West Kelowna crews douse second grass fire of day
Ballet Kelowna stages ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ to celebrate 15th season
Brush fire slows traffic on highway near Peachland
Vernon pot shops to pay thousands in business licensing fees
Kelowna pizza dough raises dough for Sunshine Foundation
Okanagan gas prices reach all time high; more hikes expected
Three planes make emergency roadway landings in 72 hours: What’s going on?
‘Parents’ greatest fears is having their children struck by a vehicle’: Kaleden parents demand sidewalk
Transportation Safety Board to release report into plane crash that killed 4, including Jim Prentice
The Transportation Safety Board will release its investigative report into a plane crash near Kelowna, B.C. in 2016 that killed four people, including former Alberta premier Jim Prentice. Continue reading
Legal pot framework coming to B.C. legislature Thursday: What to expect?
The Premier says it won’t please everyone Continue reading
North Korea’s nuclear test site likely collapsed: Chinese geologists
The findings may shed new light on Kim Jong Un’s announcement that his country was ceasing its testing program ahead of planned summit meetings with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: unions give John Horgan a warm welcome that might not last
The BC NDP are set to enter contract negotiations with unions. And expectations could be high. Continue reading
LISTEN: What to know before signing up for a trades program
With over 900,000 B.C. job openings appearing in the next few years, over 100,000 will be saved specifically for the trades industry. Continue reading
White House doctor Ronny Jackson withdraws from VA nomination amid misconduct allegations
White House doctor Ronny Jackson has withdrawn his nomination to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs. Continue reading
You need to be earning $20.91 an hour to make ends meet in Metro Vancouver
The minimum wage needed to keep a family afloat has climbed by 30 cents per hour from last year. Continue reading
Captured: 83-year-old convicted murderer who escaped minimum-security B.C. prison
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Morris fled another minimum-security institution in 2008, but returned “because of the harsh conditions and because he knew what he was doing was wrong.” Continue reading
Kim Jong Un: U.S. intelligence builds profile on secretive leader ahead of Trump meeting
Following a long tradition of arming U.S. presidents with political and psychological dossiers of foreign leaders ahead of critical negotiations, government analysts are gathering every new bit of information they can glean about Kim. Continue reading
B.C. government set to unveil recreational marijuana legislation on Thursday
On Thursday, the B.C. government will unveil its legislated response to the looming legalization of cannabis, but it says says it will be some time before legalization is fully operational. Continue reading
B.C. government to unveil pipeline reference question on Thursday morning
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government will release its much-anticipated pipeline reference case question on Thursday morning. Continue reading
Kim Jong Un to walk across border for historic summit with South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon-Jae-in will plant a commemorative tree and inspect an honor guard together after Kim walks across the border Friday for their historic summit. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces legislation to ban pill presses
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
In an attempt to get a grip on the illegal production of illicit drugs, the B.C. government has introduced legislation to toughen the regulations on pill-press machines. Continue reading
Family child care operator fears losing control of business under B.C. plan
“I was hoping to pass on the savings to [the] parents but after seeing this I’m worried.” Continue reading
GTA company selling #TorontoStrong T-shirts to raise funds for victims of van attack
With the launch of crowdfunding initiatives such as #TorontoStrong Fund by the City of Toronto and the Toronto Foundation, individuals and businesses are stepping up to raise money to support the victims of Monday’s van attack that left 10 dead and 14 injured. Continue reading
13 semi-trucks help prevent man from jumping onto Michigan highway
More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man who was contemplating suicide. Continue reading
What is incel? Examining the ‘rebellion’ praised by Toronto van attack suspect
A look at the dark subculture that is the incel movement. Continue reading
From broom closet to detached home: What millennials can afford across Canada
A new report from Royal LePage shows the state of housing affordability for young buyers after the new mortgage stress-test rules. Continue reading
Single mother Renuka Amarasingha killed in Toronto van attack
Renuka Amarasingha was an employee of the Toronto District School Board. Continue reading
Small plane carrying 6 people makes emergency landing on Calgary road; cause under investigation
None of the four passengers and two crew members were hurt. Continue reading
Transportation Safety Board to release report into plane crash that killed 4, including Jim Prentice
The Transportation Safety Board will release its investigative report into a plane crash near Kelowna, B.C. in 2016 that killed four people, including former Alberta premier Jim Prentice. Continue reading
Legal pot framework coming to B.C. legislature Thursday: What to expect?
The Premier says it won’t please everyone Continue reading
West Kelowna crews douse second grass fire of day
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
West Kelowna Fire Rescue quickly doused a brush fire at Gellatly Road and Carrington Road Wednesday night. Continue reading
South Okanagan residents express frustration at flood information meeting, another home evacuated
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Residents who live north of Oliver in neighbourhoods affected by spring flooding came together to hear the latest from officials Wednesday night. Continue reading
Ballet Kelowna stages ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ to celebrate 15th season
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A renowned Canadian choreographer has been brought in to help Ballet Kelowna stage an adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Continue reading
Brush fire slows traffic on highway near Peachland
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Fire crews said a brush fire next to Highway 97 north of Peachland Wednesday afternoon is not suspicious but said what caused it is not known. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: unions give John Horgan a warm welcome that might not last
The BC NDP are set to enter contract negotiations with unions. And expectations could be high. Continue reading
Vernon pot shops to pay thousands in business licensing fees
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Reporter
If you want to sell cannabis legally in Vernon, be prepared to pay for that privilege. Continue reading
LISTEN: What to know before signing up for a trades program
With over 900,000 B.C. job openings appearing in the next few years, over 100,000 will be saved specifically for the trades industry. Continue reading
‘Parents’ greatest fears is having their children struck by a vehicle’: Kaleden parents demand sidewalk
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Reporter
No parent should be afraid to send their child to school, but that is the reality in the south Okanagan community of Kaleden. Continue reading
You need to be earning $20.91 an hour to make ends meet in Metro Vancouver
The minimum wage needed to keep a family afloat has climbed by 30 cents per hour from last year. Continue reading
Kelowna pizza dough raises dough for Sunshine Foundation
100 per cent of the profits raised today at Papa John’s in Kelowna and West Kelowna were donated to the Sunshine Foundation as part of their Dreams for Kids Day. Continue reading
Captured: 83-year-old convicted murderer who escaped minimum-security B.C. prison
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Morris fled another minimum-security institution in 2008, but returned “because of the harsh conditions and because he knew what he was doing was wrong.” Continue reading
B.C. government set to unveil recreational marijuana legislation on Thursday
On Thursday, the B.C. government will unveil its legislated response to the looming legalization of cannabis, but it says says it will be some time before legalization is fully operational. Continue reading
B.C. government to unveil pipeline reference question on Thursday morning
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government will release its much-anticipated pipeline reference case question on Thursday morning. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces legislation to ban pill presses
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
In an attempt to get a grip on the illegal production of illicit drugs, the B.C. government has introduced legislation to toughen the regulations on pill-press machines. Continue reading
Family child care operator fears losing control of business under B.C. plan
“I was hoping to pass on the savings to [the] parents but after seeing this I’m worried.” Continue reading
Okanagan gas prices reach all time high; more hikes expected
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
What is happening with the price of gas? Continue reading
Tourism industry worried about changes to the ‘hotel tax’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Tourism Vancouver is worried that changes being made by the provincial government will take away valuable financial support to the tourism industry. Continue reading
Cat zip-tied with legs behind its head, left in B.C. dumpster
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“It is clear from the way she was tied up and buried that this was a cruel and deliberate act of animal cruelty,” said a BC SPCA spokesperson. Continue reading
Vancouver named ‘rattiest’ city in B.C. second year in a row
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Vancouver was followed by Victoria and Burnaby, with Richmond and Surrey also making the top five. Continue reading
Weekend fundraiser to support search for missing Okanagan women
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The community of Enderby is coming together once again in support of the search for four women who went missing in the north Okanagan and Shuswap region. Continue reading
Three planes make emergency roadway landings in 72 hours: What’s going on?
A recent series of roadway landings have left federal officials scratching their heads. Continue reading
Worker injured by electric shock in Armstrong
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The Armstrong/Spallumcheen Fire Department was called to a workplace accident in Armstrong on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
CFIA issues recall for certain microgreens sold in British Columbia, Alberta
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
The CFIA has issued a recall for certain Greenbelt Microgreens brand products sold in B.C. and Alberta, due to possible Listeria contamination. Continue reading
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