Highway 1 cleared
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Fire review to take place
US vetoes UN cease-fire
Texas court blocks abortion
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Ryan O'Neal dead at 82
Reeves' home targeted
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Top Stories for November 20, 2023
Okanagan Forest Task Force founder hoping to collect more illegally dumped garbage before snow flies
Okanagan Forest Task Force founder Kane Blake is at it again, collecting dozens of illegally dumped items along Postill Lake Road. Blake says he went up Sunday...
Driver says he is fed up with road rage incidents on Highway 97
A Kelowna man says he is fed up with road rage incidents that are an almost daily occurrence during his commute to work along Highway 97. Thor Eide tells...
Big White opening delayed due to lack of snow
Last year an early blast of snow meant opening day was pushed up. This year, Big White Ski Resort has had to delay its planned opening for the winter season....
Former Skip The Dishes driver who sexually assaulted Kelowna client avoids jail
A former food delivery driver, who was found guilty of sexual assault earlier this year by a Kelowna jury, has been sentenced to a five-month conditional...
If you won a big lottery prize, when would you claim your winnings?
Someone in Greater Victoria just got a whole lot richer. For the second time in as many months, a $5-million winning lottery ticket has been sold in the region....
Still not clear what 'dangerous goods' burned during Friday's Connector truck fire
At least one motorist who drove past a truck burning on the Okanagan Connector Friday morning has concerns about what she breathed in, but the provincial...
CRA claws back $458 million in pandemic wage subsidies after partial audit
The Canada Revenue Agency has denied or adjusted $458 million in funds disbursed to employers through a pandemic-era wage subsidy program as a result of a...
Heavy RCMP response on Hall Road triggered by pellet gun
In the end, it was just a pellet gun, but it triggered a large police response. Several Kelowna RCMP officers flooded the Hall Road neighbourhood Sunday morning...
Rescued from deplorable conditions, seized dachshunds have pups, says SPCA
The BC SPCA says 11 puppies have been born to dachshunds seized from a North Okanagan breeder in September. Thirty dachshunds were rescued from the Cherryville...
Vernon couple fed up with constantly pulling garbage from creek
Garbage, shopping carts, needles, and crack pipes are just a small part of what Paul and Jordan Mosure have pulled out of Vernon Creek. People seem to be using...
Environment Canada forecast mostly dry, mild temperatures across the Okanagan
It's going to be a fairly dry week across the Okanagan, according to Environment Canada. The only day that might bring showers is Tuesday. "We have a...
B.C. woman who feared alleged stalker found tracking device on car
A B.C. woman who got a restraining order against an alleged stalker found a tracking device on her car, a Vancouver Provincial Court judge heard Nov. 20. Crown...
Boston Bruins forward Lucic to be arraigned on assault charge after wife called police to their home
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned on an assault charge in connection with his arrest this weekend after his wife...
Saskatchewan man pleads guilty to killing wife with strychnine drink
A Saskatchewan man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the poisoning of his wife on their family farm. Cindy MacKay of Meota, who was 38, died in...
B.C. man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute
Vancouver-based Ryan Robinson is suing WestJet Airlines and two flight attendants for defaming him by telling authorities false statements about him not wearing...
Another $5M winning lottery ticket sold in Greater Victoria
Someone in Greater Victoria just got a whole lot richer. For the second time in as many months, a $5-million winning lottery ticket has been sold in the region....
Wanted man drives car into multiple vehicles while fleeing Vancouver police
A man wanted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has been arrested after attempting to flee police and driving into several vehicles in Vancouver's...
If your mortgage renewal is coming up, look at options now
A significant percentage of Canadian mortgages are coming up for renewal in 2024. Considering the low mortgage rates we’ve enjoyed for the last few years,...
Did you lose half a kilogram of cocaine? Police in B.C. would like to help
Police in Mission, B.C., say they are seeking the owner of half a kilogram of cocaine that was hidden in a public restroom's ceiling and anyone who wants to...
Vernon lawyer focus of Civil Resolution Tribunal dispute over proceeds from sale of Coldstream home
A Vernon lawyer is the focus of a dispute resolution application to B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal. Robert Gates says Leonard Marriott of North Valley Law...
Provinces licensing wolf fur farms, B.C. group reveals
A B.C. animal rights group says it has discovered several fur farms in Canada with licences to hold wolves, bobcat, fox and lynx. One Alberta farm has housed at...
New truck up for grabs in BC Wildlife Federation lotto
Residents across B.C. have an opportunity to win a 2024 GMC Sierra all while supporting the BC Wildlife Federation. BCWF Conservation Lottery tickets are now...
Some nurse practitioners in Canada not being paid for administering MAID
For the past year, Ellen Gretsinger, a nurse practitioner in Ontario's Niagara region, has been providing patients with medically assisted deaths —...
Liberal MP says Poilievre’s popularity a sign of tapped anger, and fading memories of Harper
West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast--Sea to Sky Country MP Patrick Weiler is downplaying continually strong polling numbers for the Conservative Party, saying...
Documentary about Buffy Sainte-Marie wins International Emmy Award
A documentary about folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie, made before her Indigenous ancestry was called into question, has won an International Emmy Award....
Man who raped his young cousin ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment
A Kamloops man who raped his 13-year-old cousin at a family gathering will undergo an in-custody psychiatric assessment before he is sentenced, a judge has...
Alleged Quesnel drug dealer forfeits proceeds from sale of pickup truck
Proceeds from the sale of an alleged Quesnel drug dealer's pickup truck have been forfeited to the provincial government as a proceed of crime. According to...
Gwyneth Paltrow backs use of psychedelics in mental health treatment
Gwyneth Paltrow supports the use of magic mushrooms in mental health treatment. The actress has examined research on the subject and backs the use of...
Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel
Presently suspended Richmond lawyer Hong Guo has now been disbarred by the Law Society of BC, after recently been found to have committed professional...
Air Canada rejects blame in $24M gold theft as it faces Brink's lawsuit
Air Canada says it bears no responsibility for the daring theft of $23.8 million in gold and cash from its facilities at Toronto's Pearson airport earlier...
RCMP officer seeking $20,000 security deposit from plaintiff in lawsuit
An RCMP officer is seeking a $20,000 security deposit from the man who is suing him over an arrest in Prince George caught on video that suggested excessive...
Candlelight vigil set for Kelowna's Stuart Park for Trans Day of Remembrance
A candlelight vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance is taking place tonight in Kelowna at Stuart Park to honour lives lost over the past year. The vigil starts at...
Canadian airlines rank last for on-time arrivals in North America
A new report says the country's two biggest airlines ranked last for on-time performance among large North American carriers last month. Aviation data...
UN report says world racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise
The globe is speeding to 2.5 to 2.9 degrees Celsius (4.5 to 5.2 degrees Fahrenheit) of global warming since pre-industrial times, set to blow well past the...
Big game trophy hunters among targets of new ban on importing raw ivory into Canada
Canadian trophy hunters will be barred from bringing home elephant tusks or rhinoceros horns as Canada adopts new trade controls to help stop the critical...
Rutland Light Up Festival to take place Saturday
The Rutland Winter Light Up takes place this Saturday in Rutland Centennial Park. The event will include activities for the whole family. You will be able to...
Las Vegas Grand Prix drives record betting at BetMGM for a Formula One race
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Grand Prix, which Max Verstappen won Saturday night, blew past BetMGM betting handles for previous Formula One races. Trading...
Black Friday, Cyber Monday shoppers to focus on quality, timing this year: experts
For Harley Finkelstein, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are akin to the Super Bowl. Staff at his e-commerce software company Shopify Inc. start preparing for the...
Alcohol a factor in 'serious overnight collision' near UBC
Three young men were sent to the hospital and investigators remain at the scene of an early morning crash near UBC on Monday, Nov. 20. The incident happened on...
Musk's X sues liberal advocacy group Media Matters over its report on ads next to hate groups' posts
Elon Musk’s social media company formerly known as Twitter filed a lawsuit against liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America on Monday, saying it...
Eyes turn to Ottawa to help repair strained talks on global plastic pollution treaty
As the latest talks on a global plastics treaty ended in accusations of deadlocked negotiations, eyes are now turning to Canada, which will play host to the...
Feds to appeal court ruling that struck down cabinet order labelling plastics toxic
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government will appeal a recent Federal Court ruling that struck down a cabinet order underlying...
Kelowna group shows it cares by collecting toys for displaced Ukrainian children
A grassroots Kelowna group that sprang up in the past few years is trying to bring some holiday joy to children and youth who have fled the war in Ukraine. The...
Okanagan Horsey Ladies raise $13,000 for charities
Horsey Ladies of the Okanagan raised $13,000 for animal causes. Their annual fundraiser was held at the Schubert Centre in Vernon on Friday, in hopes that a...
Economists expect inflation slowed again in October as high interest rates take hold
Forecasters anticipate Canada's inflation rate took another dip in October as gasoline prices fell from the previous month and grocery prices rise more...
Questions swirl as Liberals prepare to table fall fiscal update
Questions are swirling on Parliament Hill ahead of a fiscal update that's widely expected to focus on addressing Canada's housing crisis and...
Delta Police chief appeals for port police
Delta’s police chief is reaching out across the country calling for a new policing model for Canada’s ports, saying it’s a “matter of...
Food insecurity in Canada is the worst it's ever been - here's how we can solve it
According to the latest Statistics Canada data, household food insecurity in the 10 provinces has reached a record high. Drawing on data from StatCan’s...
Joe Rich Fire Department food drive 'exceeds all expectations'
The Joe Rich Fire Department’s annual food drive collected more than 2,500 pounds of food from the community on Sunday. The 19th edition of the event...
Mayor of Surrey announces constitutional challenge over policing
The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says the city will mount a constitutional challenge to the province's appointment of an administrator to take over the police...
How early should you talk to your children about finances?
In the ever-evolving landscape of managing your finances, imparting financial knowledge to the next generation is more critical than ever. For Canadians,...
Prince George youth jail closure a 'profound concern' to BC First Nations Justice Council
The province’s decision to close the Prince George Youth Custody Centre by the end of March 2024 does not sit well with the BC First Nations Justice...
Separate rallies at B.C. legislature call for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages
Hundreds of people attended two separate rallies in front of the B.C. legislature on Sunday on the ongoing Gaza conflict, one calling for a ceasefire and the...
New B.C. Supreme Court judge mindful of 'great privilege and responsibility'
About 75 people crammed into a courtroom on the fifth floor of the Kamloops Law Courts on Monday afternoon to welcome the newest B.C. Supreme Court judge to his...
Israeli forces battle militants around another Gaza hospital as babies evacuated to Egypt
Israeli forces pressed their offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza on Monday, battling militants around a hospital where thousands of patients and displaced...
Police testimony resumes in criminal trial of Freedom Convoy organizers
The criminal trial of two Freedom Convoy organizers resumed today after a two-week break with testimony from an Ottawa Police Service liaison officer. Const....
Fate of former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets now in hands of jury
The fate of Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets, is now in the hands of a jury. The 12 jurors retired Monday to consider a...
Dancing with the Shuswap Stars dazzles sold out crowd
Dancing with the Shuswap Stars dazzled the crowd in Salmon Arm over the weekend. A sell-out crowd of 450 people showed up to the SASCU Recreation Center for the...
Holiday crafts, markets and more upcoming in South Okanagan
"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...
Penticton Vees line up new forward for next season
The Penticton Vees have signed a new forward, Casey Brown, for the 2024-25 season,. “We have had a lot of success with recruiting Regina Pat Canadian...
Vernon Christmas market invites you to 'Sleigh All Day'
The creators of Vernon's Polson Artisan Market are offering a new holiday market event in a new venue. Sleigh All Day takes place Dec. 8-10 at Kal Tire...
Vernon company's cheeky spin on news seeks sponsorship entries
Vernon's TNB Naturals is looking for a few good growers who also happen to be handy with a camera. The local hydroponics supply company is known for its...
No word on status of 135 Canadians cleared to leave Gaza Strip over weekend
Canadians with loved ones trapped in the embattled Gaza Strip are still waiting to learn whether the 135 people cleared to leave the territory on Sunday were...
Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction brings in a whopping $237,000
Kalamalka Rotary's Dream Auction pulled in almost a quarter of a million dollars. The event was held Saturday evening at the Vernon Lodge. "We want to...
Kamloops hammer-throwing world champion sets sights on Olympics
Canada’s hammer-throwing world champion, who lives and trains in the Tournament Capital, has his sights set on the 2024 Olympics after back-to-back...
Upper Room Mission collecting backpacks full of items for Vernon's needy
For some, it's the only gift they will receive all year. So, to make Christmas a little brighter for its clients, Vernon's Upper Room Mission is again...
Local art enthusiasts invited to soiree and art auction this weekend at Penticton Art Gallery
The Penticton Art Gallery is looking forward to finally hosting its 45.5th "Annual" Art Auction this weekend. On Nov. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m., join fellow...
Osoyoos-Penticton public transit route to add extra service in December leading up to holidays
Additional bus service between Osoyoos and Penticton will launch this December, to help with holiday shopping needs. BC Transit and the Regional District of...
Mix of sun, clouds and fog in forecast for coming week: Environment Canada
The Kamloops region is forecast to see mixtures of both sun and cloud, with morning fog expected early on in the week, according to Environment Canada....
A Way Home Kamloops raising money to support youth through annual campout
Local non-profit A Way Home Kamloops is bringing its primary fundraising event, the Campout to End Youth Homelessness, back to McDonald Park in December. Tangie...
Paw Street Market filled with Santa's nice list for holiday photo op
The big man in red was spotted taking pictures at Paw Street Market in Vernon, Sunday. The photoshoot was to fundraise for the Animal Auxiliary Thrift Store....
Photos with Santa proving popular at Summerland Museum
Santa is coming to the Summerland Museum and Archives this week, and spots are already filling up fast. On Friday, Nov. 24 from 3-5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 25...
Annual Sprott Shaw Lunch with Santa is back, supporting meals for kids in Penticton
Get your Christmas wishes in to Santa early at Sprott Shaw College's annual charitable Lunch with Santa in Penticton. On Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
One of Canada's best golf courses ready for fun winter, accepting 2024 memberships
You have likely heard how gorgeous Tobiano Golf Course is. Once you actually get there, however, it’s even better than you thought it would be. Few...
Penticton council to start 2024 budget deliberations this week
Penticton city council will deliberate the proposed 2024 municipal budget at a series of special meetings this week. The city is looking at $134.5 million in...
BCICF starts endowment to help grow Christmas Cheer Fund, give to charities
A teenaged Wenda Noonan once told her dad all the things she would buy if she ever won $1 million. Dad disagreed and gave her advice the executive director of...
Storm win one, lose one against top-tier KIJHL competition on weekend
The Kamloops Storm split a pair of weekend games against top-calibre KIJHL teams, beating the Columbia Valley Rockies 2-1 on Saturday before falling by the same...
