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Rescue team struggles to save evacuees’ pets, livestock amid Okanagan wildfires
“Our volunteers are running on very little sleep, they show up every day eager to help and I have to yell at some of them to go home for a break."
iN PHOTOS: Entertaining wildlife captures in Kamloops, Okanagan
There isn’t a shortage of wildlife to photograph in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and some very skilled and patient photographers…
No end in sight to freezing temperatures in Okanagan, Kamloops
With the first week of true unpleasantly cold temperatures of the winter coming to a close, it doesn’t look like…
‘It’s hurtful’: Okanagan vet frustrated by pet owners’ misconceptions about rising costs
The increasing cost of medicine and equipment and general inflation are driving up the costs of veterinary care and an…
Kelowna mayor steps away from duties for health reasons
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas has been temporarily sidelined due to a tear in an artery in his neck. “Tom Dyas will…
Cost of upgrade to century-old Penticton dam climbs to $18M
A century-old dam in Penticton needs an upgrade, but it is going to cost millions more than anticipated. The Ellis…
Kelowna surpassed provincial housing targets in 2024
The province has been pushing municipalities, including the City of Kelowna, to build more housing and it has done just…
Fighting wildfire with fire: Advocates in B.C. call for more spending before, not during wildfires
"The bigger picture here is, how do people like their smoke? We can have it in a controlled way… or we can have what we have now."
AI-powered wildfire cameras were in play during Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon
“We detected it and sent a notification to the fire department.”
Fire, ash and drought pose triple threat to Okanagan farmers
iNwine
First it was a lingering drought, now wildfires are adding to a devastating season for farmers.
How to help out Okanagan wildfire evacuees
Those fortunate enough to still be in their own home smay want to help out.
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.
Fire, ash and drought pose triple threat to Okanagan farmers
First it was a lingering drought, now wildfires are adding to a devastating season for farmers.
Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency.Build Canada Homes' inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of...
In the news today: B.C. chief on fires, Trump tariffs loom, e-scooter deaths rise
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed …Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a 'rapid pace'The chief of the Penticton Indian Band in British Columbia...
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.
‘We will lose a lot of our annual crops’: B.C. farmers face losses due to wildfires
Ella Braden, the owner of Braden Hill Orchard & Farm, says she was on vacation…
Experts warn Trump may be driving wedges between provinces with threatened tariffs
OTTAWA — Experts are warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened new set of tariffs…
Court documents reveal confusion around number of shooters in Tumbler Ridge killings
VANCOUVER — In the moments after police responded to the Feb. 10 mass shooting in…
In the news today: B.C. chief on fires, Trump tariffs loom, e-scooter deaths rise
iNwheels
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a ‘rapid pace’
PENTICTON — The chief of the Penticton Indian Band in British Columbia says events such…
Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments
Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen raged overnight Thursday as renewed…
Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drones struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, military officials…
Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent’s economic reforms
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambians cast votes Thursday in a presidential election that will test…
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will…
Court documents reveal confusion around number of shooters in Tumbler Ridge killings
VANCOUVER — In the moments after police responded to the Feb. 10 mass shooting in…
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will…
Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, a…
FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni…
Doku signs new 5-year deal at Man City and praises Maresca’s style as ‘the kind we love’
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jérémy Doku signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City on…
Fabien Barthez reunited with Zinedine Zidane as France’s new goalkeeper coach
PARIS (AP) — France coach Zinedine Zidane reunited with Fabien Barthez after he was named…
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