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Danielle Pritchett is heartbroken over a disturbing case of vandalism at Kelowna’s RISE Memorial garden. “It’s like a stab in the heart,” Pritchett said wiping away tears. “Like he’s been lost all over again.” The grieving mother was seeking solace at the memorial site, located at Knowles Heritage Park near downtown, last week when she...

A low snowpack could mean drought and water restrictions for parts of the province this year, but it's not a guarantee, hydrologist Jonathan Boyd said.

"It is big for us," Jarred-Michael Erickson, a chief with the Sinixt and Colville Confederated Tribes, chairman, told Global News.

Lauren Beckett, corporate communication advisor at FortisBC, told Global News on Friday that they have about 60 technicians on the ground in the area.

'A gut punch,' is how Tammy Gilmour, the organization's co-president, describes it. 

Residents in parts of British Columbia can expect a cold, wet and windy commute this morning as an atmospheric river approaches the coast.

It was a once-dominant force in British Columbia politics, but for more than a year and a half the party formerly known as the BC Liberals has been dormant.

Erica Van Meehan, the owner of Abigail Equestrian in Vernon, says an intruder triggered her security cameras early on Saturday morning.

The power shut off was reportedly the culmination of years of warnings and fines to upgrade and repair dangerous electrical hazards.

Police are investigating after consigned guitars and dozens of parcels were stolen from the North Okanagan store.

Just two weeks into 2026, OHS has already taken in 42 dogs.

The Jay Treaty allows Indigenous to travel freely to the U.S. to live, work or travel, but some First Nations are urging caution due to the U.S. changes around immigration.

Canadian flags are flying at half-mast across the Okanagan in the wake of the shooting tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

While it's not known why exactly the chickens would be abandoned there, Runnalls said there are always other options to consider. 

Vitali Stefanski is charged with second-degree murder and awaiting a trial, which has been scheduled for spring 2026.

Environment Canada has issued advisories covering parts of the central and northern Interior, including a snowfall warning for the areas around Williams Lake.

“It wasn’t a shock, it was more like, ‘Okay, when is the next big one going to happen?’” said Penticton resident, Kandace Sztepanacz.

There has been minimal precipitation on Friday, but senior Global BC meteorologist Kristi Gordon says a few more showers are possible in the evening.

'Demand is real, it’s there,' Moss said. 'It’s driven by the cost of living and the cost of food. We feel like a bit of a broken record, but that is the reality of where we are.'

The home will allow the organization to expand existing services and add new ones to help support some 300 families every year amid the growing need.