Bail hearing for former Vernon man accused in wife’s 1986 death
Boat stolen, but thief apprehended
Job losses on way for Okanagan with Flair Airlines announcement
Flair Airlines moving headquarters from Kelowna to Edmonton
‘It’s a perfect storm of discontent:’ flood-ravaged Willowbrook, B.C., residents hit with whopping tax hikes
Helicopter rescue for Penticton mountain biker
Weekend stabbing still under investigation: Kelowna RCMP
Squabble over money leads to exodus of NDP executive in North Okanagan Shuswap
Kelowna RCMP end armed standoff with search of downtown escort agency
Okanagan heat wave increases wildfire risk
Vernon murder suspect found not criminally responsible
Okanagan artists Grapes of Wrath, Ben Klick to perform at BreakOut West in Kelowna
Heat warning in effect for B.C. as temperatures break records
Police investigate stabbing on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna
Engines were revving at the Father’s Day Car Show in Kelowna
It’s going to get hot in the Okanagan
‘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
Heat warning remains for parts of B.C. as temperatures soar more than 10 C above average
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Environment Canada says the heat warning remains on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sterling Brown sues Milwaukee, police over stun gun use in his arrest
Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Tuesday over his arrest in January. Continue reading
Fraser Institute issues annual report card on B.C. secondary schools, BCTF says it won’t comment
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Thirty-four schools showed declines in performance while 34 showed improvement Continue reading
Competition heating up for price sensitive passengers as Swoop set to launch
Competition is heating up for Canada’s most price-sensitive travellers as WestJet Airlines gears up to launch the country’s second ultra-low cost airline Wednesday. Continue reading
Singh disappointed by NDP collapse in Quebec byelection, vows more effort
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he’s reviewing his tour schedule and his party’s policies in the wake of a federal byelection Monday in Quebec, in which the New Democrats’ vote collapsed. Continue reading
Oliver-area residents still reeling from flooding losses
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
More than a month after major flooding in the Oliver area, some residents are still trying to cope with their losses. Continue reading
B.C.’s wildlife tourism industry pushes for fish farm licences not to be renewed
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With the deadline approaching for the B.C. government to renew 20 fish farm licences, a group of marine tourism operators are imploring the government to let the licences go. Continue reading
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Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
Vernon murder suspect found not criminally responsible
Angelo Monfort has been found not criminally responsible in the second-degree murder of 49-year-old Regina Fernandez last year. Continue reading
Donors urgently needed, says Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services says blood donors are urgently needed. Continue reading
Reality Check: No, Canadians aren’t ‘smuggling’ shoes across the border due to ‘massive’ tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Tuesday that Canadians were “smuggling” shoes from the U.S. into Canada due to “massive tariffs,” but experts are calling this statement “incredibly misleading.” Continue reading
Okanagan artists Grapes of Wrath, Ben Klick to perform at BreakOut West in Kelowna
Kelowna will be hosting a multi-day concert featuring a variety of bands in the fall. Continue reading
B.C. first province to have funding available for on-reserve housing
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C government is pledging $550 million over the next 10 years to build and operate 1,750 new units of social housing for projects, both on- and off-reserve in Indigenous communities. Continue reading
Thousands of quilts made in support of Humboldt Broncos
The Quilts for Broncos project was started with the goal to make 29 quilts, one for each of the Humboldt Broncos on the bus and quickly expanded. Continue reading
Boycotting U.S. products? Here’s how to buy Canadian during a trade war
As the trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada continues to mount, some Canadian customers are hoping to hit back against our southern neighbours with their wallets. Continue reading
How Canadians can help children separated from parents by U.S. border officials
“I can’t even imagine the terror and confusion these kids are experiencing, all because their parents were trying to create a better life for them.” Continue reading
Donald Trump claims Canadians are ‘smuggling’ shoes back to Canada because tariffs are so high
While addressing the National Federation of Business in Washington, Trump told the crowd that Canadians are resorting to smuggling U.S. goods to avoid tariffs. Continue reading
Marijuana legalization Bill C-45 officially passes Senate vote, heading for royal assent
The Senate voted 52-29 to approve the government’s newest version of Bill C-45 on Tuesday evening. Continue reading
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Buy Canadian? Some considering boycott amid tariffs imposed by Donald Trump
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
With the threat of a trade war with the United States looming, some are looking to adopt a strict buy Canadian approach. 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 skull. 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
Weekend stabbing still under investigation: Kelowna RCMP
Police are still investigating a weekend stabbing in Kelowna between a teen and a man. Continue reading
Job losses on way for Okanagan with Flair Airlines announcement
Flair Airlines is moving its headquarters from Kelowna to Edmonton. Continue reading
Squabble over money leads to exodus of NDP executive in North Okanagan Shuswap
Political infighting has led to the executive of the North Okanagan Shuswap resigning en masse this past weekend. Continue reading
Heat warning remains for parts of B.C. as temperatures soar more than 10 C above average
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Environment Canada says the heat warning remains on Tuesday. Continue reading
Fraser Institute issues annual report card on B.C. secondary schools, BCTF says it won’t comment
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Thirty-four schools showed declines in performance while 34 showed improvement Continue reading
Competition heating up for price sensitive passengers as Swoop set to launch
Competition is heating up for Canada’s most price-sensitive travellers as WestJet Airlines gears up to launch the country’s second ultra-low cost airline Wednesday. Continue reading
Oliver-area residents still reeling from flooding losses
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
More than a month after major flooding in the Oliver area, some residents are still trying to cope with their losses. Continue reading
Kelowna RCMP end armed standoff with search of downtown escort agency
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
RCMP have yet to comment about the large police presence in the 300 block of Lawrence Avenue. Continue reading
B.C.’s wildlife tourism industry pushes for fish farm licences not to be renewed
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With the deadline approaching for the B.C. government to renew 20 fish farm licences, a group of marine tourism operators are imploring the government to let the licences go. Continue reading
Vernon murder suspect found not criminally responsible
Angelo Monfort has been found not criminally responsible in the second-degree murder of 49-year-old Regina Fernandez last year. Continue reading
Donors urgently needed, says Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services says blood donors are urgently needed. Continue reading
Okanagan artists Grapes of Wrath, Ben Klick to perform at BreakOut West in Kelowna
Kelowna will be hosting a multi-day concert featuring a variety of bands in the fall. Continue reading
B.C. first province to have funding available for on-reserve housing
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C government is pledging $550 million over the next 10 years to build and operate 1,750 new units of social housing for projects, both on- and off-reserve in Indigenous communities. Continue reading
Okanagan heat wave increases wildfire risk
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Forecasters say the weather event will be followed by extremely warm temperatures late in the week, causing vegetation to dry up. Continue reading
Penticton man dies after struck by train in north Okanagan
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
A 25-year-old Penticton man is dead after a train in the north Okanagan struck him. Continue reading
Heat warning in effect for B.C. as temperatures break records
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The heat will stick around until at least Wednesday. Continue reading
Vancouver festivalgoers invited to enjoy a cool glass of… hot dog water?
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The drink’s impressive marketing advertises it as gluten-free, Keto diet-compatible, rich in sodium and a source of electrolytes. Continue reading
Crews battling 25-hectare wildfire near Mackenzie in B.C.’s northeast
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The fire, burning nine kilometers south of Mackenzie, briefly cut the town off Saturday night. Continue reading
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