Parks Canada launches public consultation on South Okanagan national park reserve
Kelowna homeowner puts out bedroom fire
Holiday performance shines light on autism; show features several cast, crew members on autism spectrum
Rockets own ICE in Cranbrook
Alleged Kelowna hospice fraudster facing additional charges in Nanaimo
Work underway near Penticton to thwart wildfire threat
Rental task force recommends ban on renovictions, not allowing stratas to restrict rentals
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province’s rental task force is calling on an immediate ban on renovations, creating a province wide rent bank for low income British Columbians and require stratas to allow owners to rent out their homes. Continue reading
Here are the Canadian cities with highest hospitalization rates for opioid poisonings in 2017
Canada’s smaller communities have hospitalization rates for opioid poisoning that are more than double larger cities. Continue reading
‘The sea is where I feel peace and freedom’: Blind Spanish surfer aims for world title
Lopez wants to encourage others with disabilities to challenge their limitations, live a full life and perhaps try out radical sports. Continue reading
Vancouver Canucks rally in the third period to beat Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2
Jake Virtanen scored in the last two minutes of regulation and Jacob Markstrom stopped 34 shots as the Canucks beat the Blue Jackets 3-2. Continue reading
Aggressive accident victim taken to hospital by Okanagan RCMP
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A woman who crashed a truck near the Glenrosa overpass off Highway 97 on Tuesday afternoon was determined too be aggressive to be assisted by paramedics, according to West Kelowna RCMP. Continue reading
Theresa May wins no-confidence vote triggered by Brexit dilemma
Her survival means another no-confidence vote can be held for 12 months. Continue reading
ICBC is spending 50 per cent more on vehicle damage than in 2012. Is it getting value for money?
The insurer spent nearly three quarters of a billion dollars in 2017 at body shops alone. Continue reading
Business operators say nearby homeless housing complex not causing any major issues
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Nearly a month and a half after Hearthstone opened its doors, businesses that Global News talked to reported no major issues. Continue reading
2,066 Canadians died of opioid overdoses in the first half of 2018
That means the total number of opioid-related deaths in the country since January 2016 is now at least 9,000. Continue reading
UPDATE: Highway 1 near Revelstoke reopened following two accidents
Slippery road conditions led to two separate accidents along the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Victoria and Vancouver get ready to host World Junior Hockey Championship
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. premier John Horgan officially kicked off the world junior hockey festivities on Tuesday as Team Canada hit the ice for the first practice together. Continue reading
Marijuana at a holiday party? Legalization puts spotlight on changing social norms
Experts say now that pot is legal in Canada, the holiday party circuit is ground zero for a shifting cannabis culture. Continue reading
Rollover accident at McCurdy and Rutland in Kelowna
Emergency crews on scene of two-vehicle accident in Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood. Continue reading
Spike belt used in Okanagan to stop stolen truck; Alberta woman in custody
Police say a 37-year-old woman from Crossfield, Alta., is facing several charges. Continue reading
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz surprises teen awaiting double-lung transplant
Jason Mraz stopped by the St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri to help cheer up a young patient fighting for her life. Continue reading
German chocolate factory leaks out on to street, creating a street out of Candyland
The milk chocolate quickly hardened after hitting the chilly pavement. Continue reading
Michael Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, heading to prison for 3 years
U.S. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen is heading to prison for three years over hush money payments to two women during the 2016 election campaign. Continue reading
Donald Trump says he’d step in on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s case if it helped with a trade deal
Donald Trump on intervening in Huawei arrest: “If I think it’s good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made…” Continue reading
‘I was devastated’: Family living in Canada for 6 years to be deported Christmas Eve
A family of seven who have lived in Canada for more than six years are set to be deported to Colombia on Christmas Eve by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA). Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou, Huawei CFO, released from custody following bail hearing
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was released from custody Tuesday night following a bail hearing earlier in the day. Continue reading
Parks Canada launches public consultation on South Okanagan national park reserve
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Parks Canada says consultation process will help shape what the national park reserve would look like. Continue reading
Rental task force recommends ban on renovictions, not allowing stratas to restrict rentals
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province’s rental task force is calling on an immediate ban on renovations, creating a province wide rent bank for low income British Columbians and require stratas to allow owners to rent out their homes. Continue reading
Speeding motorist ‘Okanagan Bob’ caught again: Vernon RCMP
Excessive speeding ticket issued; police say his driving could result in ‘catastrophic fatal collision.’ Continue reading
Here are the Canadian cities with highest hospitalization rates for opioid poisonings in 2017
Canada’s smaller communities have hospitalization rates for opioid poisoning that are more than double larger cities. Continue reading
Holiday performance shines light on autism; show features several cast, crew members on autism spectrum
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
A Christmas Spectrum is a special holiday performance taking place in Kelowna and Salmon Arm Dec. 16 and 17 which is raising awareness and funds for those with autism. Continue reading
Kelowna homeowner puts out bedroom fire
Kelowna firefighters responded to an early morning fire Wednesday at a residence in the city’s north end. Continue reading
Rockets own ICE in Cranbrook
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The WHL Kelowna Rockets improved their record to 14-15-2-0 following a 3-1 win against the Kootenay ICE on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Vancouver Canucks rally in the third period to beat Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2
Jake Virtanen scored in the last two minutes of regulation and Jacob Markstrom stopped 34 shots as the Canucks beat the Blue Jackets 3-2. Continue reading
Aggressive accident victim taken to hospital by Okanagan RCMP
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A woman who crashed a truck near the Glenrosa overpass off Highway 97 on Tuesday afternoon was determined too be aggressive to be assisted by paramedics, according to West Kelowna RCMP. Continue reading
ICBC is spending 50 per cent more on vehicle damage than in 2012. Is it getting value for money?
The insurer spent nearly three quarters of a billion dollars in 2017 at body shops alone. Continue reading
Business operators say nearby homeless housing complex not causing any major issues
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Nearly a month and a half after Hearthstone opened its doors, businesses that Global News talked to reported no major issues. Continue reading
UPDATE: Highway 1 near Revelstoke reopened following two accidents
Slippery road conditions led to two separate accidents along the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Victoria and Vancouver get ready to host World Junior Hockey Championship
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. premier John Horgan officially kicked off the world junior hockey festivities on Tuesday as Team Canada hit the ice for the first practice together. Continue reading
Work underway near Penticton to thwart wildfire threat
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Thinning trees, removing ground fuels part of plan to reduce wildfire behaviour. Continue reading
Alleged Kelowna hospice fraudster facing additional charges in Nanaimo
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Accused to return to court in January after showing up on Tuesday with no legal representation. Continue reading
Rollover accident at McCurdy and Rutland in Kelowna
Emergency crews on scene of two-vehicle accident in Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood. Continue reading
Spike belt used in Okanagan to stop stolen truck; Alberta woman in custody
Police say a 37-year-old woman from Crossfield, Alta., is facing several charges. Continue reading
Vancouver airport offers tips for travelling during busy holiday season
An estimated 90,000 people are expected to travel through the Vancouver Airport each day during the busy holiday season. Continue reading
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What are the myths surrounding family violence?
By Kim Smith Reporter
Johanna Baynton Smith said she was attracted to her ex-husband for the good reasons. They married and had three kids, but she said he was controlling and eventually the violence escalated. Continue reading
Auditor general finds commercial vehicles involved in nearly 20% of all fatal crashes in B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
On average, about 300 people per year have died in motor vehicle incidents over the past 10 years. Continue reading
Rockets start four-game road trip tonight in Cranbrook
Annual pre-Christmas trip also features stops in Lethbridge, Calgary and Medicine Hat. Continue reading
Okanagan boat company expands production capacity
KingFisher Boats also expanding work force; looking for 15 more employees. Continue reading
Kelowna high school students changing the world one good deed at a time
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
A group of WE Day ambassadors from Ecole de l’Anse-au-sable, a French school in Kelowna, traveled to Vancouver recently for the annual WE Day Celebrations to promote their clean water initiatives. Continue reading
Snowfall, rainfall warnings for parts of B.C. to affect highway travel, force ferry cancellations
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
At lower elevations, heavy rain and wind is a problem for many commuters and travellers on Tuesday. Continue reading
Okanagan band takes Christmas album on ‘neighbourhood rounds’
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
In Newfoundland, making the neighbourhood rounds is a Christmas tradition that’s a bit like a progressive dinner, bar hopping and caroling put together. Continue reading
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