News Items tag as: Fatburgs

Fatburg warning: If you are out of toilet paper, don't flush disposable wipes
March 18, 2020 - 11:47 AM

The recent wave of toilet paper hoarding caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is causing headaches for the region’s utility workers who want to avoid 'fatburgs' in the sewer system.
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La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings on the appropriate way to liv

More people left Thompson-Okanagan to other provinces in 2024 than arrived
The Thompson-Okanagan region had its slowest year of population growth in more than a decade last year. According to a report released by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC, between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, more than 9,200 p

Carney announces that Canada is dropping many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
OTTAWA — Canada will drop some retaliatory tariffs on American products to match U.S. tariff exemptions for goods cover
August 22, 2025 3:17 PM
Supporters head for B.C. ostrich farm as it plans top court appeal to stop cull
Vancouver's Lucas Robinson is making a 575-kilometre trip east to the small community of Edgewood, B.C., with steaks, h
August 22, 2025 2:11 PM
B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling 'monumental,' not meant to threaten homeowners
VANCOUVER — The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling a recent court decision on Aboriginal title on land
August 22, 2025 12:37 PM
Legal arguments heard in fitness hearing for Vancouver festival attack suspect
VANCOUVER — The defence lawyer for the man accused of killing 11 people at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival earlier t
August 22, 2025 12:20 PM
Alberta driver tells Merritt RCMP he was speeding to 'save on gas'
A driver from Edmonton behind the wheel of an eight-seat van with nine occupants was pulled over last week on the Ok
August 22, 2025 11:47 AM

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