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Blind woman denied Ebus ride, company says she didn’t follow policy for service dogJessica Rathwell’s mother booked the ticket, unaware of the policy requiring 48-hours’ notice for service dogs to reserve space, a policy Rathwell deems flawed.CanadaDec 23, 2024
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BC election 2024 results: Salmon Arm-ShuswapThis riding was represented by BC Liberal Party MLA Greg Kyllo who first took office in 2013. Kyllo collected 13,300 votes, winning 51.35 per cent of the vote in the 2020 election.PoliticsOct 6, 2024
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Many British Columbians feeling priced out of housing marketA Habitat for Humanity Canada survey revealed four in five Canadians say homeownership is now a luxury, with British Columbians feeling the brunt of the housing crisis.CanadaNov 15, 2024
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Arrest made 2 years after stabbing death in downtown KelownaKelowna RCMP confirmed over the weekend that they have arrested Tyler Sutter in connection with Devon Foster's death.CanadaOct 7, 2024
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Late-season thunderstorms set to batter southern British ColumbiaEnvironment Canada has issued special weather statements for the southern third of the province from the Fraser Canyon eastward.WeatherSep 24, 2024
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Animal parts falling from the sky have one B.C. community fed upIn a statement to Global News, the CRSD said "Some of these concerns expressed by residents are not under the CSRD's authority and involve other levels of government.EnvironmentSep 19, 2024
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Drought damage raises risk of power outages as B.C. faces 1st big storm of the fallBC Hydro is warning that trees weakened by years of drought could be damaged, knocking out power, as the first major storm of the season rolls into B.C.WeatherSep 25, 2024
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Memories of devastating 2023 wildfire cast long shadow for Shuswap residentsIt's been one year since the Adams Lake East fire merged with the Bush Creek fire, devastating the North Shore area of the Shuswap.FireAug 20, 2024
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All-clear given for Hullcar Mountain wildfire near ArmstrongOn Wednesday, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District ended its evacuation alerts for the Hullcar Mountain wildfire near Armstrong, B.C.FireAug 14, 2024
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Lightning strikes spark fires in the ShuswapLightning strikes have caused about 90 per cent of wildfires in British Columbia this year, the province says.FireAug 6, 2024
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Lightning sparks 10 fires in the Okanagan during stormThere were more than 500 lightning strikes throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap Monday night, sparking 10 fires.FireAug 6, 2024
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Hot weather, possible dry lightning, in Shuswap weather forecastFriday’s forecast for the Shuswap features a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.CanadaAug 1, 2024
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Vernon rescuers see higher number incidents on Shuswap RiverVernon Search and Rescue responded to Enderby, B.C. after two women with dogs became stranded on the Shuswap River. Rescue crews say they've had more calls this summer than usual.CanadaAug 1, 2024
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Shuswap Farmstand Tour launches with interactive map to help support local farmersA collaboration between Shuswap Tourism and the Central Shuswap Regional District has attempted to make it easier to support local farmers.CanadaAug 2, 2024
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Rehabilitated bird injured in B.C. wildfire to be released back into the wildA fierce falcon literally rose from the ashes after surviving a raging wildfire, and after a year of recovery, she's ready to return home.CanadaAug 23, 2024
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North Okanagan to welcome Vernon’s 2nd urgent and primary care centreOperated by Interior Health, the new Vernon UPCC will be a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and several other organizations.HealthAug 23, 2024
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Rain cools B.C. wildfires but creates new hazards for firefightersHeavy rain in parts of B.C. has lowered wildfire activity in the southern part of the province, but firefighters say strong winds are creating some tree hazards for crews.FireAug 26, 2024
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Slow-burning blaze near Sicamous being monitored: BC Wildfire ServiceThe Mara Mountain wildfire is located seven km south of Sicamous, but no evacuation alerts or orders been issued.CanadaJul 25, 2024
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Sicamous, B.C., man facing murder charge after year-long homicide investigationA charge of second-degree murder has been approved against Danny Anthony Sirvio, 57, in relation to the August 2023 death of his uncle, Wayne Sirvio in Sicamous, B.C.CrimeAug 17, 2024
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Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. WildfireThe fire was discovered on July 17 and is believed to have been started by lightning.CanadaJul 20, 2024