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Severe wildfires could affect community watersheds, says forest service researcher
VANCOUVER – There is more to learn about the consequences of intensifying wildfires on community…
Kylie Masse earns second silver in pool, Andre De Grasse cruises into 100 semifinal
TOKYO – Gasping for breath after racing to her second silver medal of the Tokyo…
To get shots in arms, some U.S. governments turn to money in pockets
Millions of people in the U.S. who haven't gotten the COVID-19 vaccine could soon have…
Tons of rock break off Stawamus Chief in Squamish, B.C., possibly due to heat
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Numerous rock climbing routes on the renowned Grand Wall of the Stawamus…
Federal government reaches nearly $8B deal with First Nations on drinking water suit
OTTAWA – The federal government has reached a nearly $8-billion settlement with multiple First Nations…
Two travellers from U.S. fined $20,000 each for fake vaccination documents
TORONTO – Two travellers who arrived in Toronto from the United States have been fined…
Doctors, lawyers want B.C. to track injuries after record heat wave
VANCOUVER – Two groups focused on environmental issues are calling on the British Columbia government…
TRENDING NOW: It’s a rooster. What are you, chicken?
This guy just wants to visit, but the rooster just isn't having it. Watch as…
Billions in losses, thousands could die if wildfire response unchanged: report
A team of scientists from British Columbia, the United States and Spain say Western Canada…
Alberta’s top doctor came up with plan to lift all COVID orders: health minister
CALGARY – Alberta's health minister says it was the idea of the province's chief medical…
First sign of animal life on Earth may be a sponge fossil
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Canadian geologist may have found the earliest fossil record of animal…
Extra help is on the way to fight wildfires in British Columbia
British Columbia is "significantly ahead" of the 10-year average in terms of the number of…
Okanagan farmers seeing losses in apple crops following heat wave
A third-generation Oliver farmer who lost much of his cherry crop during the record-setting heat…
TRENDING NOW: Brawl erupts at New York pizza place
An all-out pizza brawl was captured on film this week in Brooklyn, New York and…
U.K. excludes Canadian travellers from new exception to quarantine measures
Fully vaccinated Canadian travellers have been left out of plans to ease quarantine restrictions for…
Penny Oleksiak swims into Canada’s record books after earning sixth career medal
Canada's most decorated summer Olympian doesn't have much time to rest and take it in.…
Fires in Western Canada creating own weather systems, experts say
VANCOUVER – A combination of intense heat and drought conditions is causing wildfires in Western…
Doctors, air pollution experts forecast worsening health effects of wildfire smoke
VANCOUVER – Health experts warn that a shift in mindset and new solutions are needed…
B.C. public health order places moratorium on new mink farms due to COVID-19
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – British Columbia has placed a moratorium on new mink farms and capped…
Cathy Jones says COVID-19 views didn’t cause discord in her final ’22 Minutes’ season
TORONTO – Former "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" cast member Cathy Jones says her controversial…
Singer Pink offers to pay fines for Norway handball team that refused to wear bikini bottoms
HELSINKI (AP) — U.S. pop singer Pink has offered to pay a fine given to…
Mac Neil wins first gold medal in Tokyo as Canada continues swimming success
TOKYO – Standing atop the Olympic podium, Maggie Mac Neil flashed a double "thumbs up"…
TRENDING NOW: Ladies and gentlemen, the world record for stone skimming
You might call it skipping rocks or skipping stones, but it's also known as stone…
The Kelowna Yacht Club opens The Galley Lakeside Cafe on the boardwalk downtown
Many would agree that Kelowna’s most spectacular asset is its proximity to Okanagan Lake. The…