Slippery highway conditions
Sea to Sky to get nearly $8M
Supercluster drops partner
Gearing up for election
Expanding dental care
Teens injured in shooting
Wildfires kill 2 firefighters
Cuts to weather forecasting
Israel fires back at Lebanon 
The Bay: what went wrong?
All B.C. Bay stores to close?
Wall Street slips again
Canada on to curling final
Blazers shut out in finale
Warriors clinch playoff berth
No charges against Guillod
Daniel Craig blames Bond
Rob Lowe a nosy father
Top Stories for February 5, 2025
'We took the hit': Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans
Every year Kathy Rowe and her husband exchange the same Christmas gift: plane tickets to the United States. The couple from Torbay, N.L., had planned to do the...
Shopper suing Save-On-Foods after injury from slipping on poop in Princeton store aisle
A trip to the grocery store went from bad to worse for a shopper who claims she slipped in feces and injured her knee at a Princeton grocery store. Laura Levay...
Burger King submits plans to replace Kelowna restaurant
Changes are being proposed for the corner of Orchard Plaza intersected by Harvey Avenue and Cooper Road. Owners of the Burger King restaurant at that corner...
Blake Lively is sued by Texas crisis specialist in latest 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
A Texas crisis communications specialist has sued Blake Lively for defamation after the actor pulled him into her legal fight with co-star and director Justin...
'A real shame': Carved oak owl stolen from Kelowna park
UPDATE 5:09 p.m. The City of Kelowna has expressed its dismay after learning that the oak owl carved by Kamron Garbe in Lombardy Park several years ago is now...
Restored 1948 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver unveiled at KF Centre for Excellence
A significant moment in Canadian aviation history took place Tuesday as the 1948 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, christened Miss El, was unveiled at the KF Centre...
'It's mass murder': Poilievre pledges life sentences for fentanyl traffickers
Pierre Poilievre said during a Wednesday press conference that a Conservative government would amend the criminal code bring in mandatory life sentences for...
Cyclist speed limits have been set in Central Okanagan parks
E-bikes on trails are getting some attention from the Central Okanagan Regional District. "We have installed some new speed limit signs on both the Mission...
'The plane shook': Aircraft hit by another plane on Seattle tarmac
A B.C. woman was sitting inside a plane on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when another aircraft collided into it. Jackie Patton left...
Should national anthems be banned at sporting events?
Canadian sports fans continued to voice their displeasure at American economic policies on Tuesday despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United...
B.C. investigates 'significant' opioid diversion, including international trafficking
A "significant portion" of opioids prescribed by doctors and pharmacists in British Columbia are being diverted, and prescribed alternatives are being...
Logo-covered SUVs stolen from local distillery quickly recovered
Okanagan Spirit Craft Distilleries has its full fleet back on the road after two-thirds of it went missing. The company posted photos on social media after a...
Two B.C. fishermen dead after falling through ice
Two brothers in their late 60s are dead after falling through ice on a lake in the eastern Fraser Valley region. Police in Agassiz were notified at 11 p.m. on...
Kelowna's visitor centre will glow red Feb. 11 to highlight 211 British Columbia
The tourist centre on Kelowna’s waterfront will be awash in red on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 11 in recognition of 211 Day. The day highlights the...
Lethbridge woman charged with negligence in 13-year-old son's death
A southern Alberta woman has been charged in the death of her 13-year-old son. Lethbridge police say the boy's body was found along a busy roadway on Boxing...
Nine migrants detained, one dead after illegal border crossings into Alberta: RCMP
Mounties say they thwarted two illegal border crossings in Alberta this week, with nine people detained and another dead after fleeing from police. Assistant...
Judge finds Vernon businessman guilty of sexual assault in retrial
A Vernon businessman and former hockey coach has once again been found guilty of sexual assault in B.C. Supreme Court. Keith Chase was first convicted in March...
California looks to Canadian timber to help in fire rebuild, despite tariff threat
California homebuilders say they will have few options but to keep buying Canadian lumber even if it's hit with 25 per cent tariffs as they rebuild...
USAID is going away. Here's what it's been doing in South America
The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will deliver a major blow to efforts including humanitarian assistance in Colombia,...
Ministers call on Washington lawmakers to scrap tariff threat completely
Key cabinet ministers returned to Washington Tuesday to keep pressing Canada's economic case as a month-long pause on Donald Trump's tariff threat has...
China accounted for 50% of oil exports via Vancouver in 2024: China Institute
China has quickly become a significant buyer of Canadian crude oil, thanks to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, according to an analysis from the China...
Kootenay woman dies after fall from moving vehicle
The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is seeking witnesses or video related to a fatal motor vehicle incident that occurred on Jan. 9. in Trail....
One dead after sailboat runs aground east of Saturna Island in stormy weather
A Canadian man and a woman were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their sailboat ran aground in snowy, windy conditions east of Saturna Island on Monday...
Iran praises US for cutting foreign aid funding as it looks for a Trump message on nuclear talks
Iran's government seems to be welcoming some recent decisions by the United States — even though they happen to come from a man Iranian operatives...
Kelowna blows past provincial housing target
It didn’t take long for the City of Kelowna to reach, and surpass, its year-one housing target imposed by the province. In June of last year, the city was...
Sheertex temporarily lays off 40% of staff as it braces for impending U.S. tariffs
The CEO of Sheertex says she's had to temporarily lay off 40 per cent of the company's staff, in part because of tariffs the U.S. has promised to place...
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump
Argentina's president has ordered the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to “profound differences” with the U.N....
South Okanagan dogs headed to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
A Penticton-based Boston Terrier and Summerland-based pug are making their way down to NYC this week, qualifying for the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog...
Suspect arrested after early-morning burglary interrupted by homeowners: Kamloops RCMP
A man was arrested after he was allegedly caught trying to break into a Kamloops family's home. Just before 3:40 a.m. on Monday, a man and a woman who lived...
Skier partially buried in minor avalanche near Whitewater Ski Resort
Two people were involved in a minor avalanche while skiing at the base of Ymir Mountain near Whitewater Ski Resort on Tuesday. According to an incident reported...
Trudeau travelling to Paris, Brussels for AI summit, meetings with European allies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet European leaders and the head of NATO next week as Canada reaches out to allies reeling under the impact of the new...
Trial dates set in wrongful dismissal suit of fired senior TRU executive
An ousted senior administrator at Thompson Rivers University will get his day in court — it just won't be until next year. Larry Phillips, the former...
Rock The Lake, Red Bird Brewing team up for Battle of the Bands final
The countdown is on to the first Rock The Lake Battle of the Bands with the finalists announced for the two-night competition, set to take place at Red Bird...
Tribunal rules Brannon the cat stays with B.C. woman after breakup
B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has determined a woman possessed her cat before she got into a romantic relationship, rejecting an ex-boyfriend's...
RCMP treat deaths of two men, two women on Saskatchewan First Nation as homicides
RCMP say four deaths on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation in southern Saskatchewan are being treated as homicides. They say the initial investigation suggests the...
North Okanagan Mounties investigating unusual driving incident
North Okanagan Mounties are currently investigating a suspicious interaction they say resulted in a "projectile from a firearm." Police said in a...
'A madness in the air.' Trump's threats unleash patriotic wave among Canadians
McGill University undergrad Daniel Miksha made a significant decision over the weekend. After hearing the news that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to...
Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have abandoned or scaled back their diversity,...
Lighting lanterns in Kelowna for Year of the Snake
The dragon and lion will be dancing at Parkinson Recreation Centre on Sunday. Several local dignitaries, including Mayor Tom Dyas and Kelowna MPs and MLAs, will...
Vernon bakery closing as owner battles health issues
Another local business in Vernon’s downtown core has shuttered — this time due to personal reasons from the owners. Ara Metzner has owned Caken Me...
Kelowna hotels see increase in occupancy in 2024
The hotel industry in Kelowna saw some positive signs during an otherwise mediocre year for tourism in 2024. Year-end figures from Destination BC show overall...
Logan Lake mayor says expansion of Highland Valley Copper will be good for community
The mayor of Logan Lake says the province’s decision to fast track a large-scale expansion of Canada’s largest copper mine will have a “big...
Kelowna Apple Triathlon to host national championships
The Kelowna Apple Triathlon will host the 2025 Age Group National Championships, bringing together Canada’s top age-group athletes for sprint, standard...
Overpass strike slows traffic on Highway 1 in Burnaby
Police are investigating another overpass strike that slowed eastbound traffic on Highway 1 in Burnaby Wednesday afternoon. A commercial vehicle collided with...
Incarcerated B.C. youth less likely to re-offend, says SFU study
B.C. youth who have spent time in custody have shown less likelihood to re-offend as adults than those who have not been incarcerated, according to a new study...
Trump talks Gaza takeover and other takeaways from his appearance with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump offered a jaw-dropping performance during his joint news conference Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting...
Salmon Arm man facing several charges after alleged ice cream theft, assault
A 39-year-old Salmon Arm man was arrested for assault, uttering threats and shoplifting following an ice cream theft incident that was caught on camera, police...
Travel to B.C. rises while visits from Mexicans plummet
New data show the number of visitors to B.C. rising despite a steep drop in the number of Mexican visitors. The province was the entry point in Canada for...
Armstrong-Spallumcheen firefighters battled two significant fires Tuesday
Armstrong-Spallumcheen volunteer firefighters had an exhausting day Tuesday, battling two significant fires in a matter hours. Fire Chief Rob Brown said crews...
West Shore RCMP Bike Unit made a traffic stop, found lots of drugs
Pedal power led to a significant drug bust for the West Shore RCMP. Cpl. Nancy Saggar said in a press release, on Jan. 28, the West Shore RCMP Bike Unit...
International grads more likely to hold jobs below their education levels: StatCan
International students who graduated from Canadian schools are more likely to be underemployed than their Canadian peers — and many are living with lower...
Women win lawsuit against B.C. man acquitted of their sex assaults
A man who spent 27 years in prison before he was found wrongfully convicted has been ordered by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge to pay $375,000 each to...
Erratic suspect brings 'makeshift weapon' to Vancouver fast food place
Nobody was injured after a 34-year-old man brought what police are calling a "makeshift weapon" into a Downtown Vancouver fast-food restaurant....
CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but...
'Nothing new:' Police officials say fentanyl crackdown existed before tariff threats
Canadian investigators were effectively cracking down on fentanyl trafficking and production well before U.S. President Donald Trump threatened devastating...
Kelowna marathoner named KidSport community champion
Olympic marathon runner Malindi Elmore will be honoured during Sport BC’s annual Athlete of the Year awards in March. Elmore will be the recipient of the...
Kamloops Fire Rescue crews save deer trapped on icy South Thompson River
Kamloops Fire Rescue crews leapt into action to save a deer in distress after the animal found itself stuck Tuesday morning on the ice of the South Thompson...
Residents raise money to fight Spa Hills Compost claiming years of foul odours
Yankee Flats residents say they want to enact change after experiencing what they claim has been years of foul odours coming from the Spa Hills composting...
Driver caught going more than 50km/h over the limit on Highway 1 in Salmon Arm
A 23-year-old man was caught going more than 50 kilometres per hour over the speed limit on the Trans-Canada Highway last month. On Jan. 10, at about 2 p.m.,...
Bus driver assault being investigated by Vernon Mounties
Vernon Mounties are investigating an assault that took place on a public bus late last year. A bus passenger allegedly "rushed and assaulted" a bus...
Statistics Canada says merchandise trade surplus $708 million in December
Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade surplus with the world was $708 million in December. The result compared with a revised deficit of...
Two Kings Tribute Live in Concert will benefit Penticton's firefighter charity
If you don’t get your tickets for the second annual Two Kings Tribute Live in Concert, you will be All Shook Up. The first tribute to the King, Elvis...
Kamloops Mounties investigating after stolen Porsche found burning near Cherry Creek
Mounties are hoping tips from the public will help them track down suspects after a Porsche stolen from a Kamloops residential street was discovered ablaze on a...
Canadians want research on UFO sightings, but don't want to pay for it
The truth is out there and Canadians think they should know about it — but they don't want to pay for research into reports of strange objects spotted...
How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon
New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the lunar far side. That's...
Talk of changing Vancouver's supportive housing policy has organizations on edge
A proposal by Vancouver's mayor to halt new supportive housing projects in the city has organizations with plans in various stages of completion worried...
Earthquakes keep rattling Greece's volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes
Earthquakes rattled Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes through the night and into Wednesday as authorities bolstered their emergency...
City reviewing purchasing amid tariff threat, but Build Kamloops plans remain unchanged
Officials at city hall will be surveying suppliers, taking stock of inventory and reviewing the capital plan with the threat of steep American tariffs still...
Attrition is the 'worst way' to shrink federal public service, says former clerk
Canada's federal public service grew by more than 100,000 people over the past 10 years, and both the Liberals and Conservatives are looking to trim it by...
Four fighters from Vernon's Unity MMA competed over the weekend
It was a busy weekend for Unity MMA and Kickboxing fighters. Head coach and owner of the Vernon club, Raja Kler, said Team Unity had four members in competition...
LA neighbors have vastly different post-wildfire rebuilding options due to insurance crisis
Before a wildfire ravaged their street in northwest Altadena, Louise Hamlin and Chris Wilson lived next door to each other in nearly identical houses. “I...
Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence
After threatening Canada and Mexico with illegal tariffs, and Canada with annexation, United States President Donald Trump has agreed to hold off on imposing...
Donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign
Political financing reports show that the collapsed BC United party collected more than $223,000 in donations after it suspended campaigning in last year's...
Ninety overdose deaths in 2024 in Kamloops was second-most ever
Kamloops experienced its second deadliest year on record for illicit drug overdose deaths in 2024, and the numbers are telling one local social advocate much...
Scarcity behind the medals: Canada's national sport organizations running deficits
The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada's Olympic flag-bearer in Beijing's closing ceremonies is in debt. Isabelle Weidemann wasn't...
Canadian video game industry saw 9% drop in number of companies: report
The number of video game companies operating in Canada dropped nine per cent in the wake of a pandemic-fuelled gaming boom, most of them smaller independent...
Funs ways to celebrate both Valentine's Day and Family Day
February brings with it two days dedicated to affection—Valentine’s Day, of course, but also Family Day. The latter, in case it’s not yet in...
Two trailers damaged, no injuries in RV Centre blaze
A fire that sparked at a Penticton RV Centre Wednesday evening left two trailers damaged but caused no injuries. Video of the fire shared with Castanet shows...
Mark Carney pledges to beat Trudeau's target date for meeting NATO spending benchmark
Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney has pledged to hit Canada's NATO defence spending target by the end of the decade — two years ahead of Prime...
Waterslides and skating with the Vees upcoming on Family Day in Penticton
The Penticton Community Centre and the South Okanagan Events Centre are offering plenty of activities for Family Day. On Monday, Feb. 17, both venues will have...
Polson Park naturalization project nearing end of phase one construction, salmon expected
Salmon could appear in the Vernon creek as early as 2027 thanks to the Vernon Creek naturalization project. Construction fencing along Polson Park has recently...
South Okanagan stores see increased demand for Canadian items amidst US tariff threats
South Okanagan businesses are promoting and pushing Canadian-made products in light of tariff threats from the United States. On Monday, U.S. President Donald...
Two-day Salute to Conservation event supports wild sheep in B.C.
Join the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia at Canada’s largest one-stop shop for mountain hunting later this month in Penticton. The society will...
New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications
A new independent commission tasked by the federal government with reviewing miscarriages of justice could discover that more people than expected are serving...
How do we adapt and still sty authentic?
In the world of food, there are a myriad of traditions that are woven into many of the dishes that become symbols of the culture they represent. In the...
SKSS student activist Ryder Dobson in running for prestigious national award
Ryder Dobson of South Kamloops Secondary School is a finalist for a prestigious national award, and he is one round of interviews away from finding out if...
Victoria score two unanswered third period goals in 5-2 win over Rockets
The Victoria Royals completed a two-game sweep of the Kelowna Rockets Wednesday night. Victoria jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second then needed a pair of...
Merritt Speedway hosts inaugural winter races
For the first time, Merritt Speedway had their racers battle through the snow and cold for first place. On Feb. 1, five races were held over the afternoon as...
Some road and parking restrictions for Vernon Winter Carnival parade Saturday
The 64th Vernon Winter Carnival parade is set to take place Saturday, and that means there will be some temporary traffic disruptions. To accommodate the...
Prime Minister Trudeau will host a Canada-U.S. summit amid threat of Trump tariffs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a Canada-U.S. economic summit in Toronto on Friday, days after President Donald Trump said he would hold off on his...
Penticton Chamber of Commerce urges response to U.S. tariff threats
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce wants to see a stronger response to tariff threats, sending a letter to the federal government to urge...
Naramata Bench wineries bring back special event on Valentines Day weekend
The 2025 edition of Big Hearts, Small Bites is back, and bigger and better than before. A Naramata Bench winery will once again be hosting, alongside another...
Nurse retention in senior care facilities worsens as workforce shrinks, report says
As Canada’s population ages, employee retention in seniors’ homes is becoming an increasing concern. Mila Nikoff previously worked at an Interior...
Cedar Lane extension roadwork to begin in Osoyoos soon
The Town of Osoyoos is notifying residents that road work will begin on Cedar Lane in the coming weeks. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the municipality...
Oliver Fire Department to celebrate former fire chief at retirement party open to public
The Oliver Fire Department is inviting the public to a retirement party for long-time member and former fire chief Bob Graham this month. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Blues band Blue Moon Marquee return to Salmon Arm with a show at the Song Sparrow Hall
Salmon Arm blues fans can rejoice as Canadian band Blue Moon Marquee will be returning to the Shuswap for a performance at the Song Sparrow Hall in April. The...
Lower Similkameen Indian Band hires new band manager
The Lower Similkameen Indian Band has hired a new band manager who will be starting in the role this March. Donna Wilchynski has served as the LSIB's...
City looks to make its take off of seniors over parking passes to pay for reserves, infrastructure
An 11th hour plea for no increase to the seniors’ parking pass fell on deaf ears Tuesday night as Nelson city council overwhelmingly voted for adoption of...
Leafs defenceman named one of three stars for the week in KIJHL
The Nelson Leafs might be sliding in the KIJHL standings but one of their defensemen isn’t. Memphis Burgeson has been named one of the three stars for the...
Castlegar to host open house for public feedback
The City of Castlegar is inviting residents to review and provide feedback on its 2025 budget and five-year financial plan at an upcoming open house. The...
Local health area overdose death rate drops in Nelson by almost 50 per cent
Unregulated drug deaths have dropped by almost 50 per cent in the Nelson local health area in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data recently...
Osoyoos business licences renewals due by February's end
The Town of Osoyoos is reminding business owners of licence renewals coming due at the end of the month. In a public notice on Tuesday, the municipality said...
Empty Canvas Kootenays is hosting a couples-paint night
Let's be honest, we’re all working on ourselves. So why not work on things step-by-step with that special someone? This two-canvas painting event will...
Approval given by council for payment by cellphone for all downtown parking meters
A cell phone can now be employed as an accomplice to fuel the parking addiction in Nelson. The city has approved a pay-by-cellphone option for all city parking...
