Teen arrested for assault
$1.5-billion hole in budget
Highway 1 closures ahead
Ottawa condemns China 
Tariffs to hurt canola sector
COVID-19 activist guilty
Trump, Zelenskyy have call
Pope off the ventilator 
Images of distant galaxies
EU tells Apple to open up
B.C. company fined $100K
'Absurd' inequities
'I feel more like myself'
Canada falls to South Korea
Canada to play Ukraine 
Batiste's wife in remission
Calvin Harris buys pub
Kesha felt 'pretty isolated'
Top Stories for February 2, 2025
Man engulfed in flames runs onto Bennett Bridge
Traffic across the William R. Bennett Bridge came to a standstill briefly on Sunday afternoon. Southbound traffic was blocked and one northbound lane was closed...
Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan
UPDATE: 12:03 p.m. Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States — from meat and milk to carpets and...
Here's the latest as Canada prepares for Trump's tariffs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada will retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods...
Big ambition, big competition: U.S. fast food chains flock to crowded Canadian market
Competition has loomed over Jersey Mike’s push into Canada from the start. The U.S. sandwich chain revealed its Canadian ambitions just over a year ago on...
Ontario, Quebec and B.C. among provinces pulling U.S. booze from provincial retailers
Canadian alcohol producers are cheering decisions from several provinces to yank U.S. booze from provincial liquor stores. They say the move will deliver a...
Winery hiring for a variety of full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions
O'Rourke Family Estate, a massive winery nestled in the heart of Lake Country, is offering an exciting opportunity for those looking to work in a stunning...
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable...
Penticton RCMP asking for help in locating man missing since Friday
Penticton RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a man who was reported missing on Sunday. Police are searching for 59-year-old Kurtis Robinson, who was...
As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste
Not far from where Ceci Carroll lives, a rock-mining company has polluted the air with dust across the San Gabriel Valley, she said. Now, as crews clean charred...
10 to 20 centimetres of snow hit Metro Vancouver today as arctic air invades region
British Columbians need to get their winter jackets and shovels ready as a snowfall warning is in effect for the Lower Mainland in B.C. Environment Canada says...
SkyAlyne, featuring Kelowna's KF Aerospace, buys planes to train air force
SkyAlyne has confirmed another contract that will support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program. The organization, which consists...
Support, silence and confusion: Republicans respond to Trump's trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump's unprecedented move to pull America’s closest neighbours into a trade war has left some Republican lawmakers precariously...
Raptors, Canucks fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up
Canadian sports fans continued to voice their displeasure with the United States on Sunday, booing the American national anthem before an NHL game in Vancouver...
Nelson offender facing 14 charges released on conditions
A laundry list of charges is facing a Nelson repeat offender, as well as a court-imposed condition barring him from entering any business or retail store in the...
Restaurant association backs premier, urges people to “eat local” in response to U.S. tariffs
“Eat Local” has taken on a new urgency in the face of tariffs imposed on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border. The BC Restaurant & Foodservices...
Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal area or face possible US action
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that the Central American ally must immediately reduce...
B.C. political leaders call for premier to do more amid looming trade war
British Columbia politicians are calling on the premier to do more as the province prepares to face U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods as well as retaliation by...
Vernon man makes Hollywood movie magic from his home
When Landon Bootsma isn't rubbing elbows with the likes of Mel Gibson, he is in Vernon creating special effects for Hollywood movies. Bootsma worked on the...
Late President Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy
Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award. Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and...
Car knocks down light standard, nearly hits building along KLO Road
A car smashed into a light pole near the intersection of Benvoulin Road and KLO Road in Kelowna Sunday evening. A witness shared photos showing the car where...
Locals rescue deer caught in icy Osoyoos Lake
UPDATE: 12:38 p.m. The deer caught in Osoyoos Lake has been safely brought to shore Sunday before noon, following rescue efforts from locals. In photos posted...
Snow doesn't stop Vancouver's Lunar New Year parade
The 51st Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Parade felt a little wintery this year. The annual parade celebrating the Lunar New Year took place in Chinatown on...
Groundhog Day 2025: Willie, Fred and Sam at odds over spring’s arrival
Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents were split over spring’s arrival on Groundhog Day. Ontario’s Wiarton Willie reportedly did not see his...
Mounties continue probe into teen found murdered in parking lot
It’s been three years since a Kamloops high school student was found slain in a parking lot outside a church, and Mounties appear no closer to solving the...
While tickets have sold out, there are still plenty of ways to support Swinging with the Stars Kelowna
Tickets to the Swinging with the Stars Gala later this month have sold out, but there are still many ways to support the Central Okanagan Hospice...
'Here we are again': Death row Canadian waits as Montana looks at resuming executions
The fate of a Canadian who has been on death row in Montana for the past 42 years has been thrown into more uncertainty as state legislators try again to remove...
Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
Authorities said Sunday they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. Washington, D.C. Fire and...
Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyoncé has won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at the 2025 Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show’s elusive...
Business groups on both sides are sounding the alarm over Trump's incoming tariffs
Business associations on both sides of the border are sounding the alarm over the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's incoming tariffs on the North...
Snow causes power outages in parts of Lower Mainland
North Shore residents are feeling the effects of Metro Vancouver's first snowfall Sunday morning as power outages come across West Vancouver homes. A large...
Estate planning at the end of life
Estate planning is easy when you’re on death’s doorstep. Imminent predictability of death eliminates the bottomless pit of contingencies that can be...
United Way BC sending 40 families and seniors to West Kelowna Warriors match
United Way BC and West Kelowna Warriors are teaming up to send more than 40 families and seniors for a fun night out. The service organization is providing...
Rutland Community Clinic seeks local artists to showcase work
The Rutland Community Clinic is calling on local artists to help transform its space with artwork that reflects the community it serves. The clinic, which...
The Okanagan has a new U15B female softball team
Young female baseball players in the Okanagan now have a new team to play for. The South Okanagan Sun Softball Academy is in its first year as head coach...
Wine Industry Advisor names Blasted Church operations director one of most inspiring
An Okanagan Falls wine business veteran has received a prestigious honour from Wine Industry Advisor. Tanya Martin, who serves as operations director at Blasted...
Man writes poem about deer rescued from frigid Osoyoos Lake
An Osoyoos man wrote a rhythmic poem just hours after locals rescued an injured deer from a frigid Osoyoos Lake, Sunday afternoon. According to witness...
City of Vernon helped build homes for returning Second World War veterans
After World War II, thousands of Canadian veterans returned home to find a new challenge — starting over. Many had left as single men and came back with...
Ugandan health authorities are set to begin an Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse
Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala, a top health official said...
Ski and snowboard waxing basics for downhill, cross-country beginners
For the past 20-plus years, the Ski Sheriff has posted tips about using the proper equipment for downhill and cross-country skiing, its maintenance and skiing...
Kelowna SPCA: Pet of the week
This week's Kelowna SPCA pet is a group of parakeets. The birds need to be adopted in bonded pairs by people with prior parakeet experience. The birds are...
Summerland rescue looking for home for a sweet adult black cat
The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has an adult black cat who may not look the happiest in photos, but is super sweet in nature. Lori Huot-Stewart,...
Grammy Awards: The Weeknd makes surprise return
The Weeknd made a surprise return to the Grammy Awards on Sunday (02.02.25). The 'Blinding Lights' hitmaker previously declared he would be boycotting...
Kamloops mayor says he'll hand over confidential report following lawsuit from B.C.'s attorney general
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says he intends to comply with an order from the attorney general to return copies of a confidential workplace report he...
Black Sage Vineyard 2021 Cabernet Franc
Wine: Black Sage Vineyard 2021 Cabernet Franc Winery: Black Sage Vineyard Why drink it? Aged in American and French oak for more than a year, this full-bodied...
Vernon Community Arts Centre hosting clay festival during winter carnival
Get ready for Clay Palooza. The new event is celebrating the art of clay, local creativity and community spirit at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson...
Jasper on Fire: Book recounts first five days of monster blaze
Six months after the Jasper wildfire stole headlines across Canada, a new 100-page book details the experiences of evacuees and firefighters while also...
Kamloops council to decide on earmarking $5.8M for additional River Street upgrades
River Street in downtown Kamloops could see some extra improvements in the coming years if council approves an additional $5.8 million in funding for the...
Okanagan First Nation MMA fighter loses pro debut in Washington
Vernon Mixed Martial Arts fighter Rylie “Coyote” Marchand lost her pro debut in Suquamish, Washington. A member of the Okanagan Indian Band,...
Summerland's Lakeshore Drive existing 30 km/h speed zone to be extended
A review from the ICBC audit team on Lakeshore Drive has concluded that the road's existing 30 km/h speed zone is to be extended. The District of Summerland...
Ronald Macdonald House Family Room to open doors in 12 weeks
A new $1-million Ronald McDonald House Family Room inside Royal Inland Hospital is now expected to open sometime this spring. The 1,100-square-foot facility...
Penticton Vees on six-game winning streak after defeating Brooks Bandits
The Penticton Vees steamed on through their hot winning streak after a big win over the Brooks Bandits Saturday night, leading to six consecutive wins. In the...
Salmon Arm RCMP seeking witnesses regarding accident involving pedestrian
Salmon Arm RCMP are looking to speak to any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of a collision involving a pedestrian on Friday. On Jan. 31, 2025, RCMP...
Neighbourhood association looking for Pleasant Street Cemetery stories to mark 125 years
The Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association is seeking stories about the Pleasant Street Cemetery and its interred residents to commemorate the 125th year of the...
North Valley Gymnastics Society offering variety of new programs
North Valley Gymnastics Society (NVGS) is launching new training programs for their facility. National-level coach Angel Gold will lead the new programs. She is...
'Let's Go Girls' Shania Twain drag performance comes to Osoyoos
Shania Twain lovers will be able to rejoice "from this moment on" until Wednesday night, when a drag show of her music comes to Osoyoos. Starting at 7...
Regional applications for the 2025 Art Exposed exhibition now open
Local artists from all over the Thompson-Nicola Regional District are invited to submit their work for what is being billed as one of the biggest exhibitions of...
Blazers can't hang on against first-place Silvertips, fall 5-4 in overtime
A 46-save performance from Logan Edmonstone was not enough for the Kamloops Blazers on Sunday in Everett, where they were beaten 5-4 in overtime by the...
Selkirk College sustainability project helps bring food to the table
Returning organic waste produced on Selkirk College campuses into the region’s circular economy by assisting local farms is receiving praise from across...
Anarchist Mountain Fire Department and others celebrate at first responders gala
The Anarchist Mountain Fire Department and other first responders celebrated the year at the first responders gala last week. In a social media post on...
