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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 DISCUSSION: 'Enough' of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

iN VIDEO: Peek inside these homes for the ultra-wealthy for sale in Kelowna
While many people in Kelowna are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, the ultra-wealthy are perusing listings like these luxurious mansions where a sports car has more living space than a nuclear family. Harrison Peers is a real estate

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. Pre
August 07, 2025 1:14 PM
The Latest: Wall Street dips as world stock markets takes Trump’s tariffs in stride
President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as the economic fa
August 07, 2025 12:59 PM
Netanyahu says Israel plans to take over all of Gaza in bid to destroy Hamas
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that to destroy Hamas Israel intends to take fu
August 07, 2025 12:58 PM
B.C.'s 2024 deficit under forecast at $7.3B but taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B
British Columbia's final deficit for the fiscal year has come in at $7.3 billion, $564 million lower than the original
August 07, 2025 12:29 PM
'Crime of opportunity': Spike in bicycle thefts in Kelowna this summer
It’s summer and people are out riding their bikes, so thieves in Kelowna are taking advantage. RCMP are
August 07, 2025 12:00 PM

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