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With 500-plus structures damaged or lost, B.C.’s fire season is among the worst
More than 500 homes or other structures have been destroyed or damaged by wildfires in…
Polson Artisan Night Market entertains with weekly thematic evenings
Every Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm in Polson Park, the Polson Artisan Night…
‘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.”
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…
Carney touts ‘substantial progress’ after Trump delays tariffs for three days
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday a last-minute deal to delay new…
Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest…
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.
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A prosecutor said Monday that while few have been willing to…
Ottawa wants to block kids from social media. How would age verification work?
OTTAWA — In June, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, which would force social media…
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."
Everyone on Kamloops city council running for re-election
Most want to hold onto their council seats while one incumbent councillor is running for mayor.
LeBlanc says job ‘not yet done’ after meeting with Greer, Lutnick
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc left a high-stakes meeting in Washington on Monday…
iN NUMBERS: Online fundraisers for victims of the Bald Range wildfire
Hundreds of people have raised more than $100,000 for wildfire evacuees in the Okanagan.
iN VIDEO: WinCon Kelowna welcomed by the tabletop community
The Coast Capri Hotel was off to a busy weekend on August 14, 15, and…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops’ Logan Stankoven brings Stanley Cup home
Hundreds showed up to cheer for the local hockey legend.
Some evacuees return to Summerland as crews hold wildfire on three sides
SUMMERLAND — Crews fighting a large wildfire near Summerland, B.C., are successfully holding the blaze…
iN VIDEO: Downtown Sounds rocks Downtown Vernon
The Vernon Downtown Association has been putting on free concerts every Thursday in July and…
Police in Fort St. John, B.C., call third shooting in three weeks ‘unacceptable’
FORT ST. JOHN — Police in Fort St. John, B.C., say three people were shot…
Expensive day for truck driver caught speeding in construction zone near Merritt
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“There’s an expectation that commercial truck drivers will be as committed to road safety as anyone else."
July’s inflation rebound not enough to sway the Bank of Canada: economists
OTTAWA — Inflation reaccelerated in July after another volatile month for global energy prices. But…