Okanagan Latest News

• Why travel experts say book your summer travel now

  Barry Choi says it all comes down to dynamic pricing based on supply and demand. Prices for airfare and hotels can change daily, even hourly.

  Consumer

  1 hour
• Nationwide prescribed burn program being launched, administered through UBC-Okanagan

  The new program will train more people to safely plan and carry out prescribed burns, create national training standards and provide hands-on experience in the field.

  Canada

  2 hours
• Okanagan Falls teen seriously injured in skiing accident at Apex Mountain Resort

  “For maybe 30 seconds, two or three times a day, I get my son back. And those moments are starting to happen more often," said Sean Hall.

  Canada

  2 hours
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• Minister ‘disappointed’ in OpenAI, but why is AI regulation taking years?

  Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said he is giving OpenAI a chance to quickly detail 'concrete' actions before the government addresses the issue through legislation.

  Tech

  8 hours
• Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway, 40 to 60 cm in forecast

  A frontal system is passing through the region, bringing strong southwesterly winds and instability, Environment Canada says.

  Weather

  9 hours
• Kelowna RCMP make multiple arrests following armed robbery in Rutland

  'My wife woke me up and the whole street was covered in cop cars all over the place. They did have their guns drawn,' said neighbour Martin Stairs.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Paralyzed B.C. drummer hopes to inspire others in new documentary

  Jeff Elwood's story of resilience is similar to that of Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, who made a comeback after losing his left arm in a car crash in 1984.

  Entertainment

  Feb 24
• B.C. business leaders criticize budget, saying province is in ‘an entrepreneurial drought’

  Criticism from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade draws out a response from the B.C. government after a press conference was held on Tuesday.

  Economy

  Feb 24
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Feb. 24

  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questions

  OpenAI said it did not inform police of Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT activity last summer because it did not meet an internal threshold of an 'imminent' threat.

  Tech

  Feb 24
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• Snowmobilers fall through ice, bodies recovered days later after lake refreezes: RCMP

  Anahim Lake RCMP say they first learned of the snowmobilers’ disappearance last Friday; the report officers received was that the snowmobilers had not been seen since Feb. 17.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Hearing on police-involved death of Myles Gray resuming after obscenity led to delay

  A public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray resumes in Vancouver.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Canadian police warn Sikh activist of threat to life as Carney announces India visit

  Moninder Singh suspects the Indian government is behind the threat to his life.

  World

  Feb 24
• Okanagan mom found support, help in group after son died from overdose

  The Okanagan woman said her son David, who was 37 and a UBC student at the time, struggled with mental health and used substances to self-medicate.

  Health

  Feb 23
• ‘It’s always heartbreaking’: Multiple Okanagan wineries in foreclosure

  In 2024 alone, at least a quarter of Okanagan wineries were listed for sale. Last year, roughly 20 were publicly on the market.

  Canada

  Feb 23
• Tumbler Ridge shooter’s half-brother arrested in Alberta after warrant issued

  Jacob VanRootselaar was arrested in Sylvan Lake after being wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for attempted murder in Fort McMurray, Alberta RCMP confirmed.

  Crime

  Feb 23
• OpenAI reps summoned to Ottawa to discuss concerns following Tumbler Ridge shooting

  ChatGPT states that the account was suspended due to concerns about the suspect's posts, but it did not alert law enforcement officials in Canada.

  Crime

  Feb 23
• ‘Frightening’: B.C. man’s photos capture violence, chaos in Puerto Vallarta

  Vancouver resident John Snyder lives part time in the Romantic Zone in Puerto Vallarta, where the worst of Sunday's cartel violence happened.

  Crime

  Feb 23
• Family of Tumbler Ridge victim cancels funeral over death threats

  The family of a 12-year-old girl killed in the deadly Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shootings has cancelled her funeral service over death threats they’re receiving.

  Crime

  Feb 23
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• Federal government raises concerns over OpenAI safety measures after B.C. tragedy

  The federal government responds to reports involving Tumbler Ridge shooter's OpenAI account, while a funeral service for one of the students is canceled after online threats.

  Canada

  Feb 21
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• Heli-skier dies in avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C.

  A heli-skier has died after being caught in an avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C., with RCMP and the BC Coroners Service investigating the fatal incident.

  Canada

  Feb 21
• City of Kelowna security patrols should be expanded to Rutland, business owners say

  On Thursday, the City of Kelowna announced its latest response to the ongoing issues plaguing downtown: temporary overnight security patrols.

  Canada

  Feb 20
• Canada warns First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border

  The federal government updated its travel advice for the U.S. and is now urging First Nations people to carry a passport, in addition to a status card, when crossing the border.

  Canada

  Feb 20
• Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT activity flagged internally 7 months before tragedy

  “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy," a spokesperson for OpenAI, which owns ChatGPT, confirmed on Friday afternoon.

  Crime

  Feb 20
• Watch the 60th annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon

  Join us from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 to hear how you can help children with disabilities and complex health needs and make a difference in their lives.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 20