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The latest on wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
“The Emergency Operations Centre is deploying a rapid damage assessment team to assess readiness for re-entry."
‘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…
From humble beginnings to Beverly Hills, Kamloops fashion designer shines
The home studio of Kamloops fashion designer Delayne Dixon is small and humble, yet the pieces of clothing created in…
North Okanagan ranchers charged over 2023 irrigation ban
The owners of a North Okanagan cattle ranch have been charged for allegedly ignoring a contentious irrigation ban that saw…
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."
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.
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…
LeBlanc meets with Greer this afternoon in Washington as tariff deadline nears
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet with United States Trade Representative Jamieson…
Cultural sector urges Carney not to scrap streamers’ Cancon financial contributions
OTTAWA — Dozens of Canadian cultural sector organizations are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Bronze maple leaf taken from monument honouring slain New Brunswick RCMP officers
MONCTON — Mounties in southeastern New Brunswick have begun an investigation after a bronze maple…
Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year Thursday, with the…
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…
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that’s not all folks
NEW YORK (AP) — Before it was dubbed “the funeral screening,” it was just when…
LeBlanc meets with Greer this afternoon in Washington as tariff deadline nears
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet with United States Trade Representative Jamieson…
Cultural sector urges Carney not to scrap streamers’ Cancon financial contributions
OTTAWA — Dozens of Canadian cultural sector organizations are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney…
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that’s not all folks
NEW YORK (AP) — Before it was dubbed “the funeral screening,” it was just when…
How Jay McCarrol helped Matt Johnson find the sound of Anthony Bourdain biopic ‘Tony’
TORONTO — Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol’s creative partnership began with a decidedly sombre project.…
Tim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Just a few months ago, few soccer fans outside New Zealand…
Canadian flag football teams perfect on opening day of world championships
DÜSSELDORF — Quarterback Sara Parker put on a passing clinic as Canada’s women opened the…
Werro gets spot in 800m final after tumble in semifinal at European championships
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Swiss star Audrey Werro was given a spot in the 800-meter…
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There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…