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How does wildfire smoke affect your brain today and down the road?
TORONTO — The perils of wildfire smoke don’t stop at the lungs or the heart.…
Boston Bar blaze destroys more homes as B.C. wildfire numbers spike
The out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed at least seven…
TRENDING NOW: Cockroach lands on reporter during live broadcast
A reporter doing a live broadcast seemed completely unfazed when a cockroach landed on her.
Conservative slate of candidates expected in Kelowna, Kamloops local elections
No candidates have been announced outside Metro Vancouver yet, but an organizer says names are coming.
Professional Bull Riders hang on for Okanagan Challenge
Professional Buller Riders were back in Kelowna again this year for the 2026 PBR Okanagan…
Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke in U.S. cities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened Friday to increase tariffs on Canada due to smoke…
Stampeders want to bounce back against Alouettes, Philpot rivalry continues
CALGARY — Cue the CFL season’s second instalment of Philpot brotherly love shoved to the…
Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules
OTTAWA — The Ontario Court of Appeal has found “Freedom Convoy” organizer Pat King guilty…
Government investigating CN’s actions after rail crew caught in wildfire
MONTREAL — Federal authorities are looking into whether Canadian National Railway Co. broke the law…
Penticton hardware store fined $75,000 for unsafe warehouse shelving
The warehouse shelves have a 3,000 lb. weight limit.
iN VIDEO: Tempest Theatre Living the Dream
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The Tempest Theatre completed their production of “Dream” on Sunday. Director Kate Twa brought new…
Monte Creek Winery night market returns with local vendors, live music and vineyard views
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As the sun begins to set over the vineyards, local vendors, live music, and the…
iN DISCUSSION: MLA Boultbee’s behaviour part of growing concern in provincial politics
"It’s still unusual in BC politics, unprecedented in my experience, different, new, worthy of public note but also a growing concern if you count fellow rogue MLAs Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong on this pole."
Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to…
Metal heads rejoice for the 16th annual Armstrong Metalfest
Armstrong Metalfest is returning this weekend, July 17 and 18, for 2 full days of…
BC music teacher had 20-year history of crossing boundaries; he’s now barred from teaching
The teacher left a student feeling "anxious, unhappy, and manipulated."
Wildfire burning out of control east of Kelowna
The fire is currently at three hectares in size at Dale Creek, near Joe Rich off Highway 33.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | July 17-19, 2026
Summer weekends in the Thompson-Okanagan are packed with festivals, markets, live performances and activities for…
Local musicians take the stage at West Kelowna’s Music in the Park
West Kelowna is putting local talent in the spotlight this Friday with an evening of…
Why Okanagan Lake has the most drownings in B.C.
There are a lot of contributing factors for the high number of drowning deaths in Okanagan Lake.
Guns shaped America. Dirty Harry’s .44 Magnum is king
There are as many handguns in the U.S. as there are adults. Perhaps none is…
TRENDING NOW: Blue Angel jet buzzes crowd on Florida beach
It was a really, really low flyover.
US expands its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting more bridges
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran…
Nervous times in Pemberton, B.C., as residents watch fire fight from their backyards
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PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman says Wednesday evening was a long…