Okanagan Latest News

• Roslovic, Kapanen step up for Edmonton Oilers

  With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they'd need other players to step up. 

  Sports

  7 hours
• Jarry shines, Oilers thump struggling Canucks 6-0

  Tristan Jarry stopped all 31 shots he faced for his first shutout in an Oilers jersey as Edmonton trounced the beleaguered Canucks 6-0 in Vancouver on Saturday.

  Sports

  12 hours
• Extortion-related gunfire in Surrey sparks concerns over broader public safety risks

  Extortion-related violence in Surrey may be moving beyond organized crime, with a criminology expert warning recent shootings and threats could signal public safety concerns.

  Investigations

  Jan 17
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• Oilers’ Draisaitl taking brief leave of absence

  Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany.

  Sports

  Jan 17
• Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds

  The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal upheld a $10,000 fine against a B.C. ostrich farm after its 300-plus bird flock was culled following an avian flu outbreak.

  Canada

  Jan 17
• Kelowna business operators decry having to pay to voice crime concerns at public forum

  The Jan. 27 event at the Kelowna Community Theatre requires business operators to pre-register and pay.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Blown tires, damaged vehicles reported as massive potholes riddle Coquihalla Highway

  'There was nothing indicating that there were potholes there. I hit it hard, it went flat and I had to call 911,' he said.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Canada-China trade deal framed as a win for B.C.’s economy

  Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new deal with Beijing on electric vehicles and canola at the end of a high-profile trip on Friday.

  Economy

  Jan 16
• B.C. psychologist says government ignored two decades of addiction research

  Health Minister Josie Osborne announced on Wednesday that the controversial trial project would end on Jan. 31, admitting it hadn't achieved the results the government had wanted.

  Health

  Jan 16
• Canadian canola farmers express ‘cautious optimism’ over trade agreement with China

  Canadian farmers are hailing news that China has agreed to slash duties on imports of Canadian canola products as 'an important milestone' in the countries' trading relationship.

  Economy

  Jan 16
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• Tribunal upholds $10,000 fine against B.C. ostrich farm

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the fine, alleging Universal Ostrich Farm failed to notify authorities about the presence of avian flu on the property.

  Canada

  Jan 16
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• Sorokin, Islanders blank Oilers 1-0

  Ilya Sorokin recorded a 35-save shutout as the New York Islanders narrowly got past the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday.

  Sports

  Jan 15
• B.C. schoolchildren excused from class with note from prime minister

  Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Prince Rupert earlier this week, speaking with Coastal First Nations and then got to meet some younger fans.

  Politics

  Jan 15
• Okanagan Humane Society swamped with dog rescues two weeks into 2026

  Just two weeks into 2026, OHS has already taken in 42 dogs.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• City of Kelowna says ‘new faces’ may be contributing to ongoing crime

  “It’s sad. You don’t want to see people on the street,” Daniels said. “I’m not against helping people in poverty, but there are definitely more people.”

  Canada

  Jan 15
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 15

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

  Canada

  Jan 15
• B.C. premier downplays RCMP report linking Indian government to Bishnoi gang

  David Eby was responding to a Global News report during his trade mission to India

  Canada

  Jan 15
• B.C. Premier David Eby says province’s LNG, mining of interest to India

  "They are looking strongly to LNG as one of their ways of reducing carbon intensity, as well as reducing smog in the country," B.C. Premier David Eby said.

  Politics

  Jan 15
• 17-year-old arrested in connection with teen’s overdose death in Prince George

  On June 26, 2024, RCMP officers were called to a home in the 7600 block of McMaster Crescent after a 16-year-old girl was found unconscious.

  Crime

  Jan 15
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• Amazon customer fights for reimbursement after delivery truck damages fence

  The Chilliwack, B.C. resident says in May 2025, an Amazon delivery truck backed onto her front lawn and uprooted her fence posts, causing a section of the structure to collapse.

  Consumer

  Jan 14
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• More than 20 dogs removed from Merritt property as rescuer criticizes city officials

  "Apparently, neighbours had been calling bylaw saying something is not right over there," Judanna Dawn with Angel's Animal Rescue told Global News.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• ‘Strangles’: Highly contagious bacterial disease threatens Okanagan horses

  'It’s a huge economic impact on everybody,' equine veterinarian Janice Posnikoff said. 'And more than that, the horses get really sick.'

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Business owner in Kelowna’s Rutland area pleads for more attention to crime, social issues

  At a news conference on Tuesday, RCMP said with Kelowna being a growing city with growing challenges, priorities have to be triaged.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• B.C. ends three-year drug decriminalization pilot program

  'The toxic-drug crisis continues to take lives and cause tremendous pain across British Columbia,' Minister of Health Josie Osborne said in a statement.

  Politics

  Jan 14
• Business groups urge Alberta government to scrap new wine tax

  Business groups in Alberta are calling on the province to repeal a new tax on wine saying it undermines the progress being made on reducing interprovincial trade barriers.

  Consumer

  Jan 14