Kelowna to host Brier in 2021
Fleeing from West Kelowna RCMP in stolen truck leads to arrest, several charges
Sicamous’ $1M wildfire prevention plan to also provide an alternate energy source
41 new Canadians receive citizenship certificate in Kelowna
Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame inducts its class of 2019
B.C.’s winter weather outlook: It’s going to get interesting
Health group says ‘price war’ among vaping manufacturers is targeting young smokers
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the dropping prices means B.C.’s move to raise taxes on vape products won’t be enough to curb youth vaping. Continue reading
Canucks score 5 power-play goals, beat Predators 6-3
The Vancouver Canucks hurt the Nashville Predators with their power play. Continue reading
Brazil firefighter revives nearly dead kitten rescued from drainpipe
Incredible video footage shows a Sao Paolo firefighter giving a kitten CPR. Continue reading
No jail time for either person charged in horrific dog abuse case on Vancouver Island
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
WARNING: This story contains images that may be disturbing to some readers Continue reading
4 in 5 British Columbians support a federal ban on single use plastic: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In June, the federal Liberal government proposed a ban on “harmful” single-use plastics across the country by 2021. Continue reading
Going on vacation? Here’s how to prep your home
Some simple pre-departure tasks are crucial to a happy homecoming, experts say. Continue reading
Penticton RCMP respond to Statistics Canada report, say they’re aware of ‘unfounded’ incidents
“We recognize that sexual crimes can be a life-altering event,” police say, “and we continue to encourage survivors of sexual assault to report these crimes to police.” Continue reading
B.C.’s 911 operators, E-Comm heading to arbitration in contract dispute
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Workers have been without a contract since the end of December last year. Continue reading
Global Affairs finds no ‘credible’ evidence linking Saudi arms sales to human rights abuses
“There is no substantial risk that current Canadian exports of military equipment or other controlled items to KSA would result in any of the negative consequences,” the document reads. Continue reading
Children’s development centre in Kelowna says its autism program is closing due to funding pressures
The Starbright Children’s Development Centre posted the announcement on its Facebook page, stating its autism program will end on Dec. 20. Continue reading
Kelowna to host Tim Hortons Brier in 2021
The 2021 tournament will take place at Prospera Place, home of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. Continue reading
‘Days of Our Lives’ nearing renewal deal for Season 56, sources say
There will also be a digital series titled ‘Last Blast Reunion’ that brings back nine characters from the 2000 season. The series launches Nov. 29. Continue reading
Live in the Okanagan: Before the snow hits warm up to live music
By Sydney Morton Community Reporter
Before the snow falls and coats the Okanagan with fresh powder, transforming it into a winter wonderland, schedule in some live music. Continue reading
Junior hockey: Rockets down Royals, Vees derailed by Express
Warriors suffer ninth straight loss after falling to Eagles. Continue reading
CFL rookie Keith Urban ready to play Grey Cup halftime in Calgary
Country music superstar Keith Urban has been to Calgary many times, but never for a CFL game like the Grey Cup. Continue reading
Winnipeg police shoot man at West End 7-Eleven during armed robbery
A witness tells Global News Winnipeg police opened fire on a man during an apparent robbery. Continue reading
‘Popeye’ has 3 pounds of dead muscle removed after botched bodybuilding injections
It’s estimated that Kirill Tereshin injected three litres of petroleum jelly into each arm. Continue reading
Legault says Quebec has less than 5 days propane left due to CN strike, appeals to feds
Quebec Premier François Legault says a strike at Canadian National Railway Co. has left the province with fewer than five days before it runs out of propane. Continue reading
Mom fighting lewdness charges after stepkids see her topless at home
Tilli Buchanan allegedly told her stepchildren that “everybody should be fine with walking around their house or elsewhere with skin showing.” Continue reading
Victoria’s Secret 2019 fashion show officially cancelled
The company denies that the move is related to declining sales, but sales fell seven per cent in the latest quarter. Continue reading
Police incident shuts down Hwy 97 in Lake Country
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
“We’ve got an ongoing situation.” Continue reading
Kelowna to host Brier in 2021
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Kelowna has been chosen to host the 2021 Tim Horton’s Brier. Continue reading
Health group says ‘price war’ among vaping manufacturers is targeting young smokers
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the dropping prices means B.C.’s move to raise taxes on vape products won’t be enough to curb youth vaping. Continue reading
Canucks score 5 power-play goals, beat Predators 6-3
The Vancouver Canucks hurt the Nashville Predators with their power play. Continue reading
Sicamous’ $1M wildfire prevention plan to also provide an alternate energy source
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The idea is to tie the fuel mitigation project into plans for a biofuel heating system in the community, similar to one that already exists in nearby Enderby. Continue reading
No jail time for either person charged in horrific dog abuse case on Vancouver Island
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
WARNING: This story contains images that may be disturbing to some readers Continue reading
41 new Canadians receive citizenship certificate in Kelowna
“This is a point in time in a person’s life when they become a Canadian citizen and you know they are morally legally bound to do their best for Canada.” Continue reading
Fleeing from West Kelowna RCMP in stolen truck leads to arrest, several charges
Police say a 44-year-old man driving the stolen truck was boxed in by officers, two-and-a-half hours after first being spotted. Continue reading
4 in 5 British Columbians support a federal ban on single use plastic: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In June, the federal Liberal government proposed a ban on “harmful” single-use plastics across the country by 2021. Continue reading
Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame inducts its class of 2019
Six new passes were handed out at the hall’s 12th annual induction ceremony, including one to an Olympic gold medalist. Continue reading
Penticton RCMP respond to Statistics Canada report, say they’re aware of ‘unfounded’ incidents
“We recognize that sexual crimes can be a life-altering event,” police say, “and we continue to encourage survivors of sexual assault to report these crimes to police.” Continue reading
B.C.’s 911 operators, E-Comm heading to arbitration in contract dispute
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Workers have been without a contract since the end of December last year. Continue reading
Children’s development centre in Kelowna says its autism program is closing due to funding pressures
The Starbright Children’s Development Centre posted the announcement on its Facebook page, stating its autism program will end on Dec. 20. Continue reading
Kelowna to host Tim Hortons Brier in 2021
The 2021 tournament will take place at Prospera Place, home of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. Continue reading
Live in the Okanagan: Before the snow hits warm up to live music
By Sydney Morton Community Reporter
Before the snow falls and coats the Okanagan with fresh powder, transforming it into a winter wonderland, schedule in some live music. Continue reading
Junior hockey: Rockets down Royals, Vees derailed by Express
Warriors suffer ninth straight loss after falling to Eagles. Continue reading
Okanagan weather: warm weekend with showers, snow likely next week
Warm weather with a chance of showers returns to the Okanagan forecast for the weekend, but a risk of snow arrives next week. Continue reading
Sex offender who kidnapped and raped 11-year-old Langley girl living in Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Vancouver police have issued a warning to the public about a high-risk sex offender who is living in the city. Continue reading
Nashville faces Vancouver, looks to break home slide
Vancouver Canucks (10-8-4, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (9-8-3, sixth in the Central Division) Continue reading
UBC says most of its exchange students are out of Hong Kong as protests rock universities
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
UBC says 31 of its students were attending four universities in Hong Kong, and 20 have left the area since the school began urging their return last week. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
RED DEER, Alta. – Evan Herman scored one goal and set up two more and Boston Bilous stopped 24 shots to lead the Prince Albert Raiders to a 7-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Wednesday in the Western Hockey League. Continue reading
Kelowna holds National Day of Remembrance event
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Kelowna based lawyer, Paul Hergott, organized the ceremony for the eighth straight year. Continue reading
B.C. government planning to legislate changes around expert reports in ICBC cases
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Attorney General David Eby says instead of appealing the B.C. Supreme Court decision, legislation will be introduced in the spring to impose limits on expert reports. Continue reading
Speaker of B.C. legislature says legal bills in spending scandal to climb over $1M
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The revelation comes exactly one year after former clerk Craig James and former sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz were escorted from the B.C. legislature. Continue reading
Spirit of the West’s John Mann remembered as a ‘superb and fearless performer’
The band announced Wednesday that that Mann, 57, had died following a years-long battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
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