Kelowna man charged in connection with 3 bank robberies
Swan Lake area north of Vernon one step closer to getting sewer system
B.C. avalanche narrowly misses Calgary hockey team’s bus
Okanagan ski hill pays tribute to longtime ski industry leader
Special public avalanche warning issued in B.C. and Alberta
Okanagan weather: First teen temps of 2019 finish winter
BC SPCA urging public support of federal bill defining bestiality, cracking down on animal fighting
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The proposed legislation would need to complete a third reading before Parliament breaks for the last time ahead of this year’s federal election. Continue reading
Temperature records tumble as early spring-like weather arrives in B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The rising mercury toppled temperature records around B.C. on Sunday, and meteorologists say more could be on the way. Continue reading
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Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Robin Gill Continue reading
Transportation Safety Board deploys after vessels collide in Vancouver Harbour
The collision happened just after midnight on Sunday. Officials say no pollution was released. Continue reading
Vernon under another dust advisory
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Vernon is no stranger to dust advisories, data from the provincial environment ministry shows. Continue reading
Pentagon devises long list of military projects that could be cut to pay for border wall
Democrats say the list shows Trump is willing to cut needed defence spending and make the U.S. less secure just to finance his wall. Continue reading
B.C. aims to slash poverty by 25 per cent in new poverty reduction strategy
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The plan aims to improve conditions for 140,000 people, including 50,000 children. Continue reading
Dealing with pet grief
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Okanagan pet professionals gathered in Kelowna on Sunday to discuss how they can better support those mourning the loss of a family animal. Continue reading
TV announcer calls out LeBron James as Knicks down Lakers 124-123
Knicks TV analyst Walt Frazier criticized James for not sitting near his teammates on the Lakers bench, saying the NBA star “doesn’t really care” about the perception. Continue reading
New playgrounds coming to Okanagan and Boundary schools
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
It’s part of a $5-million cash injection from the provincial government that will build 50 playgrounds at schools around the province. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, March 17, 2019
The Western Hockey League’s Kootenay Ice pulled out the win in their final game at Western Financial Place. Continue reading
Mark Norman’s lawyer slams Justice Dept. for ‘inaccurate’ statements about case
The statements Marie Henein critized came earlier this month in the form of several Twitter posts and a public fact-sheet in which the department said it wanted to “clarify” Henein’s requests for internal records. Continue reading
Warmer weather finally arrives in Lower Mainland after unusually nasty winter
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Experts say the sunny weather is going to last throughout most of the week across the province. Continue reading
‘Everyone has a great time’: Annual Kelowna fair brings together women of all ages
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The annual Woman’s Fair, which took place Mar. 17 at the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna, showcased dozens of vendors with products and services specifically for women. Continue reading
Democrats urge FBI to probe Trump donor who owned spa allegedly linked to human trafficking
Democrats asked for investigations into potential human trafficking, unlawful lobbying or campaign finance violations. Continue reading
Suspect arrested after tram shooting in Netherlands kills 3, injures 5: officials
Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that he was “deeply concerned” and that crisis talks were to be held in response to the incident. Continue reading
Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick retiring amid questions over his role in SNC-Lavalin affair
Michael Wernick, one of the central figures in the SNC-Lavalin affair, has announced he will retire ahead of schedule. Continue reading
Liberal MP Joyce Murray, vocal pipeline critic, named new head of Treasury Board in cabinet shuffle
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shuffled his cabinet for the third time in three months. Continue reading
Trump defends Jeanine Pirro after comments on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s hijab
Pirro suggested last week that Omar’s use of a hijab was unconstitutional. Fox did not air her show last Saturday but has not explained why. Continue reading
‘Egg Boy’ doubles down on ‘hero’ status, to donate money to New Zealand mosque attack victims
The “heroic” teen that smashed an egg into the back of the head of an Australian anti-Muslim senator over the weekend has doubled-down on his internet fame. Continue reading
Parking in Kelowna’s downtown could become more costly in some areas
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Downtown Kelowna’s parking rates haven’t been reviewed in more than a decade. Now city council is reviewing downtown parking and will consider some major changes to its structure. Continue reading
Swan Lake area north of Vernon one step closer to getting sewer system
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Installing the sewer system is expected to cost $36.9 million, with $5.2 million coming from loans taken out by the Regional District of North Okanagan. Continue reading
B.C. avalanche narrowly misses Calgary hockey team’s bus
By Jenna Freeman Digital Journalist
It was a very close call for a players of the International Hockey Academy Midget Prep team Sunday afternoon. Their bus was nearly caught in the middle of a small avalanche. Continue reading
BC SPCA urging public support of federal bill defining bestiality, cracking down on animal fighting
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The proposed legislation would need to complete a third reading before Parliament breaks for the last time ahead of this year’s federal election. Continue reading
Okanagan ski hill pays tribute to longtime ski industry leader
Jimmie Spencer led the Canada West Ski Areas Association, a ski hill industry group, for more than three decades. Continue reading
Kelowna man charged in connection with 3 bank robberies
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The 58-year-old man is facing charges in connection with bank robberies that took place in Kelowna and Rutland. Continue reading
Temperature records tumble as early spring-like weather arrives in B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The rising mercury toppled temperature records around B.C. on Sunday, and meteorologists say more could be on the way. Continue reading
Transportation Safety Board deploys after vessels collide in Vancouver Harbour
The collision happened just after midnight on Sunday. Officials say no pollution was released. Continue reading
Vernon under another dust advisory
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Vernon is no stranger to dust advisories, data from the provincial environment ministry shows. Continue reading
B.C. aims to slash poverty by 25 per cent in new poverty reduction strategy
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The plan aims to improve conditions for 140,000 people, including 50,000 children. Continue reading
Okanagan weather: First teen temps of 2019 finish winter
Winter ends with the first teen temperatures of 2019 in the Okanagan with lots of sunshine in the weather forecast heading into spring. Continue reading
Special public avalanche warning issued in B.C. and Alberta
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The avalanche danger is currently considered high or considerable around the Avalanche Canada forecast area. Continue reading
Dealing with pet grief
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Okanagan pet professionals gathered in Kelowna on Sunday to discuss how they can better support those mourning the loss of a family animal. Continue reading
New playgrounds coming to Okanagan and Boundary schools
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
It’s part of a $5-million cash injection from the provincial government that will build 50 playgrounds at schools around the province. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, March 17, 2019
The Western Hockey League’s Kootenay Ice pulled out the win in their final game at Western Financial Place. Continue reading
Warmer weather finally arrives in Lower Mainland after unusually nasty winter
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Experts say the sunny weather is going to last throughout most of the week across the province. Continue reading
‘Everyone has a great time’: Annual Kelowna fair brings together women of all ages
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The annual Woman’s Fair, which took place Mar. 17 at the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna, showcased dozens of vendors with products and services specifically for women. Continue reading
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
B.C. Court of Appeal to hear province’s challenge of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Monday
The B.C. government’s reference case asks if the province has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta. 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
Junior hockey: Kelowna, Kamloops to play tie-breaker
Rockets win in overtime, Blazers win in regulation. Both finish with 64 points. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, March 16, 2019
The Western Hockey League will need a tiebreaker to determine the final playoff spot. Continue reading
Kelowna RCMP apprehend suspect in Saturday bank robbery
According to the RCMP, the TD Canada Trust on Harvey Avenue was robbed just minutes after 8 a.m. Continue reading
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