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Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed…
iN VIDEO: Mule deer in Kamloops covered in unsightly lumps raises concerns
“I’ve never seen this before and it made me wonder what the heck it is and if it’s going to affect anything else."
Professional Guitarists tune up for 5th annual Okanagan Guitar Festival
The Okanagan Guitar Festival is hosting 3 days of live classical guitar performances on August…
On weekend when southern B.C. burned, violators of fire bans were caught in the act
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On a weekend when thousands of people were forced to flee a ferocious wildfire that…
Okanagan, Kamloops real estate sales steady; new listings down
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"We're continuing to see a normal seasonal pattern across the Interior market with sales activity
tracking closely to the pace established during the same month last year.”
iN VIDEO: Penticton Peachfest wraps up first night with performance from Bif Naked
The 79th annual Penticton Peach Festival wrapped up its first day of events on Wednesday,…
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted along party lines Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony…
Cardiac wing re-opens at Kamloops hospital after six-year closure
It was open for less than a year before staff losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic prompted its closure.
No arrests after two violent assaults in two days in Vernon
Two men were assaulted with bear spray and an edged weapon, RCMP said.
Changes coming to protect against identity and credit fraud in B.C.
The B.C. government is bringing in new requirements for credit reporting agencies and lenders, protecting…
Lake Country highway connection denied by farm land regulator
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It would have extended Commonwealth Road to Glenmore Road easing travel times and making for a safer drive.
WestJet flight attendants win 18% wage hike, new perks after strike
Walking off the job for a day helped earn flight attendants at WestJet a more…
Here’s what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a wildfire, we usually talk in hectares. But just how big is a hectare anyways?
Truck driver charged in fatal crash near Quesnel, B.C., that killed motorcyclist
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QUESNEL — Police in British Columbia say a tractor-trailer driver has been charged with impaired…
Penticton psychologist suspended; regulator vague on why
He failed to "exercise appropriate professional judgment."
What does a ‘human caused’ wildfire actually mean in B.C.
There have been 877 wildfires in B.C. so far this season, and 411 of those were caused by humans.
Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a…
Everyone loved Marineland – then the tide turned. A look inside the park’s final days
NIAGARA FALLS — Silence envelops Marineland. Gone are the millions of visitors from the marine…
Vernon chiropractor convicted of sexually assaulting client loses appeal
He was a long history of sexual misconduct against his clients.
Wildfire destruction mounts in B.C. Interior, structures lost on 120 more properties
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VERNON — Wildfire destruction in British Columbia’s Interior continued to mount on Wednesday, with authorities…
Wildfire evacuated chickens fly the coop in Armstrong
"The community has been funny about it. People... are having fun with it.”
Suspicious grassfires in Vernon’s Commonage; RCMP looking for witnesses
Both grassfires were quickly extinguished.
iN PHOTOS: Remnants of historic rail town near Merritt includes last KVR water tower
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It is a scenic stop for those exploring the southern Interior.
Pilot injured after helicopter crash during wildfire fight in B.C.
VICTORIA — A pilot has been taken to hospital after a helicopter crashed while working…