Okanagan Latest News

• At least 55 children died or disappeared at residential school near Williams Lake, B.C.: Report

  The Williams Lake First Nation says at least 55 children died or disappeared while attending the local residential school — more than triple the previously reported number.

  Canada

  9 hours
• Mercury, cyanide found in water near Yukon gold mine disaster: government

  High levels of cyanide and metals continue to be detected in the groundwater at testing sites closest to the Eagle Gold mine slide where millions of tonnes of ore was released.

  Environment

  Oct 12
• Vet medication known on the street as ‘tranq’ leads to more overdose deaths in Yukon

  Yukon government officials said a key concern is the increasing presence of xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer that has been detected in significant quantities in the deaths.

  Health

  Oct 12
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• It’s not just Fat Bear Week in Alaska: Trail cameras capturing wolves, moose and more

  Near a well-populated neighborhood in Anchorage, the state’s biggest city, several trail cameras regularly capture animals ranging in size from wolverines to moose.

  Environment

  Oct 12
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Oct. 11, 2024

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

  Canada

  Oct 11
• Oliver, B.C. mayor proposes plan to help reduce ER closures in the community

  The community's mayor is pushing forward with a plan that would see the construction of a multi-unit building on a parcel of land a couple of blocks away from the hospital.

  Canada

  Oct 11
• ‘Inspiring’: Video captures humpback whales bubble-net feeding

  'Never in my world, in life, did I ever imagine I'd be able to catch bubble feeding that you usually see on, you know, things like (the) Discovery Channel. So it was pretty cool.'

  Environment

  Oct 11
• Warning issued after 2 drug-related deaths in Dawson Creek less than 24 apart

  Dawson Creek RCMP are warning the public about a potentially toxic drug supply after two overdose-related deaths in under 24 hours last month.

  Crime

  Oct 11
• Great white shark washes up dead on B.C. beach

  The male shark is approximately 13.5 feet and a scientist was able to confirm the species by tooth shape and the shape of the tail fin.

  Environment

  Oct 11
• With 1 week to B.C. election, Conservatives say costed platform coming in ‘3 or 4 days’

  Th BC NDP and the BC Green Party have released estimates of how much their platforms will cost if they win the Oct. 19 election. The Conservatives promise they will too, soon.

  Politics

  Oct 11
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• Fentanyl shaped like Lego, toys in Campbell River drug bust: B.C. RCMP

  Police in Cambell River, B.C., seized more than 1.6 kilograms of fentanyl. Some had been dyed, flavoured and moulded into dinosaurs, Lego bricks and other shapes. 

  Crime

  Oct 11
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• Post-debate poll shows BC NDP with 5-point lead but tight race in Metro Vancouver

  The survey, conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs after Tuesday's leaders debate also suggests the televised sparring match had little to no effect on the race.

  Canada

  Oct 11
• Voters can judge candidates under fire for Muslim, Indigenous comments: Rustad

  The B.C. Muslim Association calling for the removal of a Surrey Conservative candidate who called Palestinian children "inbred" and "walking, talking, breathing time bombs."

  Politics

  Oct 11
• Northern lights put on spectacular display across British Columbia

  They are due to the sun’s magnetic field, which is at its peak of its 11-year cycle and putting out more solar storms, resulting in more frequent displays of northern lights.

  Weather

  Oct 11
• Calls for B.C. Police Act changes after probe of Myles Gray’s death sides with officers

  Myles Gray died in 2015 following a confrontation and beating involving seven Vancouver Police officers. A coroner's inquest classified the 33-year-old's death as a homicide.

  Crime

  Oct 10
• Half of B.C. residents oppose province’s timeline to phase out new gas cars: Poll

  Two in five respondents said they won't buy an electric vehicle for their next purchase, citing higher prices and shorter ranges than gas vehicles.

  Environment

  Oct 10
• Newly-formed provincial coalition calls for changes to B.C.’s supportive housing model

  The Call4Change coalition is calling on changes to low barrier housing and an end to drug consumption sites in favour of more treatment-oriented housing and programs.

  Canada

  Oct 10
• Okanagan ballet dancers push the limits in upcoming Kelowna performance

  The performance blends classical ballet with neoclassical and flamenco, highlighting its four principal ballet dancers who are ushering in a new era for the expanding company.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 10
• BC Conservatives pledge to ‘overhaul’ BC Ferries as campaign enters home stretch

  BC Conservative Leader John Rustad pledged a flat-fee for frequent ferry users and to prioritize local ferry building at an announcement in North Vancouver on Thursday.

  Politics

  Oct 10
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• Poilievre backs mandatory psychiatric, drug treatment for kids, prisoners

  Compulsory mental health and addictions care is being contemplated or expanded in several provinces as communities struggle to cope with a countrywide overdose crisis.

  Canada

  Oct 10
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• BC Conservative candidate apologizes for post about Palestinians

  A BC Conservative candidate is facing criticism after an offensive online comment he made about Palestinians resurfaced. He issued an apology on Wednesday night.

  Canada

  Oct 10
• 18-year-old woman injured in Kelowna hit-and-run

  "Upon arrival, police located a Dodge Ram pickup truck with front end damage and a white Jeep Cherokee with driver side damage," said Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Michael Gauthier.

  Canada

  Oct 9
• B.C. party leaders duel over tax cut proposals with election just 10 days away

  The leaders of B.C.'s two front-running political parties have each offered a new tax benefit, and both argue theirs will provide more relief to the public.

  Politics

  Oct 9
• B.C. man gets $598 ticket for no insurance on his electric skateboard

  According to ICBC, B.C.'s Motor Vehicle Act defines motorized skateboards as motor vehicles but they do not meet provincial equipment safety standards for on-road use.

  Traffic

  Oct 9
• Rustad changes debate story after BC Coroners Service says no record of fatal overdose

  The BC Coroners Service says it has no record of any recent drug toxicity death at a Vancouver intersection where B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said he saw a man die.

  Politics

  Oct 9