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More watering restrictions looming as drought starts in the Okanagan
July 07, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Severe watering restrictions imposed in Summerland during the peak of last week’s heat wave may be a precursor of what’s to come for others as the Okanagan hits drought levels.
'Extremely extreme': High temps push western wildfire risk into uncharted territory
June 28, 2021 - 8:00 PM

Forestry experts hope clear, blue skies hold over Western Canada as unprecedented hot weather pushes wildfire risks to levels just as record-breaking.
Soaring costs for building material puts pressure on Okanagan contractors to cut corners or lose money
May 29, 2021 - 8:58 AM

Having a house built or hiring a contractor to do renovations is not for the faint of heart in these days of skyrocketing costs for building materials.
Federal rebate set to make electric cars more affordable see $100M go to Tesla buyers
May 25, 2021 - 8:00 PM

OTTAWA - Transport Canada is looking at ways to include used vehicles in a federal rebate for electric cars — something observers say is needed to make the program more relevant to low or middle-income consumers, rather than only those able to buy brand new.
Water crisis ‘couldn’t be worse’ on Oregon-California border
May 24, 2021 - 10:01 AM

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The water crisis along the California-Oregon border went from dire to catastrophic this week as federal regulators shut off irrigation water to farmers from a critical reservoir and said they would not send extra water to dying salmon downstream or to a half-dozen wildlife refuges that harbor millions of migrating birds each year.
COVID created this Kelowna company but will Canada keep it going?
May 09, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Kelowna’s Breathe Medical Manufacturing went from 0 to 180 employees in just five months last year to help replenish the frightening shortage of personal protective equipment in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More action, less talk, distinguish Biden's 100-day sprint
April 25, 2021 - 8:00 PM

WASHINGTON - The card tucked in President Joe Biden’s right jacket pocket must weigh a ton. You can see the weight of it on his face when he digs it out, squints and ever-so-slowly reads aloud the latest tally of COVID-19 dead.
US, China agree to co-operate on climate crisis with urgency
April 18, 2021 - 10:31 AM

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to co-operate to curb climate change with urgency, just days before President Joe Biden hosts a virtual summit of world leaders to discuss the issue.
Shuswap couple lose court battle with neighbours over water supply
April 02, 2021 - 8:31 AM

A Shuswap couple has been left high and dry after a dispute with their neighbours over their rural water supply ended up in the B.C. Supreme Court.
New York is latest state to legalize recreational marijuana
March 31, 2021 - 12:37 PM

New York adults over the age of 21 can now possess and use marijuana — even in public — under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, though legal sales of recreational-use cannabis won’t start for an estimated 18 months until regulations are set.
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Want a break from the smoke? Try heading for the hills above Kamloops, Okanagan
Downhill skiers in the Thompson and Okanagan regions are quite used to driving out from under a low overcast sky and into glorious sunshine as they head up to their favourite ski hills. The same can happen during smoky summer days. &l

RECIPE: Mexican Street Corn
Mexican street corn is our new obsession. Called Elote, this corn is grilled and slathered in a lime-y mayo “crema” and topped with salty, crumbly Mexican cheese. You are seriously going to go loco for this new summer favourite.

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UPDATE: Status of flights in and out of Kelowna could change on an hourly basis due to White Rock Lake fire
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Traffic backed up heading into Vernon due to vehicle fire
Traffic has been slowed down significantly heading northbound into Vernon on Highway 97 due to another fire. Drive B.C. is reporting a vehicle fire between Kalamalka Lakeview Drive and Birni
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Former Kelowna UPS driver won’t get job back after punching customer, sharing disparaging photo
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Here's what a hectare really looks like
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City of Kelowna, developer sued by diamond hunter over massive lakeshore condo project
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Kamloops man taking no chances, installs his own rooftop sprinkler
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THOMPSON: It is long past time to make vaccinations mandatory
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Teen seriously injured in crash at Kelowna crosswalk
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