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NDP stronghold shattered
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Poilievre loses his seat 
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Pope Francis' mixed legacy 
Huge blackout reversed
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Hackman autopsy results
Top Stories for February 12, 2024
Police seek video of Rutland Road before crashes that hospitalized three
UPDATE 6:30 p.m. Police have reopened Rutland Road between Leathead and Hartman roads after a multi-scene crash Monday morning. Investigators are asking...
Kelowna Rooms + Spaces closes just months after grand opening
It appears that a new home and decor store in Kelowna has shut its doors just a few months after it opened. The large Rooms + Spaces store held its grand...
Missing man's body discovered near Bear Creek, police say
West Kelowna RCMP have released more information regarding the tragic end to the search of a local man found dead over the weekend. Lucas Singer-Kraus, 23, was...
Hwy. 97 closed between Monte Lake and Monte Creek due to head-on crash
UPDATE: 9:35 p.m. BC Emergency Health Services confirm five ambulances were dispatched to the scene of a serious crash involving two semi trucks on Highway 97...
'Silent disaster’: Okanagan cherry growers likely facing worst year in string of bad years
The consensus is this winter’s cold snap will likely be the worst of a string of bad climate-related hits for B.C. cherry growers. “It’s not...
'A Canada thing': Popular menu hack convinces A&W to offer South Asian-style sandwich
When Priya Dhillon visited an A&W in Windsor, Ont., in December 2022, she had an "a-ha" moment when a customer ordered his regular — two...
Taylor Swift seals Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory with passionate kiss for Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift celebrated Travis Kelce's Super Bowl victory with a passionate kiss on the field. The 'Anti-Hero' hitmaker had been in the crowd at Las...
Three-vehicle collision at Highway 33 and Highway 97
A three-vehicle crash is blocking part of the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 33 in Kelowna. A black SUV and silver car have crashed head-on. The...
Man who crashed into Kelowna homeless encampment pleads guilty
The man accused of being behind the wheel of a truck that ran over and seriously injured a person sleeping in a tent at Kelowna’s Rail Trail homeless...
Golden wedding anniversary capped with Lake Life Lottery win for Kelowna couple
A Kelowna couple celebrating 50 years of marriage got quite the gift when they learned they had won the Lake Life Lottery $1.37 million grand prize package,...
Large RCMP response to gun complaint blocked Co-op Avenue in Oliver
UPDATE: 9:30 a.m. RCMP confirm that a prominent police presence on Co-Op Avenue in Oliver Sunday night was due to a report of intimate partner violence...
Bell denied stay of CRTC decision allowing access to its fibre network
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected BCE Inc.'s request for a stay of a regulatory decision that will allow independent companies to sell internet...
WestJet announces YLW summer 2024 schedule
Spring and summer can't be far away now that WestJet has announced its Kelowna flight schedule for the summer 2024. WestJet is increasing the number of...
Environment Canada forecasts snow, sun, clouds for week ahead
It's going to be a mixed bag of weather this week across the Thompson Okanagan. Monday should be the only snowy day of the week. According to Environment...
'Risk factors': Study suggests severe menopausal symptoms linked to dementia
A University of Calgary study suggests that severe symptoms of menopause can act as early warning signs for dementia. Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, a professor of...
One of two WolfPack athletes hurt in fatal Kamloops crash to be honoured at TCC this weekend
Riley Brinnen will be returning to the Tournament Capital Centre this weekend to be honoured as a graduating athlete, according to Thompson Rivers University....
Should B.C. have a recall process for municipal politicians?
Ground rules put in place behind the scenes at Kamloops city hall are receiving mixed reviews after a third-party investigator found Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson...
Trump asks Supreme Court to put off his election interference trial, claiming immunity
Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on...
Mixed reviews for ground rules put in place following Kamloops city hall investigation
Ground rules put in place behind the scenes at Kamloops city hall are receiving mixed reviews after a third-party investigator found Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson...
Denim on the Diamond announces headliners for three-day Kelowna music festival
A wide range of critically acclaimed musical acts will be taking to the stage this summer when Denim on the Diamond returns to the plate for the sixth time....
’Possible weapons’ prompted tactical police response in Kelowna
A heavy police response in a downtown Kelowna neighbourhood Sunday night was prompted by a report of a weapon. The Kelowna RCMP and its tactical Emergency...
West Kelowna council to consider Gellatly Road townhomes
West Kelowna city council this week will consider a 20-unit townhouse project proposed for Gellatly Road South. The proposal at 3830 Gellatly Road South is for...
Conservative Party of BC nominates Alexandra Wright in Kelowna-Mission
Kelowna business owner and farmer Alexandra Wright has been nominated to represent the Conservative Party of British Columbia in the Kelowna-Mission riding in...
Manitoba man facing five murder charges in deaths of wife, children, teen
RCMP in Manitoba say a 29-year-old man has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his wife, three young children and a...
Multi-vehicle crash closes one lane of Highway 97 at McCurdy Road
Traffic is moving slowly along Highway 97 at McCurdy Road due to a crash. Multiple vehicles were reportedly involved in a collision just after 4 p.m. Rob Gibson...
WestJet could face costly delivery delays due to panel blowout on Boeing plane
WestJet is facing indefinite delays on dozens of new aircraft deliveries after a panel blowout on a Boeing 737 Max plane last month that prompted a halt to...
Baldy Mountain Resort winning battle with Mother Nature due to high elevation
Baldy Mountain Resort has expanded its amenities and its days of operation this year. Add that to the fact it boasts the third highest base elevation in B.C....
Higher price tag, repair costs could drive up insurance premiums for EVs, report says
Drivers may see higher premiums for their electric vehicles as the insurance industry adjusts to the shift from gas-powered cars to electric alternatives, a new...
West Kelowna city councillor to run provincially for BC United
West Kelowna city councillor Stephen Johnston has been selected by the BC United party as its candidate in the West Kelowna-Peachland riding. Johnston, 38, is a...
Judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC probe of his $44 billion Twitter takeover in 2022
A judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify for a third time as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into his $44 billion purchase...
Kelowna council will re-examine its construction time bylaw
Just when should contractors be allowed to work on development projects within the City of Kelowna? That question will be up for discussion around the council...
Two people dead after falling through ice on eastern Ontario lake
Two people who were reported missing after falling through ice on a lake in eastern Ontario have been confirmed dead. Ontario Provincial Police say three people...
Beanfield asks CRTC to tear down Rogers' 'bulk agreements' with condo developers
Independent telecommunications provider Beanfield Metroconnect is asking the industry regulator to outlaw arrangements between carriers and developers that...
When applying for a mortgage be prepared
“Why do they need that? It wasn’t like this the last time I bought a house”. One of the common frustrations shared by mortgage applicants is...
BC Hydro prepares for drop in water supply at biggest reservoirs
BC Hydro is preparing for a “historic drought” in the coming months as some of its largest reservoirs remain below normal levels. In 2023, the...
Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise
On the outskirts of Barrie, Ont., sunlight washes over the outcast cucumber and parsley stacked on skids at Eat Impact's warehouse. Workers at the online...
Police officer injured by teen fleeing on scooter from alleged attempted break-in
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) arrested two teenagers in East Vancouver this weekend after an alleged attempted break-in. Two teens, one 17 and one 18,...
Less is more? Consumers have fewer choices as brands prune their offerings to focus on best sellers
How much choice is too much? Apparently for Coca-Cola, it's about 400 different types of drinks. That's why the beverage company recently decided to...
Applications being accepted for sixth annual Okanagan Angel Summit
Applications are now being accepted for the sixth annual Okanagan Angel Summit. The eight-week pitch program guides Okanagan-based investors and Western...
Accused enters surprise guilty plea to 2022 Harwood arson
Nearly 100 potential jurors were sent home from the Vernon courthouse Monday morning after an unexpected guilty plea was entered by a man who was supposed to...
City planning cleanup of Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery
The City of Kelowna is preparing to clean up Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery next month. The new initiative will take place between March 1 and 14 every year...
Usher adds Vancouver stop on 2024 North American tour
Hot off his steamy Super Bowl halftime show, Usher has announced several added dates for his North American tour, including a new show in Vancouver. The...
Ontario Appeal Court rules Ford government's Bill 124 is unconstitutional
Ontario's top court has ruled a controversial law that limited raises for public service workers is unconstitutional. The Court of Appeal found in favour of...
Fire at Albert Place apartments in Vernon deemed accidental
Vernon Fire Rescue has wrapped up its investigation into the cause of last week’s fire that broke out at the Albert Place apartments on Feb 7, 2024. City...
Conservative motion, backed by NDP, produced $40M in regulatory relief for Bell
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is rejecting the idea that his party played a role in granting $40 million in regulatory relief to Bell Media. ...
Contract rules disregarded in costly development of ArriveCan app: auditor general
Disregarded policies and a failure of management led to the development of the inordinately costly and much-maligned ArriveCan app, an investigation by...
Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a 3-week mission to International Space Station
Turkey’s first astronaut returned home to a hero’s welcome Monday, portrayed as a symbol of the country’s advances in technology and...
Keeping seniors safe shouldn't lead to isolation and loss of autonomy
Castanet is introducing a new, monthly column aimed at addressing seniors' issues. It will appear here, on the opinion page, on the second Monday of each...
Six charges for man accused in B.C. Crown prosecutor attack
The man alleged to have attacked a Crown prosecutor near a Vancouver courthouse is now facing a total of six charges A Crown prosecutor was attacked Feb. 2 as...
Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline, UN report says
Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, according to a new United Nations report released Monday. Many songbirds, sea turtles, whales,...
Shortage of doctors prompts temporary closure of Williams Lake emergency department
A shortage of available doctors is being blamed for a temporary closure of the emergency department at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake. According to...
Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver and Fairmont Pacific Rim achieve 5-star status from Forbes Travel Guide
Two Vancouver hotels have won coveted five-star rankings in the just-released 2024 Forbes Travel Guide: Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver and the Fairmont Pacific Rim....
Use RRSP contribution deadline time to reassess you finanical situation
As the RRSP deadline looms on the horizon, the usual sense of urgency and stress tends to envelop the conversation. I have written about the advantages of RRSPs...
Probation for man who broke into 'abandoned' Kamloops house while temporarily homeless
A young Kamloops man who broke into an unoccupied home on Schubert Drive while looking for a place to stay has been ordered to spend the next 15 months on...
Man charged with first-degree murder in B.C. hit-and-run
Police on Vancouver Island have arrested and charged a man with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a cyclist last week. Comox Valley RCMP say that...
Injured pedestrian taken to hospital after downtown Kamloops collision
Traffic was moving slowly through a downtown Kamloops intersection over the lunch hour Monday after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. Emergency crews were...
IIO investigating after man injured in dirt bike crash in Campbell River
B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was seriously injured in a dirt bike crash in Campbell River on Sunday. Campbell River RCMP told the...
Kamloops MLAs point out delays, changes following cancer centre announcement
A missing scanner and another year of delay has Kamloops’ Opposition MLAs sounding alarm bells over a long-promised cancer centre at Royal Inland...
Police seeking suspects in Enderby theft investigation
If you know who these people are, the RCMP want to hear from you. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a...
Skaha Lake Road delays coming next week in Penticton
The next phase of Penticton's "point intersection" project on Skaha Lake Road will begin next week. The project is part of ongoing work to...
B.C. and Ottawa announce $733M in federal health funding for province's seniors
British Columbia and Ottawa have announced $733 million in new federal funding over the next five years to improve health care for the province’s seniors....
Osoyoos issues boil water advisory after 'significant instrumentation failure'
UPDATE: 5:30 p.m. The Town of Osoyoos says it believes a power outage Saturday began a domino effect that ultimately led to a widespread boil water notice and...
Canadian TV, film, music industries ask MPs for protection against AI
Canada's actors, directors and musicians are sounding the alarm over artificial intelligence, saying it threatens their livelihood and reputations. Groups...
B.C. man facing fraud charges in U.S. fined $40K for illegal trades
Burnaby resident and long-time Vancouver stock promoter Aarif Jamani has reached a $40,000 settlement with the B.C. Securities Commission after admitting he...
Kelowna Rockets host Spokane in rare Tuesday tilt at Prospera Place
The Kelowna Rockets hope a rare Tuesday night home date is just what the doctor ordered to bounce them back into the win column. The only previous Tuesday home...
Plenty of family fun in Penticton this upcoming Family Day
"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...
Kamloops Mounties look for two suspects, truck wanted in connection with Sahali break-in
Kamloops Mounties are looking for a pair of suspects in connection with a residential break-in which happened in Sahali on Sunday. In a news release, RCMP Cpl....
Vernon to increase metered parking fees for first time in decade
For the first time in a decade, parking prices are increasing in downtown Vernon. Council approved a 25 per cent increase in metered parking on Monday. Parking...
Work is underway to repair broken City of Vernon spray irrigation pipe
Repair work on a broken spray irrigation pipe in Vernon is underway. A report will be presented to Vernon city council at their regular meeting Monday,...
Emergency response app Voyent Alert incorrectly alerts Princeton residents to change in boil water notice
Users of the Voyent Alert emergency app in Princeton may have been puzzled by an update they received Monday. The app sent users information that a...
Suspect arrested after intruder entered North Kamloops home, police say
Charges have been laid after an unwanted intruder walked into a North Kamloops home on Sunday morning, police say. According to Mounties, officers were called...
Delays expected on Highway 1 in Chase with crews starting slope work
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on Highway 1 in Chase beginning on Tuesday while crews begin slope stabilization work in the area. The Village of...
Coldstream looks at ways to protect western painted turtle habitat
How to best help the western painted turtle habitat at Kalavista Lagoon in Coldstream will be before council on Monday. Western painted turtles are considered...
Vernon says goodbye to another successful winter carnival
Vernon’s 64th annual Winter Carnival has officially come to an end. Unseasonably warm temperatures caused the Carnival to pivot on some of its flagships...
Sip, savour special Scotch at upcoming Penticton Rotary fundraiser event
Penticton Sunrise Rotary Club’s “Scotch Tasting & Canapes” fundraiser is back. The event is sponsored by Angry Otter Liquor Store at...
Free film screening, talk in Kamloops to commemorate Black History Month
The Paramount Theatre will be offering a free movie screening followed by a discussion to commemorate Black History Month in the community. Black Lives in...
Sicamous council to discuss installing aquafit, therapy pool for Shuswap Healing Centre
District of Sicamous Coun. Pam Beech wants to look into the potential purchase of an aquafit and therapy pool for the future Shuswap Healing Centre. On the...
