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Eyewitness account tells story of crew trapped by devastating 2023 Shuswap wildfire
July 02, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A BC Wildfire helicopter pilot was one of the first to notice that the wind was quickly changing as they stared down and saw ground crews working on a controlled burn in the forest below.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT: How Halloween trends are shifting in Kamloops, Okanagan
October 19, 2024 - 6:00 AM
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Trunk-or-treating is a newish Halloween tradition where people gather in parking lots and decorate their vehicles for kids to visit for treats and games. The trend has been growing over the past few years.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
May 07, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles can finally fill up in Kelowna
June 29, 2023 - 4:30 PM
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Hydrogen cars have arrived in Kelowna and the Interior’s first refilling station officially opened today.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna man joins Jeremy Renner renovating buses for needy children
May 12, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Jeremy Renner may be a huge movie star but, aided by his Kelowna buddy Rory Milliken, he’s turning his passion for buying big trucks and buses into huge bonuses for organizations working with children in need.
The history behind this century-old abandoned church in the Shuswap
April 30, 2023 - 7:00 PM

There’s a charming, wooden building sitting empty in the middle of farmland next to a CPR line at Notch Hill in Sorrento, and it’s over a century old.
Triple amputee travels far for perfect pup at Merritt animal rescue society
March 06, 2023 - 7:00 AM

A triple amputee from Vancouver Island made the trek to an animal rescue society in Merritt last month to pick up a dog to train to take care of his critical medical needs.
Merritt TikTok star develops prototype for electric semi-truck
October 06, 2022 - 6:00 AM
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With a lot of time to think on the road, a Merritt semi-truck driver decided to bring his ideas to life.
iN VIDEO: This hybrid electric UTV can help fight wildfires in the Okanagan
May 23, 2022 - 2:29 PM

It looks similar to a snowcat, but this UTV is specially designed for the summer seasons to help firefighters combat wildfires.
Think your gas bill is bad? Try being a B.C. trucker
May 06, 2022 - 5:30 PM

Rising diesel prices mean the cost of groceries, electronics and nearly everything else you buy are going up.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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