Bob Cole, legendary hockey announcer, dead at 90
Bob Cole was the play-by-play voice of countless NHL games.
Sports
Apr 25
Kelowna cherry farmer ‘concerned’ about city’s decision to cap local water usage
Kelowna's utility planning manager says data shows water consumption from the city’s non-potable water system has been the highest its ever been over the last several years.
Environment
Apr 23
Extent of damage to Okanagan cherry buds revealed as blossom season arrives
"Now that we've arrived at blossom time, it really shows the damage," said cherry grower and president of the B.C. Cherry Association, Sukhpaul Bal.
Canada
Apr 17
Kelowna ‘Lego Master’ growing into new future she built
Skills she honed in childhood turned Stacey Roy into an international sensation more than a year ago when she won the title of LEGO Master on the US reality program.
Canada
May 3
Taber man claims pair of pugs stolen
He is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. Having had family members, friends and now, even complete strangers help him in his efforts to return the dogs home unharmed.
Canada
Apr 10
‘More time is required’: New Brunswick legislature to delay forced rehab bill
New Brunswick's proposed bill to force addicted individuals into rehab in certain cases is being delayed. The controversial plan's fate may now rest on the October election.
Health
May 3
RSS alumni left feeling ‘disheartened’ after school changes sports team’s name
RSS teacher Chris Werry says the change was necessary. In 2018, students began voicing their concerns about the team’s name and how it reflects poorly on the school’s identity.
Canada
Apr 22
Ontario transportation minister pitches 24-hour work to speed up Gardiner construction
Ontario's minister of transportation, who will soon be responsible for the Gardiner Expressway, is calling for 24-hour construction to speed up rehabilitation work on the route.
Politics
Apr 19
Volunteer search group says more talks needed to flesh out proposed Nova Scotia Guard
The president of the Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association says she’s keeping an open mind as the province gets ready to create a new volunteer corps.
Canada
Apr 15
Gardiner Expressway construction: Closures to resume after brief reopening
Toronto commuters will soon run into lane closures again on parts of the Gardiner Expressway starting Monday night. Here is what you need to know.
Traffic
Apr 8
New N.B. rehab facility for voluntary not forced treatment, addictions minister says
Min. Sherry Wilson declined to answer where people forced into treatment by upcoming legislation will be housed.
Politics
Apr 5
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
The resolution led by the U.S. and Japan would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space.
World
Apr 24
Land, buildings sought as need for Peterborough County child-care spaces surges
As of April, there are 3,700 children in Peterborough city and county on a wait-list for a child-care service.
Canada
Apr 17
‘Dangerous message’: Experts slam anti-sunscreen claims circulating online
While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement.
Health
Apr 23
Opposition building to Kelowna, B.C., farm’s application to discharge chemicals
Residents of a Kelowna, B.C., neighborhood are gathering support against a packing plant they say is polluting the area, and they're trying to build more support.
Canada
Mar 18
‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead
These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests.
Health
Apr 26
Plans for Ontario legislature renovations ‘a touch’ delayed, minister says
Work to renovate Ontario's legislature is still in relatively early planning stages, but it has already seen "a touch" of a delay, the minister in charge said Tuesday.
Politics
Mar 19
‘Up in the air as to what it means’: Winnipeg content creator on TikTok crackdown
For local content creators on TikTok, the ongoing drama surrounding the Chinese platform raises a lot of questions about the app's future.
Entertainment
Mar 14
Lane closures to begin next week for Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation work
City officials say construction work for repairing the aging Gardiner Expressway will begin on March 25, starting with the eastbound portion of the roadway.
Traffic
Mar 19
Okanagan growers voice concerns over proposed apple commission
BC Fruit Growers is working to potentially form an apple marketing commission to support the industry, however, some local farmers believe it will only create more red tape.
Economy
Mar 11