Victoria Femia
Video Journalist
Hailing from Toronto, after graduating from the College of Sports Media in 2020, Victoria moved west to pursue her passion for journalism.
Shortly after moving to B.C., she was hired by an Okanagan news company and began reporting news in Kelowna and Vernon.
One year later, she joined Global Okanagan as a News Anchor and Video Journalist.
When she’s not covering the news, Victoria can be found enjoying all the scenery that the Okanagan has to offer.
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Video Archives
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3 teens arrested in swarming attack on Kelowna girl
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Disturbing Kelowna teen swarming attack caught on camera
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Penticton Walk for the Children
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Advocates speaking out after euthanasia of black bears in Kelowna
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Outrage over sow and two cubs euthanized in West Kelowna
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Restaurants bracing for B.C. wine shortage
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Penticton homicide victim’s mother speaks
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Staffing issues plague Interior Health ERs
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Kelowna B.C. water treatment plant creating stinky situation for residents
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Kelowna B.C. pediatrician shortage hampering patient care
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Lower Similkameen Indian Band school construction gets underway
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Community rallies around young Kelowna woman in ICU after crash
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New B.C. guide on how to accommodate individuals with service animals
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Kelowna liquor store workers strike after negotiations fall through
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Kelowna growers turning to agri-tourism
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RCMP reports crime down in Kelowna
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Kelowna woman recovering from stabbing after random home invasion
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Kelowna senior’s dog stolen
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Rosy economic outlook for the Central Okanagan
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Safety concerns over North Kelowna planned housing project
Author Archives
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3 youths arrested in swarming attack of Kelowna, B.C. girl filmed by bystandersThe victim's father spoke to Global News on Tuesday about the incident, saying that he wants answers and he doesn't want this brushed under the rug.CrimeOct 2
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Dad of teen swarmed in Kelowna park says videotaped attack was ‘premeditated’The father of a 13-year-old girl who was swarmed in a Kelowna park over the weekend is speaking out about the attack on his daughter and demanding answers.CrimeOct 1
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Conservation officers euthanize sow, 2 cubs in West Kelowna, B.C.COS said it received multiple reports over several weeks of the bears lingering in a residential neighbourhood, including daytime sightings near schools and bus stop.CanadaSep 30
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Restaurants brace for possible B.C. wine shortageThe effects of low wine supply are expected to trickle down into the restaurant industry, leading to fewer Okanagan bottles on the menu.EconomySep 25
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Individuals accused of 2021 homicide appear in Penticton courtSavage was found critically injured on a track near Penticton Secondary School in September 2021. He was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.CanadaSep 24
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Staffing issues continue to plague Interior Health emergency roomsIn September, emergency departments at Interior Health hospitals closed about 10 times, three just over the weekend.HealthSep 23
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‘Brown, stinky water’ still plagues West Kelowna residentsResidents of West Kelowna, B.C., say foul-smelling, discoloured and bad-tasting water has been flowing through their taps since a new water treatment plant began operating.CanadaSep 22
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Kelowna woman recovering in ICU after being struck by vehicleShortly after leaving for her lunch break at a Kelowna daycare last Thursday, Danica Guinto was struck by a pick-up truck at the intersection at Burtch Road and Highway 97.CanadaSep 16
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ARC Liquor store employees in Kelowna officially take strike actionAccording to Service Employees International Union Local 2, the union representing the workers, talks went south when monetary issues were brought to the table.CanadaSep 14
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Kelowna RCMP report reveals drop in overall crime, assault and thefts with violence riseKelowna RCMP's latest report says crime in the city is trending downward, despite an increase in assault and theft with violence.CanadaSep 10
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Kelowna woman stabbed, attacked by woman in her own homeTanya Gonzales is still in the hospital after being attacked on Saturday afternoon. She was stabbed multiple times during what police have described as a home invasion.CrimeSep 9
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Kelowna senior shocked after dog was taken from her during evening walkLori Greyell said she attempted to stop the thief's vehicle by hitting the car with her dog's leash, but the two people got away with Lulu.CanadaSep 2
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Residents near upcoming supportive housing project in Kelowna voicing concerns about safetySome residents fear the development will turn into a wet facility, which allows the use of drugs and alcohol.CanadaAug 29
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Court orders BC Tree Fruits to sell all assets, growers fear imported fruit take-overThe B.C Tree Fruits co-op owes more than $53 million to secured creditors, including $50 million to CIBC, according to court documents.CanadaAug 28
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Theft, vandalism plague 2 Kelowna community gardensPaul Zuurbier, the executive director of Project Literacy, said on Sunday, their security cameras captured a person pulling numerous flowers from the plot outside their facility.CrimeAug 27
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60 more supportive housing units coming to Kelowna in JanuaryThe development at 3199 Appaloosa Road is expected to be fully operational by January 2025.CanadaAug 26
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Okanagan wildfires: Overnight rain welcomed, but region sees 522 lightning strikes‘There's always the potential for holdover fires from lightning from previous days,’ BC Wildfire said.FireAug 10
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‘Appalling’: Penticton veteran, 82, swarmed and beaten on scooter ride homeThe Penticton Branch 40 Legion president recently suffered an attack by four men he didn't stand a fighting chance against, and that he believes to be a sad sign of the times.CrimeJul 29
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City works, construction receive noise bylaw exemption in Penticton amid heat waveThe City issued a statement Sunday morning advising of a two-week exemption to its noise bylaw for city works and construction projects.CanadaJul 7
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Predator Ridge in Vernon, B.C. fully equips resort with AI-based wildfire detection systemsAfter a successful pilot, SenseNet technology has been commercially installed in Vernon, B.C., offering early alerts to wildfire in Predator Ridge where there is higher risk.FireJul 7
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Public urged to stay away from Shuswap River as water levels remain highThe Shuswap River Ambassadors issued a second warning Saturday, advising residents against swimming or using inflatables in the North Okanagan river due to high-water dangers.CanadaJul 7
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Staffing shortages prompt multiple emergency room closures around the provinceResidents of Merritt, B.C., will again be without ER services at Nicola Valley Hospital as of Sunday due to a doctor shortage. Anyone needing care should go to Kamloops hospital.HealthJul 7
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Sewer line break prompts water restrictions, beach closures in VernonCity of Vernon officials are asking residents and visitors living south of the airport, including Predator Ridge and Eastside Road, to avoid using the sanitary sewer system.CanadaJul 7
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Canadian Premier League brings Vancouver vs. Calgary match to KelownaAccording to Vancouver FC president Rob Friend a CPL team could become a reality in Kelowna.SportsJun 16
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Snow falls on B.C. Interior mountain passes and local ski hillsWhile the Okanagan's valley bottom is wet and rainy, local ski hills also received a light dusting of snow.WeatherJun 16