Top Stories for March 30, 2024
Owner of Kelowna's Adventure Trucks fatally shot in Wednesday's incident, says family
UPDATE: 12:40 p.m. Police have now confirmed two people were killed during Wednesday's shooting at Adventure Trucks near Kelowna's Reid's Corner...
Road reopened after multi-vehicle crash on Kelowna's Harvey Avenue
UPDATE: 11:50 a.m. The crash has now been cleared and traffic is once again flowing in both directions on both Harvey Avenue and Cooper Road. The condition of...
Penticton residents concerned with close calls coming from stray golf balls off nearby course
Residents of a neighbourhood near the Penticton Golf & Country Club are getting frustrated by the constant barrage of golf balls coming into their area. ...
Accused in 2018 Kelowna Red Scorpion gang investigation pleads guilty
A five-month Kelowna RCMP gang-related investigation has led to its final conviction in court, more than six years after police began working on the case....
Voting for Enderby in the Kraft Hockeyville 2024 contest wrapped up at 2 p.m. today
UPDATE 2:07 p.m. The voting is over and now the waiting begins. Voting in the Kraft Hockeyville 2024 contest closed at 2 p.m. and Enderby will find out later...
Kelowna breweries get creative to drum up business in tight market
An industry insider estimates between 10 and 15 per cent of B.C. craft breweries are surviving month-to-month or quarter-to-quarter. In Kelowna, which has the...
Second Molotov cocktail fire in Kamloops in three days, this time at the site of 2023 homicide
Mounties are investigating a second Molotov cocktail thrown at a residence this week — this time at a Brocklehurst home that was the scene of a homicide...
Dog named 'Hero' kept stuck owner warm and safe from coyotes for 2 days: police
A man who became stuck in a muddy ditch in southern Alberta for two days was rescued after police say his injured dog stayed close by during the ordeal, keeping...
Uranium is being mined near the Grand Canyon as prices soar and the US pushes for more nuclear power
The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work just south of Grand Canyon National Park on a long-contested project that largely has sat...
Bidding process starts for world's largest hockey stick
Anyone game for the world’s largest hockey stick? The District of North Cowichan opened a bidding process this week to take the Expo 86 relic off its...
Kelowna Museums Society hires Kelowna product as new executive director
Kelowna Museums Society has found its new executive director. Jillian Povarchook is back in Kelowna after working at the Museum of Vancouver for 12 years,...
Star witness takes stand, describes 'bang,' 'flash' when friend was shot dead inside Cache Creek home
The Crown’s star witness took the stand Thursday in a long-delayed murder trial at the Kamloops Law Courts, describing the bang she heard and the flash...
Vernon historian has decades-old footage of the Knox Mountain Hill Climb
Today's trip down memory lane comes with some serious horsepower. Vernon historian and videographer Francois Arseneault has unearthed footage of the...
'A disaster': Judge scolds B.C. fentanyl delivery driver sentenced to two years in prison
A Victoria man who was caught by police delivering fentanyl has been sentenced to a federal prison for two years plus one day by B.C. Supreme...
Benefits of using a mortgage broker
Whether you are thinking about purchasing a new property or planning to consolidate some of your high-interest credit card debt, your first thought might be to...
Kelowna Rockets rebounded to even best-of-seven series with Wenatchee
The Kelowna Rockets dug deep and found a way to even up their best-of-seven series with the Wenatchee Wild Saturday night. Just 24 hours after blowing leads of...
Grand opening celebration next Saturday for West Kelowna's stunning Shorerise
The team behind West Kelowna’s newest development, featuring spectacular views in a prime location, invites you to come and see just how beautiful...
Low tide pauses efforts to save B.C. orca while rescuers plan next steps
Low tide kept rescuers trying to save an orphaned whale calf stranded near a remote British Columbia community off the waters on Saturday, but Fisheries and...
The biggest Vernon Comic Con ever is taking place May 4
Attention all nerds: your time to shine is drawing near. Vernon Comic Con is taking place May 4 and it will be bigger than ever. The annual event, organized by...
AT&T notifies users of data breach and resets millions of passcodes
AT&T said it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online. The telecommunications giant said...
Defenceman Isaiah Norlin grabs honour as Warriors most valuable player
Isaiah Norlin came to the West Kelowna Warriors an 18-year-old defenceman looking to make a name for himself. He'll leave for his next hockey journey at...
Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza have departed Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar
A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other supplies for Gaza as concerns about hunger in the territory soar. World...
Penticton community mourns the loss of a beloved local goose
An injured goose that became beloved by Penticton locals in recent years has reportedly been put down following an alleged dog attack. The Canada goose locals...
Kamloops Mounties searching for suspects after suspicious fires in Valleyview
Kamloops Mounties are investigating a pair of suspicious fires that were lit in Valleyview overnight less than 800 metres, and one hour, apart. The first fire...
No joking around with April Fool’s Day food
I hope everyone is happily ensconced somewhere with loved ones this long weekend, celebrating spring in whatever fashion suits you. I will be with my grandkids...
City of Vernon advising 32nd Avenue and 38th Street will be closed in April for construction
The City of Vernon is advising that starting next week, temporary detours will be required for portions of 32nd Avenue and 38th Street, while crews begin...
South Okanagan-Similkameen communities will have a large item collection throughout April
If you've got a head start on spring cleaning, then it's the perfect time to get rid of unwanted items you're clearing out. The Regional District of...
Penticton Vees drop another game, losing 4-2 to the Trail Smoke Eaters
The Penticton Vees have dropped back-to-back games, with a 4-2 loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday night. Despite...
WCT's Jesus Christ Superstar will bring the drama to Sagebrush Theatre stage
Western Canada Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar will bring the drama to the Sagebrush Theatre's stage, according to those working on the...
Kamloops Mounties probe office burglary in which laptop, keys stolen
A laptop, cheques and keys were stolen last weekend in a burglary at a downtown Kamloops business, police say. According to Mounties officers were called to a...
RDOS hosting a trial membership program at Naramata Watercraft Storage
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is trying out a new membership program at the Naramata Watercraft Storage for the 2024 season. In a news release...
Work underway on TRU Indigenous Education Centre after pause due to international student uncertainty
After uncertainties around international enrolment put the project on temporary hold, work on Thompson Rivers University’s $22-million Indigenous...
Salmon Arm wildfire mitigation town hall touts effectiveness of FireSmart BC program
Small changes made around the home can make all the difference in mitigating wildfire danger. That was the message delivered to residents who attended the City...
Easter brunch at Osoyoos Resort supports a ‘free-spirited’ young girl’s fight against cancer
South Okanagan residents can fill their plates for Easter brunch at Walnut Beach Resort in Osoyoos on Sunday, while also fundraising for a seven-year-old...
Enderby hosts public Easter celebration this weekend
Time to get 'egg-cited' because Enderby’s public Easter celebration is back this weekend. An Easter egg hunt will be held at Barnes Park on...
Oliver's Venable's Theatre brings laughs and B.C. tales to stage in April
Coming to Oliver's Venables Theatre this month, Canadian comedy and B.C. tales hit the stage, with musical accompaniment to boot. Derek Seguin: Nap. Laugh....