KGH Foundation turns to community for support of cancer care campaign
The public cancer care fundraiser is part of the “Closer to Home Than You Think” campaign launched March 2023. So far it has raised $20 million, with a goal of raising $40 million.
Health
Apr 15
Kelowna doctor releases charitable joke book
Dr. David Goldberg doubles as a delivery man as he drops off the latest shipment of his new book 'Jokes You'll Love to Tell' at the KGH Gift Shop.
Lifestyle
Mar 17
Life-saving program front and centre at free forum in Kelowna, B.C.
SAVE BC was started by two physicians in the Lower Mainland who felt there was a gap in catching the disease based on family history.
Canada
Apr 12
OPP arrest teenager with G1 licence allegedly driving 240 km/h on Highway 401
Ontario Provincial Police said in a post on social media Saturday that a 16-year-old was arrested and charged after being clocked driving 240 km/h on Highway 401 near Mississauga.
Crime
May 4
Murder charges laid in double homicide in remote northern B.C. community
Police shot the suspect following a standoff in Tsay Keh Dene earlier this week. The bodies of two other people were found at the scene.
Crime
Apr 12
6 kg of suspected drugs seized, 2 arrested in Kootenays
Along with suspected meth, fentanyl, cocaine and psilocybin being seized, police confiscated close to $80,000 in cash and some Mexican currency.
Crime
Apr 25
More than 27kg of cocaine seized from west Edmonton home
The seizure took place on April 30, when a home in the Lewis Estates neighbourhood in west Edmonton was searched.
Crime
May 6
Telus outage impacts critical phone services across the Okanagan
A Telus outage triggered a code grey at multiple Interior Health (IH) locations including at the Penticton Regional Hospital.
Health
Mar 22
Total solar eclipse: How to enjoy totality in Kingston
The city has said it is expecting as many as 500,000 visitors for the eclipse, which means it won't be business as usual in Kingston on Monday.
Canada
Apr 5
Two bodies found after police standoff in northern B.C.
The incident began when RCMP officers were called late Tuesday night to a home in the community of Tsay Keh Dene for a report of shots fired and injuries to multiple people.
Crime
Apr 11
Interior Health reviewing policies after double-code evening at Kelowna General Hospital
On the evening of Feb. 28, a code orange was issued for multiple victims needing care. Then a code grey was issued after the computer system went down.
Canada
Mar 7
RCMP investigation turns up 2.5 kg of cocaine plus guns and cash in Manitoba
A man from the RM of Woodlands, a woman from Fairford and a Winnipeg man are all facing numerous gun charges as well as possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Crime
Mar 27
Winnipeg police seize $60K cash, 2 kg of coke and more in trafficking investigation
Winnipeg police say they have seized $60,000 in cash, two kilograms of cocaine and more after a drug trafficking investigation that began in November last year.
Crime
Feb 21
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission challenges community to get active in effort to end homelessness
The event takes place at Metro Hub located at 1265 Ellis St beginning at 1 p.m., with the walk/run ending at 2 p.m.
Canada
Apr 13
Guelph couple makes donation to help hospital staff deal with mental health issues
A gift of $150,000 from Bill and Colleen Koornstra will be used to establish a fund for mental health initiatives for hospital staff.
Health
10 hours
$1M donation to Kelowna General Hospital will boost Parkinson’s care
Barry Humphreys left an indelible footprint in Canada's potash industry and now he will do the same in an area of health care that he knows all too well.
Health
Jan 31
Boeing 737 Max whistleblower Joshua Dean, 45, dead after sudden illness
Joshua Dean suffered numerous infections and a stroke after his health began rapidly deteriorating two weeks ago.
U.S. News
May 2
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission serves Easter lunch to those in need
Kelowna's Gospel Mission laid on a sumptuous Easter dinner of turkey, ham, potatoes and more on Saturday afternoon to help members of the community in need.
Canada
Mar 31
6 kitchen gadgets and tools that hack the heck out of meal prep
We tested these buzzy kitchen items that are designed to cut down on meal prep time.
The Curator
Apr 23
Toronto police seek suspects involved in assault, attempted robbery on TTC bus
Toronto police are turning to the public for assistance locating two men wanted in connection to an assault and attempted robbery on a TTC bus in Markham in January.
Crime
Mar 5