Falls onto road, hit by car
Man shot, injured in woods
Charges stayed due to delay
"Tesla Takedown' in Canada
Police shooting in Hamilton 
Carney wants Trump call
Wildfires destroy homes 
Deported despite order 
Vatican releases pope photo 
Hudson's Bay 'slow death'
TikTok deal on the way?
Stock markets rally
Bowling club's big win
Warriors earn critical win
Trout too much for Rockets
50 years of Maiden
Hackman's dog starved
Diddy pleads not guilty
Top Stories for March 31, 2024
Kelowna subsidized apartments evacuated due to neighbouring UBC Okanagan construction
UPDATE 4:40 p.m. BC Housing has issued a statement on support for Pathways Abilities Society with evacuation of Hadgraft Wilson Place in Kelowna “BC...
Vernon man shocked at amount of street activity he saw at 2:30 in the morning after his e-bike was stolen
Carl Sellers was shocked by the amount of street activity he saw in the dead of night in Vernon. Sellers lives in a six-plex on Hospital Hill and at 2:30 a.m....
Merritt Centennials leaving BCHL behind, to make fresh start in KIJH
After celebrating their 51st year in the BC Hockey League, the Merritt Centennials will be making a fresh start in the the Kootenay International Junior Hockey...
Kelowna's Pushor Mitchell law firm releases new logo as it looks to next 50 years
Pushor Mitchell LLP got busy celebrating its 50th anniversary last year, and now it is looking forward to the next half century. The Kelowna law firm on...
UBCO expert advises government to close nicotine pouch loophole
A University of British Columbia Okanagan professor is urging the federal government to close a nicotine pouch loophole. Dr. Laura Struik, an assistant...
Man fatally stabbed in Victoria, second person injured, police say
Police in Victoria are investigating after one person was killed in an alleged stabbing and a second was seriously injured. They say officers were called to the...
Enderby lost the Hockeyville bid to Elliot Lake, Ont. Saturday
Enderby lost the Kraft Hockeyville 2024 contest to Elliot Lake, Ontario Saturday evening. The North Okanagan city was one of four communities in the running for...
Shootings point to turf war over rights to screen South Indian films
The day Thomas Shajan was expecting to see a South Indian action epic at a theatre in British Columbia, a spate of shootings thousands of kilometres away...
Ukrainians with Canadian visas face agonizing decisions about the future
It was 4:40 in the morning when bombs started to drop on Lilyia Dvornichenko's hometown of Kharkiv in Ukraine, just an hour from the Russian border. Her jaw...
Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they're parked. According to documents...
Group of Tim Hortons franchisees in Quebec sue brand owner for $18.9 million
Several Quebec Tim Hortons franchisees are taking the brand's owner to court, blaming what they describe as unreasonable constraints in the company's...
More than 400 Canadian artists sign letter denouncing 'anti-trans' policies
More than 400 Canadian artists from the worlds of music, film and literature are denouncing what they describe as "alarming and destructive"...
Vermont police warn drivers returning from Montreal to check for hidden GPS devices
Police in Burlington, Vt. say its residents are finding hidden AirTags and other GPS tracking devices on vehicles returning from Montreal. The Burlington Police...
Judge imposes heightened fine, not jail, for repeat prohibited driver caught on Kamloops highway
A disabled man who would have “practical difficulties” behind bars has been ordered to pay a heightened fine rather than go to jail after he was...
Peachland council approves 62-unit rental complex
A developer got the permits he needs to start building a 62-unit rental complex in Peachland, but not before councillors checked off a long list of complaints...
Rates of colon cancer steady in BC despite rise in younger adults across Canada
Social media users might have noticed an increase in “storytimes” about being diagnosed with colon cancer from young people. According to the...
Ontario man now holds world record as oldest kidney transplant recipient
An 88-year-old man from Ontario has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest kidney transplant recipient. Walter Tauro, a former...
Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
Teams of engineers worked Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key...
Hundreds came out for the annual Easter event at Okanagan Mission Community Hall Saturday
While little ones will be spending their morning hunting for eggs Sunday, hundreds in Kelowna got a head start on the Easter festivities Saturday. Once again,...
Summerland museum shares a look back at a local Easter Sunday 92 years ago
The Summerland Museum & Archives Society travelled back to Easter Sunday nearly a century ago with a look at a local couple dressed for the special...
Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox
The Department of National Defence is moving forward with plans to build a $53-million facility at CFB Comox as part of Canada’s $2.49-billion military...
Vernon's Predator Ridge set to open for the season April 10
It will soon be time to tee off at Vernon's Predator Ridge. The wait will be over April 10 when golfers can take to the links at the popular North Okanagan...
Kamloops lawyer prohibited from practicing in B.C. after multiple suspensions
A Kamloops lawyer has been disbarred from practicing law in B.C. after multiple suspensions over the past three years. Former Kamloops lawyer Nickolaus Harold...
Okanagan College Coyotes back for another season of baseball
After losing out in semi-final action last year, the Okanagan College Coyotes men’s baseball team is back on the ball diamond for another season of...
Peachland Fire Department offers free tickets for yard waste
For a limited time only, Peachland residents can save a few bucks thanks to the Peachland Fire Rescue Peachland residents can now get vouchers to cover yard...
Summerland man files misfeasance lawsuit against district CAO
A Summerland resident is adding to his ongoing legal saga with the local government, filling a misfeasance lawsuit against the District's CAO. Brad Besler...
Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland looking for home for a sweet, shy cat
The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has a two year old black cat with a friendly demeanor looking for a home. Lori Huot-Stewart, president of the...
Local Losers Underground bringing Slope Side Live to Vernon's SilverStar Mountain
Local Losers are heading for Vernon's SilverStar Mountain Resort. Local Losers Underground will be hosting Slope Side Live at the North Okanagan resort, on...
Nunavut celebrates 25th anniversary with optimism but also housing concerns
P.J. Akeeagok was a teenager in a tiny hamlet on the tip of Ellesmere Island, watching with anticipation when Nunavut was officially born. Twenty-five years...
AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers' information online. Were you affected?
The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T's current and former customers has been recently discovered online, the...
West Kelowna close out regular season with 5-1 win in Penticton
The West Kelowna Warriors will head into the BC Hockey League playoffs on a roll. The Warriors closed out the regular season in convincing fashion Sunday...
Kamloops Mounties looking for white pickup stolen from outside business
Mounties are on the lookout for a white pickup truck stolen from outside a Kamloops business last weekend while its owner was shopping inside. According to...
Small forest fire put out in Oka provincial park as Quebec fire season starts early
A small forest fire has been extinguished in a provincial park west of Montreal, signalling an early start to the 2024 wildfire season. A spokesman for...
Conflicts of interest can be found in many walks of life
Next week I plan to write about conflict of interest in the context of powers of attorney and representation agreements but this week, I will set the stage by...
With bicycle riding season here, it's time for riding, maintenance and repairs tips
The 2024 bike riding season is already well underway, thanks to recent record-breaking temperatures. But newbies, and even those with some experience, always...
Castanet Event Calendar with host Brayden Ursel
A sneak peek of upcoming events happening in the Thompson-Okanagan.
Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albarino
Wine: Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albarino Winery: Stag’s Hollow Winery Why drink it? Because it’s fun to drink and it’s made from grapes that...
Penticton Elvis Festival promises fun for volunteers at 2024 event
Calling all music fans! The Penticton Elvis Festival is seeking volunteers for its fun-filled 2024 event, all of whom will get to experience the signature event...
Kamloops council drafts letter pushing back on anticipated changes to federal fund requirements
Kamloops city council has agreed to send a letter to Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo expressing concerns that a source of federal government funding...
14 years of winning for City of Vernon's financial reporting team
The financial services division with the City of Vernon has clinched the Canadian award for financial reporting for the 14th consecutive year. The accolades...
CSRD board decides to take a wait and see approach to new provincial short-term rental legislation
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has announced it will take a wait and see approach to short-term rentals in a statement posted on their website last...
Guest conductor, soloists join Kamloops Orchestra to perform Mozart's Requiem
A guest conductor and several well known soloists will be joining the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra to perform Mozart’s Requiem — his final work....
TRU Students' Union hopes to take steps toward new building sometime in April
The Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union says it is requesting a development agreement with the university to build a new building in "the...
Oliver could see e-scooters for four more years with new rules
Oliver residents could keep on riding e-scooters for four more years as the Town leans towards continuing its e-scooter pilot with some changes. On Tuesday, the...
Osoyoos and Penticton Indian Bands collaborating with BC Wildfire Service on planned burn near Rock Creek
BC Wildfire Service, the Osoyoos Indian Band and the Penticton Indian Band are continuing to collaborate on an an ecosystem restoration project in the Kettle...
