British Columbia
More of B.C.’s air was conditioned this summer than ever before
British Columbians have achieved a new high score for air conditioning usage. “Record-breaking temperatures and…
Firefighters making progress on South Okanagan wildfires as Australian crew prepares to head home
The Thomas Creek wildfire south of Penticton is now being held and the end is…
Thomas Creek wildfire near Penticton could be under control soon
The Thomas Creek wildfire between Penticton and Okanagan Falls, which was discovered on July 11,…
Penticton woman wins $50K on scratch-and-win ticket
A Penticton woman didn’t think her scratch ticket looked like a winner after playing the…
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire’s progress toward Baldy Mountain resort halted
The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire did not make any additional progress toward Baldy Mountain Resort after…
Warmer, dryer winds expected to lead to growth, visible smoke from wildfires in South Okanagan
BC Wildfire Service crews continued to focus extra attention on the northern tip of the…
‘Firefighters very nearly paid with their lives:’ Minister urges residents to follow evacuation orders
The Minister of Public Safety is urging residents in the Okanagan region to follow evacuation…
Hundreds of fire evacuees allowed to return home near Anarchist Mountain
Evacuation orders have been rescinded for hundreds of South Okanagan homeowners. The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire,…
Surgery is more dangerous for Indigenous people and it needn’t be
Indigenous patients in Canada are 30 per cent more likely to die after surgery than…
BC’s opioid substitution system isn’t a system at all, say frontliners
Laura Shaver’s phone rings at all hours. It rings when she and her partner are…
Can luxury brands drive B.C. old-growth logging out of business?
While a pitched battle is underway to save old-growth trees on the West Coast, a…
100 Mile House resident concerned about lack of affordable housing
Amber Sharpe of 100 Mile House is shocked at what she sees happening in the…
How to talk to children about residential schools
In the aftermath of the shocking news of 215 children’s bodies being discovered in a…
Film discovery unearths near-forgotten Kootenay connection to marine disaster
Historians say they found a Kootenay connection in the chance discovery of some long-lost film…
LETTER: Dark history or present reality?
OPINION Since the news broke about the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children…