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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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North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
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iN VIDEO: Ryan Shtuka documentary finalist at Canada Shorts Film Festival
Nearly two years after his disappearance, Ryan Shtuka's name, face and story are still being shared in hopes of generating tips or clues on what happened. A documentary on the missing ma
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Judge gives Okanagan RV park another chance to evict tenants
An Okanagan trailer park embroiled in a long-running dispute with several long-term residents will get another chance to collect more than $20,000 of back rent after a BC court sent the file back
February 06, 2025 6:00 AM
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 ra
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$300 million Callahan family feud leads to liquidation of Kelowna 'Crown Jewel'
A decades-long battle between prominent Kelowna businessman Ted Callahan and his three brothers has led to a court allowing the liquidation of what they call their “Crown Jewel” &ndash
November 23, 2022 7:30 AM
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel carries out attacks in Beirut on Hezbollah targets
The Israeli military says it struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. The series of explosions Friday evening is the most powerful yet seen in the Lebanese capital the past year. Isr
September 27, 2024 9:17 PM
Why B.C. RCMP isn't using its cannabis impairment testing kits
Roadside testing kits for cannabis impaired drivers have been approved for use in Canada, but have a mixed reception and limited use in B.C. There are currently two devices approved by the f
January 07, 2024 6:00 PM
B.C. realtor fined $35K for not disclosing $2M in strata building maintenance
A B.C. realtor who failed to disclose to a buyer that a condo building needed $2 million worth of maintenance has been fined $35,000. According to an April 5 B.C. Financial Services Authorit
April 17, 2023 7:30 AM
Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slate
October 22, 2024 6:00 PM
Owners of iconic, long-established cheese company in Armstrong are retiring
The owners of The Village Cheese Company in Armstrong are retiring and in search of someone to take over the location. Dwight and Linda Johnson have been creating handcrafted artisanal chees
March 20, 2023 12:49 PM

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