Community rallies to help family of murdered Penticton woman
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“On April 15, 2019, our small town was changed forever.” Continue reading
Woman arrested at Vancouver airport may be part of organized theft ring: police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Plainclothes officers allegedly witnessed the 60-year-old woman steal a purse in the international arrivals terminal Wednesday. Continue reading
Robert Kraft video allegedly shopped — and only police and prosecutors can access it, lawyers say
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been charged with two misdemeanour counts of soliciting prostitution after he was accused of paying for sex. He’s pleaded not guilty. Continue reading
Call 911 twice? Port Coquitlam offers unique emergency protocol for city staff
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
City staff are now being directed to call first for an ambulance, and then a second time for fire crews. Continue reading
Vancouver may not see ban on plastic straws, styrofoam containers until next year
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
City staff say the request for the delays is being made in order to give businesses more time to adapt to the bans. Continue reading
Uber raises $1 billion from investors SoftBank, Toyota for autonomous vehicle unit
Uber’s autonomous vehicle unit has raised $1 billion from a consortium of investors including SoftBank Group Corp, giving the company a much-needed funding boost for its pricey self-driving ambitions on the eve of its public stock offering. Continue reading
Surrey Board of Trade to B.C.’s solicitor general: stick with the RCMP
“Public engagement is absolutely critical,” said Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman. Continue reading
Okanagan Animal Save raising concerns about hen cull at Shuswap egg farm
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
An animal welfare group is raising concerns about a hen cull on an egg farm in Salmon Arm. Continue reading
Mali’s prime minister and his whole government resign after massacre of some 160 herders
The March 23 killings by suspected hunters from the Dogon community on Ogossagou, a village in central Mali, were bloody even by the recent standards of Mali’s ever-worsening violence. Continue reading
B.C. adds funds to school expansion in Surrey, moving students out of portables
The provincial government has announced $9.6 million for work on expanding Sullivan Elementary. Continue reading
Measles immunization programs underway at B.C. schools
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
After weeks of preparation, B.C. schools are now offering immunization vaccines. Continue reading
Justin Bieber joins chorus against Laura Ingraham: ‘You should be fired’
The Fox News anchor is under major fire after disrespecting the late-Nipsey Hussle during a broadcast. Continue reading
Vancouver police gives Strathcona residents free address plates to help first responders
The pilot project urges residents to install the signs in their laneways to help first responders find the right address during an emergency. Continue reading
WestJet going to Canada’s highest court to quash proposed class action harassment lawsuit
Former WestJet flight attendant Mandalena Lewis alleges that the company failed to provide a harassment-free workplace for women. Continue reading
Donald Trump: ‘I could have fired everyone, including Mueller, if I wanted. I chose not to’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Donald Trump on the Mueller report: “I had the RIGHT to use executive privilege. I didn’t!” Continue reading
3 climbers believed killed in Banff National Park avalanche
Due to dangerous conditions at the scene, recovery efforts weren’t possible on Thursday. Continue reading
Refugee claimant, in Canada since 2015, complicit in ISIS crimes against humanity, tribunal says
A Lebanese mechanic now living in Canada has been found complicit in crimes against humanity for repairing military vehicles for ISIS. Continue reading
Penticton mass shooting neighbourhood saw dozens of bylaw complaint calls: ex-city officials
Complaints included woodburning smoke, landscaping and on-site drainage related matters and a home business operating without a licence. Continue reading
Mueller’s redacted report says Trump didn’t commit crime — stops short of exonerating him
The U.S. Department of Justice released a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Thursday, capping a 22-month investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Continue reading
Ottawa extends deadline for Trans Mountain decision to June 18
The federal government is extending the deadline to make a decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to June 18. Continue reading
Community rallies to help family of murdered Penticton woman
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“On April 15, 2019, our small town was changed forever.” Continue reading
Woman arrested at Vancouver airport may be part of organized theft ring: police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Plainclothes officers allegedly witnessed the 60-year-old woman steal a purse in the international arrivals terminal Wednesday. Continue reading
Call 911 twice? Port Coquitlam offers unique emergency protocol for city staff
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
City staff are now being directed to call first for an ambulance, and then a second time for fire crews. Continue reading
Vancouver may not see ban on plastic straws, styrofoam containers until next year
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
City staff say the request for the delays is being made in order to give businesses more time to adapt to the bans. Continue reading
Surrey Board of Trade to B.C.’s solicitor general: stick with the RCMP
“Public engagement is absolutely critical,” said Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman. Continue reading
Okanagan Animal Save raising concerns about hen cull at Shuswap egg farm
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
An animal welfare group is raising concerns about a hen cull on an egg farm in Salmon Arm. Continue reading
B.C. adds funds to school expansion in Surrey, moving students out of portables
The provincial government has announced $9.6 million for work on expanding Sullivan Elementary. Continue reading
Measles immunization programs underway at B.C. schools
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
After weeks of preparation, B.C. schools are now offering immunization vaccines. Continue reading
Vancouver police gives Strathcona residents free address plates to help first responders
The pilot project urges residents to install the signs in their laneways to help first responders find the right address during an emergency. Continue reading
WestJet going to Canada’s highest court to quash proposed class action harassment lawsuit
Former WestJet flight attendant Mandalena Lewis alleges that the company failed to provide a harassment-free workplace for women. Continue reading
Large police presence was just a training exercise: Kelowna RCMP
Armed members of RCMP’s South East District Emergency Response Team seen along Enterprise Way. Continue reading
Mothers Against Drunk Driving raises concerns about B.C. Ferries selling wine, beer on board
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
MADD B.C. regional manager Tracy Crawford says the organization is looking forward to seeing more details about the proposed pilot project. Continue reading
Proposal seeks to drop default speed limits on residential B.C. streets to 30 km/h
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The idea, which would only apply to side streets, is meant to reduce pedestrian fatalities and encourage walking and biking. Continue reading
Smoke from onboard oven forces Vancouver to Winnipeg flight to divert to Regina
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Air Canada says a replacement plane is on the way, and that passengers will arrive at their destination about six hours late. Continue reading
Partial rezoning freeze for Kits and West Point Grey heads to Vancouver council
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The proposal is intended to curb land speculation ahead of a proposed SkyTrain extension to UBC. Continue reading
Transportation Safety Board issues 2 safety advisories after Field train derailment
The TSB said it has advised Transport Canada to review the efficacy of air brake system inspection and maintenance procedures for grain hopper cars used in unit train operations. Continue reading
CFLPA tells players not to report to CFL training camps without new agreement
The CFLPA has instructed its players not to make travel arrangements to attend CFL training camps when they open May 19. Continue reading
‘He did everything to be helpful’: Landlord says accused quadruple murder gunman a model tenant
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Landlord Peggy Friesen said she didn’t know the accused on a personal level but that he was an exceptional tenant. Continue reading
Fraser Valley could see up to 70 mm of rain by Friday, rainfall warning in effect
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the region from Hope to Abbotsford, with heavy rain expected overnight. Continue reading
Psychiatric patient who walked away from Colony Farm located after a week at large
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police had warned that Askey “may behave in a way that presents a risk to (himself) or the public.” Continue reading
Vancouver man in serious condition after crashing into parked car
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The driver was the only person injured in the collision. Continue reading
Ottawa extends deadline for Trans Mountain decision to June 18
The federal government is extending the deadline to make a decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to June 18. Continue reading
Junior hockey: Prince George sweeps Vernon for Fred Page Cup championship
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
More than 2,200 Vipers fans went home disappointed, but proud of their team for making it to the finals. Continue reading
More than 300 gather for vigil in Penticton to remember shooting victims
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“We are a community where these things should never happen and it’s never happened before,” Penticton mayor John Vassilaki said. Continue reading
Defence targets police ‘mistake’ in day 2 of Oak Bay father’s murder trial
By Rumina Daya Reporter
Crown alleges that Andrew Berry killed his two young daughters at Christmas, 2017. Continue reading