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Arson investigation launched into Kamloops-area grass fire
The blaze at Battle Bluffs spread to nearly six hectares before it was brought under control.
iN VIDEO: Rock the Lake celebrates 9 years
Rock the Lake celebrated its 9th year running at Prospera Place this past weekend. The…
Tesla driver caught reading in traffic ticketed in West Kelowna
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"Regardless of the technology available in a vehicle, drivers are responsible for maintaining control and remaining attentive at all times."
Union denounces CN for sending rail crew through active wildfire in Ontario
A trade union representing railworkers is calling on Canadian National Railway to stop operating through…
Province moves to seize $11,500 in cash and a SUV after West Kelowna drug raid
Kelowna RCMP raided the home two days after an undercover drug purchase in February.
Jail for Vernon man who sexually assaulted 15-year-old stepdaughter
While he seperated from her mother, she still thought of him as a step dad.
B.C. settles legal debt with former aide convicted in ‘quick wins’ scandal
The British Columbia government says it’s forgiving $340,000 in legal debts owed by a former…
TRENDING NOW: Ontario train crew surrounded by wildfire
The crew in the locomotive were pretty calm all things considered.
Wildfires tick up as lightning flickers across southern B.C.
VANCOUVER — The number of wildfires was ticking up as lightning strikes flickered across British…
Iranian attacks target Bahrain and Kuwait as US launches more airstrikes on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian attacks targeted Bahrain and Kuwait early Thursday after…
Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
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“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
Union says B.C. mill closure leaves workers ‘reeling,’ as industry woes persist
The latest blow to British Columbia’s battered forestry sector has prompted industry, union and local…
Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it…
iN NUMBERS: TVs and tattoos show how excited B.C. was to host the World Cup
Would you like to see Vancouver host the World Cup again?
Three Armstrong businesses gutted in early morning fire
“This was a devastating fire for our community, and our hearts go out to the owners, staff, and everyone affected by this loss."
Chiefs call on feds to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs say the federal government is enabling residential school denialism by…
Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program
OTTAWA — The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people…
Canadian ‘Little House on the Prairie’ actors talk Indigenous representation in Netflix retelling
Actors in Netflix’s upcoming “Little House on the Prairie” series say the latest adaptation of…
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as confidence grows in economic rebound
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada struck a somewhat optimistic tone about the economy after…
It’s going to be a scorcher in Okanagan, Shuswap and South Thompson
Environment Canada has issued a yellow heat warning.
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
"There’s a common denominator in these many public and private conflicts, a personal tactic and method antithetical to the cooperation and good will required for good politics let alone good government. Voters need to know about and decide if this Trumpian strategy of frightening, silencing and punishing critics is for them."
Kelowna man sexually assaulted girlfriends as a teenager, now he’s been convicted
The judge said if he was an adult at the time he'd have been jailed.
Controversial Okanagan MLA rumoured to be rejoining BC Cons as recall ramps up
"It looks like she may be actively internally campaigning with the Conservatives to rejoin them.”
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…