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“While fires are a natural part of our forested landscapes, the intensity and severity of them is starting to impact how quickly a forest can naturally recover."

“As more families choose Kelowna, we need to make sure students have the schools they need to succeed.”

Telling municipalities they have to allow new housing is sort of like telling your kids they have to make their bed. Municipalities can come up with excuses."

"They’re more aggressive right now at the end of their cycle, trying to get as much food as they can."

Organizers continue to diversify the musical lineup as they introduce a Tribute to the Beatles and country music at this year's festival.

"They've been promoting it as a great place to spend a summer afternoon, but without warning people of the risks."

Donald Wayne Ashley, 51, was found guilty of one count of common assault following a month-long jury trial.

“The surveillance footage from the area has led investigators to seek public assistance in identifying two individuals believed to be involved.”

Wildfire smoke is expected to move into Thompson, Shuswap, Central and North Okanagan regions overnight.

“I'd encourage people to support their local farmers and get their orders in soon."

It has been a hot and dry summer for Kamloops and the Okanagan, and August was especially brutal.

“There are so many similarities between the different species."

“I discovered that this vein — kind of a spectrum from playful and whimsical to stabbing social, political satire — is really pervasive.”