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iN VIDEO: Crankworx Festival at SilverStar hosts international mountain biking competitions
There was plenty of dirt and big air over the weekend at the Crankworx SilverStar…
Calgary officer shot, suspect dead after dramatic chase and gunfire in city park
CALGARY — A police officer was shot Monday in what began as a traffic stop…
The fight for Faulder: When B.C. brothers fought to save home from raging fire
PENTICTON — A resident of Faulder, the tiny B.C. community that was largely obliterated by…
More jail for Knox Mountain arsonist who had ‘little grasp on reality’
The judge told the court he was clearly divorced from reality.
B.C. wildfire evacuees told to brace for devastation, as RCMP launch criminal probe
PENTICTON — Heartbroken Okanagan-area officials have told wildfire evacuees to prepare themselves for the level…
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
NEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions…
TRENDING NOW: WWE moves ineffective on a bull
Talk about taking the bull by the horns.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
Soccer powerbrokers in Europe, North America and Asia and believe FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent…
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing…
Kelowna’s H2O centre popular with those trying to escape the wildfire smoke
“We’ve seen quite a spike over the last four to five days.”
Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family
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PENTICTON — When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a…
Tighter spending, more revenue brings B.C. deficit down to $7.7B, minister says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the final accounting for the budget year ending…
20,000 evacuees fled ferocious B.C. wildfire. These are some of their stories
PENTICTON — The explosive wildfire that roared down on Summerland, B.C., forced about 20,000 people…
Suspect arrested after brush fire in Salmon Arm
"The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to seek additional witnesses."
Suspicious fire in Vernon park has RCMP looking for tips
The grassfire was reported Sunday morning.
Byelections following wave of MP resignations set to cost upwards of $24M
OTTAWA — Byelections this year to replace departing members of Parliament are expected to cost…
Off-road vehicles banned from Southern Interior backcountry
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The ban doesn't apply on private land.
Three suspects arrested in Salmon Arm shooting
RCMP said the investigation remains ongoing and further details cannot be released at this time.
Fingers crossed forecast rain hits right spots in Okanagan, Kamloops
“There could be certain locations within the region which see a pretty heavy shower which obviously would be great.”
RCMP arrest Montreal man over alleged death threat against PM Carney
OTTAWA — A Montreal man was arrested and charged for allegedly making death threats against…
BC psychologist promoted astrology during therapy session
The regulator says astrology is without proven validity and reliability.
‘Time capsules’: Why a Shuswap adventurist is driven to save old forest fire lookout towers
“It’s almost becoming a subculture where there is a huge interest in these things and it’s bringing people together.”
Woman dead in B.C. wildfire as grim video reveals village in ruins
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PENTICTON — The wildfire raging near Okanagan Lake in British Columbia’s southern Interior claimed the…
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he…