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Hunter Biden not guilty plea
Unlocking ancient secrets
Killer slated for execution
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Top Stories for September 18, 2023
Most of Peachland placed on evacuation alert due to Glen Lake wildfire
UPDATE 8:50 p.m. The Glen Lake wildfire burning west of Peachland has grown in size to 763 hectares. That's the latest mapping from the BC Wildfire Service....
Cabins evacuated as Glen Lake wildfire outside Peachland grows
Renters staying at cabins along Glen Lake Road evacuated on Saturday due to the fast-growing wildfire. Jeffery Froehlich's parents own two rental properties...
Woman arrested for murder in relation to West Kelowna crash
Police have announced a murder charge in relation to a 2022 vehicle crash in West Kelowna. RCMP said Monday they have arrested Ka-Mikosit Favelle, 27, for...
Possibility of snow for Okanagan Connector Tuesday
The first snowfall of the season could be just a day away. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of the threat of snow on the...
Kelowna condo fire held to single unit by sprinklers
UPDATE: 5:50 a.m. A condo building fire Sunday night in Kelowna left water damage to multiple units. Platoon Capt. Robert Skeldon with the Kelowna Fire...
Safety concerns raised for missing Kelowna woman
UPDATE 9:50 p.m. According to her mother, Jocelyn Stewart has been located and is fine. ORIGINAL 3 p.m. Kelowna RCMP are concerned for the safety of a local...
Large black bear feasts on fruit along Bellevue Creek
A very healthy looking black bear was hanging out along Bellevue Creek in the North Mission area of Kelowna Saturday. John Van Andel shared a couple of photos...
Should Ottawa force Canada's major grocery chains to stabilize food prices?
Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains have agreed to work with the federal government on stabilizing prices, Industry Minister...
The search: Kelowna mother scours Victoria streets for her son
Sherry McMillan sat in her truck in a McDonald’s parking lot on Victoria, B.C.'s Pandora Avenue on Thursday, afraid to get out, scared of what she...
Former NFL player Sergio Brown's mother found dead, and now he is missing
Authorities searched Monday for a former NFL player after his 73-year-old mother's body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home. Relatives...
Strangers in spectacular spy-hopping whale snap all identified
The power of social media has resulted in five strangers coming forward to identify themselves in a photograph taken on Vancouver Island. Iwan Lewylle was...
Production company launches 'urgent investigation' into Russell Brand sex allegations
The former employers of Russell Brand have launched an "urgent internal investigation" over the sex allegations made against him. The 48-year-old...
Vernon Pride, school district react to planned anti-SOGI march
A director of Vernon's Pride Society says a planned march against sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) education in schools is just another example...
Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected was located Monday in rural South Carolina after the...
'Credible' intelligence links Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader's murder: Trudeau
Canada ordered an Indian diplomat to leave Canada on Monday in response to what Prime Minster Justin Trudeau called "credible" intelligence linking...
Ontario court dismisses sex workers' Charter challenge, rules laws constitutional
Ontario's Superior Court has dismissed a Charter challenge launched by an alliance of groups advocating for the rights of sex workers, ruling that...
Thompson Okanagan to warm back up mid week
It's going to be a mixed bag of weather this week, according to Environment Canada. Meteorologist David Wray says the Thompson Okanagan will hover around...
School asking students to stay inside Wednesday during anti-SOGI protest, march
A Kamloops school is asking its students to stay inside on Wednesday when anti-SOGI protesters are slated to march from the courthouse to the school district...
Three minor earthquakes among more than 30 off B.C. coast
Three minor earthquakes rattled a seismically active area off British Columbia's coast on Sunday without causing any damages or triggering tsunami activity....
Rapper Travis Scott is questioned over deadly crowd surge at Texas festival in wave of lawsuits
Rap superstar Travis Scott was questioned on Monday in a deposition he is giving in connection with hundreds of lawsuits that were filed against him and others...
The Upper Park Rill wildfire grows over the weekend but coming conditions look favourable
UPDATE: 11:55 a.m. The Upper Park Rill wildfire has seen growth over the weekend but weather conditions over the next couple of days look favourable. The fire...
Judge not convinced by joint submission for house arrest for Kamloops-area wildfire arsonist
The lawyer representing a Kamloops firebug says "significant" news coverage of her charges and guilty plea should weigh in her favour when a judge is...
Rock the Lake announces 2024 return, early bird tickets go on sale
Rock the Lake will return to Kelowna Aug. 9 to 11, 2024, festival organizers announced Monday. The event will return to Prospera Place after drawing record...
Bonnie Henry to talk drug decriminalization at start of UBCM convention
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will be discussing drug decriminalization and public drug use in the opening session of the annual Union of British...
B.C. lawyer wired $2.6M to Dubai for client under U.S. stock probe
A B.C. lawyer wired $2.6 million to a company in Dubai, through his trust account, on behalf of a client who was under investigation by the U.S. Securities and...
Backlog of air passenger complaints tops 57,000, hitting new peak
The backlog of air passenger complaints at Canada’s transport regulator has hit a new high of more than 57,000, as dissatisfaction over cancellation and...
Housing, food prices top of mind as MPs return to Ottawa following summer break
UPDATE: 8:50 a.m. Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains are in Ottawa this morning to meet with two federal cabinet ministers and discuss...
West Kelowna Fire Rescue hiring paid-on-call firefighters
If you've ever thought of becoming a firefighter, here's your chance. West Kelowna Fire Rescue is looking for passionate individuals to join their team...
Vendors, food trucks, speakers and workshops will be part of third annual VegFest
The Okanagan’s biggest plant-based festival will take place later this month in West Kelowna. The third annual VegFest Kelowna is scheduled for Sunday,...
RCMP's IHIT identify Burnaby parkade shooting victim
The RCMP Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Burnaby in the hopes of advancing its investigation. Burnaby...
Shots fired into Vernon condo, police believe car fire linked in targeted incident
Vernon RCMP are investigating after several shots were fired into a home early Saturday. About 5:50 a.m., police received multiple reports of what was believed...
Bernard Show N Shine takes place Saturday in Kelowna
Four blocks of Bernard Avenue downtown Kelowna will be closed to traffic on Saturday for a car show. The Downtown Kelowna Association’s Show N Shine on...
#1 Million March 4 Children to gather at Vernon City Hall
Opponents to sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) education in schools will gather outside Vernon City Hall. The group is part of the #1 Million March...
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce endorses decision to rollback GST on new rental construction
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce has applauded the federal government for its decision to eliminate the GST from all new rental construction. The announcement...
Landmarks, venues to be lit red for United Way BC Day
United Way is hosting a series of breakfast events as a number of venues and landmarks light up in red for United Way BC Day next week. The kick-off breakfast...
‘El Chapo’ son Ovidio Guzmán López pleads not guilty to US drug and money laundering charges
Ovidio Guzmán López, a son of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, pleaded not guilty Monday to drug...
Eby 'deeply disturbed' by CSIS briefing on Nijjar killing in Surrey, B.C.
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's received a briefing from Canada's spy agency about the "assassination" of Sikh leader Hardeep...
B.C. MLA Adam Walker hopes to clear his name after removal from NDP caucus by Eby
UPDATE 2:25 p.m. British Columbia MLA Adam Walker says he hopes to clear his name after what he called an "abrupt" decision by Premier David Eby to...
Structure fire contained on Bastion Mountain near Sunnybrae, did not spread into forest
UPDATE: 2 p.m. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says firefighters successfully contained a structure fire on Bastion Mountain Forest Service Road....
Phil Mickelson says he's done gambling and is on the road to being 'the person I want to be'
Phil Mickelson won't be betting on football this year — much less the Ryder Cup — saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed...
Hunter Biden sues the IRS over tax disclosures after agent testimony
Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, arguing that two agents violated his right to privacy when they publicly aired his tax...
Dine Around Kelowna adds 'Happy Hour' to its menu
Dine Around Kelowna is back this week with the happy hour version of the popular restaurant program. The British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservice Association...
Lack of housing forcing women to return to abusive relationships
Vernon's housing crisis is causing a dangerous issue for women trying to survive domestic violence – and those who help them. The Archway Society says...
Interior's only dream home draw, Lake Life Lottery, back for second year
The Interior’s only dream home lottery is back for a second year, which means you are one ticket away from living the dream. The second annual Lake Life...
B.C. legislation on drug use in children's areas coming soon
Provincial legislation to address illicit drug use in areas frequented by children is being worked on and may be complemented by local bylaws, Union of BC...
Vancouver MP on Canadian Heritage portfolio has extensive tech and media share holdings
One of the newest parliamentary secretaries appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could find himself very busy divesting from dozens of stocks. Vancouver...
B.C. launches 'one-stop shop' for provincial permits needed to build homes
British Columbia's government is aiming to speed up the construction of new homes and secondary suites by releasing new guides and programs to help...
Pastor gets 60-day sentence for role in Alberta border blockade
A Calgary pastor has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for his role in protests against COVID-19 public health measures that blocked Alberta's main...
Police dog helps locate missing senior with Alzheimer's in Spallumcheen
Good boy, Mavrick! Police dog Mavrick helped locate a missing senior who had wandered away from a rural property in Spallumcheen on Saturday. North Okanagan...
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the island calls harassment
China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defence ministry called a new high. The planes were...
Auto workers strike enters 4th day with no signs that a breakthrough is near
The auto workers' strike against Detroit's Big Three went into its fourth day on Monday with no signs of an early breakthrough and against the threat...
Mounties investigating second Kamloops shooting in three days
Police are investigating an early-morning shooting Monday in North Kamloops, and they’re not ruling out a connection to gunplay over the weekend in...
Pharmacist sues New Westminster pharmacy that fired him for reusing COVID syringes
A pharmacist who reused syringes while giving people COVID-19 shots at a New Westminster pharmacy two years ago is suing his former employer, saying his...
Officials say 5 prisoners sought by the US in swap with Iran have flown out of Tehran
Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with Iran flew out of Tehran on Monday, officials said, part of a deal that saw nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets...
'A serious moment in the life of the world': Trudeau heads back to United Nations
At the annual UN General Assembly, that traffic-snarling symposium of international hand-wringing and high dudgeon now underway in New York City, the peril of...
Group of Okanagan residents builds bonds while airborne
Vernonites who spotted planes flying close together and leaving a trail of smoke in the sky on Saturday will have seen the Vernon Snowflakes mid-flight. The...
Kelowna Scarecrow Festival to run Saturday at Rutland Lions Park
The Kelowna Scarecrow Festival returns Saturday to Rutland Lions Park. The free family event promises to be “bigger and better” than ever with a...
The Oliver Fire Department responded to a fire at derelict house for second time in a year
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. The Oliver Fire Department was called out this afternoon to respond to a house engulfed in flames on Osoyoos Indian Band land. The structure...
Calgary E. coli cases tied to daycares up slightly to 348; hospitalizations down
Officials say an E. coli outbreak involving numerous Calgary daycares appears to have peaked. There are now 348 lab-confirmed cases of the bacterial infection,...
Nk'Mip Cellars Winery to mark National Truth and Reconciliation Day with fundraising gala
Nk’Mip Cellars, located near Osoyoos, is gearing up to commemorate this year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a groundbreaking gala...
Probation, anger management ordered for man who bit two people in rage at pizza shop
A Kamloops-area man who bit his wife and another man during a drunken rage inside a Cache Creek pizza shop has been ordered to spend 18 months on probation and...
Trajectory for Freedom Convoy organizers' trial uncertain as third week begins
Lawyers on both sides of the trial of key Freedom Convoy organizers are working to keep the proceedings from coming to a standstill. Tamara Lich and Chris...
Turtle Bay IT Services will keep your business or non-profit running smoothly, safely
In the world of information technology, finding a trustworthy and reliable partner can be a challenging task. Many IT companies promise the moon and stars but...
Kamloops Mounties search for men in connection with Saturday morning shooting
Police are searching for two men in connection with a shooting Saturday at a motel in Aberdeen. No one was injured when shots were fired just after 2:30 a.m....
Defence objects to question about 'non-consensual sex' at Burnaby murder trial
Advisory: This story includes disturbing details about a murder trial. A sexual assault expert will have to wait till Tuesday to find out if she’ll be...
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms lawyer to speak in North Okanagan
A controversial right-wing legal figure will speak in the North Okanagan this week. Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms president John Carpay will speak...
Consultant offers SFU a playbook to revive football, but obstacles remain
A report published Monday about the feasibility of reopening the football program at Simon Fraser University (SFU) said the Red Leafs have no future in an...
Rain dampens Bush Creek East wildfire after hot, dry and windy weekend
Fire activity is being dampened as wet weather arrives in the Shuswap on Monday morning, with warmer conditions expected to return later in the week. The...
Class-action lawsuit application for COVID-19 response in care homes begins in Quebec
A Quebec Superior Court judge is being asked to authorize a class-action lawsuit on behalf of all residents of public long-term care homes that experienced...
Wildfire risk reduction is top of mind for city says Kelowna's mayor
On Aug. 15, 20 years—almost to the day—after the start of the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park fire, flames from the McDougall Creek wildfire ignited our...
Residents of Hay River and surrounding communities return after month-long evacuation
Jennifer Coleman has lived in and around Hay River in the Northwest Territories her whole life, but the highway into the community felt like a strange place as...
Twelve steps to take after a disaster
Disasters can strike when least expected, leaving individuals and families devastated both emotionally and financially. In Canada, wildfires have become an...
Coldstream yard waste program cancelled for 2023
With leaves beginning to fall, Coldstream residents might be looking for a place to drop off yard waste and leaves. But, now, they might need to travel a little...
Grocery CEOs meet with federal ministers, agree to work to stabilize food prices
Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains have agreed to work with the federal government on stabilizing prices, Industry Minister...
Hundreds of out-of-work Canadian film, TV workers tap into $1.2M in aid: charity
A national charity serving people in the entertainment industry says it has doled out $1.2 million in aid to Canadians affected by the Hollywood actors and...
Princeton local up for prestigious Canada-wide nonfiction award
A Princeton resident is one of just five finalists Canada-wide in the 2023 CBC Nonfiction Prize. Offered annually through CBC Books and the Canada Council for...
SkiKrumb app will be available for use this winter at Apex Mountain
New technology that will help parents keep track of their children while they’re skiing and snowboarding is set to launch this year. SkiKrumb is a...
Plenty of adventures in the Penticton area
Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch for it...
District of Summerland spearheading meeting with other district municipalities from around province to discuss mutual issues
Representatives from district municipalities around B.C. this week including the District of Summerland, with the goal of discussing issues unique to their type...
Town of Princeton begins annual sewage flushing
Annual sewage flushing work is occurring throughout the Town of Princeton. Work began Monday, Sept. 18. It is expected to continue until all lines have been...
Kamloops council on board with developing city-wide shoreline cleanup initiative
The City of Kamloops is working to develop an adopt-a-beach program and a city-wide shoreline cleanup initiative after a councillor’s motion was adopted...
Get over your fear of recording video content
Let’s pretend you need to change the battery in your vehicle, but you’ve never done it before and you’re not exactly mechanically inclined....
Penticton businesses and organizations can now apply for a spot in the annual Santa Claus parade
It's already time to start thinking ahead to the holiday season, as registration is now open for businesses and organizations in Penticton who want to...
Portion of 20th Street limited to local traffic only due to construction
Traffic disruptions are expected for a portion of 20th Street starting on Tuesday as City of Vernon contractors repair the road. Crews will be working between...
School district adds new elementary teaching positions as enrolment grows
The Kamloops-Thompson board of education has added five new teaching positions to the district to handle climbing elementary school enrolment. Grant Reilly,...
