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Vehicle ‘involved’ in Trans-Canada avalanche east of Revelstoke: B.C. Transportation Ministry
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The Trans-Canada Highway is expected to remain closed between Revelstoke and Golden, B.C., until at least 3 p.m. Continue reading
T-bone collision blocks traffic on Kelowna’s Spall Road
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Damage to the vehicles involved in the collision appeared minor, but the crash was blocking a lane of northbound traffic. Continue reading
Penticton may have to return $6M grant for arena upgrades
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Time is running out for Penticton to find funding for an arena upgrade project — or give up the money. Continue reading
Hiker in Kelowna rescued after falling into canyon amid icy conditions
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The woman was hurt in the fall and was “unable to hike back out because of her injuries.” Continue reading
Interior Health bus means connecting Okanagan, Shuswap not a priority: government
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Interior Health Connections provides these communities with accessible transportation options to non-emergency medical appointments,” the province said. Continue reading
Vernon reconsidering ban on professional MMA fights
One local councillor believes provincially regulating MMA events provides a safeguard against organized crime concerns. Continue reading
Vernon won’t fine businesses over lack of theft protection on shopping carts
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Some managers were upset about the prospect of being fined when the stores themselves were the theft victims. Continue reading
Agriculture minister in Vernon to announce extension of government farm insurance program
A joint federal and provincial insurance program called AgriStability helps to compensate farmers if they face large financial losses. Continue reading
First licensed, private cannabis store in the Shuswap opens its doors
It’s one of only 14 licensed, privately run cannabis stores currently operating in B.C. Continue reading
Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch proposes hop farm, microbrewery
O’Keefe Ranch’s proposals to build a microbrewery, a hops farm and a columbarium have received mixed responses from city hall. Continue reading
Restoration work on Shuswap fire lookout won’t have to be reversed, province says
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The province said the fire lookout will be allowed to stay, but will be considered unsafe for use until follow-up assessments have been completed. Continue reading
Vernon could be getting a BC Cannabis Store
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The City of Vernon said that one of the 10 applications it has received for civic cannabis business licences is for a provincial government store. Continue reading
‘There is no present danger’: Police release few details on Grindrod area investigation
Police will only confirm that there is no threat to the general public and the investigation is not connected to any missing persons cases in the area. Continue reading
B.C. to keep controversial Kelowna shelter open till June
The province announced Tuesday afternoon that the controversial shelter will remain open for a few extra months until the end of June. Continue reading
‘If I did fall asleep, I might not wake up’: Okanagan snowmobiler describes being lost in backcountry
Sheldon Goodwin and his brother left on what was supposed to be a snowmobiling day trip Monday morning, but the two wound up spending the night waiting to be found by search and rescue teams. Continue reading