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‘A waiting game’: Future uncertain for Summerland family after house razed by wildfire
“The only thing that really hit hard was my daughter’s bed frame, it was the only thing left standing. That just hit. That’s where my kids grew up.”
Interfor fined $280,000 for logging in old growth forest in Kootenays
A BC logging company will have to pay $280,000 fine for cutting down old-growth forests in the Kootenays. According to…
Near-unanimous approval on Kamloops council for controversial supportive housing site
There was no debate as Kamloops city council gave their approval for a new supportive housing site on the North…
No injuries in concrete collapse at major downtown Kamloops development
Construction is on pause in one section of a downtown Kamloops development after a concrete collapse. No one was injured…
One dead in semi truck crash on Trans-Canada in Salmon Arm
A man died after crashing into a semi truck on the highway in Salmon Arm. Salmon Arm RCMP and BC…
West Kelowna high school basketball team makes historic run to provincials
West Kelowna’s Mount Boucherie Secondary School Bears are battling it out for the title of provincial champions in Langley this…
Avoiding American? Tips to source local produce in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwine
Some shoppers in Kamloops and the Okanagan are researching and sourcing Canadian products in the wake of U.S. president Donald…
Kelowna killer’s failure to complete counselling leads to more charges
He was 22-years-old when he killed a 32-year-old father with a hammer on a Kelowna street.
‘See a need, fill a need’: Summerland man’s website reports damaged homes as locals evacuated
"The thought hit me of all these little kids and parents that are stuck just not knowing, and it made me angry."
Vernon woman charged with arson days after Bradley Creek wildfire broke out
The fires were lit in the Commonage Road area of Vernon.
More people evacuated by Bald Range wildfire returning home
Roughly 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Summerland and Electoral Area F.
Kelowna bought $3.5M industrial property from Hotel Eldorado owner amid boardwalk vote
Kelowna has gone to court to annex lakefront boardwalk so the public can access it.
No end in sight to dry spell in Okanagan, Kamloops: meteorologist
“It’s not atypical for us in the summer to see one of these dry months but to see the duration of this dryness is really what's the most concerning right now."
Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING (AP) — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and...
In the news today: Trump delays tariffs, B.C. wildfire update, Alberta data centres
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three daysCanada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of goods...
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
OTTAWA — The federal government moved last week to formally repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate, but the more stringent emission standards Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to replace it with is not close to being finalized.In a notice in...
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: Climate change has disrupted summer
"The summers of my youth are not the same. They have been disrupted by climate change and I don't think they are coming back."
iN DISCUSSION: How effective is government wildfire emergency alert system?
Do you think you can rely on the alerts sent to your phone?
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."
Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
SUMMERLAND — While most evacuation orders have come down for the Bald Range wildfire near…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
iNhome
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days
OTTAWA — Canada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of…
In the news today: Trump delays tariffs, B.C. wildfire update, Alberta data centres
iNhome
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
SUMMERLAND — While most evacuation orders have come down for the Bald Range wildfire near…
Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle East
Iran rejected the United Arab Emirates’ accusation that it fired two ballistic missiles that landed…
Ukrainian man arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions
BERLIN (AP) — A Ukrainian man was arrested Wednesday in Croatia in connection with the…
Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top…
Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days
OTTAWA — Canada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
iNhome
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top…
Anita Rau Badami puts questions about home into new book, ‘Asha in Her Garden’
TORONTO — Anita Rau Badami poured herself into her latest novel: her worries, her passions,…
Canada’s Brooke Henderson seeks repeat in CPKC Women’s Open
EDMONTON — Brooke Henderson relishes the heat of the spotlight trained on her in Canada’s…
No. 24 Louisville and its coach want more after third straight season with at least 9 wins
No. 24 Louisville LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — 2025 record: 9-4 Expectations Tight losses turned an…
Virginia’s mission is ‘handling success’ after unexpected jump to 11 wins, trip to ACC title game
Virginia 2025 record: 11-3 Expectations The expectations weren’t high, but the pressure was increasing as…
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