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7,000 protest deaths in Iran
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Submarine contract this year
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Top Stories for February 17, 2025
At least 19 injured in plane crash at Pearson airport, paramedics say
UPDATE: 2:26 p.m. Peel Regional Paramedic Services say at least 19 people have been injured after a Delta Air Lines plane from Minneapolis crashed and flipped...
'We still feel like it's Groundhog Day': Ryan Shtuka's mom reflects on seven-year anniversary of his disappearance
Seven years has felt like both a lifetime and no time at all for the mother of a missing Alberta man who disappeared mysteriously in Sun Peaks in 2018....
Snow and warm weather expected this week throughout the Okanagan
The Okanagan is currently getting a fresh dump of snow across the region, but it could melt sooner than later as temperatures are expected to increase...
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday — apparent payback for the jeering of...
The pros and cons of renting versus owning a home
For years, the adage, “renting is just paying someone else’s mortgage” has spurred many discussions about housing in Canada. The phrase...
Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
Mexico said Monday it's awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps...
Newborn bitten by dog in Alberta home dies in hospital: RCMP
RCMP say a two-week-old who was bitten by a dog at a home west of Edmonton has died in hospital. The baby was airlifted to the Stollery Children’s...
Kelowna RCMP investigating two suspicious early-morning fires
RCMP in Kelowna have confirmed criminal investigations are unfolding following two suspected arsons in the 1700 block of Springfield Road on Sunday. Early in...
Canadian sugar and candy industry vulnerable to U.S. tariffs: experts
Experts say the Canadian sugar and confectionery industry would be hit hard if the country enters into a trade war with the U.S. Farm Credit Canada says the...
Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees
A federal judge on Monday questioned the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency but was skeptical of a request to block...
B.C. LifeLabs prepares for rotating closures after notice of strike
LifeLabs in British Columbia says some of its more than 100 centres in the province will be subject to rotating temporary closures starting on Thursday as part...
Jason Isaacs 'lied' in White Lotus audition
Jason Isaacs "lied" in his 'White Lotus' audition. The 'Harry Potter' actor - who plays wealthy businessman Timothy Ratliff in the...
Indicators show Central Okanagan economy cooled in 2024, but still decent
The Central Okanagan economy slowed in 2024 but remains relatively strong in the big picture. That was the picture painted by Central Okanagan Economic...
Dame Judi Dench lost her voice after snake scare
Dame Judi Dench lost her voice for two days after being scared by a snake. The 90-year-old actress has been scared of slithering creatures since she was a child...
Farewell from In A Pickle - musings from a former Okanaganite.
Jarred awake, I gasped as my heart threatened to punch its way through my chest. Sounds from Jurassic Park broke the silence of my first night on our West...
'Reflect on the importance of family': BC Premier David Eby sends Family Day thoughts
BC Premier David Eby has issued a statement wishing British Columbians well on Family Day. The full, unedited statement is below: "Family Day is an...
Child, baby snowsuits recalled due to mould
Canada has issued a consumer product recall for two styles of Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) snowsuits for kids and babies. A small number of...
Google Canada denies abusing power, accuses Competition Bureau of violating rights
Google denies abusing its market power in a written response to the Competition Bureau's lawsuit over the tech giant's advertising practices in Canada....
Driver charged with not stopping in fatal pedestrian crash in Nanaimo, B.C.
A 26-year-old man from Nanaimo, B.C., has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash a year ago. Nanaimo RCMP say they were alerted to the crash on the night of...
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people familiar with the inner...
Aspiring Olympians try out for RBC Training Ground at UBC Okanagan
Dozens of aspiring Olympians were doing their best hops, sprints and flexes at the UBC Okanagan Gymnasium on Sunday. They are hoping to follow in the footsteps...
Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv
Senior American and Russian officials, including the countries’ top diplomats, will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war...
'Life-threatening cold' expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding
Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over...
Like Poilievre, Freeland is pitching a housing plan that would limit immigration
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland's plan to fix the housing shortage would tie the number of newcomers Canada admits to housing availability....
Federal government considers contract retaliation as Trump promises tariffs
The federal government is looking closely at the business it does with American companies as it considers ways to push back against U.S. President Donald...
Brown's Team B.C. steals six in big win over hometown favourite at Scotties
Corryn Brown’s Kamloops Curling Club rink improved to 3-1 at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Monday morning in Thunder Bay, Ont., where they stole...
Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0
His group spent nearly $1 million on ads opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's health agencies. He's delivering...
Unravelling the potential conflict of interest facing Sea to Sky MLA and Whistler’s top bureaucrat
On the campaign trail this fall, BC Green candidate Jeremy Valeriote’s marriage to the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) top bureaucrat, CAO...
Top Greek scientist says the Santorini earthquake outlook remains uncertain
The Greek government’s chief seismologist says the frequency of earthquakes affecting Santorini and nearby islands has eased in recent days, but that the...
Kamloops Mounties seek suspect after hundreds in groceries stolen from store
Kamloops RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who reportedly made off with hundreds of dollars worth of groceries. According to...
Photos: Nature photographer snaps great grey owl in Coquitlam
A great grey owl was captured by a Port Coquitlam photographer on the eastern side of Coquitlam this month. Philip Warburton said the bird isn’t usually...
Yukon premier says trip to Washington, D.C., highlighted North amid tariff dispute
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he met with elected representatives from Alaska to discuss the importance of working together and the impact of possible tariffs...
Owners of So Fetch Canine Social Club hoping to obtain liquor license
Owners of a dog-friendly cafe in downtown Kelowna hope to add alcohol to the menu. So Fetch Canine Social Club have brought forth an application to obtain a...
‘Anora’ breakout Yura Borisov is not sure what ‘Russian Ryan Gosling’ means. But he'll take it
Yura Borisov does not have a flashy entrance in “Anora.” His character Igor isn’t even introduced until the movie’s nearly halfway...
Alberta's special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction
Eight unique hunting licences issued by the Alberta government have sold for the equivalent of C$350,000 at an auction in Utah. Minister's Special Licences...
Dune 3 to begin filming ‘a year earlier than expected’
‘Dune: Messiah’ is reportedly due to enter principal photography a year earlier than expected. The upcoming sci-fi sequel - which will be helmed by...
Highway 1 opened to single-lane alternating traffic following vehicle fire
UPDATE: 12:30 p.m. The highway is now single-lane alternating traffic. Expect delays and obey traffic signs. ORIGINAL: 11 a.m. A vehicle incident has Highway 1...
Coins, watches and more: A look at Trump's crypto-related ventures, by the numbers
Donald Trump has leaned into his unofficial role as the “ crypto president ” in ways that can both help the crypto industry and enrich himself and...
Three B.C. RCMP members seek recusal of conduct board over 'disparaging' email
A lawyer for three British Columbia RCMP officers facing dismissal over allegations of taking part in racist group chats says they want a three-member hearing...
N.L. launched a basic income program for older adults. So far, just 110 have enrolled
Only 110 people have enrolled so far in Newfoundland and Labrador's basic income program for some older adults, a figure advocates say underscores the...
Seven male suspects sought in B.C. theft of more than $2,400 in fragrances
Police in Richmond, B.C., are searching for seven suspects in an alleged retail theft of fragrances worth more than $2,400. RCMP say the theft took place on...
‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends
Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon's “Homeward Bound” to open the show, five-decade “Saturday Night Live” luminary...
No criminality involved in death of two people at Vernon home
North Okanagan RCMP have ruled out criminality in the deaths of two people. On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, RCMP conducted a wellbeing check at a residence on...
Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
Mexico said Monday it's awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps...
'Holy snow, Batman!': Ontario, Quebec residents dig out after major weekend snowfall
A winter storm that blanketed much of Ontario and Quebec this weekend has tapered off, leaving residents to dig themselves out from under a huge pile of snow...
Man dead after snowmobile collision in Township of Brock, Ont.
Durham Regional Police say a 55-year-old man from Cannington is dead after a snowmobile collision in the Township of Brock over the weekend. Police say...
South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country. Trump's aid freeze has hit hard
At a rural village in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, unemployed 19-year-old Nozuko Majola is trying to figure out if she has enough money for the...
Trump in the drivers' seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session
When British Columbia's Legislature opens for the first time in nine months tomorrow, the driving force behind the province's politics and the...
Vernon man honoured for work in forestry sector
A Vernon man was recognized as a Distinguished Forest Professional by Forest Professionals (FPBC) British Columbia. Mark Hay along with Steve Kozuki, Randy...
Corryn Brown's B.C. team alone in 2nd after a Monday sweep
Sweeping is a vital part of the game of curling. Sweeping a pair of Monday games when you are looking at climbing the ladder at the Scotties Tournament of...
Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95
Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the age of 95. Her publisher, Leméac, announced the news today on...
Tri-City completes third period comeback with a 3-2 shootout win over the Kelowna Rockets
Only 54.8 seconds separated the Kelowna Rockets from their first win since Jan. 16. Instead, the visiting Tri-City Americans completed a third period comeback...
Photo: Osoyoos displays a frozen splendour during frigid night
A photo recently taken from a local photographer shows Osoyoos in its frozen beauty and splendour. At 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 10, Greg Reely snapped the shot from...
Kamloops forecast calls for mid-week flurries, temperatures to rise
Snow is forecast to fall in Kamloops over the coming week, but a dramatic rise in temperatures may turn flurries into showers by the weekend. Environment Canada...
Housing starts up 3 per cent in January, but trade risks add 'significant uncertainty': CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in January rose three per cent compared with December, helped by strength in multi-unit...
Vernon councillor seeking clarity on Cultural Centre tax implications
An elected official working with both Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan would like better clarity about the tax implications of the Greater...
American arrested in Moscow on drug smuggling charges is freed ahead of Russia-US talks
Russia has freed a U.S. citizen arrested earlier this month on drug smuggling charges, according to Russian media reports and a U.S. official. The move appears...
Israel says its forces will remain in 5 locations in Lebanon after Tuesday's pullout deadline
The Israeli military says its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon near the border after Tuesday's deadline for their...
RDCO holding pop-up recycling depots again in Peachland and Lake Country
The Regional District of Central Okanagan will once again host a number of pop-up recycling depots for residents in Lake Country and Peachland. The 16 recycling...
Penticton scored two late goals and held on for a 5-4 win over West Kelowna in Monday's matinee
Ben Merrill snapped a 3-3 tie, tipping home his 12th of the season and the Penticton Vees held on for a 5-4 win over the visiting West Kelowna Warriors in a...
Canada recognizes Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii off B.C. in historic agreement
The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia's northern coast in a historic agreement...
Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could...
Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance
When the Trump administration’s crypto czar, David Sacks, recently held a news conference to announce a new congressional working group to advance...
Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization, the Vatican...
More than 20 entries registered for local Dragon's Den-style business event
More than 20 startups and small businesses in the region will pitch their plans to a panel of local business leaders for advice and a chance at a $5,000 cash...
SD73 says plan to rebuild reserves in wake of $2M shortfall on track, but some risks remain
The Kamloops-Thompson School District says its plan to rebuild reserves is on track following a $2-million accounting error, but several financial pressures...
Village of Cache Creek issues water restrictions following line break
UPDATE 4 p.m. The Village of Cache Creek has issued a stage 4 water advisory for some users following a line break in its water distribution system. The issue...
65th Vernon Winter Carnival one of the most successful years post pandemic
The 65th Vernon Winter Carnival brought the community together for ten days of fun during one of the coldest winter months. The event officially wrapped up on...
In it to win it: 5 candidates set to clear final hurdle to run for Liberal leadership
It’s deadline day for candidates to pay up so they can stay in the running to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader — and the field appears to be...
Lots of Family Day fun to be had in Penticton
"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...
Inaugural Savour Culinary Festival will help close out Sun Peaks' ski season
Chefs, brewers, winemakers and food enthusiasts from all over the region will be flocking to Sun Peaks for the mountain resort’s first-ever Savour...
Team VernKam drops opening game at 2025 U18 Canadian Curling Championships
Team VernKam lost their opening matchup at the U18 Canadian Curling Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Their opening game was against Team Desormeau, the...
Blazers can't hold onto lead, fall 4-2 to Spokane Chiefs
The Kamloops Blazers took an early lead during a Monday afternoon tilt against the Spokane Chiefs, but ultimately fell 4-2 by the final buzzer. Beau Courtney...
Here are some Family Day events happening across the West Kootenay
Although Family Day isn't a national holiday, it's a time for loved ones to become closer to one another. Originally implemented to fall between New...
Ontario, Quebec brace for third day of a winter storm as lake effect snow expected
A winter storm that blanketed much of Ontario and Quebec this weekend has tapered off, leaving much of the region to dig themselves out. Environment Canada said...
Additional condos and short-term rentals proposed to Rossland city council
More housing could be coming to Rossland in the form of new condos and short-term rentals at Rossland's Redstone Golf Course. City council discussed the...
