Surrey RCMP cracks down on underage drinking on party buses
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Even with new provincial rules in place, Surrey RCMP say underage drinking on party buses is still happening Continue reading
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Safety barriers needed on stretch of Highway 97 in South Okanagan, says concerned man
A man says only five metres separate traffic along Highway 97 from the fenced backyards of homes along Vaseux Lake Crescent. Continue reading
‘Very sad news’: Kelowna mill closure puts 127 employees out of work
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Tolko Industries announced on Thursday that its lumber mill in Kelowna will be shutting down indefinitely. The mill has been a fixture in the city for decades. Continue reading
‘Distracted dining’: B.C. justice convicts chopsticks-using motorist of driving infraction
“A reasonable and prudent person ought to be aware that driving with objects in both hands and eating exposed other users of the highway to potential danger.” Continue reading
Kelowna hosting 55-plus B.C. Games this week
Games organizers are expecting approximately 4,000 people for the five-day event. Continue reading
Bus company gets green light to add five stops on Kamloops to Kelowna route
Passenger Transportation Board green lights proposal to add stops in Chase, Sorrento, Salmon Arm, Enderby and Armstrong. Continue reading
11,000 marijuana plants seized in ‘extremely large grow op’ near West Kootenay village
The bust occurred following a workplace accident near Kaslo, a village of approximately 1,000 people. Continue reading
Enderby mayor calling on Ottawa after alleged ISIS supporter released into B.C.’s Southern Interior
Mayor says Ottawa needs “to implement reforms that will restore confidence in our system.” Continue reading
Environment Canada: August was warmer, drier than normal for many B.C. regions
According to Environment Canada, 12 of 17 cities throughout the province had warmer-than-normal temperatures for August. Continue reading
Majority of British Columbians support mandatory voting: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The poll also revealed significant cynicism among B.C. voters, with just one in four saying politicians care about “people like me.” Continue reading