Bob Cole, legendary hockey announcer, dead at 90
Bob Cole was the play-by-play voice of countless NHL games.
Sports
Apr 25
B.C. fruit likely to be in short supply and expensive this year: produce retailers
Produce retailers say B.C. fruit will likely be in short supply and expensive this year after extreme winter weather devastated orchards.
Environment
May 7
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
Edmonton woman speaks out after husband suffers ’20 stabs to his back’ in random attack
A Sunday morning attack on May 5 left an Edmonton man seriously injured with multiple stab wounds, cuts and damaged teeth. Now, his wife is speaking about what happened.
Crime
May 13
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
‘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
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
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Okanagan tourism operators prepare for unofficial start to summer
Several tourism attractions open for the season this weekend and hotels are expected to begin to fill up.
Canada
8 hours
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
The best 11 grilling accessories for every BBQ enthusiast
Want to up your grill game? Here’s how a grill mat or a burger press can make a difference this BBQ season.
The Curator
May 15
‘Wilfred Buck’ documentary explores the journey and wisdom of Indigenous ‘star guy’
Manitoba's Wilfred Buck sees Indigenous history in the stars. Filmmaker Lisa Jackson has made a documentary about the Cree elder and Astronomy expert known as 'The Star Guy.'
Entertainment
May 14
Peterborough Community Health Centre to open temporarily at Peterborough Square
The Peterborough Community Health Centre will focus on primary care and will open a 12-month temporary space at the former space of TD Bank in Peterborough Square.
Canada
May 15
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
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
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
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
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