Mixed compliance as deadline for some Vernon pot shops to cease sales passes
Single-vehicle accident closes Highway 33
Swan Lake in North Okanagan earns wildlife designation
IHA only health authority in B.C. without breast milk drop-off depot
Sixth annual “Ride Don’t Hide” mental health ride gears up Sunday
Poll shows voters support public inquiry into B.C. casino money laundering
B.C. Government to launch registry of who owns real estate in province
Richter Street partially closed due to construction, upgrades
Boil water notice for Mabel Lake
B.C. premier adds to voices bashing U.S. policy to separate asylum seeking families
Kelowna Airport: Emergency response due to medical condition
It’s not even summer yet, and the BC SPCA has already seen 400 reports of pets in hot cars
Job losses on way for Okanagan with Flair Airlines announcement
Metro Vancouver mayors concerned about tight timeline on pot legalization
“They say it’s coming, they say there’s money to assist, but it’s not here. Whether it’s here by October, that’s anybody’s guess,” said Delta Mayor Lois Jackson. Continue reading
B.C. government gets mixed reviews on fish farm policy
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has unveiled sweeping changes for the province’s fish farming industry, but they don’t come into effect until four years down the road. Continue reading
Taylor Hall wins Hart Trophy at NHL awards ceremony
Taylor Hall has won the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player for the 2017-18 season Continue reading
Oregon family who vanished in northern B.C. after going for gas found safe
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The family’s vehicle was found near the side of the highway near Dease Lake with a sign saying they’d gone looking for gas. Continue reading
B.C. premier adds to voices bashing U.S. policy to separate asylum seeking families
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan is condemning the United States government’s actions to separate children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Judge orders company to pay Dow Canada $1B in damages after fight over Alberta ethylene plant
A corporate battle between two chemical giants that co-own an Alberta production facility considered one of the largest of its kind, has resulted in one of the owners being ordered to pay the other over a billion dollars for breach of contract. Continue reading
Kelowna Airport: Emergency response due to medical condition
Firefighters and an ambulance were called to assist a construction worker who had a medical condition at Kelowna International Airport on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Peer-to-peer RV trailer rental site WheelEstate grows 1,900% in 1 year
Since launching WheelEstate last year, an Alberta couple has seen their RV rental site grow from 35 trailers to more than 700 trailers signed up. Continue reading
Trudeau’s contested trip to India cost upwards of $1.5 million, documents show
The latest figures include $323,000 for hotel stays, $485,070 to fly and staff the VIP Airbus for 43.7 hours over the nine-day trip, $5,235 for cell phone fees, $5,100 to buy Canadian wines for use at official events, among other expenses. Continue reading
It’s not even summer yet, and the BC SPCA has already seen 400 reports of pets in hot cars
Summer isn’t even here, but the BC SPCA says it’s received nearly half as many reports about the issue as all of last year. Continue reading
Will the pantless man who ran onto BC Place field sue the BC Lions?
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
His future prognosis remains unclear, according to the law firm. Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos coach posthumously honoured with Community Hero award at NHL awards
Humboldt Broncos head coach Darcy Haugan was awarded the inaugural Willie O’Ree Community Hero award Wednesday night. Continue reading
New report looks at how Canada can improve policy to support refugee claimants
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
Last year we saw more than 1,270 claimants cross the B.C. border, a 76 per cent increase over 2016. Continue reading
‘Keep your eyes on the arms’: a UVic professor’s key to catching dives at the World Cup
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
University of Victoria neuroscience E. Paul Zehr has a proposal on how to fix the problem of diving in soccer. Continue reading
Fact check: Donald Trump overstates scope of order on border policy that keeps families together
U.S. President Donald Trump is misrepresenting the scope of his executive order that would halt his administration’s policy of separating children from their parents when they are detained illegally crossing the U.S. border. Continue reading
Marijuana to be legal in Canada starting October 17, Trudeau confirms
Recreational marijuana will officially become legal in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018, the prime minister announced on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Oregon family who vanished in northern B.C. after going for gas found safe
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The family’s vehicle was found near the side of the highway near Dease Lake with a sign saying they’d gone looking for gas. Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos coach posthumously honoured with Community Hero award at NHL awards
Humboldt Broncos head coach Darcy Haugan was awarded the inaugural Willie O’Ree Community Hero award Wednesday night. Continue reading
‘What’s going on in the United States is wrong:’ Trudeau adds voice to chorus condemning Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the detention of children and separation of migrant families by the United States is “wrong.” Continue reading
Jordan Peterson sues Wilfrid Laurier for defamation following Lindsay Shepherd case
University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson is taking legal action against Wilfrid Laurier University after a T.A. was criticized for showing a YouTube clip of him. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors concerned about tight timeline on pot legalization
“They say it’s coming, they say there’s money to assist, but it’s not here. Whether it’s here by October, that’s anybody’s guess,” said Delta Mayor Lois Jackson. Continue reading
Mixed compliance as deadline for some Vernon pot shops to cease sales passes
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The city gave four marijuana retailers, that didn’t register covenants, until last Friday to stop selling marijuana. Continue reading
IHA only health authority in B.C. without breast milk drop-off depot
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
More than 66 litres of breast milk was collected Wednesday in an Okanagan valley-wide breast milk drive. Continue reading
B.C. government gets mixed reviews on fish farm policy
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has unveiled sweeping changes for the province’s fish farming industry, but they don’t come into effect until four years down the road. Continue reading
Is Kelowna ready for legal marijuana?
October 17th is date that Prime Minister Trudeau has set for the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Continue reading
Swan Lake in North Okanagan earns wildlife designation
A small, marshy lake near Vernon, B.C., has been designated as a new wildlife management area, the province of B.C. announced on Wednesday. Continue reading
Richter Street partially closed due to construction, upgrades
Richter Street in Kelowna will be partially closed to traffic due to construction. Continue reading
Sixth annual “Ride Don’t Hide” mental health ride gears up Sunday
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The sixth annual Ride Don’t Hide cycling fundraiser for mental health gears up Sunday in the Okanagan. Continue reading
Oregon family who vanished in northern B.C. after going for gas found safe
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The family’s vehicle was found near the side of the highway near Dease Lake with a sign saying they’d gone looking for gas. Continue reading
B.C. premier adds to voices bashing U.S. policy to separate asylum seeking families
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan is condemning the United States government’s actions to separate children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Kelowna Airport: Emergency response due to medical condition
Firefighters and an ambulance were called to assist a construction worker who had a medical condition at Kelowna International Airport on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Peer-to-peer RV trailer rental site WheelEstate grows 1,900% in 1 year
Since launching WheelEstate last year, an Alberta couple has seen their RV rental site grow from 35 trailers to more than 700 trailers signed up. Continue reading
B.C. Government to launch registry of who owns real estate in province
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is creating a new, publicly accessible registry of who owns real estate in the province. Continue reading
It’s not even summer yet, and the BC SPCA has already seen 400 reports of pets in hot cars
Summer isn’t even here, but the BC SPCA says it’s received nearly half as many reports about the issue as all of last year. Continue reading
Single-vehicle accident closes Highway 33
Highway 33 in Kelowna has been closed since early this morning due to a single-vehicle accident. Continue reading
Boil water notice for Mabel Lake
A boil water notice was issued this week for Mabel Lake Water Utility users. On Tuesday, the Regional District of the North Okanagan issued a press release stating that a water system chlorinator malfunctioned and was not delivering an adequate level of chlorine into the system. As such, the Regional District recommends that all residents… Continue reading
Will the pantless man who ran onto BC Place field sue the BC Lions?
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
His future prognosis remains unclear, according to the law firm. Continue reading
New report looks at how Canada can improve policy to support refugee claimants
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
Last year we saw more than 1,270 claimants cross the B.C. border, a 76 per cent increase over 2016. Continue reading
‘Keep your eyes on the arms’: a UVic professor’s key to catching dives at the World Cup
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
University of Victoria neuroscience E. Paul Zehr has a proposal on how to fix the problem of diving in soccer. Continue reading
Boat stolen, but thief apprehended
Thief steals moored boat, but doesn’t get far before being arrested. Continue reading
2018 inductees announced for Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame
An NHLer, a Grey Cup champion, an Olympian and a Paralympian are among the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame class of 2018. An NCAA standout at Michigan University, Heather Mandoli made her mark behind the oars of a rowing scull. Chad Folk spent 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League, winning two Grey Cup’s… Continue reading
‘It’s a perfect storm of discontent:’ flood-ravaged Willowbrook, B.C., residents hit with whopping tax hikes
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
This year’s total property tax bill doubled compared to last year, and fire services costs tripled. Continue reading
Bail hearing for former Vernon man accused in wife’s 1986 death
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
On Dec. 31, 1986, 26-year-old Saminder Bogarh was allegedly killed in Vernon. Continue reading
Helicopter rescue for Penticton mountain biker
A Penticton man is in hospital after crashing his mountain bike in steep terran and spending the night outdoors with his rescuers. Alerted by local RCMP, Penticton Search and Rescue said it was called to a hill overlooking Penticton at 10 p.m., on Monday, when residents living near Saliken Drive above Ellis Creek Canyon could… Continue reading
Flair Airlines moving headquarters from Kelowna to Edmonton
After making the Edmonton International Airport its main transfer hub, ultra-low cost carrier Flair Airlines is also moving its headquarters from the Okanagan to the Alberta capital. Continue reading
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