees find social media comfort amid official void about destruction
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PENTICTON — Frustrated wildfire evacuees from Summerland, B.C., say they’ve been turning to alternative sources…
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia released an American military veteran on Tuesday, allowing his return to…
Why the elaborate ruse Trump used in Turkey isn’t like other secret presidential trips
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents have taken secret overseas trips in the past for security reasons,…
Severe weather knocks out power in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as ‘ring of fire’ strikes Midwest
CHICAGO (AP) — Severe weather cut power to more than half a million people in…
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos,…
From goats to porcupines, these animal evacuees escaped BC. wildfire
When a wildfire roared toward Summerland, B.C., staff from the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society had…
John Gotti’s grandson kept trying to delay prison to donate kidney to mother. A judge said enough.
NEW YORK (AP) — Late mob boss John Gotti ’s reality TV star grandson has…
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos,…
Free agent Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges, is set to visit the Giants, AP source says
Free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold is set to visit the New York Giants on Wednesday,…
Blue Jays rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage has successful knee surgery
TORONTO — Trey Yesavage’s first full year in Major League Baseball has been derailed by…
Lexi Thompson announces she’s pregnant with a girl
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Lexi Thompson’s semi-retirement is about to get a lot more busy.…
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