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Smashing down concrete walls might make Vernon’s Polson park more useable
Back in the day, the smart people thought putting creeks into narrow channels was a…
Firefighter training under scrutiny as ‘marathon’ wildfire season gives hard lessons
Canada's minister responsible for forests said he is reflecting on hard lessons from this year's…
Survivors of the deadly Maui wildfires start returning to ruins. The death toll is likely to rise
Dogs trained to find bodies sniffed through piles of rubble and ash as stunned survivors…
Recent shark deaths in Canada a sign that efforts to grow the population are working
An unusually high number of great white sharks found dead on Canadian beaches over the…
BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair
Nanaimo resident Rick Butzelaar bought an electric vehicle less than two months ago and the…
Look way up tonight: Annual Perseid meteor shower reaching its peak
The annual Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak this weekend. The American Meteor Society…
Scammers posing as Telus agents are active in Vernon
Fake Telus agents are trying to scam folks in Vernon. The Vernon RCMP is warning…
iN PHOTOS: Prize pool expanded for Penticton lemonade stand contest
An extra $300 has been squeezed out of a Penticton businessman who wanted to encourage…
Record-breaking summit of K2 dogged by allegations that Western climbers left Pakistani man to die
An investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the peak…
As Pierre Poilievre aims to rebuild a ‘broken’ Canada, ads aim to soften his image
A pile of puzzle pieces spills onto a table. "Everything feels broken," Pierre Poilievre says…
TRENDING NOW: Little girl gives horse a big kiss
A little toddler grabbed a horse’s large head went in for a smooch. The calm…
Heat alerts issued throughout Interior with temperatures forecast to reach high 30s this week
Heat alerts are in effect throughout the Southern Interior. A heat warning has been issued…
Poilievre’s Conservative party embracing language of mainstream conspiracy theories
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been hitting the summer barbecue circuit with ramped-up rhetoric around…
Mobile homes may soon be allowed at smaller properties in South Okanagan
More homeowners in the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen may soon be allowed to use…
‘The saving grace for agriculture’: Farmers look to irrigation amid climate woes
Sean Stanford's wheat farm just south of Lethbridge, Alta. falls within the far left corner…
Two Nigerian men extradited to US to face sexual extortion charges after death of Michigan teenager
Two Nigerian men have been extradited to the U.S. after they were indicted for allegedly…
Economists expect rise in inflation as price-growth fight enters new phase
Forecasters anticipate this week's consumer price index report to show inflation rose last month, signalling…
Journalist group changes its name to the Indigenous Journalists Association to be more inclusive
The Native American Journalists Association announced Friday it is changing its name to the Indigenous…
Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms
This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who…
BC strata loses legal case over $150 move-in fee
A BC Tribunal has ruled that a strata's move-in fee wasn't "reasonable" and ordered it…
Heat warnings continue to blanket most of southern BC
Environment Canada continues its heat warning for the Thompson and Okanagan most of this week…
Kelowna developer says it’s ‘common’ to pay people to speak at public hearings
Appelt Properties is fighting back after a report by City of Kelowna staff attacked them…
B.C.’s highest honour recognizes Ryan Reynolds
Actor Ryan Reynolds, who was born in Vancouver, is one of 14 “exceptional” people who…
TRENDING NOW: Duck family paddles away from death’s doorstep
A mother duck led its little ones into a dangerous situation, but luckily every member…