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In a surprising twist, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue says it was the same driver who required assistance from the same location just over a week earlier.

“It’s a huge concern. I think in the last year we’ve had probably a dozen like this, two currently missing,” said Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.

The line-up was out the door Thursday morning at the Glenmore location, with many lining up long before the labs right across the Okanagan even opened.

Tied for top spot on the list of endangered rivers in B.C., this year are the Heart of the Fraser, between Hope and Mission, and the Cowichan River on Vancouver Island.

Researchers in the Okanagan have developed a device promising to dramatically reduce the uncontrollable movements associated with hand tremors.

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

As of this week, gas prices in Princeton are hovering around $1.41 per litre, roughly 10 to 20 cents higher than nearby cities in the regional district.

'This was an act by a person,' Matt Affleck with the BC SPCA said. 'Somebody did this to this dog... Somebody just tied it up and left it for dead.'

'It’s a huge economic impact on everybody,' equine veterinarian Janice Posnikoff said. 'And more than that, the horses get really sick.'

'We’re all standing here wondering when the next one is going to hit us,' Coyne said, 'and are we still going to be standing at the end of it.'

The graffiti incident is just the latest in a series of problems impacting the charity, including thefts of donated items left at the store's back door.

'So far this month we’ve had nine calls in 15 days,' said Duane Tresnich. Crews say unpredictable weather patterns are contributing to hazardous conditions in the backcountry.

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

'As we continue into the weekend, we’re going to see potential rain coming through, more so later into the week, like Sunday and Monday.'

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

'(The lawyers) said that if BC Billboards is publishing pro-life billboards and not mine, then it’s considered sex-based discrimination,' Harms explained.

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

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

The Rivalry Series and PWHL takeover tour are examples of the growing market for women's hockey in Edmonton. Even at a younger level, the players are taking note.