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What’s really going on in this idyllic historical farm scene near Kamloops?
A 1948 photo posted to a BC history-based Facebook group last summer featuring a cucumber…
Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government’s…
Federal Court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access
VANCOUVER – Megan McLaren thought her future career was in law enforcement, but her path…
Westbank First Nation outshining Okanagan cities on new home construction
When it comes to issuing building permits for new housing, the tiny Westbank First Nation…
Getting arrested in BC? Here’s a guide to your rights
A handy guide for knowing your rights when dealing with police in BC — originally…
Williams Lake, B.C., declares state of local emergency, four homes evacuated
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Four homes in a Williams Lake, B.C., group of duplexes have…
How Pandosy’s mission inadvertently made the Okanagan a wine capital
Wine is a word synonymous with the Okanagan, yet its origin story remains shrouded in…
Hot rental market makes search ‘stressful’ for many — and it won’t get better soon
TORONTO – On the hunt for a rental home in Calgary over the last six…
Canneries had a short but vital heyday in Kamloops, Okanagan
When you think of agriculture in Kamloops, the mind turns to hay and cattle. That…
iN PHOTOS: Stunning captures of autumn landscapes in Kamloops, Okanagan
The fall season is upon us and with that comes beautiful landscapes changing colours in…
BC study shows selling tested drugs saves lives
A compassion club in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside that has been breaking the law in order…
Wildfire damage to BC rivers continues for many years after flames are doused
While hundreds of people burnt out by the McDougall Creek wildfire in and around West…
Airbnb doesn’t compete with Kamloops, Kelowna hotels but still stalling recovery
In the past year, the number of short-term rentals in the Thompson-Okanagan region has grown…
Kelowna artist uses feathers to create sustainable, unique art
Kelowna artist Rosemarie Stevenson is using feathers to create unique, recycled art pieces. “The things…
Delays in spinal surgery means scoliosis worsens for children: report
Children across the country are waiting too long to see a specialist and get treatment,…
Overdoses from smoking toxic drugs outpace B.C. prevention sites
VANCOUVER – Nearly two-thirds of the overdose deaths in British Columbia this year came after…
BC realtor ordered to support children of man who doused him in lighter fluid
In a strange twist in a divorce case, a BC realtor was ordered to pay…
How to help migrating hummingbirds and see their antics up close
Most of the hummingbirds that visited our gardens over the summer are currently en route…
Kelowna dentist refutes allegations in lawsuit over wisdom teeth extraction
A Kelowna dentist says the patient who's taking him to court over an alleged botched…
No fault insurance forces Osoyoos couple to fundraising after motorcycle crash
An Osoyoos couple has had to turn to crowdfunding to make up for ICBC funding…
How climate change could affect where and when people travel
Travelers encountered many weather surprises this summer, from wildfires in Europe to knee-deep mud at…
Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada
A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada…
Why you should consider a First Home Savings Account even if you can’t afford a home
If a lack of extra cash is turning you off of considering a First Home…
Longest, fastest, zaniest: Guinness World Records celebrates the ‘crazy, fun, inspiring’
NEW YORK (AP) — Do you know the highest average grossing movie franchise in history?…