UPDATE: Fire near Oliver, B.C., is ‘pretty much out’
Kelowna hoping former police officer can help solve conflict between homeless, public
How to cope with the Okanagan heatwave
Kelowna business eyeing relocation because of homelessness, safety issues
Dramatic helicopter rescue for injured man
Heat warning for Kelowna and Penticton
Wildfire risk ramps up across B.C. amid heatwave
Vernon ‘honour fridge’ may have to close thanks to repeated thefts
Eagles rescued from wildfire flames near Kamloops
Guns blaze at a Kelowna gun range
Ontario pharmacist urging B.C. to opt for naloxone spray over needle to treat overdose
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“British Columbia unfortunately has been the hardest hit with this issue across Canada.” Continue reading
If you had a bad sales experience with Canada’s telecoms, the CRTC wants to know
Canadian consumers are being invited to tell a federal regulator about their personal experience with misleading or abusive sales practices at the country’s telecommunications companies. Continue reading
Canadian scientist’s ‘cure cancer’ video goes viral. But it’s purposefully fake
The video, which has been watched more than 10 million times, claims to cure cancer — but there is a catch at the end. Continue reading
Mountain pine beetle epidemic sparks wildfire concerns in Jasper
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
In Jasper National Park, world-renowned forests that were once lush and green are dying and turning orange thanks to the mountain pine beetle. Continue reading
Prime minister’s youth council split over Trans Mountain pipeline purchase
Fissures have appeared inside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s youth council after a group of current and former members publicly urged the Liberal government to reverse its decision to buy Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Barack Obama to deliver highest-profile speech since leaving office
While not directly mentioning his successor, U.S. President Donald Trump, Obama’s speech is expected to be a rebuke to many of Trump’s policies. Continue reading
Childcare centre in Penticton winner of national green building award
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The new childcare centre at Okanagan College in Penticton is one of 9 structures across the country to receive the prestigious Canadian Green Building Award this year. Designed by Landform Architecture Ltd. and built by Ritchie Custom Homes, the building uses about a quarter of the energy that a typical commercial structure would use. Continue reading
Jennifer Charlesworth expected to be B.C.’s next children’s watchdog
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
An all-party special committee struck to appoint a new Representative for Children and Youth has unanimously recommended Jennifer Charlesworth for the job. Continue reading
Trudeau in Nova Scotia to meet premier, make announcement
Trudeau and McNeil are scheduled to make an announcement at 10 a.m. AT at the East Pictou Middle School in Sutherlands River. Continue reading
B.C. government to prioritize First Nations, women, unions in public construction projects
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has introduced a Community Benefits Agreement that will prioritize local, Indigenous, women and apprentice workers for provincial projects. Continue reading
Highway 1 reopened near Craigellachie
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The closure is due to a vehicle incident. Continue reading
Tesla shares fall after Elon Musk calls Thai cave rescuer ‘pedo guy’
Shares of Tesla fell over 3.5 percent on Monday after Chief Executive Elon Musk directed abuse on Twitter at one of the British cavers involved in the rescue of 12 Thai children last week. Continue reading
Kids try triathlon in Kelowna
From the swim, to the bike and the run, the eighth annual TRI KIDS Okanagan gave 400 children the chance… to try a triathlon. “They do age appropriate distances in all three components,” Co-Race Director Tara Melville said. The Okanagan event is one of ten across the country that makes up the TRI KIDS Triathlon… Continue reading
Crews battle 10-hectare wildfire northeast of Terrace
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The fire was discovered on Saturday, and is thought to have been human-caused. Continue reading
‘The most serious mistake of his presidency’: Top Republicans blast Trump over Putin summit
House Speaker Paul Ryan, who rarely criticizes Trump, stressed there was “no question” that Russia had interfered. Continue reading
Handful of soccer players rescued from Thai cave face statelessness upon hospital release
But while the stars of the major European leagues, no matter what their origins, can stake a claim to fame and fortune, some of the Wild Boars cannot even count on a permanent home. Continue reading
U.S. police arrest child murderer who left haunting notes — after 30 years
April Tinsley was eight years old when she disappeared from her Indiana neighbourhood in 1988. Continue reading
Trump-Putin summit: Security officials say meeting was ‘nothing short of treasonous’
Experts in Russian relations say that it is unusual for a president to not side with CIA intelligence, but that not much will change because of this meeting. Continue reading
Thai cave rescuer called ‘pedo-guy’ by Elon Musk suggests he might take legal action
Musk gave no evidence for alleging Unsworth was a pedophile. Unsworth said he would consider taking legal action against Musk over the remarks, in comments filmed in Chiang Rai on Monday by Australia’s 9News. Continue reading
‘Shots fired! Shots fired!’: Las Vegas cop shoots at suspects through his windshield
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Police said 34 shots were fired at officers. Continue reading
Ontario pharmacist urging B.C. to opt for naloxone spray over needle to treat overdose
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“British Columbia unfortunately has been the hardest hit with this issue across Canada.” Continue reading
Air tankers, heavy equipment respond to wildfire burning near Coldstream
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Crews were called to a wildfire at King Edward Lake, southwest of Coldstream on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
If you had a bad sales experience with Canada’s telecoms, the CRTC wants to know
Canadian consumers are being invited to tell a federal regulator about their personal experience with misleading or abusive sales practices at the country’s telecommunications companies. Continue reading
Mountain pine beetle epidemic sparks wildfire concerns in Jasper
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
In Jasper National Park, world-renowned forests that were once lush and green are dying and turning orange thanks to the mountain pine beetle. Continue reading
Kelowna hoping former police officer can help solve conflict between homeless, public
Former Kelowna RCMP superintendent Bill McKinnon has been hired by the city over the growing issue of homelessness and social issues. Continue reading
How to cope with the Okanagan heatwave
Summer has arrived in the Okanagan and the mercury is rising. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for several areas of B.C’s southern interior. With temperatures set to reach over 35 C, how do you get a break from the heat? Global Okanagan’s Travis Lowe set out to find out how not to go… Continue reading
Prime minister’s youth council split over Trans Mountain pipeline purchase
Fissures have appeared inside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s youth council after a group of current and former members publicly urged the Liberal government to reverse its decision to buy Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
UPDATE: Fire near Oliver, B.C., is ‘pretty much out’
A fire has sparked to life near Oliver, B.C. Continue reading
Childcare centre in Penticton winner of national green building award
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The new childcare centre at Okanagan College in Penticton is one of 9 structures across the country to receive the prestigious Canadian Green Building Award this year. Designed by Landform Architecture Ltd. and built by Ritchie Custom Homes, the building uses about a quarter of the energy that a typical commercial structure would use. Continue reading
Kelowna business eyeing relocation because of homelessness, safety issues
One business in downtown Kelowna says it will be relocating after a nearby homeless shelter opened in November. According to the business, being located beside a homeless shelter has become a safety issue. Continue reading
Jennifer Charlesworth expected to be B.C.’s next children’s watchdog
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
An all-party special committee struck to appoint a new Representative for Children and Youth has unanimously recommended Jennifer Charlesworth for the job. Continue reading
B.C. government to prioritize First Nations, women, unions in public construction projects
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has introduced a Community Benefits Agreement that will prioritize local, Indigenous, women and apprentice workers for provincial projects. Continue reading
Dramatic helicopter rescue for injured man
A dramatic helicopter rescue was needed for a man who fell off a rope swing behind a rugged waterfall in the Okanagan. Continue reading
Highway 1 reopened near Craigellachie
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The closure is due to a vehicle incident. Continue reading
Kids try triathlon in Kelowna
From the swim, to the bike and the run, the eighth annual TRI KIDS Okanagan gave 400 children the chance… to try a triathlon. “They do age appropriate distances in all three components,” Co-Race Director Tara Melville said. The Okanagan event is one of ten across the country that makes up the TRI KIDS Triathlon… Continue reading
Crews battle 10-hectare wildfire northeast of Terrace
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The fire was discovered on Saturday, and is thought to have been human-caused. Continue reading
A Greater Vancouver condo now costs nearly as much as a house 4 years ago: Royal LePage
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“Today the price of a nice condo in Vancouver is probably about what an entry level house would have been four years ago.” Continue reading
Guns blaze at a Kelowna gun range
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The Joe Rich Sportsman Association held an open house to provide participants of all ages and abilities the opportunity to try their hand at shooting rifles and handguns. Continue reading
Eagles rescued from wildfire flames near Kamloops
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
On Friday night, the winds picked up, and the wildfire burning on East Shuswap Road near Kamloops took off. Continue reading
BC Ferries resumes service after sailings cancelled by mechanical woes
The Queen of New Westminster had more problems with one of its propellers and needed to be tested Sunday morning. Continue reading
11 new wildfires spring up, as fire danger rating worsens across B.C.
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
As much of B.C. blisters under a heat wave, wildfire officials say they’re seeing an uptick in fire activity. Continue reading
Victoria police warn public after man poked by hidden syringe
Police say they’ve received several similar reports this year, and remind the public to look before touching. Continue reading
‘Kayaktivists’ descend on Kinder Morgan marine terminal in Burnaby
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Dozens of kayaks, canoes and other small boats descended on Kinder Morgan’s Westridge marine tanker terminal in Burnaby on Saturday. Continue reading
Kamloops wildfire still classified as ‘out of control’
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The fire has burned about 500 hectares. Continue reading
Gondola opens at SilverStar Mountain Resort
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The high-speed detachable cabins each provide seating for 8 people and have ski and board racks on the outside. Continue reading
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