Okanagan court case on animal neglect put over for 2 weeks
Rain alert, risk of flash flooding, issued for B.C.’s Southern Interior
B.C. adds nearly 600 new campsites in provincial parks and recreation sites
Okanagan Firestorm Cheerleaders win world championship title
‘Big Brother Canada’ season 7 winner looks forward to time alone
Bear activity spiking in B.C. community
Royal BC Museum to stop collecting Indigenous remains in reconciliation effort
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The Victoria-based museum has also announced hundreds of items from its collection will now be available for repatriation. Continue reading
B.C. Cariboo region reflects on past fire damage while preparing for new wildfire season
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
New initiatives are being funded to try and avoid the devastating effects of 2017’s massive wildfires in the 100 Mile House area. Continue reading
Trump says Pelosi ‘does not understand’ CUSMA after she asked for time to review
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi does not understand the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and had told U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer she wanted two weeks to get to know the agreement. Continue reading
Grassroots Vernon group gains political support in bid for RCMP Appreciation Day
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
It is hoping the national appreciation day can be organized to coincide with the force’s 100th anniversary in 2020. Continue reading
Dispute over reno job leaves Enderby woman homeless
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
An Enderby woman says she’s couchsurfing because of a renovation job that hasn’t gone as planned. Continue reading
‘Jihadi Jack’ parents appear in U.K. court over charges of funding terrorism
Prosecution is arguing that the parents had reason to suspect the money would be used for terrorism, but sent it to their son anyway. Continue reading
Abandoned car with damaged windows towed from downtown Kelowna intersection
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Five days later, police are still trying to get in touch with the owner. Continue reading
KF Aerospace CEO inducted into national aviation hall of fame
KF Aerospace was started in 1970 as a one-man venture servicing aircrafts from the back of his truck. Continue reading
Keep guard up against hurricanes in 2019, as risk remains potent: forecaster
The Canadian Hurricane Centre has created a fresh smart phone app, and recommends people begin tracking storms as soon as they start and then monitor for shifts in direction and intensity. Continue reading
Mayor of Kelowna mayor proclaims May 19-26 ‘Vegan Awareness Week’
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The proclamation, possibly the first of its kind in Canada, comes ahead of Kelowna’s second annual Vegfest. Continue reading
Kelowna quickly receives application from potential new bike-share operator
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
There’s good news for Kelowna residents eager to have access to bike sharing again. Continue reading
Trump pledges $16B for farmers hurt by China trade war
The latest bailout comes atop $11 billion in aid Trump provided farmers last year. Continue reading
Okanagan concrete company lands contract for LNG megaproject in Kitimat
SK Form and Finish says approximately 210,000 feet of concrete will need to be poured at $40 billion megaproject. Continue reading
Teen left with ‘bullet-sized’ hole in skull after hit by ski pole on B.C. mountain
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The teen’s father says he suffered a traumatic brain injury, and has been unable to regularly attend school since the incident. Continue reading
Julian Assange charged with publishing classified info in new U.S. indictment
The new indictment says Assange conspired with Chelsea Manning to obtain and disclose classified national defence documents, including State Department cables and reports on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Continue reading
Why you should probably stop smoking weed and buy a vape device
How bad for you is smoking weed? There’s no proven link to cancer, but you’re probably better off with vaping. Here’s why. Continue reading
Care worker becomes millionaire after DNA test proves he’s heir to fortune
Jordan Adlard Rogers is now the official heir to British aristocrat Charles Rogers’ $63-million estate. Continue reading
‘No right to do that to us’: Indigenous protester interrupts Trudeau speech in Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I heard you. I hear you today, I understand your concerns,” Trudeau replied. Continue reading
15% of Canadians would never marry outside their race: Ipsos poll
“Some may gravitate toward what’s familiar — either consciously or subconsciously,” one expert said. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau exonerates Saskatchewan chief of historic treason conviction
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vindicated Chief Poundmaker during a ceremony at the reserve in Saskatchewan that bears his name – Poundmaker Cree Nation. Continue reading
B.C. wildlife dine and dash: Bear surprises homeowner, scarfs down food, then leaves
A Peachland homeowner says finding a bear in her home was scary, but she can laugh about it now. Continue reading
B.C. adds nearly 600 new campsites in provincial parks and recreation sites
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Metro Vancouver’s popular Golden Ears campground is getting 60 new sites alone. Continue reading
Okanagan court case on animal neglect put over for 2 weeks
A woman and her daughter are facing charges in relation to the seizure of 54 animals from their farm in March. Continue reading
Rain alert, risk of flash flooding, issued for B.C.’s Southern Interior
Environment Canada calling for 10-20 mm through Friday afternoon, with possible thunderstorms dumping 30 mm. Continue reading
Royal BC Museum to stop collecting Indigenous remains in reconciliation effort
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The Victoria-based museum has also announced hundreds of items from its collection will now be available for repatriation. Continue reading
‘Big Brother Canada’ season 7 winner looks forward to time alone
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“I’ve been locked up in a house for a couple months so it’s nice to just see all my friends and family. We will take it from there.” Continue reading
Okanagan Firestorm Cheerleaders win world championship title
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“It’s an incredible finish to an incredible season.” Continue reading
B.C. Cariboo region reflects on past fire damage while preparing for new wildfire season
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
New initiatives are being funded to try and avoid the devastating effects of 2017’s massive wildfires in the 100 Mile House area. Continue reading
Grassroots Vernon group gains political support in bid for RCMP Appreciation Day
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
It is hoping the national appreciation day can be organized to coincide with the force’s 100th anniversary in 2020. Continue reading
Dispute over reno job leaves Enderby woman homeless
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
An Enderby woman says she’s couchsurfing because of a renovation job that hasn’t gone as planned. Continue reading
Bear activity spiking in B.C. community
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Residents in the B.C. community of Peachland are accustomed to seeing bears, but the Okanagan town is experiencing a spike in bear reports this spring. Continue reading
Abandoned car with damaged windows towed from downtown Kelowna intersection
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Five days later, police are still trying to get in touch with the owner. Continue reading
KF Aerospace CEO inducted into national aviation hall of fame
KF Aerospace was started in 1970 as a one-man venture servicing aircrafts from the back of his truck. Continue reading
Mayor of Kelowna mayor proclaims May 19-26 ‘Vegan Awareness Week’
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The proclamation, possibly the first of its kind in Canada, comes ahead of Kelowna’s second annual Vegfest. Continue reading
Kelowna quickly receives application from potential new bike-share operator
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
There’s good news for Kelowna residents eager to have access to bike sharing again. Continue reading
Okanagan concrete company lands contract for LNG megaproject in Kitimat
SK Form and Finish says approximately 210,000 feet of concrete will need to be poured at $40 billion megaproject. Continue reading
Teen left with ‘bullet-sized’ hole in skull after hit by ski pole on B.C. mountain
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The teen’s father says he suffered a traumatic brain injury, and has been unable to regularly attend school since the incident. Continue reading
‘No right to do that to us’: Indigenous protester interrupts Trudeau speech in Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I heard you. I hear you today, I understand your concerns,” Trudeau replied. Continue reading
Five ducklings rescued from sewer grate in West Kelowna
The ducklings were reunited with their mother, who was hovering around the sewer grate with five other ducklings. Continue reading
Collision causes natural gas leak in downtown Vernon
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The crash happened in the ally behind Surplus Herby’s on 31 Avenue. Continue reading
Penticton caps cannabis stores at 14
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The overall number of stores in the community will be capped at 14. Continue reading
Firefighters rescue missing B.C. dog from frozen lake
The rescue took place on a small lake at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna. Continue reading
B.C. snowpacks near 40-year lows prompting drought fears
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The B.C. River Forecast Centre says snow levels have dropped significantly since the beginning of the month due to persistently hot weather and rapid melt. Continue reading
Majority of B.C. anticipates earthquakes, but fewer than half have emergency kits: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Just 46 per cent of British Columbians have bought or prepared an emergency kit with supplies they would need in the event of a disaster, the poll found. Continue reading
Fort Nelson, B.C., under air quality advisory due to Alberta wildfires
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Environment Canada says smoke from the Alberta fires is expected to impact northeastern B.C. for between 24 and 48 hours. Continue reading
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