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Some evacuees allowed to go home as crews continue fighting fire near Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON — Fire crews are working on two barriers to slow the spread of a…
Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors, sell more Candu reactors abroad
OTTAWA — Canada is looking to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the…
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
Iran war ripple effects drive inflation to its highest level since 2023
OTTAWA — Inflation accelerated to its highest level in more than two years in May…
CN Rail fined $435,000 for wildfire near Spences Bridge
The fire took place a year after the nearby town of Lytton was largely destroyed by a wildfire.
How Keir Starmer will be replaced as UK prime minister and will anyone stand against Burnham?
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer conceded Monday that he had lost the…
iN VIDEO: Okanagan scuba diver hunts for treasure, reunites lost items with owners
“People recognize me as Scuba Steve and ask me to find stuff and of course I always do, it’s the fun part of the last years of my diving career.”
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
LONDON (AP) — A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood…
TRENDING NOW: How to entertain a baby (or a cat)
Is the baby playing with the cat or is the cat playing with baby? Regardless,…
Vernon teacher fired for allowing student to cheat loses appeal
She said it was an "enormous error in judgment."
‘Weak from the outset’: Vernon woman acquitted after police video contradicts Mountie’s testimony
The judge said it showed that people can give an honest account of seeing specific things that simply aren't there.
Greece’s Parthenon gets a facelift, revealing a look not seen for 220 years
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Visitors to the Acropolis can now see the Parthenon’s western side…
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
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"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
Brand Refresh? CBC mulling options for potential new ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ chapter
TORONTO — As the CBC mulls over how to fill a vacated Saturday night block…
Kamloops insect enthusiast finds cow killer wasp known for powerful sting
"I didn't want to grasp her because I didn't want to risk being a threat and getting stung by accident."
Roughriders fend off Stampeders’ comeback and stiff wind at McMahon for 40-37 OT win
CALGARY — The Saskatchewan Roughriders prevailed on a blustery night and repelled a late Calgary…
Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have found the oldest known evidence of the plague, which…
TRENDING NOW: Acting with bags of dog poop harder than you’d think
These dog poop bloopers are off the chart.
Kelowna Caribbean restaurant that let customer step outside with drink temporarily closed
The restaurant said it couldn't afford the $11,000 fine.
Kelowna lawyer fined $15,000 after having 101-year-old client with dementia sign paperwork
The client had dementia and was unable to communicate verbally.
Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time
MEXICO CITY (AP) — As World Cup fever sweeps Mexico City, one of the tournament’s…
James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of…
iN PHOTOS: More feral cats rescued in ongoing effort to reduce colonies in Kamloops
“Finding fosters is our biggest obstacle, I can’t bring more in if there’s nowhere for these kitties to go."
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you…