Okanagan Latest News

• Henry cautions about ponds, petting zoos as source of B.C. bird flu case remains a mystery

  The teen remains in critical condition in BC Children's Hospital, and Henry said an extensive investigation had yet to find a possible source or any other cases.

  Health

  6 hours
• Taylor Swift ‘Gold Rush’ could bring $157M economic boon to Vancouver

  Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next week with the three final dates of the record-breaking Eras Tour, Destination Vancouver said.

  Entertainment

  7 hours
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Nov. 26, 2024

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

  Canada

  8 hours
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• Global Okanagan’s Adopt A Pet

  Every week, Global Okanagan brings you a pet that's available for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Canada Post strike: Grieving Quebec woman left waiting her for dad’s ashes

  A Montreal woman is waiting frantically for her father's remains that have been in limbo for weeks due from B.C. to the ongoing Canada Post strike.

  Canada

  10 hours
• How could Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff affect B.C.?

  "Obviously, this will be devastating to workers on both sides of the border, both in the United States and in Canada," Premier David Eby said on Tuesday.

  Economy

  11 hours
• Charges stayed against Chilliwack Mountie who shot domestic assault suspect

  Const. Keven Biagioni faced multiple charges after shooting a suspect armed with a barbeque skewer in January 2021. The Crown has now stayed those charges.

  Crime

  11 hours
• Calgary Stampeders acquire QB Vernon Adams Jr. in trade with B.C. Lions

  Adams had a stellar start to the season for the Lions before sustaining a knee injury in an Aug. 1 loss to Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Nov 26
• Orcas make ‘grocery’ trip to downtown Vancouver

  A family of killer whales has made a rare trip into waters off downtown Vancouver for what an expert says was likely a "grocery shopping" hunt for harbour seals.

  Environment

  Nov 25
• Trump’s tariff threat a ‘wakeup call,’ B.C. business group warns

  On Monday, Trump vowed to slap a 25 per cent tariff on all products coming from Canada and Mexico on his first day back in office. 

  Economy

  Nov 25
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• Early season snowfall triggers avalanche concerns in the Okanagan

  The early season snowfall is creating conditions that are way ahead of schedule for some Okanagan ski resorts like Big White, where the base is 111 centimetres.

  Canada

  Nov 25
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• FortisBC hoping to build LNG storage facility in Kelowna as natural gas shortfall looms

  Fortis is planning to build a small-scale liquified natural gas storage facility to help generate power during winter peak demand periods.

  Economy

  Nov 25
• ‘No more femicide’: Vigil held in B.C. to remember 16 women killed in 2024

  The Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter is calling for increased welfare support for women and harsher penalties for those convicted.

  Crime

  Nov 25
• B.C. teen remains in critical condition with H5N1 avian flu

  B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the teen infected with H5N1 avian flu remains in critical condition in Children's Hospital.

  Health

  Nov 25
• B.C. revamps overdose strategy after Mental Health and Addictions ministry scrapped

  British Columbia's new health minister says she's aiming for more treatment beds and fewer deaths in a revamped approach to the province's drug overdose crisis.

  Health

  Nov 25
• ‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on support for new coal mine

  The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, home to about 6,000, is asking residents to say yes or no to a straightforward question.

  Canada

  Nov 25
• Recipe: Citrus and butter braised endives

  How to braise endives and to prepare for a festive holiday dish for entertaining your guests. You can make this recipe at home and impress your guests!

  Lifestyle

  Nov 24
• BC Hydro says power almost fully restored after B.C. windstorms

  BC Hydro reports it restored power to nearly all customers who have been without electricity since the bomb cyclone earlier this week.

  Canada

  Nov 23
• B.C. business ‘review bombed’ in case of MAGA mistaken identity

  Keri McKinley says the negative online reviews began appearing after the U.S. election, apparently due to the similarity between the names of her business and a U.S. florist.

  Politics

  Nov 22
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• B.C. legislature won’t sit until February, as fall sitting scrapped

  There won't be a sitting of the British Columbia legislature this fall as originally planned.

  Politics

  Nov 22
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• New mayors’ task force aims to speed up rollout of modular homes across B.C.

  The mayors and Modular BC announced the new working group Friday, at press conference at Kelowna's SRI homes.

  Economy

  Nov 22
• Silent trails deepen connection to nature, UBC research suggests

  The initiative saw signage installed designating "silent" areas on two Lower Mainland trails. Researchers chose softer walking paths to minimize noise and restricted bicycles.

  Science

  Nov 22
• Wind and snowfall warnings in place as another storm heads for B.C.

  While this storm is not expected to be as strong as this week's bomb cyclone, BC Hydro is warning that some remote areas of Vancouver Island may be without power until Saturday.

  Weather

  Nov 22
• Driver suffered medical event in B.C. school bus crash that injured 30, killed 1 pedestrian

  On June 21, 36 people were injured when a school bus carrying students from 100 Mile House went down an embankment off Highway 97 near Lac Le Hache.

  Traffic

  Nov 22
• B.C.’s ski and snowboard season gets underway with mountains opening

  B.C.'s ski season is getting underway with the help of some fresh snowfall. Skiers and boarders are hoping it will be a better season this year.

  Weather

  Nov 22