Unknown powder discovery prompts library evacuation in Vernon
Dramatic police take-down caught on camera near Osoyoos
North Okanagan farms plagued by armyworms: ‘They were totally voracious’
Spring water main construction to close June Springs Road
UPDATED: Road reopens after flipped logging truck slows traffic near Lumby
B.C. Care Providers Associations files complaint over out-of-province work ‘restrictions’
Court hears 911 call in trial of man accused of killing B.C. police officer
“I’m in a car. If he stops and pulls his gun out on me I’m going to run him over. It’s just that simple,” said the witness in a 911 call recorded on his dash cam. Continue reading
B.C. neighbourhood draped in rainbows after city ‘accidentally’ removes Pride flag
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I’m actually really touched by it. I’m glad that all the frustration that I’ve had at the beginning with the flag and the controversy around it has turned into something so positive.” Continue reading
11 killed, 122 injured in earthquake in southern China
The magnitude 6.0 earthquake collapsed a hotel in Changning county and damaged some roads, Xinhua said. Heavy rains were falling Tuesday morning. Continue reading
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Could Type 2 diabetes be reversed by reducing a protein in fat cells? UBC researchers think so
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A possible treatment for one of the most common diseases in the world may have been discovered in a B.C. research lab. Continue reading
Police investigating following 3-vehicle crash in Summerland
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
RCMP said a three-vehicle collision happened in Summerland on Friday morning as students were being dropped off in the area for school. Continue reading
National climate emergency declared by House of Commons
The motion describes climate change as a “real and urgent crisis, driven by human activity, that impacts the environment, biodiversity, Canadian’s health, and the Canadian economy.” Continue reading
Surrey Board of Trade blasted for planned speech by prominent anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We’re in the middle of a measles outbreak. There are over a thousand cases in the ‘states. And yet we have someone coming who spreads lies,” said Dr. Eric Cadesky. Continue reading
As Trans Mountain decision looms, poll suggests majority of B.C. still supports pipeline
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The poll suggests 60 per cent of British Columbians support the controversial expansion, which reflects similar polls conducted in past months. Continue reading
Angels hammer Blue Jays in series opener
Shohei Ohtani hit one of three Angels homers in a seven-run second inning, Mike Trout went deep for the 20th time this season, and Los Angeles downed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 on Monday in the opener of a four-game series. Continue reading
Retired B.C. Supreme Court justice Lynn Smith appointed acting conflict of interest commissioner
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Smith served as a justice of the B.C. Supreme Court from 1998 to 2012 and served as dean of UBC’s school of law for eight years. Continue reading
Motorcyclist dies from injuries following crash near Oliver, RCMP confirm
The crash took place on June 15, and the operator has since died in hospital. Continue reading
Raptors GM did a ‘close-fisted shove… potentially.’ But police haven’t released video
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office says they have surveillance video of the incident involving Masai Ujiri. Continue reading
Controversial winery hotel back before Penticton council
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A proposed winery hotel that has upset some neighbours will be back before Penticton council on Tuesday. Continue reading
More beds coming for UBC Okanagan students as housing project announced
The B.C. government is providing a loan for a 220-unit student housing project on campus. Continue reading
Teens who sext are at risk of harms including depression, substance use: study
The research involving nearly 42,000 participants suggests sex education needs to be part of the school curricula when it comes to students sexting explicit photos and videos of themselves, often not realizing the material could be forwarded without their consent. Continue reading
LIVE COVERAGE: Toronto Raptors celebrate historic NBA win with downtown parade
The event could draw more than one million people to downtown streets to revel in the team’s first NBA title. Continue reading
Four people shot near Raptors Championship parade in downtown Toronto: police
Toronto police said officers were called to the scene near Bay Street, near the southeast corner of the Square, just before 4 p.m. Continue reading
Millions of fans flood downtown Toronto for Raptors victory parade
The Toronto Raptors victory parade after winning the NBA Championship started at 10 a.m. Monday at the Princes’ Gates and travelled towards Nathan Phillips Square for a large celebration that has drawn millions of fans. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: New details emerge about federal First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
The new program was announced in the federal budget last March, but some of the key details about how the program would work were left out. Continue reading
Overcrowding becomes issue as millions of fans turn up for Raptors championship parade
By 12:30 p.m., the parade was still making its way on Lake Shore Boulevard West as fans came out in droves to celebrate the Toronto Raptors’ historic win. Continue reading
Court hears 911 call in trial of man accused of killing B.C. police officer
“I’m in a car. If he stops and pulls his gun out on me I’m going to run him over. It’s just that simple,” said the witness in a 911 call recorded on his dash cam. Continue reading
Unknown powder discovery prompts library evacuation in Vernon
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A library employee initially cleaned up the substance, not thinking anything at the time, according to Sgt. Colby Attlesey. Continue reading
Emergency response team arrives at Kelowna standoff
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Police have surrounded a home on Bryden Rd. and they have their weapons drawn. Continue reading
North Okanagan farms plagued by armyworms: ‘They were totally voracious’
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The pests are eating into both produce and profit, farmers say. Continue reading
B.C. neighbourhood draped in rainbows after city ‘accidentally’ removes Pride flag
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I’m actually really touched by it. I’m glad that all the frustration that I’ve had at the beginning with the flag and the controversy around it has turned into something so positive.” Continue reading
Spring water main construction to close June Springs Road
Crews will be digging up June Springs Road to install a new water main on June 19. Continue reading
Dramatic police take-down caught on camera near Osoyoos
RCMP deployed members from Osoyoos, Midway and the helicopter unit to track down the suspects. Continue reading
Could Type 2 diabetes be reversed by reducing a protein in fat cells? UBC researchers think so
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A possible treatment for one of the most common diseases in the world may have been discovered in a B.C. research lab. Continue reading
Police investigating following 3-vehicle crash in Summerland
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
RCMP said a three-vehicle collision happened in Summerland on Friday morning as students were being dropped off in the area for school. Continue reading
Surrey Board of Trade blasted for planned speech by prominent anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We’re in the middle of a measles outbreak. There are over a thousand cases in the ‘states. And yet we have someone coming who spreads lies,” said Dr. Eric Cadesky. Continue reading
As Trans Mountain decision looms, poll suggests majority of B.C. still supports pipeline
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The poll suggests 60 per cent of British Columbians support the controversial expansion, which reflects similar polls conducted in past months. Continue reading
Retired B.C. Supreme Court justice Lynn Smith appointed acting conflict of interest commissioner
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Smith served as a justice of the B.C. Supreme Court from 1998 to 2012 and served as dean of UBC’s school of law for eight years. Continue reading
Motorcyclist dies from injuries following crash near Oliver, RCMP confirm
The crash took place on June 15, and the operator has since died in hospital. Continue reading
Controversial winery hotel back before Penticton council
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A proposed winery hotel that has upset some neighbours will be back before Penticton council on Tuesday. Continue reading
More beds coming for UBC Okanagan students as housing project announced
The B.C. government is providing a loan for a 220-unit student housing project on campus. Continue reading
City of Victoria pledges to offer free menstrual products in civic facilities this year
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The city says it will be the first in the province to offer the products at no cost in civic facilities. Continue reading
Okanagan weather: 30 degree heat slides out, cooler temps ahead
30 degree heat slides out and makes way for cooler temperatures and the chance of showers in the Okanagan weather forecast ahead. Continue reading
B.C. Care Providers Associations files complaint over out-of-province work ‘restrictions’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The BC Care Providers Association has filled a formal complaint against the B.C. government over rules they say are blocking out-of-province care aides from working in B.C. Continue reading
UPDATED: Road reopens after flipped logging truck slows traffic near Lumby
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
RCMP are warning drivers that traffic on Highway 6 near Lumby has been slowed because a logging truck flipped onto its side. Continue reading
Oil and gas sector cautious as clock ticks down to Trans Mountain pipeline decision
The oil and gas sector is looking forward to what’s widely expected to be approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion while acknowledging the decision won’t solve all problems. Continue reading
5 things to know about the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project
The federal cabinet’s long-awaited decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is due Tuesday. Here are five things to know about the project. Continue reading
Forklift catches fire in Penticton
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
When crews entered the building, they found one of the forklifts had caught fire, fire department Deputy Chief Chris Forrester said. Continue reading
Canada set to approve Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Trudeau unlikely to benefit
Canada looks set to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but the move is unlikely to help Justin Trudeau rebuild flagging support ahead of the October election. Continue reading
Father’s Day car show roars through downtown Kelowna
The 20th annual Boyd’s Father’s Day Charity Car Show revved through Kelowna celebrating dads and raising funds for the Child Advocacy Centre. Continue reading
Kelowna neighbours speak out against supportive housing project
An announcement for a new supportive housing project in Kelowna’s Rutland community was met with backlash. Continue reading
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