Okanagan wine industry disappointed court ruling puts cork in cross-border booze
Firefighters descend on south Okanagan to help sandbag flooded communities
Possible child luring attempt in Armstrong, B.C.
Culvert clearing causes upstream flooding in Kelowna neighbourhood
Kelowna looks to connect Rutland neighbourhood with rail trail
Large crack in the ground on Kelowna hillside being assessed
Controversial Vernon area intersection upgrades set to begin
Behind the scenes with Cirque du Soleil in Penticton
Going to court to fish Corbett Lake
Repair work ongoing at Hwy 33 washout
B.C. government to file Trans Mountain reference case by April 30
Disaster assistance available for interior B.C. flood costs
10 years for attempted murder in West Kelowna
Support for the Trans Mountain expansion grows amidst pipeline dispute
Highway 3A partially reopens after mudslide
Green party introduces legislation that would prevent waste being dumped in quarries
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau has introduced a private member’s bill that would ban solid waste from being deposited in quarries. Continue reading
Man convicted in stabbing death of Burnaby teen has sentence reduced
By Ria Renouf Assignment Editor/News Anchor
The sentence appeal reduces his time behind bars by 269 days. Continue reading
P.E.I. vet successfully operates on her smallest patient ever: a 50-gram hamster
Mr. Nibbles injured his paw on his hamster wheel, and needed an amputation. Continue reading
B.C. Premier says no ‘majority rule’ needed for Indigenous support of Trans Mountain expansion
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Squamish First Nation has been one of the most vocal opponents of the the pipeline expansion. Horgan says their views as a nation need to be respected. Continue reading
BC NDP looks to build 14,000 affordable rentals for just under $2 billion over 10 years
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan: “There is a clamouring for more family-appropriate housing in locations that make sense for families and we are going to shape the program towards that.” Continue reading
Worried about outliving your retirement savings? There’s insurance for that
Long-term care costs can break your retirement piggy bank, but Canadians have options. Continue reading
B.C. rules protected ‘nightmare’ renter who trashed Langley home and skipped a year’s rent: landlord
“I don’t think the toilet has ever been cleaned, or the bathtub.” Continue reading
Days before new B.C. child care deadline, providers say they’re still in the dark
Child care operators say it’s radio silence from the province about whether they’re approved for new fee reductions. Continue reading
Britain is banning plastic straws — and asking Canada to join
Britain plans to ban the sale of single-use plastic straws and is pressing other Commonwealth countries, such as Canada, to join. Continue reading
Disaster assistance available for interior B.C. flood costs
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Disaster assistance is now available to B.C. flood victims. Continue reading
B.C. man wanted by New Hazelton RCMP
Lane Steven Peepchuk is wanted for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, uttering threats, and three counts of breach of an undertaking. Continue reading
Supreme Court of Canada to decide Friday on international custody case
The case involves John Balev and his wife Catharine-Rose Baggott, both Canadian citizens, who were married in Canada in 2000 and moved to Germany in 2001. Continue reading
10 years for attempted murder in West Kelowna
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
A man who pleaded guilty to an attempted murder in West Kelowna has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. Continue reading
B.C. government to file Trans Mountain reference case by April 30
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government will be filing a reference case in connection to the dispute over the Kinder Morgan pipeline by April 30. Alberta’s energy minister calls it continued “political games.” Continue reading
WATCH LIVE: Question Period in the House of Commons
Get a front row seat for all the action happening in Canada’s House of Commons in Ottawa. Continue reading
GoFundMe for Humboldt Broncos closes with over $15M donated
Over 140,000 people from over 80 countries have donated to the cause. Continue reading
How Chinese gangs are laundering drug money through Vancouver real estate
It is called the “Vancouver Model” of transnational crime. Continue reading
Tractor-trailer in intersection at time of Humboldt Broncos bus crash: RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP said it could be weeks or months before they have answers into the cause of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Continue reading
It’s illegal to bring large amounts of booze across a provincial border: SCOC
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCOC) unanimously ruled on Thursday that a law preventing residents of New Brunswick from stocking up on alcohol from other provinces is constitutional. Continue reading
Canadian who Instagrammed cocaine-smuggling trip to Australia gets 8 years in prison
Melina Roberge, 24, told the court that she risked a life sentence in prison for the opportunity to take selfies “in exotic locations and post them on Instagram to receive ‘likes’ and attention” on a lavish vacation. Continue reading
Possible child luring attempt in Armstrong, B.C.
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Reporter
RCMP are investigating a possible child luring attempt in Armstrong, B.C. Continue reading
Firefighters descend on south Okanagan to help sandbag flooded communities
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Reporter
BC Wildfire Service personnel deployed to the south Okanagan to assist with flood mitigation Continue reading
Green party introduces legislation that would prevent waste being dumped in quarries
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau has introduced a private member’s bill that would ban solid waste from being deposited in quarries. Continue reading
Okanagan wine industry disappointed court ruling puts cork in cross-border booze
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Reporter
The unanimous ruling indicated that the constitution “does not impose absolute free trade across Canada.” Continue reading
Equipment stolen from B.C. Wildfire Service vehicle in south Okanagan
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Reporter
A BC Wildfire Service vehicle was broken into Wednesday night near Osoyoos. Continue reading
Man convicted in stabbing death of Burnaby teen has sentence reduced
By Ria Renouf Assignment Editor/News Anchor
The sentence appeal reduces his time behind bars by 269 days. Continue reading
Culvert clearing causes upstream flooding in Kelowna neighbourhood
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It happened so quickly, residents on Kelowna’s Heimlich Road could only watch the flooding unfold in their front yards Wednesday night. Continue reading
Kelowna looks to connect Rutland neighbourhood with rail trail
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The City of Kelowna is looking to connect more of its active transportation network to the nearly completed rail trail. Continue reading
Controversial Vernon area intersection upgrades set to begin
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Reporter
Upgrades to make the intersection of Stickle Road and Highway 97 safer are set to begin next week. Continue reading
B.C. Premier says no ‘majority rule’ needed for Indigenous support of Trans Mountain expansion
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Squamish First Nation has been one of the most vocal opponents of the the pipeline expansion. Horgan says their views as a nation need to be respected. Continue reading
BC NDP looks to build 14,000 affordable rentals for just under $2 billion over 10 years
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan: “There is a clamouring for more family-appropriate housing in locations that make sense for families and we are going to shape the program towards that.” Continue reading
B.C. rules protected ‘nightmare’ renter who trashed Langley home and skipped a year’s rent: landlord
“I don’t think the toilet has ever been cleaned, or the bathtub.” Continue reading
Large crack in the ground on Kelowna hillside being assessed
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
A large crack in the ground has developed on Loseth Road in Kelowna’s Black Mountain area. Continue reading
Going to court to fish Corbett Lake
The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club has doubled down on the public access issue at Corbett Lake by filing a lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court. Continue reading
Days before new B.C. child care deadline, providers say they’re still in the dark
Child care operators say it’s radio silence from the province about whether they’re approved for new fee reductions. Continue reading
Disaster assistance available for interior B.C. flood costs
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Disaster assistance is now available to B.C. flood victims. Continue reading
B.C. man wanted by New Hazelton RCMP
Lane Steven Peepchuk is wanted for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, uttering threats, and three counts of breach of an undertaking. Continue reading
10 years for attempted murder in West Kelowna
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
A man who pleaded guilty to an attempted murder in West Kelowna has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. Continue reading
B.C. government to file Trans Mountain reference case by April 30
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government will be filing a reference case in connection to the dispute over the Kinder Morgan pipeline by April 30. Alberta’s energy minister calls it continued “political games.” Continue reading
Justin Trudeau greeted by Trans Mountain pipeline protest in London ahead of meetings with Theresa May, Queen
The explosive debate around the Trans Mountain pipeline followed Justin Trudeau to Britain’s capital on Wednesday, as environmental activists confronted the prime minister with calls to cancel the contentious project. Continue reading
Support for the Trans Mountain expansion grows amidst pipeline dispute
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The new poll found 54 per cent of those asked in B.C. are in favour of the project, while 38 per cent are opposed. Continue reading
BCHL championship round could be won by American team
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It’s been 40 years since a U.S. franchise of the BC Hockey League took the Fred Page Cup, but it is possible yet again. Continue reading
Kelowna tree sculpture on the move
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It was once a majestic and massive Cottonwood tree. In 1997, it was one of more than 70 that were tumbled in Kelowna’s City Park during a violent summer windstorm. Continue reading
Call wait times for income and disability assistance will improve: B.C. government
“When a service delivery model is so burdensome that it effectively becomes inaccessible, the ministry ceases to adequately fulfill its responsibility.” Continue reading
B.C.’s Family Day officially moved to the third Monday in February
And not everyone is happy with the move. Continue reading
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