Alberta increases wildfire budget ahead of what’s expected to be difficult 2024 season
Alberta Wildfire’s base budget has been boosted and there’s a larger emergency contingency fund to tap into, ahead of what is expected to be another challenging fire season. KabI Moulitharan reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Mar 1
5 pro hockey players charged in 2018 World Juniors sex assault case
Five professional hockey players – Alex Formenton, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Carter Hart, Cal Foote – have now been charged in connection with an alleged group sexual assault in London, Ont. in June 2018. At the time of the alleged crime, the five men were members of Canada’s World Junior hockey team. Mackenzie Gray reports...
Global National
Jan 30
AMM touring Manitoba, listening to municipalities’ concerns
“They’re saying all the right things fitting with the municipalities’ concerns… but now it’s time for action.” AMM president Kam Blight talks about an ongoing tour meeting with Manitoba municipalities, and what they’re looking for from the NDP government.
Jan 29
Global National: Jan. 30
Five professional hockey players – Alex Formenton, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Carter Hart, Cal Foote – have now been charged in connection with an alleged group sexual assault in London, Ont. in June 2018. At the time of the alleged crime, the five men were members of Canada’s World Junior hockey team. How some of...
Global National
Jan 30
Fantasy becomes reality in Quidditch tournament
If you were out for a walk through Vernon’s Polson Park after the Remembrance Day ceremony at Kal Tire Place. You may have stumbled on a unique sporting event. Sydney Morton has the scoop on the Western Canadian Championships Quadball.
Lifestyle
Nov 12, 2023
Peter MacKay says it’s time for change in Canada
Speaking before the Conservative Convention in Quebec City on Friday, former defence minister Peter MacKay threw his support behind Pierre Poilievre. “Canadians want and crave and can’t wait for change in government. Like you, Pierre is fed up with the Liberals who have been spending recklessly, treating the rule of law with contempt, taxing everything...
Canada
Sep 8, 2023
Evacuees make their way to Vernon’s Kal Tire Place
Every day more evacuation and order alerts have been issued throughout the Okanagan Shuswap, and many evacuees are making their way to Kal Tire Place to access support services. Sydney Morton spoke with some of the people who have been forced to leave their homes.
Aug 19, 2023
How to talk to your kids about avoiding gang recruitment
Back-to-school means recruitment time for gangs to find new members. Kal Dosanjh, a police officer and founder of the Kidsplay Foundation has some tips for parents on how to keep your kids from joining the gang lifestyle.
Global News Morning BC
Sep 7, 2023
Okanagan Military Tattoo dazzles crowd
It’s been another busy weekend in the Okanagan Valley and Vernon was no exception. As Sydney Morton tells us Kal Tire Place was buzzing with excitement for the Okanagan Military Tattoo.
Lifestyle
Jul 30, 2023
Edmonton partnership tackles catalytic converter theft
There’s a new partnership in Edmonton to help fight a growing crime. The police are teaming up with AMA and Kal-Tire to combat the rising number of catalytic converter thefts. As Saif Kaisar reports, it’s called “Tag Your Cat.”
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jul 6, 2023
BC Winter Games put young talent into spotlight
The BC Winter Games are officially underway. Sydney Morton has highlights from the opening ceremonies on Thursday at Kal Tire Place in Vernon.
Sports
Mar 24, 2023
Vernon Home Show returns for 24th year
Dozens of booths are set up on the event level of Kal Tire Place in Vernon, for the city’s 24th annual Spring Home Show. This event gives business owners a chance to showcase their products and connect with people from all over the Okanagan Valley, and as Jayden Wasney reports, it’s also providing a boost...
Mar 11, 2023
Calgary police teams up with Kal Tire to prevent catalytic converter theft
Calgary police are teaming up with Kal Tire in an attempt to curb catalytic converter thefts. Elissa Carpenter reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Jan 11, 2023
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Jan. 11
Calgary police team up with Kal Tire in an attempt to curb catalytic converter theft. A Calgary family business says it’s out $280,000 for work on the former Kensington Manor building. And the fallout continues after Air Canada’s recent cancellation of many direct routes in and out of Calgary.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Jan 11, 2023
Becker Lake wildfire east of Vernon, B.C., is considered “being held”
B.C. Wildfire crews say they are making good progress on the Becker Lake fIre, just east of Vernon. Many residents are crediting Sunday’s ‘skimmer aircraft’ bombing that closed the north end of Kal Lake to all boating, for helping contain the fire. Travis Lowe reports.
Jul 13, 2021
How California firefighters are preparing for the state’s relentless wildfire season
Battling fierce wildfires like those ravaging British Columbia is nothing new for firefighters in California. With climate change fueling soaring temperatures, and drought conditions, the state’s wildfire season is virtually year-round. Rob Malcolm looks at how CAL FIRE crews are preparing for another tough season ahead.
Global National
Jul 3, 2021
Time to start thinking about winter tires
Wed, Oct 29: With some possible snow in the forecast, it’s time to start thinking about your tires. Kal Tire’s Lou Mazzuca discusses what tires are best for your vehicle over the winter.
Weather
Oct 29, 2014
Diane Lines on life and times of band leader Dal Richards
Fri, Jan 1: Dal Richards career spanned decades of enjoyment for lovers of big band music. Diane Lines, a vocalist with the Dal Richards Orchestra, was with him for his final chapter. Today she spoke about the life and times of Richards with BC1.
BC1
Jan 1, 2016
Seasonal vehicle inspections
Kal Tire spokesperson Bill Gardiner on the importance of giving your vehicle a seasonal inspection.
Canada
Apr 4, 2016
Family dog dies saving eight-month-old baby from fire
A family dog in Baltimore has died after it saved a eight-month-old baby from a house fire. Kai Reed reports.
Fire
Aug 24, 2016