People’s Party of Canada leader to rally in the Okanagan
B.C. premier announces millions for emergency funding program
Vernon’s Ratio Coffee and Pastry introduces reusable Huskee cup swap program
Human error blamed for water main break, flooding in Lake Country
Kelowna man arrested, in custody after search warrant at suspected drug house
Grand Forks woman assaulted during violent home invasion: RCMP
Kelowna businesses left with unanswered questions over Cornerstone shelter
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is voicing concern over the province’s latest announcement that the downtown Cornerstone shelter will be open indefinitely. Continue reading
Public will have a say in regulator inquiry into B.C.’s record-high gas prices
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The probe into the province’s volatile fuel prices will also include a four-day hearing in July that will explore the issue with oil companies. Continue reading
A third of Canadians in favour of banning officials from wearing religious symbols: poll
A majority of Quebecers canvassed in the survey agreed that federal, provincial and local politicians shouldn’t be allowed to wear hijabs, crucifixes or turbans on the job. Continue reading
19-year-old Vancouver Whitecaps prospect dies after weekend car crash in Surrey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Brandon Bassi was one of six people inside a vehicle that crashed in a Surrey intersection last weekend. Continue reading
Canadian trash at heart of ‘war’ with Philippines to be burned in Metro Vancouver power plant
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Metro Vancouver describes the facility as the “most environmentally sustainable option to recover energy and resources from waste that cannot be reused or recycled.” Continue reading
2 children among 6 civilians mistakenly killed by security forces in Afghanistan
An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, provincial officials said Saturday. Continue reading
VPD investigating after woman allegedly followed, sexually assaulted in her home
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police believe the suspect struck up a conversation with the victim at a bus stop, then followed her home where he attacked her. Continue reading
Tolko Industries announces downtime for two of its B.C. lumber mills
Company cites high log costs, weak markets; Armstrong, Soda Creek mills to take time off in late May and June. Continue reading
Hawaii woman missing for 2 weeks rescued from forest on Maui
Amanda Eller was found injured in the Makawao Forest Reserve, the Maui News reported Friday. Continue reading
2 charged in robbery of East Vancouver senior, 1 remains at large
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The 77-year-old victim was allegedly followed, knocked down and robbed after leaving a payday loan store on Commercial Drive in April. Continue reading
Educational centre in Enderby teaches children to become aquatic stewards
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The Kingfisher Interpretive Centre in Enderby is educating almost 50 schools around the North Okanagan on aquatic stewardship. Continue reading
Students demand meeting with Premier Legualt as CAQ convention kicks off in Montreal
Students are calling for a meeting with Quebec Premier François Legault to discuss green issues as the party convention for the Coalition Avenir Québec kicks off in Montreal Saturday. Continue reading
Okanagan weather: Environment Canada cancels special weather statement for rain, possible flash floods
Special weather statement still in effect for Fraser Canyon, Nicola and Similkameen regions. Continue reading
Could access to low-cost pot in the DTES help with the opioid crisis? Vancouver councillor says yes
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A Vancouver city councillor wants the city to relax its rules against selling pot in the majority of the Downtown Eastside in a bid to address the overdose crisis. Continue reading
Pope Francis compares abortion to hiring a hitman, says it can never be condoned
“Is it licit to throw away a life to resolve a problem?” he asked. “Is it licit to hire a hitman to resolve a problem?” Continue reading
Sunwing passengers left in high heat on plane, with reports of people fainting
One passenger said they were on the plane for 3.5 hours while another said the temperature got up to 40 degrees Celsius. Continue reading
Facebook refuses to delete doctored video of Nancy Pelosi shared by Trump supporters
Meanwhile, YouTube removed the video, saying it clearly violated their content policies. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Banff and Lake Louise battling chronic worker shortage
By Jayme Doll Anchor
Employers in the hospitality industry in Banff and Lake Louise say they are missing out on huge revenue potential due to a lack of workers to fill vacancies. Continue reading
19-year-old Vancouver Whitecaps prospect dies after weekend car crash in Surrey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Brandon Bassi was one of six people inside a vehicle that crashed in a Surrey intersection last weekend. Continue reading
B.C. to appeal top court ruling it can’t regulate flow of bitumen through Trans Mountain pipeline
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The B.C. Court of Appeal ruled Friday that B.C. does not have the power to implement a permitting regime to control the transport of heavy oil in the province. Continue reading
UPDATE: Section of Harvey Avenue in Kelowna reopened after traffic incident
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Harvey Avenue northbound in front of Orchard Plaza in Kelowna is closed to traffic as a result of a serious incident. Continue reading
People’s Party of Canada leader to rally in the Okanagan
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
On Friday, Maxime Bernier stopped by the Global News Okanagan studio for a live interview with Rick Webber. Continue reading
Kelowna businesses left with unanswered questions over Cornerstone shelter
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is voicing concern over the province’s latest announcement that the downtown Cornerstone shelter will be open indefinitely. Continue reading
Public will have a say in regulator inquiry into B.C.’s record-high gas prices
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The probe into the province’s volatile fuel prices will also include a four-day hearing in July that will explore the issue with oil companies. Continue reading
Human error blamed for water main break, flooding in Lake Country
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
“The fridge was floating, the couch. Everything was floating around.” Continue reading
Vernon’s Ratio Coffee and Pastry introduces reusable Huskee cup swap program
“You can bring this cup in used and messy from the day before, and we will give you a commercially cleaned fresh one every morning.” Continue reading
Kelowna man arrested, in custody after search warrant at suspected drug house
Police say regional tactical team brought in to help execute warrant on Kelowna home. Continue reading
19-year-old Vancouver Whitecaps prospect dies after weekend car crash in Surrey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Brandon Bassi was one of six people inside a vehicle that crashed in a Surrey intersection last weekend. Continue reading
B.C. premier announces millions for emergency funding program
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Premier John Horgan was in Kelowna on Friday morning, where he announced a $31 million boost to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. Continue reading
Canadian trash at heart of ‘war’ with Philippines to be burned in Metro Vancouver power plant
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Metro Vancouver describes the facility as the “most environmentally sustainable option to recover energy and resources from waste that cannot be reused or recycled.” Continue reading
Grand Forks woman assaulted during violent home invasion: RCMP
Police are asking for public assistance as they search for a male suspect. Continue reading
VPD investigating after woman allegedly followed, sexually assaulted in her home
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police believe the suspect struck up a conversation with the victim at a bus stop, then followed her home where he attacked her. Continue reading
Tolko Industries announces downtime for two of its B.C. lumber mills
Company cites high log costs, weak markets; Armstrong, Soda Creek mills to take time off in late May and June. Continue reading
2 charged in robbery of East Vancouver senior, 1 remains at large
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The 77-year-old victim was allegedly followed, knocked down and robbed after leaving a payday loan store on Commercial Drive in April. Continue reading
Educational centre in Enderby teaches children to become aquatic stewards
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The Kingfisher Interpretive Centre in Enderby is educating almost 50 schools around the North Okanagan on aquatic stewardship. Continue reading
Okanagan weather: Environment Canada cancels special weather statement for rain, possible flash floods
Special weather statement still in effect for Fraser Canyon, Nicola and Similkameen regions. Continue reading
Could access to low-cost pot in the DTES help with the opioid crisis? Vancouver councillor says yes
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A Vancouver city councillor wants the city to relax its rules against selling pot in the majority of the Downtown Eastside in a bid to address the overdose crisis. Continue reading
B.C. to appeal top court ruling it can’t regulate flow of bitumen through Trans Mountain pipeline
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The B.C. Court of Appeal ruled Friday that B.C. does not have the power to implement a permitting regime to control the transport of heavy oil in the province. Continue reading
Camper trailer fire sparks small grass fire near West Kelowna
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Several municipal fire departments along with BC Wildfire Service crews were dispatched to an area on Bear Creek Main Road around 9 p.m. on Thursday. Continue reading
Maxime Bernier will be live and in studio on Global Okanagan
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The People’s Party of Canada leader began his tour of the Thompson-Okanagan in Kamloops on Thursday. Continue reading
Vernon housing project set to open, but more needed to end homelessness in area, advocates say
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The social service agency that will run the supportive housing project already has tenants identified for all 52 units. Continue reading
Kelowna issues boil water notice for water main break in Lake Country
Boil water notice issued for more than 100 city utility customers along Kelowna’s northern boundary. Continue reading
Okanagan tourism operators to benefit from new federal strategy: minister
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
“We want to boost tourism year-long…and not only in our three big cities which are Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver,” Joly said in Penticton on Thursday. Continue reading
Okanagan contractor under scrutiny again
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
A Lavington resident says she’s owed money from an Okanagan contractor that she hired two years ago to build an RV shelter. Continue reading
Water main break in Lake Country causes flooding, damage
District of Lake Country issues boil water notice because of water main break. Continue reading
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