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Controversial FortisBC policy to turn off power during extreme wildfire risk under review
FortisBC’s controversial policy to turn off power when extreme weather presents a serious wildfire risk…
Kamloops cops make one arrest and seize more than a dozen guns
Kamloops RCMP made one arrest and seized guns, vehicles and drugs in a raid in…
iN NUMBERS: The dreary bits of the May long weekend in Okanagan, Kamloops
You might have planned some fun in the sun, cold drinks or maybe even a…
West Kelowna resident demands financial review of controversial water treatment plant
People in West Kelowna who get water from the Rose Valley water treatment plant have…
iN VIDEO: Great basin gopher snake slides across South Okanagan backyard
A nature lover in Penticton had an interesting visitor slide very smoothly and slowly across…
iN PHOTOS: Six colourful wildflowers growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are so many kinds of wildflowers to find and identify while out exploring the…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops videographer captures waterfall at golden hour
Kamloops videographer Marshall Krasser had his camera ready at the perfect time while out exploring…
Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities get in the saddle
VICTORIA — “Do you want to go faster?” Jayne Imeson already knew the answer she…
Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer
Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of…
Ottawa has to allow home prices to fall to make housing more affordable, experts say
OTTAWA — Housing experts are pushing back against a federal cabinet minister’s recent claim that…
RCMP, city police brace for ‘largest domestic security operation’ as G7 summit nears
OTTAWA — RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month’s…
In the news today: Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. First Nations fear protests and conflict over fast-track legislation
First Nations leaders in British Columbia say proposed legislation to fast-track resource projects will likely…
Steve Rai appointed Vancouver’s new police chief after filling job in interim role
VANCOUVER — Newly minted Vancouver police chief Steve Rai says the city’s diversity means its…
Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s western premiers say they’ve agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic…
RCMP monitoring B.C. ostrich farm to ensure ‘no criminal behaviour’
RCMP say they are closely monitoring the situation at a British Columbia ostrich farm “to…
Vancouver dismantles and consolidates festival memorials, advocates say it’s too soon
VANCOUVER — For almost four weeks, the tributes to victims of the Lapu Lapu Day…
Vancouver police say Downtown Eastside crime dropping after adoption of task force
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver have released new data they say depicts the success of…
B.C. Crown counsel group files workload grievance, says staff shortages slow justice
VANCOUVER — The BC Crown Counsel Association says it has filed a formal workload grievance…
Most Canadians feel attached to their home, though only half trust governments: poll
OTTAWA — Most Canadians feel attached to their country, province and municipality but only about…
B.C. seen as ‘final frontier’ for federal NDP as leadership question looms
VICTORIA — Kelowna resident and former federal NDP candidate Cade Desjarlais sees the party in…
In the news today: Do Canadians trust their government? G7 finance summit wraps up
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the…
22-year-old woman dies in slack-line fall north of Vancouver
SQUAMISH — A 22-year-old woman is dead after a fatal slack-line incident at a recreation…