Search for missing paddle boarder in Okanagan Lake paused
Peachland 10:04 pm - 43,705 views
UPDATE 10 p.m. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue says the search for a missing paddle boarder has been paused. COSAR member Duane Tresnich said they...
Warning to dog owners after woman injured and dog killed in deer attack
West Kelowna 3:05 pm - 35,204 views
B.C. conservation officers are warning people to take precautions after a woman was attacked and her dog was killed by a deer in West Kelowna Monday night. The...
Mother bear with two cubs tries to catch a fawn in Kelowna's Upper Mission
Kelowna 4:00 am - 34,812 views
A Kelowna woman shared a video of a momma bear chasing a baby deer in her neighbourhood near Kuiper's Peak Mountain Park. The video shows a mother bear with...
RCMP officers leave scene of incident in Kelowna's Black Mountain neighbourhood
Kelowna 9:24 pm - 29,422 views
UPDATE 9:24 P.M. The police incident in Kelowna's Black Mountain neighbourhood appears to be wrapping up as police leave the scene. Over the course of...
Dangerous winds possible on Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector: Environment Canada
BC Interior 10:27 am - 28,645 views
Drivers on Interior highways are being warned about high winds with a storm expected to move through the region on Tuesday. Environment Canada issued a warning...
CUPE remains opposed to two-week spring break
Kelowna 4:00 am - 27,234 views
The CUPE local representing support workers within the Central Okanagan School District continue to oppose a two-week spring break. That opposition was...
Save-On-Foods to celebrate grand opening of seventh store in metro Kelowna area at new Ponds development
Kelowna 2:42 pm - 25,932 views
Save-On-Foods will officially open the doors to its seventh store in Kelowna's Upper Mission neighbourhood on Thursday. The grocery store is located at the...
RCMP and ERT have left mobile home park after man surrenders
Lake Country 7:06 pm - 24,802 views
UPDATE 7:06 p.m. Kelowna RCMP and the Emergency Response Team have now left the Holiday Park RV and Condo Resort on Commonwealth Road in Lake Country after...
RCMP confirm a man has died following a crash on Highway 6 near Coldstream
Coldstream 12:10 pm - 22,688 views
Vernon RCMP confirm a 24-year-old man died Monday evening following a vehicle crash which closed Highway 6. Cpl. Tania Finn with the Vernon RCMP says police...
Billy Ray Cyrus 'files for a divorce from Firerose'
Entertainment 1:45 pm - 21,669 views
Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for a divorce from Firerose. The 62-year-old singer tied the knot back in October 2023 - but he filed for a divorce from Firerose in...
Kelowna Fire Department responds to structure fire
Kelowna 5:43 pm - 21,613 views
Kelowna fire crews have been busy Tuesday afternoon. After responding to a small brush fire in East Kelowna earlier Tuesday afternoon, they had another call in...
Outdoor apparel retailer Arc’teryx opens store in downtown Kelowna
Kelowna 1:00 pm - 20,385 views
Months of waiting are over in downtown Kelowna. A major new anchor tenant has opened its doors at the south corner of Water Street and Bernard Avenue....
Kamloops mayor has microphone cut after councillors walk out during his report
Kamloops 3:16 pm - 19,856 views
A Kamloops council meeting was abruptly recessed Tuesday after Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson once again attempted to discuss confidential personnel matters publicly....
Man killed when vehicle hits bridge barricades
Salmo 12:40 pm - 17,004 views
A man from Salmo has died in a single-vehicle crash near the community. According to the RCMP, officers responded to a report of a crash near a bridge at Second...
The Kelowna Fire Department's quick action managed to snuff a brush fire in East Kelowna
Kelowna 3:42 pm - 16,720 views
The Kelowna Fire Department had to act quickly to snuff out a fire that sparked in some trees on a property along DeHart Road. The fire broke out just after 3...
BCWS responds to wildfire sparked in high winds on Coalmont Road near Hwy 5A
Merritt 6:10 pm - 16,416 views
UPDATE 6:09 p.m. The BC Wildfire Service now says the wildfire burning on Coalmont Road near Hwy 5A is considered under control. The fire remains listed at .04...
Should B.C. accept more asylum seekers ?
Poll 7:30 pm - 16,241 views
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says British Columbia needs to step up and take on more asylum seekers who come to Canada. He was responding today to criticism...
Mariners join call for suicide prevention fencing on Vancouver's Granville Bridge
Vancouver 6:35 am - 15,805 views
Grant Brandson’s first thought was that someone dumped a pile of garbage in the False Creek waterway under the Granville Bridge. He wasn’t happy...
A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judge
Florida 12:55 pm - 14,346 views
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender minors and severely restricted such treatment for...
'A bit of a Wild West': Navigating the changing rules on when to tip
Business 7:10 am - 14,341 views
If he was speaking to a visitor or newcomer to Canada, Michael von Massow would struggle to describe our tipping culture to them. “It is a bit of a Wild...
Hot air balloon caught on video landing in Kelowna neighbourhood
Kelowna 10:20 am - 14,268 views
The first odd hot air balloon landing of 2024 appears to have taken place near the intersection of Clifton Road and Cara Glen Way Tuesday morning. A Castanet...
Spirit of British Columbia out of service for repairs
Victoria 3:53 pm - 13,922 views
The Coastal Renaissance is filling in this week for the Spirit of British Columbia, which has gone into dry dock in Esquimalt for repairs. The Spirit of British...
ATV crash near Barriere kills 15-year-old rider, police say
Barriere 1:39 pm - 13,797 views
A Kamloops-area teenager has died following an ATV crash Sunday near Barriere. Barriere RCMP is investigating the fatal crash which occurred before 4:30 p.m....
Third-party investigator finds Kamloops mayor breached code of conduct with 'misleading' statements
Kamloops 4:00 am - 13,578 views
A third-party investigator has concluded Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson breached council’s code of conduct by making misleading public statements,...
Pros and cons fo rooftop solar panel systems
Sustainability Spotlight 6:00 pm - 13,510 views
You’ve decided to invest in solar panels for your house. Then, you run into reality. Solar only shines during the day (and during sunny weather). In order...
House Democrats step up to try to stop Project 2025 plans for a Trump White House
Washington 11:06 am - 13,465 views
Warning about the far-right Project 2025 agenda for a Donald Trump White House, a group of House Democrats has launched a task force to start fighting the...
Celine Dion promised her children that she wasn't 'going to die' after being diagnosed with SPS
Entertainment 8:37 am - 13,337 views
Celine Dion promised her children that she was "not going to die" after being diagnosed with Stiff Person syndrome. The 56-year-old singer - who has...
Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges
United States 11:03 am - 12,503 views
UPDATE 11:01 a.m. Now Hunter Biden and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, the president’s chief political rival, have both been...
Hamas responds to Gaza cease-fire plan seeking some changes. US says it's 'evaluating' the reply
Beirut 1:50 pm - 11,867 views
Hamas said Tuesday that it gave mediators its reply to the U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, seeking some “amendments” on the deal. It...
RCMP recover two stolen motorcyles in Kelowna
Kelowna 3:15 pm - 11,581 views
Kelowna RCMP have successfully recovered a pair of stolen motorcycles. Last month, members of the Kelowna RCMP's Target team witnessed a suspicious...
European furniture and decor store owner perseveres, holds grand opening
Kelowna 9:28 am - 11,099 views
A European furniture and decor store has opened its doors in Kelowna. Lux Domus Furnishings held its grand opening earlier this month, with Kelowna Mayor Tom...
A new Kelowna business has launched dedicated to helping seniors stay active and maintain independence
Kelowna 4:00 am - 11,009 views
You're never too old to stay active. A new mobile fitness service for seniors has launched in Kelowna, offering both group and individual classes for the...
'The Boys,' Amazon's hit superhero satire show, will end with Season 5
Entertainment 11:45 am - 11,006 views
“The Boys,” Amazon Prime Video’s epic superhero satire series, will end with its fifth season. The show’s creator and showrunner Eric...
Kamloops firefighters make quick work of hedge fire, but cause remains a mystery
Kamloops 11:23 am - 10,199 views
No cause will be determined after a cedar hedge fire late Monday night at a Kamloops shopping centre nearly spread to a local restaurant. The fire was sparked...
Thousands of drivers file arbitration claims against Amazon for unpaid wages and other losses
New York 12:04 pm - 9,999 views
Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors...
Steady decline in youth hockey participation raises alarm about sports future
Brampton 8:32 am - 9,738 views
Hockey remains a beloved pastime, a source of pride and joy and something that has knitted Canada together for more than 150 years. Youth hockey participation,...
Environment Canada issues a severe thunderstorm watch for Shuswap region
Shuswap 10:43 am - 9,471 views
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a big chunk of southern B.C., including the Shuswap area. The agency said in an alert that weather...
Alberta says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are 'reckless'
Edmonton 12:05 pm - 9,262 views
The Alberta government pointed Tuesday to a new report from a federal advisory committee, calling it proof that Ottawa should abandon its "reckless"...
Future of Elon Musk and Tesla are on the line this week as shareholders vote on massive pay package
Detroit 10:45 am - 8,989 views
If Tesla shareholders vote against restoring Elon Musk's $44.9 billion pay package Thursday, the CEO could deliver on threats to take artificial...
Kamloops city councillor asks court to dismiss mayor's defamation lawsuit
Kamloops 3:48 pm - 8,699 views
A Kamloops city councillor being sued by the mayor for defamation will be asking the courts to dismiss his claim against her by using a special process which...
Full parole for Kamloops man who shot friend dead on Highway 5 in 2009
Kamloops 4:00 am - 8,618 views
A Kamloops man who shot and killed his friend in 2009 before a series of carjackings ended with more shots fired at a busy Brocklehurst convenience store has...
B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics
BC 4:00 am - 8,408 views
This story is the second of a multi-part series running throughout June exploring the wide-ranging impacts of persistent drought conditions seen across the...
International students in need of host families says Central Okanagan Public Schools
Kelowna 7:00 pm - 7,965 views
Central Okanagan Public Schools is searching for families who have an extra bedroom in their home and some extra room in their hearts for sharing Canadian...
Iconic B.C. museum reopens after 'cutting-edge' 18-month seismic upgrade
Vancouver 3:54 pm - 7,851 views
One of Canada's most prominent museums is reopening after an 18-month upgrade for "cutting-edge" base-isolation retrofitting that would allow it...
Iceland issues license for 128 fin whales to be hunted this year
Iceland 7:04 am - 7,625 views
Iceland's government said Tuesday that it has issued a license to the North Atlantic nation's last fin whaling company to hunt and kill 128 fin whales...
Vernon's Brew Mart shutting its doors, holding charity auction
Vernon 4:00 am - 7,578 views
A Vernon U-Brew business is shutting its doors after seven years under its current ownership. Donna Sullivan owns Brew Mart on Kal Lake Road in Vernon. She says...
Competition Bureau obtains court orders in investigation into Loblaw, Sobeys owners
Business 9:31 am - 7,577 views
The Competition Bureau has obtained two court orders requiring the parent companies of Loblaws and Sobeys to hand over information related to its investigation...
UVic restricts campus access to ward off disruptions at convocation ceremonies
Victoria 5:44 am - 7,162 views
The University of Victoria has established a zone on its campus barring the public and most of its students from several buildings and the surrounding grounds...
Iconic Penticton restaurant The Nest ready for a delicious re-vamp
Penticton 4:00 am - 7,156 views
"Chef’s Choice" is a Castanet limited series highlighting the flavours and flair of South Okanagan eateries. Watch for it every Tuesday morning....
World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year
Business 6:37 am - 7,028 views
The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the...
Hockey players' sex assault case back in court in August
London 8:34 am - 6,986 views
The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to return to court in August. The case of Dillon Dube, Carter...
Record amount raised during Cycle for Strong Kids
Kelowna 5:00 pm - 6,839 views
The numbers are in from the YMCA of Southern Interior BC largest annual fundraiser and it was a record year. In excess of $212,000 was raised during Cycle for...
Groups of young entrepreneurs compete for $10K in prize money
Kelowna 4:00 am - 6,783 views
A group of young Kelowna entrepreneurs will be competing for top honours and top dollars at the Innovation Generation Challenge Finale this week. The event...
US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel
United States 5:38 am - 6,782 views
Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S., bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks. The national average...
Okanagan College and KF Aerospace search for next generation of workers
Kelowna 8:00 pm - 6,777 views
KF Aerospace and Okanagan College are joining forces to hold an aviation open house this week. Anyone interested in learning more about the aviation industry is...
Central Okanagan Search and Rescues bolsters medical training thanks to Callahan Property Group
Kelowna 11:11 am - 6,640 views
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue is adding to its medical expertise. In light of the heightened severity of calls, a physician and experienced flight nurse...
Lottery offers stunning Okanagan prize homes
Sponsored Content 12:01 pm - 6,449 views
Everything's getting more expensive...everything except Hometown Heroes Lottery tickets. And if you are one of the lucky winners in this year’s...
A migrant boat sank off the coast of Yemen, leaving at least 49 dead and 140 missing, UN agency says
Yemen 6:10 am - 6,398 views
A boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Yemen, leaving at least 49 dead and 140 missing, the U.N.’s International Organization for Migration said...
New Ontario law named for teen killed by a soccer net requires them to be secured
Ontario 5:36 am - 6,378 views
The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he...
West Coast Brain Injury Conference talks breakthroughs, issues and solutions in Kelowna
Kelowna 5:47 pm - 5,988 views
The 2024 West Coast Brain Injury Conference took place in Kelowna on Tuesday, bringing together change makers and leading minds in the field of brain injury,...
Peach City Beach Cruise revving its engines for annual event this month
Penticton 11:11 am - 5,791 views
Penticton's beloved Peach City Beach Cruise car show will be back this year, taking over the Okanagan lakeshore for three days this month. On June 21, 22...
Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey
Business 5:36 am - 5,504 views
Roughly six in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are financially stressed, with younger homeowners more likely to be under pressure. In a new Leger survey, 68 per...
Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax
Ottawa 11:03 am - 5,492 views
The Conservatives say they will oppose new tax measures introduced in the Liberal budget. The comments come just hours before the House of Commons is set to...
Canada's economy is in a funk, so are some British Columbians
Vancouver 11:47 am - 5,406 views
B.C. and Canada are not in a recession, but on an individual level, many British Columbians may be experiencing what feels like “a personal...
B.C. medical tech company Kardium secures US$104M in funding
Burnaby 11:48 am - 5,288 views
A B.C. medical device company specializing in helping out heartbeats is keeping capital flowing through its corporate system. Burnaby-based Kardium Inc....
Key new features coming to Apple's iOS 18 this fall
California 10:53 am - 4,842 views
Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and...
Students convince Vernon council to back plan for free transit to kids between the ages of 13 and 18
Vernon 4:00 am - 4,733 views
Vernon students won out on Monday, as their request to make public transit free for youth was backed by council. Following a previous presentation to council,...
Chinese police say a suspect is in custody in the stabbing of 4 US college instructors
China 5:33 am - 4,671 views
Chinese police have detained a suspect in a stabbing attack on four instructors from Iowa’s Cornell College who were teaching at a Chinese university in...
Sicamous RCMP arrest suspect in Mara on charges of sexual assault, choking
Sicamous 1:21 pm - 4,641 views
A Shuswap-area man is facing charges of sexual assault, uttering threats and assault by choking following his arrest last week. According to police, the arrest...
Jury trial of men charged with murder conspiracy at Coutts blockade to resume
Alberta 5:38 am - 4,545 views
A jury is set to return today to hear evidence at the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta. The...
Vernon RCMP get green light to hire three temporary staff
Vernon 4:00 am - 4,177 views
Vernon RCMP’s request for $220,015 was granted by council at Monday's meeting. RCMP sought to employ temporary staff for a year, including one...
Yukon Coroner's Office investigating death tied to Haines Junction plane crash
Yukon 5:32 am - 4,027 views
The Yukon Coroner's Office says it's investigating a death associated with a small plane crash at the Haines Junction airport. In an email to The...
Grass fire by DND grounds extinguished by Vernon fire crews
Vernon 11:51 am - 3,963 views
Vernon Fire Rescue Services extinguished a grass fire off Commonage Road near the DND grounds, Tuesday morning. City spokesperson Josh Winquist says VFRS...
Queer-run cabaret featuring drag, storytelling, comedy and burlesque
Kelowna 9:00 pm - 3,829 views
The eighth annual Pony Cabaret is set to hit the stage once again on June 20. Known for its celebration of queer culture, this year’s event promises a...
Fire at Thailand's famous Chatuchak Weekend Market kills hundreds of caged animals
Thailand 5:33 am - 3,690 views
Hundreds of caged animals died Tuesday after a fire struck Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the most famous markets in Thailand’s capital. The fire was...
Need for more childcare spaces in B.C. is critical
MLA Minute 11:00 am - 3,652 views
Sarah and John (names changed for privacy) recently came in to discuss an impossible situation. They are a hardworking couple who, despite their best efforts,...
Hell and Highwater documentary focuses on aftermath of Lytton-area wildfires, flooding
Lytton 9:24 am - 3,617 views
A documentary film that details the resilience of the Nlaka'pamux Nation amid the harrowing aftermath of wildfires and floods will screen later this month...
BC should step up on asylum claims, minister says in response to call for funds
Ottawa 9:55 am - 3,595 views
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says British Columbia needs to step up and take on more asylum seekers who come to Canada. He was responding today to criticism...
Stop signs are not for speed control
Behind the Wheel 4:00 am - 3,457 views
The neighbourhoods where we live are important to us. When we see problems like vehicles speeding past our homes or a volume of traffic that disturbs the peace...
VPD arrest five, seize drugs, in Quebec gang investigation
Vancouver 10:43 am - 3,424 views
Vancouver police have arrested five men, and recovered more than 24 kilograms of illicit drugs, after a lengthy investigation into a gang originally from...
Several injuries after school bus crash near Rockglen
Saskatchewan 5:28 am - 3,256 views
Nine school children were on a bus home when it crashed with an SUV on a gravel road near the small southern Saskatchewan community of Rockglen. RCMP report...
City of Kamloops, Interior Community Services launch crisis outreach team to help vulnerable youth
Kamloops 6:00 pm - 3,178 views
The City of Kamloops and Interior Community Services have partnered to launch a new crisis outreach response team aimed at helping vulnerable youth. In a news...
Thief made off with hundreds of dollars of frozen meat and a case of beer, Sicamous Mounties say
Sicamous 5:08 pm - 3,010 views
A Sicamous resident reported the theft of hundreds of dollars of meat and one case of beer after his garage was broken into last month. According to police,...
TRU senators, open learning department raise concerns over consolidation plan
Kamloops 4:00 am - 2,964 views
Another department at Thompson Rivers University is raising concerns over a proposed space consolidation plan, suggesting the wide-ranging changes could have an...
Osoyoos gated community Sole Vita looking for exemption from water restrictions
Osoyoos 1:01 pm - 2,788 views
A gated community complex on Cottonwood Drive in Osoyoos is looking for an exception from current water restrictions, in order to maintain their properties....
Ride Don't Hide event raises $53,000 for youth mental health in the Vernon area
Vernon 2:01 pm - 2,762 views
Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District’s Ride Don’t Hide event on Sunday, June 9 raised $53,000 for youth mental health. The event...
Horse Drawn Okanagan looking to introduce history, horses to residents this Father's Day
Vernon 6:00 pm - 2,461 views
Horse Drawn Okanagan is hosting a Father's Day event in part to bring attention to the significance draft horses have had in the past. Two teams of...
Rideshare app Uride expands to smaller North Okanagan communities
Enderby 10:35 am - 2,346 views
The rideshare app Uride is expanding its service to Armstrong and Enderby on a reservation basis. The service announced the expansion Tuesday morning, saying...
TRU expecting to meet enrolment target after international student permit changes
Kamloops 2:43 pm - 2,306 views
Thompson Rivers University expects to surpass its enrolment target for the coming fall semester, but officials on campus say there will be challenges replacing...
Osoyoos firefighters complete weekend auto extrication training
Osoyoos 4:00 am - 2,301 views
Osoyoos Fire Rescue took another step forward in ensuring community safety, carrying out auto extraction tactics, tools, and scenarios training over the...
Power outage south of Salmon Arm leaves over 100 properties in the dark
Salmon Arm 6:45 pm - 1,879 views
UPDATE 9:20 p.m. A large power outage that had affected over 900 BC Hydro customers is mostly restored, although around 100 customers are still in the dark....
Shuswap Lifeboat Society requesting council permission to install floating Rescue Boathouse at Main Street dock
Sicamous 4:00 am - 1,841 views
The Shuswap Lifeboat Society is asking Sicamous council for approval to place a floating Rescue Boathouse at the end of the Main Street dock. At the June 12...
Beloved Oliver arena fixes finally getting underway
Oliver 6:16 pm - 1,615 views
Construction has begun on the Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation project, providing long-awaited upgrades. The arena was built in 1968 as the second ice...
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