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iN PHOTOS: Signs of drought in Okanagan, Kamloops
The crisis is affecting residents, fish and wildlife.
Teenager convicted of assault after video of fight at Vernon party posted online
The suffering inflicted on a 17-year-old girl who was attacked by a so-called friend at a Vernon house party last…
Burnt pickup truck related to violent assault in Penticton: RCMP
Penticton RCMP believe a burnt out pickup truck is related to a violent assault earlier this week. RCMP responded to…
Penticton Vees ‘can’t confirm’ whether or not the team is joining WHL
Media reports are speculating that the Penticton Vees are leaving the BC Hockey League are joining the Western Hockey League.…
RCMP identify victims in Coldstream double murder
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have identified the victims in a double homicide in Coldstream that happened two years ago. Camilo…
Plan for new Kelowna youth recovery house includes animal therapy
A new recovery house for youth struggling with addiction in Kelowna plans to use animal therapy to help young people.…
BC Housing project in Kamloops two years behind schedule and over budget
When BC Housing announced it “preserved” housing with a nearly $13 million purchase in Kamloops, new tenants were supposed to…
Princeton RCMP arrest person for starting a fire
“Any activities that escalate wildfire danger are strictly prohibited and will be addressed immediately."
iN NUMBERS: Aircraft lead the attack on BC wildfires
If you want to get a good look, watch from the shore because boaters can get in the way.
Peachland mayor suspends bylaw, welcomes wildfire refugees to beach front
“People understand the situation, and in our town when something like this happens a lot of residents step up to help."
Hotel Eldorado files for injunction against Kelowna boardwalk takeover
"The city refuses to engage further with Hotel Eldorado and, instead, opts to bully the hotel into doing what the city thinks should happen."
‘It’s déjà vu’: Bradley Creek wildfire evacuees waiting to go home say they’ve been here before
It's been almost two weeks since OKIB members and residents became wildfire evacuees.
The latest on wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
“The Emergency Operations Centre is deploying a rapid damage assessment team to assess readiness for re-entry."
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.
B.C. home sales weighed down by Lower Mainland, fall almost 7 per cent in July
VANCOUVER — A weak market in the Lower Mainland is weighing on homes sales in British Columbia, with both transactions and average prices falling in July.The British Columbia Real Estate Association says 6,561 residential property sales were recorded in the...
Torrential rain near Tokyo causes flooding and paralyzes traffic, killing 1
TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking heavy rain pounded eastern Japan Thursday, flooding roads and homes, paralyzing traffic and causing power outages to tens of thousands of homes near Tokyo, officials said. At least one person was found dead. The Japan Meteorological...
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.
Transit workers in Metro Vancouver and Victoria serve 72-hour strike notices
Three local union chapters representing transit workers in Metro Vancouver and Victoria have issued 72-hour…
Highway reopening shows parts of Summerland, B.C., unscathed in fire evacuation zone
PENTICTON — Hillsides and forest scarred black can be seen north of Summerland, B.C., along…
LeBlanc meets with U.S. trade rep in Washington as tariff deadline nears
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…
Highway reopening shows parts of Summerland, B.C., unscathed in fire evacuation zone
PENTICTON — Hillsides and forest scarred black can be seen north of Summerland, B.C., along…
Canadian judge denies Russian cargo airline sanctions relief
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has shot down a plea for sanctions relief from…
Chile moves hundreds of inmates to a new prison as President Kast ramps up security push
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Chilean government transferred nearly 300 high-risk inmates from around…
Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis
HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday, and his long shadow…
In Weimar, a festival preserves Yiddish culture while reinventing it
In Weimar, Germany, where the streets once echoed with the notes and ideas of Bach,…
LeBlanc meets with U.S. trade rep in Washington as tariff deadline nears
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…
Transit workers in Metro Vancouver and Victoria serve 72-hour strike notices
Three local union chapters representing transit workers in Metro Vancouver and Victoria have issued 72-hour…
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle over the Kennedy Center’s future escalated Thursday as President Donald…
Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday…
Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for…
Lane Kiffin stands by D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 of former LSU QB Jayden Daniels
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Thursday that he is standing by his initial stance on…
Jordan Spieth off to the start he needs with a 65 to share the lead in PGA Tour playoff opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Spieth believes he’s playing better golf and he finally got…
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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…