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Vegemite returns to shelves
Canada's critical minerals
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Anti-Trump protesters rally
Jan. 6 rioters now embraced
'No choice' says Netanyahu
Robots run half-marathon
Pricey chocolate this Easter
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Top Stories for February 15, 2025
Lorne Michaels claims Taylor Swift once asked him to cut a SNL sketch about her
Lorne Michaels claims Taylor Swift once asked him to kill a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch that poked fun at her girl squad. The 'SNL' creator...
Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first month
As President Donald Trump approaches the first-month mark in his second term, he has moved with dizzying speed and blunt force to reorder American social and...
Traffic is moving along Highway 97 and Richter Street after a vehicle crash
UPDATE: 5:40 p.m. Traffic is reportedly moving again. ORIGINAL: 430 p.m. A vehicle crash has stalled traffic along Highway 97 and Richter on Saturday...
Should B.C.'s minimum wage automatically increase each year?
The British Columbia government says the province's lowest-paid workers are getting a wage boost to keep pace with inflation. The Ministry of Labour says...
Big White Ski patrol locates missing skier separated from group
A skier separated from their group Friday was located by Big White Ski patrol, after getting lost heading down the Gem Lake area. Central Okanagan Search &...
Man wanted by Edmonton police for child porn, firearms offences may travel into British Columbia
The Edmonton Police Service and RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old man who is wanted on over a dozen warrants that include...
Stalled vehicle removed from Bennett Bridge, traffic flowing again heading northbound through Kelowna
UPDATE: 1:15 p.m. DriveBC is reporting that the bridge has been cleared of the stalled vehicle and traffic is moving again. ORIGINAL: 12:55 p.m. DriveBC is...
Kelowna's Eldorado Resort conducting summer season hiring fair March 8
If you are in need of a summer job, there is a good chance Eldorado Resort has one waiting for you. The Kelowna resort, which is an institution in the Central...
Hungary's transformation into an 'electoral autocracy' has parallels to Trump's second term
Hours before President Donald Trump was sworn in to begin his second term, promising a “golden age” for America, the leader of a Central European...
Three killed, one seriously injured in crash on Metro Vancouver bridge
Three people have died and a fourth is being treated for life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash on the Pattullo Bridge between Surrey and New...
Trump Media says it lost more than $400 million last year
The parent company of President Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social says it lost $400.9 million last year and its annual revenue declined...
Alberta premier responds to cabinet member's request to move health minister
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she asked all of her ministers for their recommendations after a report surfaced that one of them called for the health...
Kelowna's Big White Ski Resort flies the flag with pride on National Flag of Canada Day
Canada is marking the 60th anniversary of our national flag, adopted in 1965 with its iconic red Maple Leaf under Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Canadians,...
A 23-year-old man randomly stabs 5 passersby in southern Austria, killing 1, police say
A 23-year-old man randomly stabbed five passersby in Villach, a city in southern Austria, on Saturday, police said. A 14-year-old was killed and four others...
Several townhomes planned for empty lots on Morrison Avenue
A piece of property vacant for years on Morrison Avenue could finally be developed. Lime Architecture has submitted a proposal to turn lots at 735 and 743...
Poilievre pledges to restore 'promise of Canada' in campaign-style speech
Pierre Poilievre began a speech on Saturday with a quote from the country's first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, pledging to create a united, rich...
Kelowna’s Freeze the Fall drops haunting "Hypothermia" music video, shot in the Okanagan
Kelowna's Freeze the Fall, a hard rock band made up of talented teenagers, has released the music video for their latest single, "Hypothermia,"...
Fans again boo U.S. anthem before spirited rendition of 'O Canada' at 4 Nations
Hockey fans loudly booed the American national anthem before passionately singing "O Canada" ahead of Saturday night’s showdown between Canada...
Horoscopes Feb. 16– 22
Overview First up, on Feb. 16, the asteroid Pallas moves into the sign of Aquarius. Pallas is all about independent thinking and planning, and Aquarius is known...
Europeans can learn from Canada's dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada’s plan to retaliate if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to slap Canadian...
Large fire tears through luxury London hotel known as a celebrity hotspot
A fire broke out at a luxury London hotel and restaurant known as a celebrity hotspot, engulfing the historic building and forcing about 100 people to be...
Someone broke into Vernon's Swan Lake Motors early Saturday morning
Vernon's Swan Lake Motors has been the victim of crime – again. The family run business has had several cases of theft over the past few years with...
Consumer watchdog agency called ‘vicious’ by Trump seen as a ‘hero’ to many it aided
To President Donald Trump, it’s a hotbed of “waste, fraud and abuse” whose only purpose is to “destroy people” and whose staff...
Zelenskyy, Scholz take strong stands as new line from Washington under Trump jolts Europe
Two top European leaders stiffened their spines Saturday over unsettling new policies from Washington under President Donald Trump, as Ukraine’s president...
Stampede kills 15 people at New Delhi train station, Indian official says
At least 15 people were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, an official said Sunday. Delhi’s caretaker chief...
West Kelowna, Lake Country and Big White fire departments hit the ice for charity
If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate the Family Day long weekend check out the battle for the custom-made fire-extinguisher trophy this weekend at...
BC Housing considering 'temporary transitional housing project' on River Street
BC Housing is considering whether to build a transitional housing project for vulnerable people on River Street in downtown Kamloops. In a statement emailed to...
Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home
An older woman in southeast Wyoming is hospitalized with bird flu, state health department officials said Friday. It's the state's first human case of...
Important to look beyond the interest rate when getting a mortgage
If you’re searching for a mortgage, you’ve probably asked—or are planning to ask—one key question: “What’s your best...
Kelowna gearing up for Pink Shirt campaign
BGC Okanagan's annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast is just around the corner. Presented by TELUS Business, the breakfast that organizers say "elaborates...
B.C. health authorities confirm new measles case in the Lower Mainland
Health authorities in British Columbia say a new case of the measles has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland in a resident who travelled to Southeast Asia. A...
Man recaptured after allegedly stealing officers' snowmobile, then fleeing hospital
An auto-theft suspect in Manitoba is once again in custody after police say he evaded capture by stealing one of their snowmobiles, was arrested with extreme...
Mark Carney's leadership campaign says it's raised $1.9M
A spokesperson for Mark Carney's leadership campaign says they've raised more than $1.9 million so far in donations from over 11,000 people. The Liberal...
Kamloops score with 5.5 seconds left to send Rockets to 13th straight defeat
The Kelowna Rockets were unable to seal the deal Saturday. The Rockets built up a 3-1 lead thanks to a good first 40 minutes only to see it all slip away in the...
Hudson Road precautionary boil water notice rescinded
The City of West Kelowna has rescinded the precautionary boil water notice for the 26 residences on Hudson Road, following consecutive positive lab results...
Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis while he's being treated for a respiratory infection
Doctors on Saturday prescribed “absolute rest” for Pope Francis and modified the treatment for his respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said, a...
Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly...
Province targeting actions to prevent spread of chronic wasting disease in urban deer
In order to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease in the deer family, the province, with the support of the City of Cranbrook, the City of Kimberley and...
Two teams from the Kelowna Curling Club begin pursuit of U18 national titles this weekend
This is a big weekend for the Kelowna Curling Club on the national stage. Two teams from the KCC will be in Saskatoon to begin their quest for medals at the...
Company provided scant safety documents after Burnaby workplace death: WorkSafeBC witness
A WorkSafeBC officer investigating the death of pipe layer Jeff Caron at a Burnaby worksite 12 years ago asked Caron's employer J. Cote and Son Excavating...
B.C. drug rehab facility faces closure over abuse, safety violation allegations
A prominent addiction recovery facility in Surrey is facing imminent closure after numerous allegations of safety violations and emotional abuse were levied...
Quebec City police investigating killing of 62-year-old man; three arrested
Quebec City police are investigating the city's first homicide of the year after a 62-year-old man was found dead Friday. Police were called to the scene in...
Save on your 2025 dog license – Renew by February 28
If you have a dog over three months old and have lived in the Central Okanagan for more than 30 days, it’s time to ensure your furry friend has the proper...
Price, location and community: Ascent by Highstreet is a place to call home
At Ascent by Highstreet in Kelowna's Upper Mission, the developer has created condos that are easy to fall head over heels for. There's something...
Parts of southern Ontario, Quebec preparing for second strong winter storm
As people in parts of Ontario and Quebec dig themselves out of one winter storm, they are preparing themselves for another one. Environment Canada has issued a...
B.C. child welfare workers lack crucial supports needed to do their jobs: report
Provincial social workers say they don’t have enough family and community supports to effectively care for and protect children and youth in government...
Kelowna Women in Business holding second annual business bootcamp
Kelowna Women in Business will be holding its second annual bootcamp later this month. The business bootcamp will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4:30...
Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while snow will hit Northeast. The Plains will be frigid
Much of the eastern U.S. braced for a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather on Saturday, while snowstorms were predicted in the Northeast and heavy winds...
City of Kamloops set to begin construction of Riverside Park outdoor skating rink this spring
As soon as the frost is out of the ground, preparations for a different kind of ice will get underway as the City of Kamloops is set to begin construction of an...
Kamloops' Brown rink falls to .500 with loss to Alberta at Scotties
Corryn Brown’s Kamloops Curling Club rink gave up a steal of three in the eighth end on Saturday in Thunder Bay, Ont., en route to a 9-8 loss to Alberta...
Hamas frees 3 hostages, Israel releases hundreds of prisoners as fragile ceasefire holds
Hamas-led militants released three male Israeli hostages Saturday and Israeli forces freed hundreds of prisoners in return, in the latest indication that a...
Curlers from Kamloops and Vernon make up 'VernKam' team at the Canadian U18 Curling Championships
There will be a strong local presence at the Canadian U18 Curling Championships in Saskatoon. Along with two teams from Kelowna, a mix of Vernon and Kamloops...
Vernon historian has footage from the 1970 Abbotsford Airshow
Today's vintage video is reaching new heights in history. Vernon historian and videographer Francois Arseneault has converted grainy colour footage of the...
Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while fire-damaged California city now faces mudslides
Much of the Eastern U.S. braced for a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather on Saturday, with thunderstorms and melting snow combining to pound the Ohio and...
Vernon's Archway Society praises conviction in sexual assault case from 2004
Vernon's Archway Society for Domestic Peace said a conviction in a sexual assault case from 2004 shows there is no expiration date on being held...
Osoyoos Indian Band Chief speaks on cherishing the gift of growing old
Clarence Louie, one of Canada’s most respected First Nations chiefs, told a Penticton audience made up of almost all seniors that growing old is admired...
Crown grant for Batchelor Heights elementary gets approval, SD73 continues advocacy for Aberdeen high school
The Kamloops-Thompson school district's application for a long-delayed Crown grant that would pave the way for a much needed elementary school in Batchelor...
West Kelowna dominate visiting Bulldogs in 6-1 win
It was hard to find anything wrong with the West Kelowna Warriors game Saturday night. They were dominant from the opening puck drop to the final whistle in a...
Armstrong Wetlands Association making progress on new wetland feature
Anyone driving down Okanagan Street in Armstrong from Jan. 22 to 24 may have noticed a lot of activity on the city-owned lot on the west-side of the street....
Lots to do today at the Vernon Winter Carnival
The 65th annual Vernon Winter Carnival is wrapping up this weekend and there is a full slate of activities to take part in. The popular Chili Cookoff takes...
Okanagan Falls Elementary School hosting 50/50 fundraiser for technology upgrades
The Okanagan Falls Elementary School Parent Advisory Council is hoping to get some updated technology in the kids' classrooms, hosting a 50/50 fundraiser. ...
North Okanagan Radio Amateur Club plays key role in Vernon Winter Carnival parade
They work behind the scenes and may not even be noticed, but what they do is vital to the Vernon Winter Carnival parade. Every year, the North Okanagan Radio...
Summerland Ornamental Gardens hosting volunteer open house
The Friends of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens Society (FOG) are looking to add helpers with a love of gardening to their team FOG will be hosting at...
Penticton's Okanagan College hosting Spring Break kids’ camps with trade workshops and Go Kart racing
Looking for a place for the kids to have fun over Spring Break? Check out Camp OC in Penticton: Spring Break edition. Okanagan College has announced the launch...
Parkdale Place Housing Society in Summerland grateful for generous donation
Parkdale Place Housing Society in Summerland is overwhelmed with gratitude for a recent $28.3K donation from the Summerland Health Care Auxiliary for a...
United Way gives cold weather grants to BGC Kamloops, Aboriginal Friendship Centre
A pair of Kamloops agencies have received grant funding from United Way BC to support vulnerable youth and adults in cold winter weather. In a news release,...
Sicamous council directs staff to take a more in-depth look into curbside waste collection options
Council wants district staff to take a more in-depth look at bringing curbside garbage collection to Sicamous. At the Feb. 12 committee of the whole meeting,...
A Columbia Basin Trust bursary helps students reach for their academic dreams
Pursuing an academic goal is an exciting journey filled with new experiences, people and opportunities. But for many students, financial challenges can make it...
CFJC TV Boogie the Bridge registrants can enter to win a prize pack worth $1K
CFJC TV Boogie the Bridge registrants can enter to win a prize pack worth more than $1,000. The contest is open only to those registered to participate in...
RCMP officers to take part in plunge for Special Olympics
On Saturday, Feb. 22 local athletes, along with RCMP officers in Castlegar, will brave the icy waters of the Columbia River at Millennium Park to support...
Penticton Vees reach 3-game losing streak after falling to Trail Smoke Eaters in OT
The Penticton Vees lost in overtime on Valentine’s Day, as they fell 4-3 to the Trail Smoke Eaters, Friday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. It was...
Boil water notice issued for the Lister water system
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued a boil water notice for users on the Lister water system. The system — located in the...
Town of Osoyoos Family Day holiday hours and service closures
The Town of Osoyoos will mostly be closed for Family Day, but some services will see limited holiday hours on Monday. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the...
Oliver Community Arts Council seeking board members as it hosts AGM
The Oliver Community Arts Council is looking for new board members as it prepares for its annual general meeting this month. On Feb. 23 at 2 p.m., the council...
