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“While fires are a natural part of our forested landscapes, the intensity and severity of them is starting to impact how quickly a forest can naturally recover."

Telling municipalities they have to allow new housing is sort of like telling your kids they have to make their bed. Municipalities can come up with excuses."

"They've been promoting it as a great place to spend a summer afternoon, but without warning people of the risks."

"They’re more aggressive right now at the end of their cycle, trying to get as much food as they can."

Organizers continue to diversify the musical lineup as they introduce a Tribute to the Beatles and country music at this year's festival.

“The surveillance footage from the area has led investigators to seek public assistance in identifying two individuals believed to be involved.”

Donald Wayne Ashley, 51, was found guilty of one count of common assault following a month-long jury trial.

Wildfire smoke is expected to move into Thompson, Shuswap, Central and North Okanagan regions overnight.

“I discovered that this vein — kind of a spectrum from playful and whimsical to stabbing social, political satire — is really pervasive.”

"While any discrimination is serious, I cannot accept that... the nature of the discrimination in this case... would attract the quantum of award she says is reasonable."

“I'd encourage people to support their local farmers and get their orders in soon."

It has been a hot and dry summer for Kamloops and the Okanagan, and August was especially brutal.

“There are so many similarities between the different species."

Rogelio "Butch" Bagabuyo's last-minute decision was a change in course for the murder trial which was initially set to continue through this week.

The driver said he was on his way to a racetrack. Had he driven more responsibly, he could have had a great day at the track. Instead, he had an awkward conversation with mom."

“This partnership model is one that will be studied and adopted across the province."

“Years of breeding left her fearful and withdrawn, she didn’t trust people and she did not like physical contact.”

The airline also failed to provide any evidence.