Traffic backed up because of motorcycle crash near Peachland
Emergency crews called to Penticton’s Skaha Beach early Sunday morning
Hundreds of butterflies released in Kelowna in honour of lost loved ones
Lawn bowlers compete for the 2019 Bonney Cup in Penticton
West Kelowna vet says he’s been threatened after baby deer euthanized
Kelowna firefighters extinguish explosion at recycling plant
B.C. wildfires way down compared to last year, but officials say that could change at any time
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The BC Wildfire Service says the wetter July has brought the number of fires way down compared to the same time last year, but temperatures are expected to rise again this month. Continue reading
B.C. to use helicopters to transfer salmon past Fraser River rock slide
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The salmon will be ushered into an off-channel holding pond, where they will be netted and put into oxygenated tanks that will be helicoptered upstream. Continue reading
Women, young adults visiting the ER for alcohol-related issues in growing numbers
A new study found that Ontario emergency departments are seeing more patients with alcohol-related problems. Continue reading
Earthquakes hand struggling Vancouver Whitecaps fifth-straight loss
Chris Wondolowski had a goal and an assist on Saturday as his San Jose Earthquakes beat the slumping Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1. Continue reading
Cody Fajardo throws two touchdowns, Roughriders beat Lions 38-25
The Saskatchewan Roughriders took the win Saturday in a pivotal match-up with the BC Lions. Continue reading
Former Australian tennis champion Peter McNamara dead at 64
His death at his home in Germany from prostate cancer was confirmed by David Law, a family friend and tennis commentator, on behalf of McNamara’s wife Petra. Continue reading
Hip-hop, breakdancing take centre stage at Stuart Park in Kelowna
.”It’s hard to explain exactly what [breakdancing] is, but if you can imagine gymnastics with style, that’s what breakdancing is.” Continue reading
1,300 participate in 71st annual Across the Lake Swim
The two-kilometre swim bills itself as the nation’s largest and longest open swim event. Continue reading
Opponents of massive telescope in Hawaii gather for protest march
Hundreds of protesters last week blocked a road to stop construction of the $1.4 billion telescope on Mauna Kea. Continue reading
B.C., federal government working to save Fraser River salmon stocks after rock slide
The province says in a news release that Premier John Horgan briefed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the slide that threatens to block millions of returning salmon. Continue reading
Friend of missing kayaker asking for help from those with surveillance video of Okanagan Lake
Colin Palmer of Penticton was last heard from on Saturday, July 13. Continue reading
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Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Robin Gill Continue reading
2 killed, 4 hurt after latest serious crash on Hwy. 1 between Revelstoke and Golden
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
It marked the third closure in four days in the area due to a crash, one of which killed one person Wednesday. Continue reading
‘He was by my side always’: Calgary man mourning stabbing death of teen son
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A vigil is planned for Saturday night in northeast Calgary for a teen who was killed in Kelowna last month. Continue reading
Prince George to celebrate 6th birthday as Kensington Palace releases new photos
George is third in line for the throne behind his grandfather Prince Charles and his father Prince William. Continue reading
Tourist couple found dead off B.C. highway were ‘happy’ and ‘confident,’ bystanders say
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
RCMP are still providing few details on the investigation into the deaths of Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese, whose bodies were found on the side of Alaska Highway. Continue reading
The rise of the Satanic Temple in Canada
Hundreds of Canadians are suddenly flocking to the controversial new religion — and they’re serious as hell about it. Continue reading
Man dead after small plane crashes in Jasper area
One person has died and another is considered to be in critical condition after a small plane crashed near Jasper, Alta., on Sunday, according to Alberta Health Services. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
Prince George to celebrate 6th birthday as Kensington Palace releases new photos
George is third in line for the throne behind his grandfather Prince Charles and his father Prince William. Continue reading
Controversial West Kelowna anti-abortion billboard taken down
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A controversial anti-abortion billboard that stood beside the highway in West Kelowna has been taken down after a decision by an ad standards council. Continue reading
Lawn bowlers compete for the 2019 Bonney Cup in Penticton
By Sydney Morton Community Reporter
“Our saying is it takes you five minutes to learn and a lifetime to master… But it’s very addictive.” Continue reading
B.C. wildfires way down compared to last year, but officials say that could change at any time
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The BC Wildfire Service says the wetter July has brought the number of fires way down compared to the same time last year, but temperatures are expected to rise again this month. Continue reading
Traffic backed up because of motorcycle crash near Peachland
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Emergency crews rushed to the scene of an accident south of Peachland Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Hundreds of butterflies released in Kelowna in honour of lost loved ones
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Hundreds of butterflies were set free Sunday morning in Kelowna in honour of people’s friends and family members who have died. Continue reading
B.C. to use helicopters to transfer salmon past Fraser River rock slide
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The salmon will be ushered into an off-channel holding pond, where they will be netted and put into oxygenated tanks that will be helicoptered upstream. Continue reading
Emergency crews called to Penticton’s Skaha Beach early Sunday morning
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Emergency crews were called to Skaha Beach near Tickleberry’s early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Earthquakes hand struggling Vancouver Whitecaps fifth-straight loss
Chris Wondolowski had a goal and an assist on Saturday as his San Jose Earthquakes beat the slumping Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1. Continue reading
Cody Fajardo throws two touchdowns, Roughriders beat Lions 38-25
The Saskatchewan Roughriders took the win Saturday in a pivotal match-up with the BC Lions. Continue reading
Kelowna firefighters extinguish explosion at recycling plant
Explosion called a reminder for residents to be cautious of what they place in their recycling. Continue reading
West Kelowna vet says he’s been threatened after baby deer euthanized
Dr. Moshe Oz was faced with a difficult decision over the deer’s life but had to comply with provincial regulations. Continue reading
Hip-hop, breakdancing take centre stage at Stuart Park in Kelowna
.”It’s hard to explain exactly what [breakdancing] is, but if you can imagine gymnastics with style, that’s what breakdancing is.” Continue reading
1,300 participate in 71st annual Across the Lake Swim
The two-kilometre swim bills itself as the nation’s largest and longest open swim event. Continue reading
B.C., federal government working to save Fraser River salmon stocks after rock slide
The province says in a news release that Premier John Horgan briefed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the slide that threatens to block millions of returning salmon. Continue reading
Friend of missing kayaker asking for help from those with surveillance video of Okanagan Lake
Colin Palmer of Penticton was last heard from on Saturday, July 13. Continue reading
2 killed, 4 hurt after latest serious crash on Hwy. 1 between Revelstoke and Golden
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
It marked the third closure in four days in the area due to a crash, one of which killed one person Wednesday. Continue reading
‘He was by my side always’: Calgary man mourning stabbing death of teen son
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A vigil is planned for Saturday night in northeast Calgary for a teen who was killed in Kelowna last month. Continue reading
OpenTable list of 100 most scenic restaurants in Canada includes 8 Okanagan locations
Four of the eight restaurants are located on wineries throughout the Okanagan. Continue reading
B.C. family counts over 100 bats in home’s attic and chimney after moving in
A Chilliwack family counted the bats in their ceiling. They stopped counting at 150. Continue reading
Princeton collision kills motorcyclist after hitting truck head on
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a truck near Princeton on Friday night. Continue reading
Okanagan landlords unite to fight tenant and warn others
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“There’s still a little bit of shock about what happened,” landlord David McKinley said. Continue reading
Batches of B.C. oysters recalled over toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to the CFIA, paralytic shellfish toxins can naturally accumulate in bivalve shellfish such as oysters, clams, scallops and mussels. Continue reading
Okanagan fawn euthanized after veterinarian unable to find licensed sanctuary for its recovery
Time has run out for baby Gilbert, an injured fawn brought to a veterinary clinic in West Kelowna. Continue reading
Alberta court stays B.C.’s ‘turn off the taps’ law challenge, says case belongs in Federal Court
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The judge ruled that B.C. should have filed the challenge in the Federal Court. B.C. has, in fact, filed a mirror challenge in that court. Continue reading
B.C. man pleads guilty in fatal snake venom poisoning of 2-year-old girl
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In July 2015, Mounties executed a search warrant at Thomas’ Agassiz home, where “snakes and related equipment were seized.” Continue reading
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