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Gordon Ramsay passed out
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Top Stories for February 10, 2024
Highway 33 reopened after head-on collision in Joe Rich area Saturday morning
UPDATE: 10:55 a.m. Highway 33 has now been reopened in both directions, after a serious three-vehicle crash closed the highway for close to 10 hours Saturday...
Up to 15 cm of snow expected in the North and Central Okanagan, Shuswap and North Thompson
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the region. Snow accumulation of 10 to 15 cm is expected to hit the North and Central Okanagan, Shuswap and...
Kelowna bookkeeper convicted in $1.35-million fraud case has mistrial application dismissed
Despite her attempt to have a mistrial declared Friday, a Kelowna woman convicted of defrauding her employer of $1.35 million will face sentencing in April....
'Such a surreal feeling': Kelowna woman playing in Professional Women’s Hockey League
From dreaming about the creation of a professional hockey league for women to actually playing in one has Kelowna’s Abby Cook feeling over the moon. The...
People rallying around Vernon's Dag Aabye to help him move in during time of need
It is safe to say, Dag Aabye is a living legend in the world of skiing. Aabye has been ski pioneer for decades and has been a fixture in the North Okanagan for...
Should Canada have mandatory minimum jail sentences for anyone convicted of extortion?
Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government will establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for people convicted of extortion. The opposition leader says...
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre hosts production of Blizzard by FLIP Fabrique
A blizzard is coming to the North Okanagan. Acclaimed Quebec-based circus company FLIP Fabrique is coming to Vernon to take everyone on a winter journey with...
Protest at Bonnie Henry film part of alarming trend, police chief says
A protest at the screening of a documentary about Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday is part of a concerning trend toward aggressive, anti-social behaviour,...
Kamloops naturopath files lawsuit alleging tenant stopped paying rent, left immovable hyperbaric chamber behind
A Kamloops naturopath is suing a former tenant in her office building, alleging he left her high and dry with tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and a...
Highway 97 reopened near Summerland after blasting
UPDATE: 12:40 p.m. Blasting has been completed at the slide site north of Summerland and the highway has now reopened. ORIGINAL: 8:45 a.m. Highway 97 will once...
Treaty 4 First Nations suing Ottawa over $5 annuity payments
Chief Lynn Acoose says she's taking a step elders and past Indigenous leaders in her community have long been reluctant to. The chief of Zagime Anishinabek,...
Missing man found safe after Mounties ask for help
UPDATE: 6:25 a.m. The Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP say the missing man has now been found safe. ORIGINAL: Feb. 8, 11 a.m. Police are asking for the...
Donations to Kelowna group down as poll finds fewer Canadians support government help for Ukraine
A new poll by the Angus Reid Institute finds a growing number of Canadians think this country has given “too much support” to Ukraine. The online...
Avant Brands brings back first chief financial officer to help guide growth
What’s old is new again at Avant Brands. The Kelowna cannabis company has brought back Jeremy Wright to serve as its interim chief financial officer. He...
Bonded dogs rescued from harsh conditions in Chase now have a forever home
A pair of bonded dogs that were rescued from harsh conditions in the Shuswap have found their forever home. The emaciated pair of American...
Kamloops landlord acquitted on charge alleging he sexually assaulted drug-addicted tenant
A Kamloops landlord has been acquitted on one count of sexual assault after a judge found his drug-addicted tenant's accusations to be unreliable. The...
Kelowna gets ready for Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is nearly here and many different spots around Kelowna want to make sure you’re all set to go for the big day. Dakoda’s Sports Bar...
Months of work still ahead for full reopening of Highway 97 north of Summerland
The reopening of all four lanes of Highway 97 north of Summerland is still months away, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Months...
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce voting begins to determine new board
Maryse Harvey will be the next chairperson of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce board of directors, but the group now needs to figure out who will serve with her....
Pierre Poilievre visits Woodfibre LNG site and meets with Squamish Nation members
Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, made a stop in Squamish this past week. Poilievre, the federal leader of the opposition, posted...
B.C. woman convicted of COVID assault acquitted on appeal
B.C.’s Court of Appeal has acquitted a woman convicted of assault for coughing on a man and pushing a shopping cart into another person during the...
Investigators probing blaze in abandoned Tk'emlúps outbuilding
Firefighters knocked down a large, suspicious fire in an outbuilding located on the Tk'emlúps reserve across from Westsyde Road and McQueen Drive...
Emmitt Finnie scored four times leading Kamloops past the Rockets 7-3
"Frustrated. Disappointed." Those were the words Kelowna Rockets head coach Kris Mallette used to describe his team's effort in a 7-3 loss to the...
Armstrong's Caravan Farm Theatre is hosting Family Weekend Sleigh Ride Social
The Caravan Farm Theatre wants to take people for a ride. The Armstrong theatre company, at 4886 Salmon River Rd., is holding its first Family Weekend Sleigh...
A really crappy problem for your body
We've all got that friend who's never at a loss for a bathroom joke. And although we all laugh, for a great many people, digestive and elimination...
Tax increases expected to ramp up for Kamloops cancer centre contribution
The Thompson Regional Hospital District expects to contribute into seven figures toward a pending cancer centre at Royal Inland Hospital. B.C. Health Minister...
Chopped Leaf supporting Heart and Stroke with Paint Red campaign
Kamloops’ two Chopped Leaf locations are turning red this month to raise funds and awareness for the local chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation....
Last of 'vulnerable' B.C. co-ops saved despite feds being 'MIA'
The last two B.C. co-ops under imminent threat of redevelopment have been saved by provincial government funding and a community land trust, says Thom...
A beginner's guide to aphrodisiac foods
What better month than February to focus on aphrodisiac foods? Being the month of love, I thought I'd get you started with a bit of history and some ideas...
Naramata residents voice support for provincial restrictions on vacation rentals
A group of Naramata residents is pushing for their village to opt in to upcoming provincial legislation limiting vacation rentals, seeking a better balance for...
Kamloops Mounties catch couple swapping seats during traffic stop
A man and a woman are facing possible criminal charges after allegedly switching seats during a traffic stop, Kamloops Mounties say. According to police, a...
Clash.gg stands out as pioneer as fanbase of esports titles like CS2 grows
In the dynamic world of esports, the thrill of competition extends far beyond the digital battlegrounds of Counter-Strike 2, more commonly known as CS2. As fans...
64th annual Vernon Winter Carnival wraps up this weekend
As the 64th annual Vernon Winter Carnival heads into its final weekend, there are still plenty of things to do to shake off those winter blues. “Today...
Sold out Vernon Winter Carnival Chili Cook Off proves popular
Hundreds of people roamed Vernon's downtown core Saturday in search of the perfect chili. The popular Vernon Winter Carnival Chili Cook Off took place from...
Kamloops committee agrees to put marquee sign project on temporary hold
A new marquee sign initially approved as part of last year’s budget has been put on hold, with a Kamloops committee recommending staff bring a revised...
South Okanagan MP calls for federal aid for grape and fruit growers devastated by extreme weather
South-Okanagan West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings is calling on the federal government to support grape and fruit farmers facing devastating weather-related...
City of Vernon received $4,234,873 in grant money last year
It was not as much as was being asked for, but the City of Vernon received more than $4 million in grants last year. At their regular meeting Monday, staff will...
Area C Director Marty Gibbons to meet with Ministry of Municipal Affairs to address concerns with how Area C was split
CSRD Area C Director Marty Gibbons will meet with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs next month to ask for help dealing with problems from the division of the...
Osoyoos hosting second special meeting with council, staff over contentious double-digit tax hike
The Town of Osoyoos is hosting their second special open meeting this upcoming Thursday evening to address the 2024 budget, which has been a point of major...
Have a Heart Radiothon raising donations for families fleeing domestic abuse in South Okanagan
The second annual Have a Heart Radiothon is starting to raise funds for the South Okanagan Women in Need Society, leading up to a live event. On International...
