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Top Stories for February 16, 2025
Suspicious fires outside Rona on Springfield Road a week after fire at Kelowna Canadian Tire
UPDATE 12:33 p.m. Photos shared with Castanet show one of the early morning suspicious fires near the 1700 block of Springfield Road was burning in a load of...
Highway 1 East of Sicamous reopens after multi-vehicle crash
UPDATE 8:33 a.m. Highway 1 has now fully reopened between Avoca Rd W and Bowolin Rd after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. ?CLEAR #BCHwy1 - The...
Colombian superstar Shakira cancels her concert in Lima after being hospitalized
Colombian superstar Shakira canceled her Sunday concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition, the singer said. Shakira shared a...
Delays at Kelowna International Airport caused by snow in Eastern Canada
Snow that fell overnight has been cleared from the runway at Kelowna International Airport, but travellers are still facing delays and cancellations because of...
Sunday house fire quickly knocked down by Kelowna firefighters, deemed not suspicious
Firefighters say a fire that sparked at a Kelowna home Sunday afternoon is not suspicious. In a news release, the Kelowna Fire Department said it responded to a...
Baby flown to hospital after dog attack in community west of Edmonton
A baby just 14 days old has been injured in a dog attack in a community west of Edmonton. RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney says police were called to a home in Entwistle,...
Accelerate Okanagan introduces membership program for valley investors
Accelerate Okanagan is attempting to solidify and grow its investor base with a new annual membership program. The tech accelerator, which is based in Kelowna,...
Scientists are racing to discover the depth of ocean damage sparked by the LA wildfires
On a recent Sunday, Tracy Quinn drove down the Pacific Coast Highway to assess damage wrought upon the coastline by the Palisades Fire. The water line was...
Trump is attending the Daytona 500 and says the spirit of NASCAR will 'fuel America's Golden Age'
Donald Trump, attending Sunday's Daytona 500, for the second time as president, called the opening event of the NASCAR series a unifying event that...
Flooding in US Southeast leaves 2 dead while snow, ice and wind cause winter misery elsewhere
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Much of the U.S. faced another round of biting winter weather on Sunday, with torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky...
Unions and B.C. government gear up for tough negotiations
Unions representing about 400,000 B.C. public sector workers are set to negotiate new contracts this year as the provincial government struggles with big...
Kamloops woman charged for botched botox procedures due back in court in March
A Kamloops woman charged in connection with a series of alleged botched cosmetic procedures is set to have an arraignment hearing next month. Jessica Noelle...
Internal report urged Canada to counter rhetoric about a 'crisis' at border
An internal government report warned a year ago that allowing "the trend of negative rhetoric" about the security of the Canada-U.S. border could lead...
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy travels to United Arab Emirates as momentum grows for war peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United Arab Emirates late Sunday as momentum grows for potential peace talks ending Moscow's war on...
Seeking medical assistance in dying
Sharon’s mother died in the caring arms of Kelowna Hospice House. She was in her last stages of cancer. Her mother’s pain was mercifully alleviated...
Cargo ship runs aground on western coast of Newfoundland, crew rescued without injury
The Canadian Coast Guard says the cargo ship MSC Baltic III reported a loss of power then ran aground on the western coast of Newfoundland. All 20 people on...
Summerland Animal Sanctuary looking for home for 'diva' cat after owner moves away
A four year old cat that was surrendered to a Summerland rescue is looking to find the perfect home. Critteraid Animal Sanctuary President Lori Huot-Stewart...
Amuse! eat, drink & be social returns to Kelowna March 1st
Get ready to indulge your senses, sip beverages, and socialize with fellow food enthusiasts as Amuse! eat, drink & be social, makes its return on Saturday,...
Suspect arrested after unprovoked stranger attacks in B.C.
Police is Surrey B.C., say they have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in two unprovoked stranger assaults last week. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Feb....
Interior Health CEO says 'tremendous' recruitment efforts being made to avoid temporary ER closures
The CEO of Interior Health says the health authority is seeing its staffing vacancy rate decline as it steps up efforts to avoid temporary emergency department...
Invictus Games to wrap up with closing ceremony in Vancouver
The Invictus Games wrap up in Vancouver today with a closing ceremony that will include Canadian band Barenaked Ladies, singer-songwriter Jelly Roll and duo The...
Northern BC adventure club adds in Penticton to guided trips, tours and hiking meet ups
A backcountry hiking and adventure club has expanded its touring to the Okanagan, setting up meet ups in Penticton. Guided By Adventure originally opened up in...
Parts of Ontario, Quebec brace for heavy snow on second day of winter storm
A winter storm warning in parts of Ontario and Quebec is into its second day today as heavy snowfall is expected to further blanket the region. Environment...
Similkameen Starbirds win women's basketball championship against Vancouver
The Similkameen Starbirds took home the women's basketball championship trophy on Saturday, totalling their title wins to three years in a row. The 65th...
Lake Country council set to advance 2025 budget
Following weeks of public consultations Lake Country council is set to once again deliberate over the district’s 2025 budget and five-year capital plan....
Researchers invite hotels, restaurants and wineries to take part in study on tourism industry
Thompson Rivers University researchers and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association are calling on hotels, restaurants and wineries — owners and...
Free curling event at Stuart Park as Kelowna prepares to host 2025 Montana's Brier
The ice at Stuart Park in downtown Kelowna got a bit of a makeover this weekend. Rings were painted and hacks were installed as part of a try curling event...
A few tips to start cross-country skiing this winter
Many cross-country ski instructors say it's relatively easy to learn how to skate ski but even they are still learning to fine-tune their classic technique...
Rwanda-backed rebels occupy a 2nd major city in Congo's mineral-rich east
Rwanda-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said Sunday, as M23 rebels confirmed they were in the city...
B.C.'s Brown gets past Saskatchewan in extra end at Scotties
B.C.’s Corryn Brown rink from Kamloops needed an extra end to secure their second victory at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Brown edged...
Little change expected in January inflation as GST break tamps down spending totals
Economists expect little movement in Canada's inflation numbers, if any, when January data is released this week, though the underlying change in prices...
Vernon residents have always sought out a good time
Having fun is such a sublime part of life, but the ways we unwind and pass the time have not remained constant throughout the ages. At the turn of the 20th...
Second exclusive dining series launched on Valentine's Day at Row 188
Row 188, the culinary jewel of Lake Country’s O’Rourke Family Estate, captivated diners this Valentine’s Day with the launch of its second...
Kelowna BC SPCA: Pet of the week
This week's Kelowna SPCA pet of the week is Summer. Summer is a a sweet 1-year-old girl who loves the company of people and enjoys snuggling. If you would...
Multiple trees cut down at Kin Beach in Vernon for safety reasons
Beach goers in Vernon may have noticed multiple trees cut down along Kin Beach this week as part of on-going danger tree removal. Kendra Kryszak, parks and...
Culmina 2018 Hypothesis
Wine: Culmina 2018 Hypothesis Winery: Culmina Family Estate Winery Why drink it? A wonderful Valentine’s Day wine, Hypothesis is greek for...
32nd Avenue and 38th Street Reconstruction Project restarts next week
A major construction project in Vernon is scheduled to continue this week. The 32nd Avenue and 38th Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to restart...
Predator Ridge to hold hiring fair for upcoming summer season
Predator Ridge is gearing up to welcome new team members for the summer season. The annual Predator Ridge Hiring Fair is being held on Feb. 22. “We...
YKA Hot Chocolate Festival raising cash for Mount Paul Community Food Centre
More than a dozen unique hot chocolates are on offer as part of the second annual YKA Hot Chocolate Festival, which is running until the end of the month....
Team VernKam looking to bring Canadian U18 curling championship back to the Okanagan
Vernon has representation at the Canadian U18 Curling Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, this week. Team VernKam, consisting of skip Ava Arndt, second...
Boil water advisory issued for Cache Creek after equipment failure at treatment plant
Equipment failure at a water treatment plant has put the Village of Cache Creek under a boil water advisory. In a Voyent Alert, the village said staff were...
Vernon Vipers drop two games as team continues to build chemistry
The Vernon Vipers suffered two losses as they continue to push for a playoff spot over the weekend. The first game of the weekend was at home against the...
Osoyoos Festival Society seeking volunteers ahead of AGM
The Osoyoos Festival Society is seeking new volunteers to help organize town events, providing more information at its annual general meeting this week. On...
Conversation circle at the Nelson Library explores Carol Off’s Ideas
Agreed upon language is the bedrock of public civil discourse, but what happens when certain words start to mean different things to different people? Join the...
Put your time in on Kootenay Lake and you will be rewarded: Reed
The winter pattern has begun on Kootenay Lake. The past month had some fairly consistent fishing for this time of year. Maybe due to the warmer water...
Oliver firefighters to take a polar plunge in support of Special Olympics
The Oliver Fire Department will be participating in a polar plunge for the Special Olympics this week, with organizers describing the event as "chilly yet...
Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre hosts Family Day scavenger hunt in Osoyoos
Osoyoos' Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is opening its doors on the Family Day holiday for a special scavenger hunt. On Feb. 17, the centre will be...
Castlegar's new shelter will include opioid prevention services
The new shelter slated to be built at 2245 6th Ave in Castlegar will include overdose prevention services (OPS). According to BC Housing, the new...
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