Beloved train still parked
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Slides linked to logging, fires
Measles cases warning
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Carney tells Trump to stop
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Hunter Biden's detail pulled
Fani Willis ordered to pay
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Bay's liquidation to start
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Vipers ousted, still energized
Homan beats Dupont 
Bowling club's big win
Hackman records withheld
New 'Starship Troopers' film
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Top Stories for February 12, 2025
Carney draws large crowd in Kelowna as he continues leadership campaign
UPDATE: 12:35 p.m. Over 300 people gathered at the Ramada Hotel in Kelowna on Wednesday to meet Mark Carney the frontrunner in the Liberal Party leadership...
Kelowna company completes agreement to buy bankrupt BC Tree Fruits property
Novem Pharmaceuticals has announced it closed on a final purchase agreement on the former BC Tree Fruit cold storage facility on Sexsmith Road. Colin Davison,...
Should all grocery stores clearly label Canadian and U.S. products to help shoppers buy Canadian?
Canadian businesses preparing for Tuesday's imposition of tariffs are leaning into the "buy Canadian" sentiment. Grocery chain Loblaw Companies...
Vehicle incident slows traffic into Kelowna
UPDATE 11 a.m. Traffic returned to its regular flow by late morning. ORIGINAL 7:48 a.m. The commute into Kelowna from West Kelowna is slow going, yet again....
Time for 'tough conversations with our vulnerable family members'
Police issued a warning Tuesday about a scam that's hitting vulnerable adults in the Central Okanagan. Several people have been bilked out of more than...
Kelowna's most wanted
Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of Feb. 12....
Vehicle incidents on Highway 97 slow traffic on Highway 97 Wednesday morning
UPDATE 10:07 a.m. Traffic on Highway 97 is returning to normal after a collision near the intersection of Gordon Drive and Harvey Avenue backed up traffic to...
'This is a huge opportunity': Wine growers press to bring down interprovincial trade barriers
The time is ripe to squeeze out agreements to bring down interprovincial trade barriers for Canadian wine. Wine Growers Canada is putting pressure on federal...
Fourteen homes still without water as Hudson Road watermain repairs continue
The City of West Kelowna says crews are continuing to make progress on the ongoing repairs to a significant watermain break on Hudson Road that began early...
Judge orders release of $150K from sale of Teichrieb home to Simpsons
The family of Jessie Simpson will finally see some of that $7-million judgement against the man who nearly beat him to death. A judge has ordered that $150,000...
Kelowna companies steeling themselves for tariff hit
When it comes to U.S. tariffs, Kelowna is more vulnerable than some of its neighbouring cities, according to a report called the U.S. Tariff Exposure Index. The...
Massive winter storm prompts weather warnings across several provinces
A huge winter storm is expected to descend on parts of Ontario and Quebec tonight and quickly spread across the Atlantic region on Thursday and Friday,...
A Navy jet crashed off the coast of San Diego. 2 crewmembers were rescued.
A U.S. Navy jet crashed Wednesday morning off the coast of San Diego and the two crewmembers were rescued, authorities said. The two occupants of the E/A-18G...
B.C. Interior real-estate market now favours buyers
Back in the fall, I wrote about the real estate market and, of course, everyone is asking what is happening in the market now? So, I thought it might be time to...
BC Transit says there are a number of safety protocols protecting drivers in wake of attack
BC Transit officials say they are supporting the Kelowna bus driver who was assaulted while helping a coworker dealing with a problem passenger but remain...
The cost of dying is going up as cemetery rates in West Kelowna takes a significant jump
The cost of accessing services provided at the West Kelowna cemetery are going up - in some cases by as much as 112 per cent. West Kelowna council approved the...
Check your pipes: Cold snap could cause costly leaks
A water main break along Hudson Road sent water and debris rushing down the driveway of a home in West Kelowna late Monday night. There wasn’t much the...
Kelowna lawyer offers free advice on how to fight property crime to mayor and council
A Kelowna lawyer frustrated with police over what he calls a lack of enforcement at tent city has taken his fight to City Hall. Stanley Tessmer, a criminal...
Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations
A federal judge on Wednesday removed a key legal hurdle stalling President Donald Trump ’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred...
Montreal man, 89, suffering from hypothermia after being found outside care home
An 89-year-old man was fighting for his life Wednesday after he was found outside a long-term care home in the city's east end, Montreal police said. The...
Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises buy-Canadian movement
It is up to Ukraine to decide how the war with Russia ends, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday. "It is only Ukrainians that get to decide what is...
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a 'real threat'
Defence Minister Bill Blair says U.S. President Donald Trump's talk of turning Canada into the 51st state is not a "real threat." The minister is...
Government watchdogs fired by Trump sue his administration and ask a judge to reinstate them
Eight government watchdogs have sued over their mass firing that removed oversight of President Donald Trump's new administration. The lawsuit filed...
Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
Storms dumped heavy snow and freezing rain on a swath of the U.S. East from Kentucky to the nation's capital, causing hundreds of traffic accidents,...
Tar balls wash ashore on Florida beaches, but the source of the sticky black goo is a mystery
The U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for tar balls that began showing up on south Florida beaches over the weekend, but so far the source of the black muck...
Crews at work slow southbound traffic on Coquihalla near Merritt
Drivers on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt are being warned about vehicle recovery work that is slowing traffic. According to DriveBC, two of three...
Eby says U.S. economic integration 'last thing' B.C. wants, ahead of White House trip
British Columbia Premier David Eby says "the last thing" the province is considering is further economic integration with the United States, as he and...
US inflation worsened last month with prices for groceries and gasoline heading higher
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher...
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown
President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order this week that would require that U.S. tariffs...
Driver charged in fatal McGill Road crash expected to plead guilty in April
The driver charged in a collision that killed one Thompson Rivers University student-athlete and seriously injured two of his teammates is set to enter a guilty...
Video: See RCMP's Black Hawk taking off in the South Okanagan
A local resident captured the RCMP's new Black Hawk helicopter for border patrols taking off for one of its first flights in the South Okanagan on Tuesday....
Quebec dairy producer Agropur rethinking new projects amid economic uncertainty
Quebec dairy giant Agropur is warning that the threat of a tariff war with the United States may force it to delay or rethink some of its planned investments....
Trump says he and Russian leader Putin have agreed to begin ‘negotiations’ on ending Ukraine war
President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone call Wednesday to begin “negotiations” on ending the...
Regulator left ‘flummoxed’ by B.C. lawyer’s misconduct on basic will and property matter
Vernon-based family lawyer Leonard Marriott has been found to have committed two more instances of professional misconduct related to estate planning. A Feb. 6...
Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on hot inflation data
Markets took a sharp downward turn on Wall Street after U.S. government data Wednesday showed that inflation accelerated last month. Futures for the S&P...
Former health agency CEO suing Alberta government, alleges coverup
The former head of Alberta's front-line health authority is suing the province and health minister alleging she was fired for looking into high-level...
UBC Okanagan research finds therapy dogs reduce student stress, loneliness
Just 30 minutes with a dog can make a big difference in easing stress and loneliness for post-secondary students, especially those living far from home. The...
US defense chief suggests Ukraine should abandon hope of winning all territory back from Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that NATO membership for Ukraine was unrealistic and suggested Kyiv should abandon hopes of winning all its...
Multinational food and beverage firms push Canadian-made products amid tariff spat
Amid a "buy Canadian" push inspired by trade tensions with the U.S., some multinational food and beverage companies are working hard to highlight...
Fraudulent SilverStar Mountain Resort gift cards circulating: Vernon RCMP
Mounties are investigating fraud after SilverStar Mountain Resort was targeted in an apparent gift card scam. Vernon RCMP launched an investigation after...
Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was...
Flu activity in B.C. peaking as COVID-19, respiratory virus decline
British Columbia is seeing "peaking influenza activity" even as other respiratory illnesses such as RSV and COVID-19 are in decline, and health...
Former Kamloops Indian Residential School receives national historic site designation
The former Kamloops Indian Residential School has been designated a national historic site. Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and Steven Guibeault, federal minister...
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce hosts tariffs talk with industry leaders
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is opening discussions on what to do about looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The Chamber will host a forum with industry...
McArthur Island Curling Club preparing for move to mainland, amalgamation with downtown club
The McArthur Island Curling Club is closing its doors for good after 60 years, amalgamating next month with the Kamloops Curling Club as the city weighs new...
Watch for transformation of OXA demonstration theme gardens
Winter is a time of planning for gardeners and that is exactly what the Okanagan Xeriscape Association board has been doing. Board members and I have been...
Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats
Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready to wave the flag as they face down repeated threats from the White House. A new Leger poll...
Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery's annual adornment refresh begins in March
Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery will begin its annual adornment refresh next month to maintain the cemetery's cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal for...
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling
A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a lack of local news outlets weakens community ties and affects people's...
One love on an incredible evening of Jamaican culinary magic
I am currently in Negril, Jamaica, enjoying an amazing winter break and catching up with friends from all over who are doing the same thing. We have been scuba...
FEMA funding to New York City to assist migrants is misrepresented
Elon Musk posted Monday on X that the so-called Department of Government Efficiency he heads had uncovered millions of dollars being spent illegally by FEMA to...
Seven months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper
The first trailers to house displaced locals rolled into Jasper, Alta., this week, about seven months after a third of the town was ravaged by a runaway...
Two men plead guilty in fatal B.C. hit-and-run where victim was dragged for blocks
Police say two men have pleaded guilty for their roles in a fatal hit-and-run in Surrey, B.C., last year where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle then dragged...
NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo
An internal memo to federal NDP candidates and their campaign staff says they should prepare for a federal election call to come as early as March 10, a day...
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish get Rock Hall nominations
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also...
Trump's metal tariff threats shake up the Canadian can industry
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose sweeping metals tariffs is creating worry and opportunity in can manufacturing and packaging, an industry...
Kamloops council committee votes to prepare $150.7M borrowing bylaw for new police headquarters
A proposed $150.7 million project to build a new police headquarters on Battle Street got a nod of approval from a Kamloops committee Tuesday — although...
B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays
A B.C. Supreme Court judge says a lawsuit against insurance companies over the alleged theft of eagle sculptures made of gold and silver can proceed despite...
Peachland meeting full of livestream glitches
Peachland’s new website may need to go back in the garage for a small tune-up after a council livestream Tuesday turned out to be mostly indecipherable....
Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk
Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh. While air quality varies dramatically from place to place and day...
Italian government denies it spied on journalists and migrant activists using Paragon spyware
The Italian government denied Wednesday that it had spied on journalists and migrant activists using spyware but said it would cooperate with an investigation...
Canada's 13 premiers in Washington on mission to push back Trump's tariff threats
Canada’s premiers are in Washington today to meet with lawmakers, business groups and lobbyists in a joint effort to push back on U.S. President Donald...
Enemy number one: Village of Keremeos staff sick of wet wipes clogging system
The Village of Keremeos is asking residents to be aware of what they are flushing down their pipes. In a social media post Wednesday, village staff said public...
Flames from homeless encampment blaze reached 15 feet, KFR says
No one was injured in a human-caused homeless encampment fire along the Thompson River in North Kamloops Tuesday night. Kamloops Fire Rescue made quick work of...
Knitting, dancing and SpongeBob are all part of the show for US medalists at skiing worlds
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Two gold medals and one very special headband. American skier Breezy Johnson is leaving the world championships with more...
Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right? Or is the history darker,...
Japan's SoftBank reports loss weeks after announcing AI investment with U.S. President Trump
Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. reported a 369.2 billion yen ($2.4 billion) loss for the fiscal third quarter as it racked up red ink from its...
Three Kelowna clubs merge to form all-encompassing Okanagan United Football Club
If you are unsure about where to register your child for soccer this spring, you now have the answer. Okanagan United Football Club was created late last year...
Coldstream Ranchlands Park being considered for BC Wildfire Service training
BC Wildfire Service is eyeing Coldstream Ranchlands Park for use as a training site. A member of the BCWS Vernon Zone will be at the Greater Vernon Advisory...
New head coach needed for Vernon Amateur Athletics Association
The Vernon Amateur Athletics Association (VAAA) needs new coaches for its upcoming season. With track and field season beginning in March the VAAA has an...
Decision day in Okanagan Falls is looming, as the community looks to incorporate
Voting opportunities are looming for Okanagan Falls residents on the question of whether to incorporate. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen advises...
Sicamous RCMP issue warning after senior scammed out of thousands of dollars
Police are warning residents to use extra caution when dealing with unsolicited phone calls after a senior was scammed out of several thousand dollars. On Feb....
Construction of Sníne Elementary School making progress, with opening slated for 2026
Work on the Kamloops-Thompson school district’s first new elementary school in more than two decades is continuing to march forward, with concrete and...
City of Vernon getting $40k to ensure inclusive emergency management practices
City of Vernon will receive $40,000 to ensure local emergency management practices are inclusive and respectful of Indigenous people and communities. ...
Teams hit the race track in funky vehicles during the Vernon Winter Carnival
Teams took to the course Tuesday afternoon at Kal Tire Place with some funky vehicles for the Winter Carnival Totally Fun Bed Races. Different businesses raced...
Historic gardens in Summerland looking for volunteers for new season
The Friends of the Ornamental Gardens Society is gearing up for another season of growth and beauty in Summerland, and is excited to welcome potential...
Town of Osoyoos starts sending quarterly utility bills for the first time this week
UPDATE: 4 p.m. The Town of Osoyoos says utility bills have been mailed as of Wednesday. In a public notice sent Wednesday afternoon, the municipality said the...
Summerland council gives green light to 2025 budget
Despite a citizen group calling for the 2025 budget to be put back to staff for review, council has given it a green light for the year. Summerland Society for...
Photos: Gorgeous and vibrant bluebirds perched near Oosyoos
Two gorgeous and picturesque bluebirds were spotted getting comfortable on perches near Osoyoos this week. Photographer John Martin captured the two birds...
Osoyoos mayor advocates for local businesses and tourism at border alliance
Osoyoos' mayor is now part of Canada's new Border Mayors Alliance in face of impending U.S. tariffs, advocating for the town's local businesses and...
City of Kamloops collecting in person, online feedback regarding 2025 budget, financial plan
The City of Kamloops is asking residents to weigh in on its provisional 2025 budget and five-year financial plan. A 7.49 per cent property tax increase is...
Spallumcheen asking public for feedback on emergency communications
The Township of Spallumcheen wants to know how best to communicate with the public during emergencies. Spallumcheen received $30,000 from the Union of BC...
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen held live 2025 budget overview meeting
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosted a live draft budget overview. It covered presentations pertaining to each electoral area, and a question...
Donations matched for Penticton Youth Centre elevator until late March
There are just two months remaining in the matching window for the Penticton Youth Centre’s elevator project, during which time all donations will be...
Vernon council agrees to pen letter of support for transit expansion to Kelowna
Vernon city council is throwing its support behind a push for a better transit system between Vernon, Lake Country, and Kelowna. At its Monday meeting, council...
Boosting FireSmart rebates tops list of wildfire mitigation strategies proposed by Chase coordinator
Putting up money to boost rebates supporting FireSmart efforts and developing a wildfire development permit area topped the list of wildfire mitigation...
City of Salmon Arm announces creation of new tourism marketing organization
The City of Salmon Arm announced it will be launching a new tourism marketing organization in partnership with the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society. The...
Kootenay Lake ferry sailings cancelled for statutory holiday on Feb. 17
All sailings will be cancelled on the Kootenay Lake ferry crossing for the Family Day statutory holiday due to a “crewing” issue. DriveBC is...
RDCK says residents will be impacted by water main break until tomorrow morning
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued an emergency water restriction due to a water main break that could impact roughly 4,802 residents....
Salmon Arm's 29th annual Heritage Week Celebration kicks off next week
It's time for Salmon Arm residents and local bakers to get excited about history with the 29th Annual Heritage Week Celebration. The event is hosted by R.J....
Clinic offers unique multidisciplinary approach
Progression Muscle, Bone and Joint Clinic in Vernon offers a unique multi-disciplinary clinic in the B.C. Interior and is a virtual one-stop shop when it comes...
Broad field of resolutions brought forward in first flush of regional issues
The elected officials of Nelson have thrown their resolve behind 13 resolutions with the resolute intent of the baker’s dozen being resolvable at the...
School graduation rates increase as three-year graduation plans take effect for grade 10-12 students
More students crossed a high school stage to receive a Dogwood Diploma last spring than ever before in School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). Every one of the...
Kaslo gears up for traditional Family Day event: Winter of the Forest
This long weekend, the village of Kaslo, along with other Kootenay towns, will be celebrating Family Day in style. Held at the Kaslo airport, the Winter of the...
Here's what could become more expensive for Salmo residents in 2025
Village staff presented a draft budget review at the Salmo village council meeting on Feb.11 that included proposed increases to property taxes and utilities...
Theme for Heritage week in Rossland celebrates joys of past, link to future
People can explore the rich pastimes of Rossland’s history and celebrate the joys of the past that continue to enrich lives today during Heritage Week...
Trail RCMP arrest Bridesville man after alleged intoxicated disturbance
Trail RCMP arrested a Bridesville man last week after responding to a disturbance at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. Mounties say that on Feb.7 a...
Police honour local with certificate of appreciation for assisting with 2024 arrest
A Trail man has been awarded a certificate of appreciation for assisting police with an incident last summer. On June 12, Trail resident Jason Mulder aided the...
