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What’s happening with wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather will play a key role today.
Pet food banks scramble to meet increasing need in Kamloops, Okanagan
Inflating costs of food are putting a strain on pet food banks in Kamloops and the Okanagan, where the number…
Vernon dancer, choreographer’s work comes full circle with Ballet Kelowna show
Once a toddler learning Ukrainian dance in Vernon to a renowned ballet choreographer, this Indigenous dancer has come home to…
Kelowna’s first wheelchair accessible dog park comes with a $750K price tag
Kelowna’s dog parks aren’t easily accessible for those with disabilities, and the new dog run coming to City Park in…
What Kelowna is doing for homeless people during this cold snap
With temperatures below -10 Celsius this week Kelowna is breaking out its extreme weather supports to help keep the city’s…
Build Kamloops projects so far on track in face of US tariffs
Don’t expect the threat of American tariffs to derail $275 million in planned loans for new Kamloops facilities. City budget…
Kamloops man arrested during early morning home invasion
A family woke up to someone trying to break into their home early in the morning in Kamloops on Monday.…
How to avoid letting wildfire smoke seriously impact your health: expert
A UBC wildfire smoke expert says in some way it's kind of simple.
‘Get out now’: Summerland evacuee forced to leave livestock behind
“We watched the fire come over the mountain and light up and it was unbelievable how quickly it spread."
Kamloops adopts first-of-its-kind bylaw to recover unpaid taxes from politicians
It would add a novel punitive measure into council's remuneration policy.
If humans cause wildfires, shouldn’t they be banned from the backcountry?
“If the intention is to reduce the number of wildfires, you're going to have to remove everybody."
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.
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.
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....
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia's Okanagan region for days has thinned, revealing blue skies in Penticton, B.C., where many evacuees have gathered after fleeing an explosive wildfire Friday night.The Bald Range wildfire,...
New Brunswick teens arrested after viral ‘car surfing’ video
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick police say three teenagers were arrested after a vehicle was stolen and the youth allegedly travelled through the province’s southeast corner committing various crimes.RCMP say they received multiple reports Sunday of "car surfing" on a main...
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: Impact of climate change on wildfire season can’t be ignored
"There will be a fire season next year and the year after. This isn't going away."
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.
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
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PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
B.C. girl, 13, arrested after stealing parents’ car, speeding and crashing vehicle
NANAIMO — A 13-year-old girl in Nanaimo, B.C., faces more than scolding and could be…
Partial solar eclipse, meteor shower a feast for skygazers in Canada
TORONTO — A partial solar eclipse was visible across the Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec and other…
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
iNhome
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
Court of Appeal judge Geneviève Cotnam appointed Chief Justice of Quebec
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of a new Chief Justice…
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on…
Earthquake response strains Colombia’s new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — The search for survivors in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake…
US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
Washington (AP) — U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed more…
Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.
iNhome
PENTICTON — The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region…
Military pivoting to work closer with industry on drones warfare: commander
OTTAWA — Canada’s “drone general” says the military knows it must “accelerate the adoption” of…
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on…
Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show for NFL season opener in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Jonas Brothers will perform at halftime of the NFL’s season…
New Brunswick teens arrested after viral ‘car surfing’ video
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FREDERICTON — New Brunswick police say three teenagers were arrested after a vehicle was stolen…
Scheffler begins chase for a FedEx Cup title as postseason starts in sweltering Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The PGA Tour postseason starts with a $20 million tournament, with…
Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017…
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