Okanagan Latest News

• Border-straddling library inaugurates new Canadian entrance

  A new Canadian entrance to the Haskell Free Library is now open, restoring easy access after U.S. authorities ended a long-standing border-crossing arrangement.

  Canada

  18 mins
• The Gordie Howe bridge opening is being delayed

  Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney had said that the bridge would open by the end of this week, despite resistance from U.S. President Donald Trump.

  Canada

  1 hour
• Most traced crime guns sourced within Canada, RCMP reports say

  The vast majority of crime guns traced by the RCMP to identifiable sources in 2023 and 2024 came from within Canada and were not smuggled from abroad, say internal RCMP reports.

  Crime

  2 hours
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• FIFA World Cup begins today. Here’s how Toronto healthcare workers prepared

  Toronto healthcare workers have spent months preparing for possible threats — from mass-casualty events to outbreaks of viral illnesses such as measles and norovirus.

  Health

  2 hours
• Ontario murder suspect believed to be in rural B.C.: police

  A suspect wanted for second-degree murder in the death of a man in southern Ontario may be camping somewhere in rural British Columbia. 

  Crime

  2 hours
• Canada’s privacy czar set to release report on Grok sexual deepfakes

  Philippe Dufresne launched an investigation in January to examine the proliferation of sexualized deepfakes created by Grok and shared on the X social media platform.

  Canada

  2 hours
• Officer in hospital after being shot during ‘exchange of gunfire’: Toronto police

  The force said in a post on X that at 5:42 a.m., police were conducting a search warrant near Trethewey and Black Creek drives when gunshots rang out.

  Crime

  3 hours
• ‘It hurts’: Retired B.C. couple out $17K after TD banking nightmare

  Recently, the federal government passed Bill C-15 to help combat consumer financial fraud, but Democracy Watch argues its consumer protections are still weak.

  Consumer

  11 hours
• B.C. woman says ICBC’s no-fault insurance robbed her of justice for her mom

  In September 2022, 51-year-old Holly Park was run over by an SUV driven by a man she was dating at the time. She died of her injuries.

  Politics

  11 hours
• BC Summer Games 2026 artwork complete, but Kelowna still needs volunteers

  The banners are designed. The branding is finished. And the artwork that will define the look of the 2026 BC Summer Games is already appearing across Kelowna

  Canada

  Jun 10
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• Stefanski testifies for 2nd day as Crown challenges account of ex-wife’s death

  Tatjana Stefanski's body was found down a steep embankment near the 25-km mark on a forest service road near Mabel Lake on April 14, 2024.

  Canada

  Jun 10
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• Camrose students protest disturbing rape, mutilation messages shared on Snapchat

  The anger stems from a series of sexually violent, disturbing group chat messages dating back to the fall of 2025 in Camrose, appearing to target several girls.

  Crime

  Jun 10
• U.S. strikes Iran for 2nd day of renewed attacks as Trump pushes for deal

  The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with Trump warning that Tehran would 'pay the price' for stalled negotiations.

  World

  Jun 10
• India eyes Canada as potential crude oil supplier in deepening energy ties

  High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said at the Global Energy Show in Calgary that officials from the two countries are meeting regularly to discuss Canadian energy opportunities.

  Canada

  Jun 10
• Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response

  The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry says Canada needs to fund a national fleet of modern firefighting aircraft and create an office to co-ordinate wildfire responses.

  Fire

  Jun 10
• RCMP on Vancouver Island warn about violent online group targeting kids

  West Shore RCMP said the online group is violent and similar in nature to a group known as the '764,' which is part of a larger online network known as 'The COM.'

  Crime

  Jun 10
• Carney says ‘no big drama’ on Gordie Howe Bridge — but opening may take a bit longer

  Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday there is "no big drama" surrounding the status of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, but it may take longer to open.

  Politics

  Jun 10
• Inside Carley Fortune’s ‘Every Year After’ and its Canadian connections

  'Every Year After' is based on the best-selling novel 'Every Summer After' by Canadian author Carley Fortune and is set in Barry's Bay, a quintessential lake town in Ontario.

  Entertainment

  Jun 10
• Petition targets Trump over use of Japanese manga characters on social media

  Discontent among fans began months ago when they noticed Trump using images of famous Japanese anime characters, including Naruto, Pikachu, and Yu-Gi-Oh!.

  Trending

  Jun 10
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• Tornado leaves trail of ‘severe damage’ after hitting southeast Saskatchewan

  A tornado has been confirmed near Oxbow on Tuesday after severe thunderstorms swept across southeastern Saskatchewan, bringing large hail, heavy rain and damaging winds.

  Weather

  Jun 10
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• AI tokens are catching some companies by surprise — and spurring big bills

  As artificial intelligence (AI) use ramps up by many companies, some are reportedly facing sticker shock as they run out of AI 'tokens,' which can lead to extra costs.

  Tech

  Jun 10
• No whey? Why there is a looming shortage of the protein in Canada

  The global whey market is facing a 'once-in-a-generation supply crisis,' a report by global market research firm Market Decipher said on Monday.

  Consumer

  Jun 10
• Russia calls Canada ‘warmonger’ over Ukraine drone deal, threatens response

  Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson vowed to publish the addresses of all Canadian production facilities participating in the drone deal.

  World

  Jun 10
• Belfast sees violent unrest after stabbing as victim’s family urges calm

  Crowds of demonstrators took to the streets of Belfast Tuesday, where they burned homes, buses, cars and other buildings, forcing residents, including young children, to flee.

  Trending

  Jun 10
• 2 children dead in UTV rollover crash in northeastern B.C.

  Dawson Creek RCMP said that they were called on June 4 to a report of a UTV, also known as a side-by-side, rollover in the 13700-block of 207 Road in Pouce Coupe.

  Traffic

  Jun 10