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Flin Flon, Man., virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage
May 30, 2025 - 6:30 PM

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city of Flin Flon is virtually deserted as wildfires continue to rage in his province.
The sea was once a blessing for the Pakistani city of Gwadar. But it's become a curse
February 08, 2025 - 9:00 PM

GWADAR, Pakistan (AP) — There was a time when few people in the coastal Pakistani city of Gwadar understood what climate change was. After a decade of extreme weather, many more do.
Life in the time of wildfire: Stories from those on the frontlines in BC
January 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm
October 08, 2024 - 8:11 PM

Hurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.
Hard-working crews and rain keep fire from Fort McMurray
May 17, 2024 - 4:30 PM

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Every day since a wildfire began menacing the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., grimy, exhausted firefighters have been spilling out of helicopters at the end of another one of the toughest shifts around.
BC unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation
March 21, 2024 - 4:37 PM

VANCOUVER - Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
Flood concerns persist, but evacuation order downgraded in Pemberton
February 01, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Dusty McKinnon says driving through floodwaters in Pemberton, B.C., reminded him of fording rivers in Costa Rica, as water surged over the hood of his truck.
Salmon SWAT teams deployed in BC to help fish during drought
October 31, 2023 - 9:09 AM

A provincewide drought this summer dried up B.C. rivers and jeopardized the survival of already stressed salmon stocks.
First atmospheric river of fall deluges parts of BC south coast, southern Interior
October 18, 2023 - 1:00 PM

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's south coast is weathering its first atmospheric river of the fall and the province's Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness says residents should prepare for increased rainfall and the chance of flooding.
Conflict between locals and wildfire authorities heating up in North Shuswap
August 23, 2023 - 12:15 PM
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A conflict has developed in the North Shuswap between some residents who stayed behind to protect homes and properties from the Bush Creek East wildfire and local authorities requesting they leave the area.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Kamloops activist to show a much different side in one-person show
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BMO apologizes for arrest of Indigenous man and his 12-year-old granddaughter
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West Kelowna killer Ronda Black ordered to return to correctional facility
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Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues, the rising costs of items due to inflation and issues with finding and retaining staff means the bakery wi
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Ten of the biggest, multi-million dollar companies in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Kamloops man caught on video kicking youth facing charges
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