Angela Jung

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• More than 16,000 cases of child online sextortion reported in B.C. this year

  According to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, 29 per cent of children said they have been sent sexually explicit material online.

  Crime

  Nov 29
• Human trafficking survivor says online sextortion of B.C. boy is heartbreaking, frustrating

  Prince George boy, Carson Cleland, died by suicide on Oct. 12 after being the victim of online sextortion, RCMP said Monday. His family was speaking out about their loss.

  Crime

  Nov 28
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• Wife of tractor driver speaks day after police chase in Surrey

  Global News has confirmed the man behind the wheel of the tractor is Chilliwack resident Bill Shoker, who possibly broke a bone in his back, according to his wife.

  Crime

  Nov 26
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• Lack of snow raises prospect of late start to B.C. ski season

  On Monday, Big White acknowledged it would have to delay its planned Nov. 23 opening day, saying it would aim instead for Nov. 30.

  Economy

  Nov 21
• HBO blockbuster ‘The Last of Us’ to start Vancouver production in January

  The Last of Us, arguably the world's biggest television blockbuster, is set to return to production in Vancouver staring Jan. 7, 2024.

  Entertainment

  Nov 14
• 2 B.C. service groups win Land Rovers, cash in charity competition

  Honour House and Squamish Search and Rescue will each get a customized Land Rover Defender 130 vehicle along with US$25,000.

  Canada

  Nov 13
• Vancouver Indigenous-led skateboard festival a massive hit for pros, fans, supporters

  Thousands of British Columbians gathered at the PNE Forum for a two-day Indigenous-led skateboarding festival.

  Perspectives

  Nov 12
• ‘Bigger than the Rolling Stones’: Taylor Swift ticket frenzy hits Vancouver

  Some are selling their tickets on secondary sites such as StubHub but those are selling for thousands, starting at about $1,800 each for upper-level seats.

  Entertainment

  Nov 9
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• Future of beloved B.C. fried chicken chain uncertain with CEBA-repayment deadline looming

  Adeel Jahangir, a former KFC employee, launched Chicken World in 2019 with his brother. Its popularity has since exploded, but he's not sure how much longer he can keep it going.

  Economy

  Nov 8
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• ‘Completely trashed’: Bear rips up Port Moody woman’s unlocked van

  Videos posted to social media show infrastructure shows much of the trunk and door siding ripped out, along with paw prints on the front seat, and other damage.

  Environment

  Nov 6
• Family battling with ICBC after father’s brain injured in pedestrian-truck collision

  A B.C. family said ICBC's No Fault system is handcuffing their father's medical care that he is receiving after being hit by a pick-up truck.

  Canada

  Nov 5
• ‘I’m out $30,000’: Petition launched by B.C. landlords says laws favour tenants

  The petition, started by a group of B.C. landlords, claims provincial laws are unfairly slanted toward tenants and result in problematic tenants abusing the system.

  Politics

  Nov 3
• ‘Freak scenario’ sends flyboarder crashing into water

  When Mike Prince dared more complicated maneuvers, his flyboard suddenly malfunctioned.

  Aug 5, 2016
• CrocTalk owner pleads guilty wildlife charges

  John Douglas Illman operated the crocodile rescue for 13 years.

  Aug 5, 2016
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• Alleged Kelowna pimp faces multiple charges

  Police said the victims are between the ages of 15 and 20. They believe the victims were recruited through social media platforms.

  Crime

  Aug 5, 2016
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• Okanagan’s film industry anticipated to grow

  Minds Eye Entertainment has created more than 50 film and television projects since 1986. It will soon have an office based in the Okanagan.

  Aug 5, 2016
• Man murdered in targeted attack: Kelowna RCMP

  Police discovered a 35-year-old man killed inside a home in Kelowna's Rutland neighbourhood Friday morning.

  Crime

  Aug 5, 2016
• Okanagan biologists listening in on bats

  Biologists are urgently trying to conserve the nocturnal creatures before a deadly disease spreads to this province.

  Aug 4, 2016
• OK Falls E. coli scare may have been false alarm

  The local irrigation district thought at the time that it may have been a false positive -- and it may be right.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2016
• OK Falls residents pushing for pedestrian signals

  Residents in Okanagan Falls have long been asking for a pedestrian-controlled crosswalk to make crossing Highway 97 safer.

  Aug 3, 2016
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• Long weekend brings huge economic impact to Okanagan businesses

  Okanagan tourism groups are reporting this past B.C. Day long weekend has been a record-breaking one.

  Aug 2, 2016
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• OK Falls Irrigation District believes E. coli result is false positive

  The irrigation district said it isn't taking any chances which is why they are treating the boil water notice seriously.

  Jul 29, 2016
• ‘I watched him getting killed’: Widow warns of texting and driving dangers

  Linda Ruby's husband of 44 years, Eric, was just five weeks shy of retiring when he was killed by a distracted driver.

  Jul 27, 2016
• Keremeos mayor wants province to help with trashy problem

  The mayor of Keremeos is fed up with the mess left by transients camping in the village. Manfred Bauer will be asking the province to intervene further to ensure the campers will no longer create a landfill by the banks of the Similkameen River. Manfred said last fall’s cleanup efforts collected ‘truckloads’ of trash. “When...

  Jul 26, 2016
• RCMP investigate Rutland shooting incident

  Kelowna RCMP confirm that they are currently investigating a report of a shooting in the Rutland area.

  Investigations

  Jul 25, 2016