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Drinking water measures could be in place for months due to oil spill: official
July 26, 2016 - 8:30 AM

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Communities affected by an oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River can expect precautionary drinking water measures to be in place for weeks or even months, says a Saskatchewan government official.
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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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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
Sloppy time-keeping costs B.C. realtor $20K
A B.C. realtor is on the hook for $19,500 after the regulator fined her $250 a day for failing to submit documents for an audit on time. According to a recently published Jan. 13 B.C. Financ
April 08, 2023 6:00 PM
'Heartland' actor to donate music sales to Habitat for Humanity Okanagan
Kelowna actor Shaun Johnston is donating profits from an upcoming music project to Habitat for Humanity Okanagan. Johnston plays Grandpa Jack on the CBC TV show Heartland . He will soon be
March 05, 2020 3:16 PM
New affordable rental units coming to Kelowna
New housing projects in Kelowna are going to be offering rental units for below-market prices. The City of Kelowna says it is partnering with Troika Developments on two affordable housing pr
July 16, 2025 6:00 PM
UPDATE: Grass fire on Kamloops hillside under control
Kamloops fire crews got a fast-moving grassfire under control as it nearly spread toward multiple West End homes. The blaze broke out earlier around 2:30 p.m., April 19, at the end of St. Pa
April 19, 2023 4:27 PM
14-year-old girl from West Kelowna found safe
The Kelowna RCMP have reported that a missing 14-year-old from West Kelowna has been located safe and sound. She was reported missing yesterday, April 22. All personal information incl
April 22, 2023 4:01 PM
B.C. railway uses a surplus B-52 bomber engine to clear snow from tracks
The use of jet-powered snow removal equipment in B.C. apparently didn't end with an experimental plow developed by the province’s transport ministry years ago. The ministry experi
February 11, 2021 7:30 AM
BC mortgage broker who lied to regulator on the hook $83K
A BC mortgage broker who made $56,000 while working without a license is on the hook for $83,000 in fines and costs. The BC Financial Services Authority has fined Styles William Stewart $50,
August 16, 2024 7:00 PM
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
July 02, 2025 4:00 AM
Kamloops bylaw officer fined after hitting pedestrian
A Kamloops bylaw officer was fined $1,500 after colliding with a pedestrian in a City vehicle last year. Nicholas Sarai was driving a City vehicle in Valleyview in March 2022 when he veered
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