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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.”
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
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Some shoppers in Kamloops and the Okanagan are researching and sourcing Canadian products in the wake of U.S. president Donald…
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…
Avoiding American? Tips to source local produce in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some shoppers in Kamloops and the Okanagan are researching and sourcing Canadian products in the wake of U.S. president Donald…
‘Skating on thin ice’: Kelowna’s housing sales well below normal
A BC real estate analysis report says Kelowna’s housing market is “skating on thin ice” as February’s sales were a…
BC mayor unfairly censured and council sanctions overturned
A BC mayor took his dispute to a judge to argue he was unjustly censured by his colleagues, and the…
Polson Artisan Night Market entertains with weekly thematic evenings
Every Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm in Polson Park, the Polson Artisan Night…
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.
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...
Brazilian police say at least 23 killed in minibus and truck crash
SAO PAULO (AP) — A minibus and a truck collided head-on in the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing at least 23 people and injuring five others early Wednesday, police said. Preliminary evidence suggests that the truck, which wasn’t carrying...
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 — Most evacuation orders have been downgraded near Summerland, B.C., but wildfire officials say…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
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Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
SUMMERLAND — Most evacuation orders have been downgraded near Summerland, B.C., but wildfire officials say…
LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade officials in Washington as tariffs paused
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette are scheduled to…
Halifax man faces new charge after allegedly threatening to bomb U.S. consulate
HALIFAX — A new charge has been laid against the Halifax man accused of making…
Judge removed from Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — The trial judge who presided over the case of Texas teenager…
The Latest: Trump says US and Canada reached deal to delay US tariffs on Canadian imports
President Donald Trump says he’s delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of…
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have…
LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade officials in Washington as tariffs paused
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette are scheduled to…
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…
Kennedy Center tells court it won’t try to restore Trump’s name to the building before Sept. 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center has told a federal court that it would not…
After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’
NEW YORK (AP) — The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay’s forthcoming…
Julián Álvarez left out of Atletico Madrid’s La Liga opener
MADRID (AP) — Argentina forward Julián Álvarez was left out of Atletico Madrid’s squad for…
Crystal Palace signs US teenager Gozo in $15M club record sale for Real Salt Lake
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace added to its squad for another European campaign by signing…
Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for a draft pick, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the New…
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