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$720M in damage from Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires most costly in BC history
October 04, 2023 - 12:06 PM

The insured damage from the wildfires in the Okanagan and Shuswap this summer has topped $720 million making the fires the most costly insured event in BC history.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of January 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

First stand-alone Taco Bell in BC opens in Vernon
Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a much needed late night burrito after an evening at the bar, folks in Vernon now have the option to visit Taco Bell. The city’s first Taco Bell, and one of the only ones in the B.C. Interior ha

Authorities suspect gang members involved in 7 killings at marijuana grow
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they suspect gang members of Laotian descent were involved in the 2020 shooting deaths of seven people at an illegal marijuana growing operation in a small, rural Southern California town. Rive

2024 worst year for Central Okanagan real estate sales in 12 years
Last year was the worst year for real estate sales in the Central Okanagan for more than a dozen years. While sales in December picked up considerably year-over-year, overall the region saw the lowest number of sales since 2012. Real

Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration
Ottawa has added 60 new drones at the Canada-U.S. border and the RCMP will deploy two new helicopters this week as offi
January 15, 2025 12:54 PM
Winds, arsonists complicate fight against LA-area wildfires as crews report progress
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters reported significant gains Wednesday against the two massive wildfires burning around L
January 15, 2025 12:15 PM
Loophole prevents local governments from dealing with Penticton homeless camp
The City of Penticton and the snpink’tn Indian Band are trying to find a solution to an encampment of homeless
January 15, 2025 11:47 AM
Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple
January 15, 2025 11:41 AM
Premiers divided on energy exports as they meet with Trudeau to talk Trump tariffs
OTTAWA - Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged his colleagues to put the country first as the premiers sat down with Prime Mi
January 15, 2025 10:41 AM

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