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“ Brats for Harris.” “ We need a Kamalanomenon. ” “ Gen Z feels the Kamalove.” In the days since President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat s... [...]

California's largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger. The Park Fire's intensity and dramatic spread led fire officials to make unwelcome comparisons to the monst... [...]

Richard Ireland's eyes well up with tears as he gazes in silence towards his home and sees memories of a lifetime burnt to ashes. The mayor of Jasper then leans over what remains of the small, cosy home he grew up in — a piece of a concrete wall — [...]

A toddler reported missing west of Toronto on Thursday has been found dead. Peel Regional Police say three-year-old Zaid was found in a creek in Mississauga, Ont. They say the boy was last seen early Thursday evening in Erindale Park. Police say Zaid was at the park with his parents [...]

Travellers are advised that there will be a detour in effect this Monday for fire hydrant install as a part of Penticton's Point Intersection upgrades. The City of Penticton said southbound traffic on Main Street at Warren Avenue will be detoured to allow construction crews to safely install a f... [...]

Self-driving robot pods are being rolled out to help passengers navigate through YVR. Developed by Vancouver-based A&K Robotics, the pods will improve accessibility at the airport, ensuring all passengers can move through the terminals confidently. The “Cruz” self-driving pods are e... [...]

Anyone with a phone can help fight wildfires in BC. As fire season heats up, people are being reminded to keep a close eye on area hills, especially after a thunderstorm rolls through the area. “So anytime lightning kind of moves through the area, it is something that we monitor,” [...]

A special event will take over the Village of Naramata on Monday night, as people are invited to come out and support Discover Naramata Member Businesses. Attendees are invited for the first Sip, Shop and Stroll the Village event, taking place along Lower Robinson Road. The free community events tak... [...]

Thrash Wrestling is returning to Kelowna for one night of action inside the squared-circle. The Okanagan-based promotion has been touring the region for a number of years putting on weekly shows for wrestling fans to enjoy, hitting cities like Oliver, Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops and more. T... [...]

As many people head out into British Columbia's backcountry this summer, heat and wildfires are top of mind. But as one B.C. geologist points out, there's another hazard people might not think of. Simon Fraser University quaternary geologist Brent Ward warns that with heat waves comes a... [...]

Dearborn Ford is hosting a bake sale fundraiser in early August to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. MS Canada funds research and provides education and services to people with MS and their loved ones. Organizer Molly Smith said the bake sale will take place on Friday, Aug. 2 [...]

UPDATE 5:57 p.m. BC Wildfire Service said the Newsome Creek wildfire that was burning southwest of Sorrento is now considered held. In an update early Friday evening to the website, BCWS said that means the fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary. Columbia S... [...]

UPDATE: 5:56 p.m. A spot-sized wildfire discovered Friday along the Trans-Canada Highway east of Lytton is now under control. After the fire was reported, BC Wildfire Service sent two crews and three helicopters to the blaze, which was burning at Tank Hill adjacent to the highway. Another wildfire f... [...]

The emergency department hours at Cariboo Memorial Hospital will be unavailable for Williams Lake and area residents on Friday night through until Saturday morning. Interior Health issued the advisory, which stated that emergency services will be unavailable from 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 to 7:30... [...]

The Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce and MNP have announced the finalists for the 38th annual Business Excellence Awards. In a news release, the chamber said the 2024 awards received more than 730 nominations from the public, with about 130 unique businesses and organizations recognized. Ac... [...]

A West Kelowna beach has shown “unacceptable” levels of E. coli during a test earlier this week. According to Interior Health, a sample taken at Pritchard Park Beach on July 22 showed a result of 420 E. coli bacteria per 100 ml sample. The sample was taken near 4098 Pritchard [...]

The Edmonton Police Service Homicide section has laid charges after an 11-year-old Osoyoos boy tragically lost his life following a dog attack nearly four months ago. Kache Grist was visiting family in Edmonton over Easter weekend when two large dogs attacked him on April 1. Police were called just... [...]

Emergency crews were called a roll over accident on Tronson Road in Vernon Friday afternoon. Police, fire and ambulance crews responded to the intersection of Palmer and Tronson roads just after 3 p.m. A vehicle was on its side, closing one lane. Vernon Fire Rescue Services were directing traffic, a... [...]

Polson Park Palooza is back for another night of free live music in Vernon this evening. It's the second palooza event put on by the VOICE Society, the first event took place on June 14. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. with an opening performance from band Karmaduke followed [...]

Interior Health is advising Oliver and area residents of temporary changes to emergency department hours at the South Okanagan General Hospital once again due to limited physician availability. Emergency services will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on Friday, July 26 to 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 27. Pat... [...]