Police identify woman found dead in Okanagan Lake as Surrey woman, 29
Lawyer urges Vernon Law Courts to remove ‘lady barristers’ sign
Thousands of chocolate eggs up for grabs at annual Easter fundraiser in Penticton
Okanagan weather: Mid-week sunshine, weekend rain
Cougar chases cat in Vernon backyard
Penticton vape shop owner issues emotional appeal after alleged smash-and-grab
Meet the Vancouver VFX team that brought Game of Thrones’ dragons to life
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It turns out that one of Game of Thrones’ most iconic features — its massive, fire-breathing dragons — was created in Vancouver. Continue reading
No tsunamis expected from pair of earthquakes off Vancouver Island
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Earthquakes Canada said the quake happened just before 1:30 p.m. PT, about 166 km west of Port Alice. Continue reading
Ceremonies, vigils planned to honour victims of deadly Toronto van attack
In the hours before the ceremony, the city is expected to install temporary signs in the area to commemorate what it has dubbed the “Yonge Street Tragedy” until permanent memorials are created. The city says consultations on the memorials will begin this spring. Continue reading
BC Ferries, passengers brace for busy Easter Monday travel day
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The ferry company is asking travellers to allow for extra travel time and to be flexible with their schedules. Continue reading
Body pulled from lake at Gyro Beach in Kelowna
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Gyro Beach will be closed to the public for several hours. Continue reading
‘It just gets worse’: Resident, families, former staff voice care concerns at Ontario nursing home
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Families, former staff members and a resident of a long-term care home in Ontario tell Global News they are desperate for increased staffing levels and better care. Continue reading
Petition aims to derail proposed cellphone tower in Kelowna
The petition adds the tower would be, in a straight line, 357 metres away from Ellison Elementary School. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, April 20, 2019
The Edmonton Oil Kings tied their Eastern Conference Final series with the Prince Albert Raiders at 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime victory on Saturday. Continue reading
‘Learning to be human beings’: gorillas pose on two legs in selfie from African park
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Gorillas are naturally imitative creatures, but they’re not always caught doing it like they were here. Continue reading
Alberta man dies after collision during snowmobile race at B.C. ski resort
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man was taking part in the Western Canada Hillcross Tour at Sun Peaks Resort, which has now been cancelled. Continue reading
Grand Forks resident still recovering from historic 2018 flood
A Grand Forks woman says her home is still under repair 11 months after the Kettle and Granby rivers overflowed, inundating the city and its residents. Continue reading
Kamala Harris calls for Trump’s impeachment in Democratic 2020 candidate town hall
Harris’ unexpected support for impeachment follows Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s push for Congress to begin the process to remove the Republican president. Continue reading
UPDATE: Firefighters douse ‘stubborn’ Peachland house fire
Emergency crews in the Central Okanagan are battling a house fire along Somerset Avenue in Peachland. Continue reading
Kelowna International Airport eyeing more flights to U.S. cities
YLW is hoping to increase the number of flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix and have service restored to Los Angeles. Continue reading
Bernie Sanders maintains ‘pro-Israel’ stance, decries Netanyahu’s government as ‘racist’
Sanders said Monday at a CNN town hall in New Hampshire that he believes the United States should “deal with the Middle East on a level-playing-field basis.” Continue reading
‘Learning to be human beings’: gorillas pose on two legs in selfie from African park
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Gorillas are naturally imitative creatures, but they’re not always caught doing it like they were here. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Seat projection shows Trudeau Liberals slip out of majority position
A seat projection developed using a blend of recent polls produces the prospect of a minority government for the Liberals in the 2019 federal election. Continue reading
Billionaire Asos owner loses 3 children in Sri Lanka bombings
Anders Holch Povlsen and his wife Anne were vacationing in Sri Lanka with their children. Continue reading
Police identify woman found dead in Okanagan Lake as Surrey woman, 29
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say early indications are that Caitlin Midori Bradley’s death was not criminal in nature. Continue reading
Kamala Harris calls for Trump’s impeachment in Democratic 2020 candidate town hall
Harris’ unexpected support for impeachment follows Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s push for Congress to begin the process to remove the Republican president. Continue reading
Peachland woman loses everything, including four pets, in house fire
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“It’s so crazy,” Amy Hansen told Global News. “I never thought this would happen to me.” Continue reading
Meet the Vancouver VFX team that brought Game of Thrones’ dragons to life
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It turns out that one of Game of Thrones’ most iconic features — its massive, fire-breathing dragons — was created in Vancouver. Continue reading
Lawyer urges Vernon Law Courts to remove ‘lady barristers’ sign
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“It upset me because we are in 2019 — we shouldn’t have to be having these conversations about how people can be affected by signs on doors.” Continue reading
Police identify woman found dead in Okanagan Lake as Surrey woman, 29
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say early indications are that Caitlin Midori Bradley’s death was not criminal in nature. Continue reading
Thousands of chocolate eggs up for grabs at annual Easter fundraiser in Penticton
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
Over a thousand egg hunters came out to enjoy the festivities at the 9th annual Easter Fun Day fundraiser at LocoLanding in Penticton in support of OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre. Continue reading
No tsunamis expected from pair of earthquakes off Vancouver Island
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Earthquakes Canada said the quake happened just before 1:30 p.m. PT, about 166 km west of Port Alice. Continue reading
BC Ferries, passengers brace for busy Easter Monday travel day
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The ferry company is asking travellers to allow for extra travel time and to be flexible with their schedules. Continue reading
Okanagan weather: Mid-week sunshine, weekend rain
After a warm Easter weekend, sunshine gets back into full swing in the Okanagan weather forecast for the work week ahead. Continue reading
Cougar chases cat in Vernon backyard
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
A Vernon resident got an unexpected photo opportunity on Sunday. Continue reading
Body pulled from lake at Gyro Beach in Kelowna
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Gyro Beach will be closed to the public for several hours. Continue reading
Penticton vape shop owner issues emotional appeal after alleged smash-and-grab
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Justin Chrystal posted an emotional appeal to Facebook on Sunday asking for the vandalism to stop after his store was allegedly robbed for the second time in six months. Continue reading
Petition aims to derail proposed cellphone tower in Kelowna
The petition adds the tower would be, in a straight line, 357 metres away from Ellison Elementary School. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, April 20, 2019
The Edmonton Oil Kings tied their Eastern Conference Final series with the Prince Albert Raiders at 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime victory on Saturday. Continue reading
Alberta man dies after collision during snowmobile race at B.C. ski resort
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man was taking part in the Western Canada Hillcross Tour at Sun Peaks Resort, which has now been cancelled. Continue reading
Grand Forks resident still recovering from historic 2018 flood
A Grand Forks woman says her home is still under repair 11 months after the Kettle and Granby rivers overflowed, inundating the city and its residents. Continue reading
UPDATE: Firefighters douse ‘stubborn’ Peachland house fire
Emergency crews in the Central Okanagan are battling a house fire along Somerset Avenue in Peachland. Continue reading
Kelowna International Airport eyeing more flights to U.S. cities
YLW is hoping to increase the number of flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix and have service restored to Los Angeles. Continue reading
Modern flower shop in West Kelowna inspires creative designs with nature
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
Passionate Blooms, a modern flower studio in West Kelowna, offers a variety of workshops, including a special mother’s day floral arranging class, to inspire creativity. Continue reading
West Kelowna campfire spreads to neighbours shed
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“It was a little careless and it could have been a lot more serious,” West Kelowna Fire Rescue Capt. Pat Harmata said. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, April 19, 2019
Owen Hardy had a goal and two assists as the Vancouver Giants opened their Western Hockey League third-round series against the Spokane Chiefs with a 4-1 victory on Friday. Continue reading
Nk’maplqs Challenge Cup: the ‘Stanley Cup’ for B.C. First Nations
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“It means a lot to us,” Cecil Grinder, coach of the Caribou Canucks hockey team out of Williams Lake, said. Continue reading
B.C. Supreme Court judge awards $2M in 2012 flood damage lawsuit
Supreme Court ruling says province, district, couple were equally at fault in lengthy lawsuit. Continue reading
Don’t be a driving statistic this Easter long weekend: ICBC
According to ICBC, on average, four people are killed and 650 are injured in 2,300 crashes across the province during the Easter long weekend. Continue reading
Years of growth in cardiac care at Kelowna General
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The KGH Foundation has launched a $7 million campaign called ‘Right Here at KGH’ to help bring an electrophysiology to the hospital. Continue reading
Passengers vent frustration at traffic chaos, delays at B.C. Ferry terminals
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Passengers have reported traffic jams outside the terminals, and drivers doing whatever they can to get ahead in line. Continue reading
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