Search for missing Okanagan senior enters sixth day
Ground, UTV, tracking and dog teams from Kelowna, Grand Forks, Kamloops, Kaslo and the Fraser Valley are assisting the RCMP in the search for a missing senior.
Canada
Apr 28
32-year-old woman dies in crash in central Ontario, police say
Officers say the OPP Dufferin Detachment responded to a collision late Sunday morning in the Township of Melancthon, about 100 kilometres north of Toronto.
Canada
Feb 26
Arrests made in violent downtown Valley Line LRT attack on senior, 4 suspects still wanted
The attack happened the morning of Feb. 24, when EPS said a 64-year-old man was beaten and robbed by six people at the ground level Churchill platform of the Valley Line LRT.
Crime
Mar 27
Innovative nursing education: Mannequins lead the way in Alberta
Amidst a nursing shortage and fewer clinical hours available, Bow Valley College is pioneering digital revolution practices in nursing education.
Health
Apr 22
Thames Valley Golf Course celebrates 100th anniversary as London, Ont. courses open
This season marks Thames Valley’s 100th season, having opened in 1924. The course is marking the occasion with a refurbished clubhouse and merchandise with a new logo.
Canada
Apr 4
Man given fine and pet prohibition for Calgary dog attack that killed senior
A man has been fined and prohibited from owning a pet for 15 years after his dogs attacked and killed an 86-year-old neighbour in Calgary.
Canada
May 6
Junior hockey: Silvertips maul Rockets, Vees edge Warriors in OT
A tough loss in Everett means Kelowna likely won’t catch Wenatchee to earn fourth place. Meanwhile, Penticton claimed its 12th straight Interior Division pennant.
Sports
Mar 16
‘Dangerous’ cave found in Edmonton’s river valley was purposely dug out for shelter: police
Edmonton police posted about seeing the cave on Facebook on Monday. They said someone found it in the river valley and alerted them to the hole.
Canada
Mar 12
High benzene levels detected near Ontario First Nation for weeks, residents report sickness
Dozens of people have reportedly became sick after high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in the air of a small First Nation in southwestern Ontario.
Environment
Apr 19
Junior hockey: Rockets roast Blazers, Vees edge Warriors in OT
Andrew Cristall had seven points for Kelowna as the Rockets smoked the Kamloops Blazers 9-1 Friday. Elsewhere, Penticton scraped by West Kelowna, 2-1 in overtime.
Sports
Mar 9
Ontario takes action against chemical plant after Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents fell ill
The Ontario government says it’s taking swift action against a chemical plant after a spike in benzene readings and after members Aamjiwnaang First Nation fell ill.
Environment
Apr 19
Warm end-of-winter weather breaks temperature records in parts of Alberta
The weather agency posted a summary about the number of warm weather records set in Alberta as the season shifts from winter to spring.
Weather
Mar 19
TikTok claims of women being sucker-punched in NYC investigated by police
New York police have already made arrests in connection to the unprovoked assaults that have seen numerous women allegedly punched in the street.
Trending
Apr 1
Kanye West wanted to jail Donda Academy students, shave their heads: lawsuit
The lawsuit has accused Ye, formerly Kanye West, of discrimination, creating a hostile work environment, employee retaliation and unsafe working conditions.
Entertainment
Apr 3
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators loaded with debt despite rising demand
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels.
Lifestyle
Apr 23
8.7% tax increase recommended to meet Edmonton’s 2024 operating budget
The city's spring operating budget adjustment recommends a 8.7 per cent tax increase for 2024 — an additional 2.1 per cent increase than what was approved in November 2023.
Money
Apr 11
Junior hockey: Rockets win in OT, Vees vault into 1st overall
The Kelowna Rockets fumbled a 3-0 lead en route to beating Vancouver 4-3 in overtime, while the Penticton Vees now have 71 points, one more than Surrey.
Sports
Mar 2
Junior hockey: Rockets down Giants, Warriors defeat league-leading Eagles
Kelowna beat Vancouver in WHL action on Friday night while West Kelowna rolled past league-leading Surrey in BCHL play.
Sports
Feb 24
Rainfall, winter storm warnings issued for parts of B.C.
B.C. weekend weather: A rainfall alert is in effect for the eastern end of the Fraser Valley and winter-storm warnings have been issued for mountain passes in the Interior.
Weather
Feb 24
Snowfall warnings issued for B.C. Interior mountain passes this weekend
Environment Canada says significant snow is anticipated Saturday through Monday, but did not give any indication as to how much is expected.
Weather
Feb 22