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Not just boaters: Aircraft fighting Christie Mountain wildfire were also impeded by kitesurfer
August 28, 2020 - 6:00 AM

As if boats and vehicles weren't enough for firefighters to contend with when fighting the Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton, a kitesurfer also grounded aircraft.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 12. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Th

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock
Operators of a British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled said Wednesday that dozens of sup
May 14, 2025 5:25 PM
Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend
VICTORIA - The BC Coroners Service says overdose deaths have been trending downward in the province, with 275 people dy
May 14, 2025 4:43 PM
Eby defends investigation into leaked documents that alleged opioid diversion
Premier David Eby has defended his government against Opposition accusations that a police investigation into a leaked
May 14, 2025 4:40 PM
Residential school denialism book prompts defamation suit by Quesnel mayor's wife
The wife of Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull is suing a member of city council for defamation over the councillor's react
May 14, 2025 4:30 PM
Man, woman found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say
WINNIPEG - The bodies of two people were found in an area northeast of Winnipeg as fast-moving wildfires spurred by dry
May 14, 2025 3:45 PM

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