An auto hauler on a runaway lane has been engulfed in flames on the Okanagan Connector Wednesday night.Photos and videos shared with Castanet a little after 7:30 p.m. show what appears to be an auto hauler up in flames on a runaway lane, putting off large plumes of black smoke.In a social me…
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Do you know about the health damage long-term wildfire smoke exposure can cause?
Bad air quality is linked to poor health outcomes and the development or worsening of some diseases like asthma, coughs, headaches, infections, COPD, as well as cancers.
Marc Garneau, former astronaut and federal cabinet minister, dead at 76
Marc Garneau, who served as a federal cabinet minister after becoming the first Canadian to go to space, has died at the age of 76.
Saskatchewan officials to provide wildfire update Wednesday
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will update the wildfire situation in that province at 1:30 p.m.
Osteria Elio Volpe is Seeking a Passionate and Experienced Restaurant Manager
The Goods from Osteria Elio Volpe Vancouver, BC | Osteria Elio Volpe is a bright, coastal-inspired osteria in the heart of Cambie Village, opened in Spring 2024. Housed in a former mechanic’s shop, the space has been transformed into an open, sun-soaked dining room with a lively wraparound bar and a warm, easygoing energy. Drawing […]
Kelowna Dirty Mutter moves from August to avoid wildfire smoke
Typically held in August, the Kelowna Dirty Mutter event has moved to June for its sixth edition in in an effort to avoid any conflicts with wildfires and the potential smoke they can bring."I didn’t want to have to worry about the smoke or the fires, as in previous years," said organi…
3 missing sisters found dead in Washington state, father wanted for murders
Travis Decker remains at large, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest on multiple charges, including three counts of first-degree murder.
Man charged in 2018 stabbing death of Granville Street nightclub promoter
Kalwinder Thind, 23, was stabbed and killed outside Cabana Lounge on the morning of Jan. 27, 2018, after an altercation that started between two groups inside the club.
Warning: U.S. Manufacturing Contracted in May 2025
The U.S. government reported that last month manufacturing contracted. This is the third month in a row. Furthermore, suppliers have a delivery input time not seen in around three years. This is a warning to consumers that a goods shortage may unfold.The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) survey for the manufacturing PMI came in at 48.5. When the PMI reading is below 50, it indicates a manufacturing sector contraction. Some of the biggest manufacturing names to watch in the U.S. include Trane Technologies (TT), Masco (MAS), Magna (MGA), 3M (MMM), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Illinois Tool…
Gold at Historic Highs – Here’s Where it’s Heading Next
Gold is still pushing aggressively higher. Last trading at $3,411, Goldman Sachs also believes gold could rally to $3,700 by the end of 2025, and to $4,000 by the middle of 2026. Even UBS analysts say gold could rally to $3,500 by December. That’s all great news for companies such as U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: USAU), Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX), Centerra Gold (NYSE: CGAU) (TSX: GG), Barrick Gold (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX) and Newmont Corp. (NYSE: NEM) (TSX: NGT). All thanks to stronger-than-expected central bank demand for gold, which isn’t expected to slow any time soon, geopolitical…
