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Jury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 deaths in Montana town where asbestos sickened thousands
A federal jury on Monday said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining material was...
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back
Maureen Gordon has weathered hard times before. She and her husband began running ecotourism outfit Maple Leaf Adventures out of Vancouver about a month before...
Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
An Arizona judge declared a mistrial Monday in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border. The...
Trudeau in Saskatoon today highlighting budget's youth, education and health measures
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Saskatoon today. An itinerary released by his office says he will make an announcement this morning to highlight...
Doctors ask Liberal government to reconsider capital gains tax change
The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect...
Large study shows caribou herds in Alberta, B.C., growing from wolf culls, cow pens
Fresh research suggests western Canada's once-dwindling caribou numbers are finally growing. But the same paper concludes the biggest reason for the rebound...
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 people on board
Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board, the navy said. The helicopters...
German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China
A man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, German prosecutors said Tuesday. The...
SD73 board picks Sníne as name of new Kamloops elementary school
A new school being built in Pineview Valley will be called Sníne elementary, according to the Kamloops-Thompson school district, despite overwhelming...
Some risk ahead for Kelowna's water supply
The planning manager for Kelowna's utilities is painting a less than rosy outlook for Kelowna's water supply. And, while Rod MacLean says drinking water...
Councillor plans to propose more zoning changes for the Sicamous section of the rail trail
Zoning issues for the Sicamous section of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail were resolved when the District of Sicamous council voted unanimously to pass...
West Kelowna council holds final meeting in temporary digs Tuesday
West Kelowna city council will bid a not-so-fond farewell to the temporary digs it has called home since the COVID-19 pandemic. With occupancy of the new city...
Committee hopes to have North Shore social support hub running by winter
The City of Kamloops says a future North Shore access hub — a site where the city’s most vulnerable residents can access shelter and supports...
Five-year prison sentence for serial rapist who sexually assaulted three Kamloops woman
Warning: This story contains details some readers might find disturbing. A serial rapist who sexually assaulted three Kamloops women as they slept has been...
Vernon resident used to spring bear sightings but not repeat visits
Every year Shannon Yochim expects to see a bear wandering around her yard which backs onto Davison Orchards off Crosby Road. Last year she was visited by a...
Fire Chief: Number of fires increasing in Vernon, tied to opioid crisis
Vernon has been seeing a general increase in fires, according to Fire Chief David Lind. Lind says the increase is being felt across the province and is tied to...
Water main flushing starts in downtown Oliver
The Town of Oliver has started carrying out water main flushing in town and in rural areas this week. On social media Monday, the town announced that it would...
Craft Culture bringing annual spring market to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
It will be a crafty few days at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre this weekend. Craft Culture's third annual Penticton Spring Market will take place...
RDCO open burning season set to wrap up April 30
The wildfire season is off to an early start in B.C., but open burning is not being curtailed ahead of schedule in the Regional District of Central Okanagan....
Ballet Kelowna reprises its full-length adaptation of 'Macbeth'
Back by popular demand, a Shakespeare classic is returning to the Kelowna Community Theatre. Ballet Kelowna is set to close its season with the return of...