Blue wave hits B.C Interior
Is Vancouver a safe city?
NDP stronghold shattered
Poilievre loses his seat 
Not criminally responsible
Hockey player trial starts
Cardinal withdraws 
Pope Francis' mixed legacy 
Huge blackout reversed
Consumer confidence falls
Trump to offer some relief 
Amazon launches satellites 
Could Rose be reinstated?
Vees playoff series schedule
Vees heading to finals
John Cleese tried LSD at 65
Cannes unveils film jury
Hackman autopsy results
Top Stories for February 14, 2024
Province trying to seize six Okanagan properties from accused drug trafficker
The provincial government is suing an alleged drug trafficker in Kelowna, trying to force him to hand over more than $6 million in Okanagan real estate....
'I've still got nothing': Benefits being cut for some members of Interior Lumberman’s Pension Plan
As many as 150 British Columbia lumber industry companies and their workers are getting a massive shock as they begin to sell their companies, retire, and start...
Police recover stolen student artwork taken from UBCO
UPDATE: 8:50 p.m. A piece of student artwork that was stolen from a UBCO building over the weekend has been found. UBCO said the stolen artwork has been...
Taylor Swift-Mania providing boost to some Okanagan restaurants
Restaurants in Kelowna and West Kelowna are taking a page out of the NFL playbook, using Taylor Swift-Mania as a way to boost sales for a struggling hospitality...
Vernon baby born three months early, airlifted to Vancouver Children's Hospital
A Vernon couple has seen an outpouring of support after their baby was delivered nearly three months early. Blaire Cook went into preterm labour and delivered...
Attackers plead guilty after drunken group beating caught on video at Kamloops park
Two Kamloops girls have been sentenced to probation for beating up a romantic rival during a drunken teen party at a city park — an attack that was filmed...
Skiers flocking from abroad to the Okanagan for Family Day long weekend
Family Day long weekend in Kelowna is shaping up to be a busy one this year as both the airport and the ski slopes are expecting a lot of traffic through the...
Kelowna chocolate shop bustling on Valentines Day
You can't celebrate Valentine's Day without chocolate. Karat Chocolate and Pastry Boutique had one of their busiest days to date, completely selling out...
1 dead, 8 to 10 people injured after shooting near Chiefs parade, official says
UPDATE 3:28 p.m. A blast of gunfire killed one person and injured several others outside a landmark railroad station in Kansas City, Mo., where the NFL champion...
Next stop Hollywood? Travis Kelce gets first producer credit on SXSW movie
Travis Kelce is already making moves in Hollywood. The Super Bowl champ has his first executive producer credit on a new film that will have its world premiere...
West Kelowna council nix gymnasium at refurbished community centre
The City of West Kelowna will go ahead with designing the new Mount Boucherie Community Centre without a gymnasium. City council nixed the gym addition during...
Do you feel the province's recent housing rule reforms reflect the needs of your community?
B.C.’s housing minister spent time Tuesday answering for his policies. Ravi Kahlon fielded questions at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) 2024 Housing...
Multi-vehicle incident snarls traffic at Highway 33 and Hollywood Road
UPDATE 3:50 p.m. A collision at the intersection of Highway 33 and Hollywood Road has now been cleared and traffic in the area has returned to normal. ORIGINAL...
Kamloops pot shop fined $7K after selling cannabis to 16-year-old undercover agent
A North Kamloops cannabis store has been fined $7,000 after it was caught selling weed to an underage government agent posing undercover as a customer. On July...
Trudeau warns Israel of 'catastrophic' consequences of pending Rafah offensive
An Israeli military offensive into the densely populated area where some 1.5 million Palestinians have taken refuge in the Gaza Strip would be...
Prince George teacher disciplined for endangering student with nut allergy
A consent resolution has been issued for a Prince George teacher following a Dec. 2, 2021 incident where she brought an advent calendar to school without...
Three officers are shot in Washington as district deals with sharp rise in violent crime
Three police officers have been shot in Washington and their injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, authorities said Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police...
House Intelligence Committee chair delivers cryptic warning of a serious national security threat
The Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee urged the Biden administration on Wednesday to declassify information about what he called a serious...
Day One Society offering $20K bonuses to nurses who will work in its detox wing
In a move to combat the rising tide of substance abuse among the younger population, Day One Society is launching an ambitious initiative to staff its newly...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Whistler for Invictus Games training camp
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle plan to spend Valentine's Day in Whistler, B.C., this year to attend a training camp one year ahead of the 2025...
Peachland residents want large Ogopogo sculpture installed in community
An enthusiastic group of Peachlanders has come up with plans to carve a large Ogopogo sculpture and donate it to the municipality. “We would create the...
German man arrested in Russia for allegedly smuggling cannabis gummies
A Moscow court on Wednesday remanded a German citizen into custody after his arrest over possession of cannabis gummies and accusations of smuggling drugs,...
Kamloops Mounties seek tips about missing elderly man last heard from a month ago
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 73-year-old man who hasn’t been heard from in over a month. Kamloops RCMP said Norman...
Lyft shares rocket 62% over a typo in the company's earnings release
Lyft shares jumped 62% after the closing bell Tuesday thanks in part to a typo in the ride-hailing company’s earnings release that appears to have sent...
Grade 5 students from Belgo Elementary School spread love with Valentine's cards
Nurses working in the pediatric department at Kelowna General Hospital on Valentine's Day got a nice surprise from a group of local school children....
Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine's Day
Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine's Day, calling for fair compensation and other changes...
Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New York on Tuesday, coming out on top in a politically mixed suburban district in a victory...
King Charles gets back to state business after ‘more cancer treatment’
King Charles has returned to work after reportedly receiving more cancer treatment. The 75-year-old monarch, who was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of the...
Senior dog found wandering Mabel Lake Road near Enderby
A senior dog was found wandering Mabel Lake Road near Enderby last week. The long-haired pooch is now safely in foster care thanks to the Okanagan Humane...
Interior Health warning of potentially deadly drug in Vernon
A drug alert has been issued for Vernon. Interior Health warns a drug being sold as 'down' is actually undiluted fentanyl and could be deadly. According...
Armstrong winery operator hopeful crop survived cold winter with hardy grapes
While many Okanagan wineries are reeling from a winter cold snap, Russ Niles is looking at his grape vines with optimism. It is feared the January cold snap,...
Penticton Ironman weekend adds new half-distance triathlon race this summer
Ironman is expanding in Penticton this year, with the addition of its 70.3 Canada half-distance race. The race will take place Sunday, Aug. 25, in conjunction...
Families using re-created voices of gun violence victims to call lawmakers
Joaquin “Guac” Oliver died in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre, but federal lawmakers who oppose tighter gun regulations began...
Process to get approval for West Kelowna fire hall loan begins next week
The City of West Kelowna begins the process of obtaining voter approval to spend up to $8 million on a new Lakeview Heights fire hall next week. The one month...
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue rescues missing sledder in Graystokes Provincial Park
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) members were called out to Graystokes Provincial Park on Tuesday night to rescue a sledder. COSAR reported that the...
Dust advisory issued for North Okanagan
The air up there is not good – again. For the second time this year, a dust advisory has been issued for the North Okanagan. The Ministry of Environment...
The real-estate tech revolution: Digits more than driving
In our ever-evolving landscape of B.C. real estate, the last three decades saw a hurricane of progress in the approach to buying homes. We used to go through...
Raucous Richmond meeting ends in vote to explore safe consumption site
Another raucous night at Richmond City Hall ended with a 7-2 vote for a practicality study on establishing a supervised consumption site at the hospital. This...
Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Trudeau during House of Commons question period
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted question period briefly on Wednesday, interrupting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he answered a question from...
Japan slips to the world's fourth-largest economy, behind the US, China and now Germany
Japan has slipped to the world’s fourth-largest economy as government data released Thursday showed it fell behind the size of Germany's in 2023. The...
Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea
Ukraine's military said Wednesday it used naval drones to sink a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea, a report that has not been confirmed by Russian...
Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps encourage 'compulsive' use, lawsuit claims
Stuck in dating app loop with no date in sight? A lawsuit filed Wednesday against Match Group claims that is by design. Tinder, Hinge and other Match dating...
School District 67 in Penticton-Summerland victim of cyberattack
School District 67, Okanagan-Skaha, has experienced a cybersecurity incident. "Staff members throughout the district have been informed and while the...
Early detection of white nose syndrome may help stop spread
If you see any winter bat activity or come across dead bats before the end of May, the BC Community Bat Program wants to hear from you. They’re hoping...
North Vancouver RCMP warn of radioactive material in equipment in stolen car
Police in North Vancouver say a car stolen from an underground parking lot Tuesday had a piece of equipment containing radioactive material inside. Mounties say...
Canada announces Ukraine $60M for F-16 supplies and equipment ahead of NATO meeting
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada will send Ukraine $60 million to support its F-16 fighter aircraft. The government says the money is part of the $500...
Manitoba man who was switched at birth receives Métis citizenship
A Manitoba man who was switched at birth and raised without being aware of his Indigenous heritage for more than 60 years says he feels a sense of belonging...
Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa
Canadian manufacturers of masks and other equipment for protecting against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government,...
CREA reports January home sales jump 22% from year ago in largest gain since 2021
The Canadian Real Estate Association says January home sales jumped 22 per cent compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year gain since May 2021. The...
Province spends $16M to upgrade wildfire fighting equipment
The provincial government says it has spent $16 million ahead of the 2024 wildfire season beefing up its fleet and equipment for ground crews. "As we head...
Deadline to save on your Central Okanagan dog licence is weeks away
The deadline to save on your 2024 dog license is fast approaching. Central Okanagan dog owners have until Feb. 29 to save $20 on a new or renewed dog license -...
Evolving 'Freedom' movement fighting perceptions of 'government overreach': CSIS
The loosely knit collective that vocally opposed COVID-19 health measures has morphed into a movement waging a broader fight against "perceived government...
Opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl detected in Quebec City region
A synthetic opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl has made its way to the Quebec City region, where public health officials reported Saturday they have...
Downtown eatery sweeps all three categories of the 15th Annual Downtown Vernon Chili Cook Off
Station BBQ swept all three categories in the 15th Annual Downtown Vernon Chili Cook Off. The downtown eatery took home the Judges' Award, People's...
Kelsey's restaurant served customer 18 shots before fatal car crash, AGCO alleges
Ontario's alcohol regulator is seeking to suspend the licence of a Huntsville restaurant after a customer was allegedly served 18 shots of liquor in under...
Rental demand from international students will slow this year, but won't fall: RBC
RBC says the recently announced cap on new study permits won't lead to an outright decrease in demand for rental housing from international students this...
In B.C., inflation threatens local government's climate plans
Inflation is threatening to derail the climate plans of one of the most ambitious municipalities in British Columbia, prompting fears cities across the province...
B.C.'s gifted students program paused over mental health concerns
A provincial program providing youths that excel in academics a speedy path to university has been paused due to mental health concerns about students. The...
London police asked to explain why 254 sex-assault reports didn't lead to charges
The oversight body for London, Ont., police is asking the force to explain why roughly 40 per cent of sexual-assault reports filed last year did not lead to...
Veteran B.C. politician Mike de Jong to leave legislature, mulls federal run
Veteran British Columbia politician Mike de Jong has announced he will leave the legislature after a 30-year career in government and opposition. De Jong, who...
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused climate change likely to intensify the weather patterns and cause...
Sustainable gardening can help save the planet
It seems to me not a day goes by without more terrifying statistics—stunning numbers on population growth coupled with a dangerously-low snow pack this...
Former Abbotsford mayor tapped as municipal advisor for embattled Kamloops council
A former Abbotsford mayor has been selected to be the new municipal advisor for Kamloops council, tasked with providing support and guidance to the city's...
Despite woes, health officials confident in staffing for planned Kamloops cancer centre
High-ranking health officials say they are confident the planned five-storey cancer centre to be built at Royal Inland Hospital by 2028 will be staffed, despite...
Lack of technician prolonged Lions Gate Hospital power problems after balloon-caused blackout
Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) staff and patients had to wait an extra day to resume normal operations after a power outage last June, because technicians were...
B.C. may need 700K more housing units by 2030, says economist
New expert estimates are further illustrating the immense scale of B.C.’s housing crisis. The province will have to build somewhere in the range of...
Kamloops man's trial on child-sex allegations set for January of 2025
A Kamloops man won’t stand trial until next year on charges he sexually assaulted a teenager and talked her into making child pornography. Guy David...
Vernon RCMP peacefully resolve potentially dangerous situation
A potentially dangerous situation involving a person in crisis was peacefully resolved by Vernon RCMP. Const. Chris Terleski said on Feb. 13 around 11 a.m.,...
Firefighter medical unit, sidewalk among City of Kamloops wish list items up for discussion
A dedicated medical response unit for Kamloops Fire Rescue and a $3-million facelift for the 500-block of Victoria Street are among eight supplemental budget...
SD73 running out of options, facing pressures from enrolment growth and aging facilities
As B.C.'s Ministry of Education continues to deal with emerging enrolment pressures across the province, the Kamloops-Thompson school district says its...
B.C. ministry's failures at landfill leads to dead bear, $21,500 penalty
A B.C. ministry has been handed a $21,500 administrative penalty for failing to reign in garbage and maintain electric fencing around a landfill in a series of...
Summerland denied major federal grant for long-beleaguered aquatic centre upgrades
The District of Summerland's hope for a $25 million grant application towards the construction of a new aquatic and fitness centre have been dashed. After...
Police investigating second homicide of 2024
Prince George RCMP are currently on the 800 block of Victoria Street as they investigate the city's second homicide of 2024. Investigators received a report...
Manitoba child advocate calls for more supports after family killed
Manitoba's advocate for children and youth is calling on the provincial government to better support young people facing intimate partner violence after a...
Federal supply management bill is bad news for Canadians
“Bill C-282 epitomizes misguided protectionism, driven by vested interests and a lack of understanding of rural dynamics, risking harm to both consumers...
Birth control, diabetes meds could be covered if Liberals clinch NDP pharmacare deal
Pharmacare negotiations between the Liberals and NDP are on a knife's edge, and the main point of contention is the number of drugs they plan to start with....
Tourism, hospitality and retail sectors seeking help from B.C.'s upcoming budget
Business is tough for a lot of business owners and executives in the retail, tourism and hospitality sectors. They have been hit with high inflation, pandemic...
Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot
A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a “ton” of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an...
RDOS unveils new e-vehicle with locally-designed decals
A winner has been announced fin a Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen contest to design a new decal for the district's electric van. The van, which is...
Langford councillor harassed at home by 'disgruntled member of the public': mayor
Some members of the public could be banned from live meetings of Langford council, which is considering legal action after a councillor was photographed and...
District of Peachland to launch civic newsletter
Launching a monthly newsletter and conducting a citizen survey will add $16,500 to Peachland’s 2024 budget. Councillors approved the additions unanimously...
High-end items targeted by burglars in break-in at downtown home, Kamloops Mounties say
Jewelry, cash and designer handbags were targeted by burglars in a break-in at a residence in downtown Kamloops, police say. Mounties were called to the...
'Shame on Uber': Metro Vancouver rideshare drivers go on 'strike' at YVR Airport
Over 100 Uber and Lyft drivers gathered Wednesday (Feb. 14) near Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to protest working conditions and wages for an...
Assisted-dying expansion delay not based on stereotypes around mental illness: Virani
Canada's justice minister is rejecting charges that the federal government is bowing to mental-illness stereotypes by delaying a planned expansion of...
Salmon Arm council debates next steps for improperly closed road
The development of a proposed Salmon Arm subdivision could result in the reopening of a road which was improperly closed nearly 25 years ago. Gary Buxton, the...
Fewer than half of people support assisted death exclusively for mental illness: poll
Fewer than half of Canadians feel medical assistance in dying should be available to people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness, the results of a...
NDP to move bill calling for ban of coal exports as Canadian output booms
Canadian exports of the kind of coal used to make electricity hit an eight-year high in 2022, even as the Liberals have promised to work on banning exports...
Ultra marathon location shifts from Salmon Arm to Sicamous Public Beach Park
Lewiston Ultra Events has announced it is moving the BC Backyard Ultra from Little Mountain Park in Salmon Arm to the Sicamous Public Beach Park. The organizers...
Chocolates, flowers and procrastination. For many Americans, Valentine's Day is a last-minute affair
In a classic “Saturday Night Live” sketch, a young man hands his girlfriend a Valentine’s Day gift: a bear dressed in a bee costume that he...
Nickel Plate Nordic Centre, Rainbow Outdoor Collective offering free Nordic sport lessons
Hoping to encourage more kids to get into cross country skiing, the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre and the Rainbow Outdoor Collective (ROC) will be hosting a free...
City of Vernon has closed the Centennial Outdoor Rink for the season
Warmer temperatures has put the kibosh on outdoor skating in Vernon. Effective immediately, the Centennial Outdoor Rink is closed for the season. City of Vernon...
More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster
Premier David Eby says his government will provide almost $80 million to help upgrade Abbotsford's Barrowtown Pump Station, which was nearly overwhelmed in...
B.C. housing minister says reforms reflect community needs despite criticisms
B.C.’s housing minister spent time Tuesday answering for his policies. Ravi Kahlon fielded questions at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) 2024 Housing...
North Okanagan Community Chaplaincy claims People's Choice award with Chamber
Every Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of the Salvation Army, Reverend Chuck Harper and his team of volunteers with North Okanagan Community Chaplaincy set...
Japan space agency says test flight for new flagship rocket is rescheduled for Saturday
Japan’s space agency says its new flagship H3 rocket will have a second test flight on Saturday, two days later than an initially planned liftoff that was...
Penticton Art Gallery excited to create collaborative art with local families this weekend
The Penticton Art Gallery and the Penticton & District Community Arts Council say they are excited to welcome locals to a Family Day weekend event that will...
Stigma from ‘bad actors’ in international education could have lasting impact
There has been a lot of talk recently about “bad actors” in international education. Much of the discussion about caps to the number of student...
Vernon's Gallery Vertigo is on the move as it waits for a decision on increased funding
Vernon’s Gallery Vertigo is on the move. The not-for-profit, artist-run centre has officially closed the doors of its current location to the public, and...
Barre and yoga class to raise funds for local families with rare diseases
A Kamloops barre and yoga class is hoping to raise awareness and funds for those afflicted with rare diseases. Kristen Pickell, owner of Movement Collective,...
Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo to host Salmon Arm town hall about proposed Land Act changes
Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo is partnering with Skeena MLA Ellis Ross to host a town hall discussing the NDP government's proposed changes to the Land Act. Both...
District of Coldstream to allow members to appear at meeting electronically
Coldstream councillors who are unable to attend meetings in person, will now be able meet electronically. At their Feb. 12 meeting, Coldstream council adopted...
