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New invention from UBC Okanagan detects airborne viruses, like COVID

Researchers from UBCO, Michigan State University, create new system to hopefully prevent pandemics

Aug 7, 2023 3:25 PM Read more >

Evacuation alert issued for 85 Shuswap properties at Adams Lake

Agate Bay boat launch closed, south end of lake closed to recreation users

Aug 7, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >

Ryan Reynolds named to Order of B.C.

The movie star was given the province’s highest honour, along with 13 others, on August 7

Aug 7, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Hiren Creek wildfire smoke may impact Highway 1, near Revelstoke

There are no current alerts in effect, but the blaze is considered to be ‘out of control’

Aug 7, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Ozempic craze feeds into harmful weight stigma, some analysts say

Eating disorder specialists say promotion reinforces message weight loss should always be a goal

Aug 7, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >

Ross Moore Lake wildfire steady overnight, erratic winds concern for afternoon

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is now 6,245 hectares with evacuation orders and alerts in effect

Aug 7, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Fire guard being constructed for Shuswap communities south of Adams Lake blaze

Area F director says next couple of days will be critical

Aug 7, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Evacuation order issued for 13 more Shuswap properties at Adams Lake

Order area stretches long southwest end of lake

Aug 6, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire south of Kamloops surpasses 6,000 hectares

Travellers are asked to rethink vacation plans to Lac Le Jeune

Aug 6, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

2 properties remain evacuated for fire burning northwest of Lytton

The wildfire is estimated at 350 hecatres

Aug 6, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >