BC man charged in shooting
Body of senior found
BC ends incentive program 
China executes 4 Canadians
Trump prefers the Liberals
Crash report to be released
Trump, Zelenskyy have call
Pope off the ventilator 
Images of distant galaxies
EU tells Apple to open up
B.C. company fined $100K
'Absurd' inequities
'I feel more like myself'
Canada falls to South Korea
Canada to play Ukraine 
Batiste's wife in remission
Calvin Harris buys pub
Kesha felt 'pretty isolated'
Top Stories for March 12, 2025
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
UPDATE 12:30 p.m. Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new...
'The biggest joke': Kelowna man injured in sword attack frustrated by lack of action
Massimo Wassey is struggling to make sense of what he says is an insult added to what could have been a life-threatening injury. “I was born, and grew up,...
Kelowna high school on brief hold and secure after nearby police incident
UPDATE: 4:10 p.m. Kelowna Secondary School was briefly placed in a "hold and secure" Wednesday afternoon after an incident at a nearby residence,...
RCMP response to help reported individual in crisis, later apprehended without incident
UPDATE: 4:28 p.m. Officers apprehended one person in Penticton on Wednesday morning after being called overnight to help a reported person in crisis. RCMP say...
'Promises were made': Rezone then sell strategy irks Peachland's mayor
Property owners who receive council’s approval for a rezoning application, then immediately put their land up for sale are starting to annoy...
Crash that slowed traffic on Highway 97 and Richter Street cleared
UPDATE: 11 a.m. RCMP said the people involved in the crash at Highway 97 were able to remain at the scene and co-operated with police. The two vehicle crash...
'Capturing all the water that we can': Minimal outflows from Okanagan Lake with dry conditions, low snowpack
For the third year in a row, a lower snowpack report and extreme drought loom for the Okanagan. Shaun Reimer, Penticton’s dam manager, said Okanagan Lake...
YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses
A YouTube hunting personality is suing British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service alleging one of its officers defamed and targeted him in a...
Okanagan Golf Club asks public for help after stolen beverage cart
The Okanagan Golf Club is reaching out to the local golfing community after a beverage cart was stolen from their premises early on the morning of March 4....
Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point as it warns trade uncertainty is already hurting the Canadian economy. The move marks the...
Kelowna police crack down on property offenders
Kelowna Mounties say they are carrying on with the "relentless pursuit" of criminals and offered some recent examples of work done. In a Wednesday...
U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut
Prices will rise, the economy will suffer and the Bank of Canada can't lower interest rates enough to shield Canadians from the worst impacts of a prolonged...
Should MLAs who leave their political parties resign their seats and run again in a byelection?
Cracks in the Opposition B.C. Conservative Party became cavernous last week when one MLA was kicked out of caucus and another two followed in solidarity. Dallas...
Author recommends Okanagan ski hills in summer for a 'truly Canadian' experience
More Canadians plan to spend their tourism dollars in their own country this year, and a travel writer has some tips on ways to make the most of what the...
Kelowna gets home based hospital care
Central Okanagan residents now have the option to receive hospital-level care in their own homes. The Hospital at Home program at Kelowna General Hospital...
Mounties trying to find one man jumping in front of cars in Vernon
Mounties are trying to find one person seemingly linked to two separate incidents of walking/jumping into traffic in Vernon. Vernon RCMP first received a call...
City councillor wants to accelerate development planning in North Glenmore
An area sector study planned for North Glenmore could take place sooner than had been anticipated. Kelowna’s 2040 Official Community Plan suggested a...
Vernon tenants forced to moving after dealing with multiple safety concerns
Vernon tenants are packing their things up in garbage bags as they move out of an apartment with various safety issues. The tenants, who asked to remain...
Kelowna Curling Club to host world Olympic qualifying tournament
Olympic hopefuls will be taking to the ice of the Kelowna Curling Club later this year. The club has announced it will be hosting the final qualifying...
EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs
The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding within hours to the Trump...
Blue Stream Motel fire suspicious, being investigated: Vernon RCMP
UPDATE 3:48 p.m. The fire at Blue Stream Motel is considered suspicious and is now under investigation, according to Vernon RCMP. Mounties say and officer...
Kelowna prepares final North End redevelopment plan
Nearly four years after the process began, the Kelowna’s North End redevelopment plan and associated Official Community Plan amendments are ready for...
'Drug mule', 72, sentenced to five years in prison in Richmond court
A 72-year-old Chinese national was sentenced to five years in prison after being caught at Vancouver International Airport with 29 kilograms of methamphetamines...
From tallboys to houses, latest aluminum and steel tariffs driving up costs
More pain is on tap for craft breweries, homebuilders and manufacturers as U.S. tariffs on imported aluminum — and the counter-levies Canada is lobbing...
West Kelowna residents will pay more in water and sewer rates in 2025
The cost of receiving utilities from the City West Kelowna is going up. West Kelowna council approved the 2025 rate structure which will see residents across...
Penticton's Peerless Limited sold to Doepker Group, moving manufacturing operations to Saskatchewan
A trailer builder operation that's been around since 1944 is moving their manufacturing side out of Penticton, after being acquired by the Doepker Group of...
Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian
The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday....
West Kelowna’s Chase Stevenson to run Boston marathon for underprivileged youth
Chase Stevenson, a former West Kelowna Warriors player and longtime resident of the community, is gearing up for a major challenge next month — running...
Kamloops man must repay $9,000-plus after admitting string of Facebook Marketplace frauds
A Kamloops man has been ordered to pay more than $9,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to a series of Facebook Marketplace frauds targeting high-value...
Central Okanagan MLA takes on new role amid party unrest
Amid ongoing party unrest, one Central Okanagan MLA is taking on a new responsibility. Kristina Loewen, MLA for Kelowna Centre, has been made the Opposition...
Kobe Bryant's former players remember his words during their first year of college basketball
On the fifth anniversary of that day — when the helicopter crashed, and she lost Coach Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and so much more — Kat...
RCMP, Crime Stoppers start awareness campaign over spiked drinks in Nanaimo, B.C.
Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say they're spearheading a public awareness campaign with local bar owners and Crime Stoppers over "several reports" of...
'He was really distraught': First responders rescue man trapped in downtown Kamloops culvert
Tracy Boucher was taking her dog for a walk when she heard a man's voice yell for help. Boucher, who owns Parlour Eleven Tattoo, 225 Seventh Ave., said the...
Canadian mayors, workers worry about 'permanent damage' from Trump tariffs
Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that the Trump administration's punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum could cost jobs...
What are ultraprocessed foods? Are they bad for you?
In the Trump administration’s quest to “Make America Healthy Again,” there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods. Robert F....
Alleged thief didn't make it far before running into Salmon Arm RCMP
Mounties say a would-be thief didn't make it very far after stealing from a Salmon Arm business — busted with the stolen loot in the parking outside....
Harvey Weinstein appears in court as judge weighs key rulings for his looming #MeToo retrial
Harvey Weinstein 's #MeToo retrial next month will largely be an abridged version of the original, with one big addition: a charge based on an allegation...
Updates to BC Building Code could increase project costs, says developer
New provisions of BC Building Code 2024 went into effect Monday containing new adaptability and seismic requirements. And while the changes make sense to one...
'In DOGE we trust:' House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government
A familiar scene has played out over and over in the U.S. House: Republicans, unable to approve federal funding legislation on their own, edge toward a risky...
10 hurt as multi-vehicle crash shuts Highway 99 south of Whistler, B.C.
Emergency Health Services in British Columbia says 10 people were sent to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash that shut down the Sea-to-Sky Highway in both...
From soup cans to airplanes, steel and aluminum are a fundamental part of American life
Steel and aluminum are ubiquitous in Americans' lives. A stainless steel refrigerator holds aluminum soda cans. A stainless steel drum tumbles inside an...
Calgary police search for suspect after senior loses $10,000 in fraud
Calgary police are investigating after they say an 80-year-old woman was defrauded of more than $10,000 in gift cards and cash. Police say a man called the...
B.C. doctors get new guidance on involuntary care for people who use drugs
British Columbia clinicians have received new guidance about involuntary care for people who use drugs, which includes physicians being told it can't be...
Vernon ultra athlete is leading the pack at the Deca Ultra South Africa
Shanda Hill is out of the water, on the bike and in the lead at the Deca Ultra South Africa. Hill is competing in her first race of 2025. She is the only female...
The advantages of condo and strata living
In a province where real estate prices can be daunting, condos often represent a more affordable entry point into homeownership. Especially in urban centres...
'Speculation, inference and assumption': Judge told petitioners failed to meet burden of proof in O'Reilly case
The lawyer representing a Kamloops city councillor facing a court petition to remove him from office over alleged improprieties has asked the judge to toss the...
Coyote decoys installed at Merritt cemetery to stop marmots from burrowing underground
Lifelike coyote statues are being installed in a Merritt cemetery in an effort to keep marmots from digging potentially damaging underground burrows. The City...
Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care
British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing...
Ministry of Transportation has completed Red Bridge cleanup; planning work now on horizon
Cleanup of debris from the Red Bridge fire is now complete, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit is reporting. Meanwhile, the ministry intends to issue a...
EPA froze 'green bank' funds worth billions, climate group suit says
A nonprofit that was awarded nearly $7 billion by the Biden administration to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects has sued President Donald...
Man charged in fatal stabbing outside Vancouver Starbucks going to trial
The B.C. man accused of murdering a father at a downtown Vancouver Starbucks will go to trial later this year after pleading not guilty. Inderdeep Singh Gosal...
Peachland softens rental price increase on waterpark
A proposed rental rate increase for the Wibit water park in Peachland was cut twice before finally receiving council’s approval on Tuesday. Council two...
Trump campaigned as a protector of free speech. Critics say his actions as president threaten it
When President Donald Trump gave his joint address to Congress last week, he boasted that in his first few weeks back in the White House he had “brought...
B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement
British Columbia's NDP government and the provincial Green Party caucus have signed an agreement that consolidates the New Democrats' hold on the...
Viral Vernonite shifts content from humourous to political amid trade war, upcoming federal election
A Vernon internet personality known for her funny online responses has shifted to creating political content with an upcoming federal election and ongoing trade...
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 March 11,...
District of Peachland reaches deal with unionized workers
The District of Peachland has reached a tentative agreement with its unionized employees. The municipality announced this week that it has reached a deal with...
Seedy Sunday is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner
It may not officially begin until March 20, but I’m already delighting in the unofficial signs of spring, starting with the snowdrops that have sprung up...
Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a trade war abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies...
UBC Okanagan welcoming public into brain research labs
The University of British Columbia Okanagan is inviting the public to learn about mysteries of the brain. In honour of Brain Awareness Week, on March 14, from...
Archaeologists uncover the oldest known partial face fossil of a human ancestor in western Europe
A fossil of a partial face from a human ancestor is the oldest in western Europe, archaeologists reported Wednesday. The incomplete skull — a section of...
Penticton RCMP looking for man wanted on warrant for theft
Penticton RCMP are seeking assistance in locating a 36 year old individual with an outstanding warrant for theft. South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers...
Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday
Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. A senior...
Salmon Arm 'N' driver's truck impounded for drunk driving: RCMP
An “N” driver was served a 90-day driving prohibition after he was caught drunk behind the wheel in Salmon Arm. At 10:15 p.m. on March 1 a Salmon...
Okanagan gardening season blooms despite chilly start
While the Okanagan experienced a slightly chilly start to the week, the gardening season is in full swing, with local spots like Bylands Garden Centre in West...
2 senior judges, appointed by Republicans, speak out about threats against federal judiciary
Two senior federal judges, both appointed by Republican presidents, spoke out Tuesday against threats of violence and impeachment against their colleagues in...
Union says 170 jobs lost as B.C. manufacturer Prepac moves operations to U.S.
The union representing workers at furniture manufacturer Prepac Manufacturing Ltd. says the Delta-based company is set to cut more than 170 jobs at its local...
Vernon councillor wants 'derelict boat' in Paddlewheel Park dealt with
The City of Vernon is looking into a so-called derelict boat at Paddlewheel Park. The boat was brought up at Monday’s regular council meeting by Coun....
Ford talks to Carney, premiers ahead of trade meeting in Washington
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc suggested Wednesday they want to come out of a meeting with a top U.S. official with a...
'Several critical safety failures' behind B.C. workers death, WorkSafeBC says
WorkSafeBC says a worker killed in Vancouver last year when a mould used for concrete fell 26 storeys should never have been able to stand where she was. The...
In America's 'most Canadian town,' Trump's trade war wounds wallets and hearts
The tiny community of Point Roberts is a little bit of America, firmly fixed to British Columbia. It's the result of a cartographic quirk, occupying the...
Rivers Trail upgrades, in-house security among Kamloops budget items given green light
Kamloops city council approved almost all of its supplemental budget items, increasing this year’s average property tax increase to about nine per cent...
Cuts to U.S. weather agency will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season
A meteorologist who made a life-saving call to a Newfoundland mayor urging him to evacuate residents from the path of post-tropical storm Fiona in 2022 says...
'Concerning behaviour': 100-pound cougar struts across B.C. family's deck
A cougar living on Bowen Island is making its presence known and one recent encounter has conservation officers concerned. In just 28 hours, two people had...
Police contend with multiple calls for service originating from teenager’s actions
Ponyboy did not stay gold this week as Nelson Police Department officers responded to several calls for service this week involving groups of teenagers....
US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices
U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as additional tariffs on...
Canadian pride surges in face of Trump's tariff, sovereignty threats: Leger poll
A new poll suggests Canadians' sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats against the...
Vancouver is country’s strongest hotel market, says Avison Young
As the Canadian hotel industry stabilized in 2024, Vancouver stood out from the pack as the nation’s strongest hotel market. Among major Canadian markets...
Mounties seek tips in homicide probe three years after woman found dead in Lytton home
Police are hoping tips from the public will help them solve the case of a Williams Lake woman found dead three years ago inside a home in Lytton. The body of...
Water main break repaired, boil water advisory still in place in Spallumcheen
UPDATE 3:53 p.m. The water main break on Larkin Cross Road in Spallumcheen has been repaired. The Township of Spallumcheen says water has been restored, but...
Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is welcoming her counterparts from some of the world's most powerful countries to Quebec this week, as Ottawa...
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan earned 9.7% in 2024, net assets totalled $123B
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan says it delivered a return of 9.7 per cent for its 2024 fiscal year. HOOPP says its net assets totalled $123 billion for...
Third annual Okanagan Screen Awards to be handed out later this month
An event that started as a celebration of local filmmakers in the post-pandemic era is returning for a third year. The Okanagan Screen Awards will be handed out...
Ottawa, province to provide rent support for B.C. gender-based violence survivors
The British Columbia and federal governments have announced funding to ensure adequate housing for survivors of gender-based violence in the province. The B.C....
B.C.'s legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean
Cracks in the Opposition B.C. Conservative Party became cavernous last week when one MLA was kicked out of caucus and another two followed in solidarity. Dallas...
Trump administration halts $1 billion program that keeps aging affordable housing livable
The Trump administration is halting a $1 billion program that helps preserve affordable housing, threatening projects that keep tens of thousands of units...
EPA terminates Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billion
The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated grant agreements worth $20 billion issued by the Biden administration under a so-called green bank to finance...
Takeaways from our investigation on AI-powered school surveillance
Thousands of American schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology for 24/7 monitoring of student accounts and school-issued devices like laptops...
Kamloops RCMP seek tips to help identify suspect in North Shore booze theft
Kamloops Mounties are hoping tips from the public will help them track down the suspect in a theft from a North Shore liquor store. According to police, a man...
B.C. retail sector bracing for tariff tumult
Tariff threats are generating cost uncertainties in B.C.’s retail sector, but for Greg Wilson, consumers should expect prices to remain relatively stable...
Kenya-based content moderators mourn Nigerian colleague who 'was desperate to go home'
Technology workers in Kenya have held a vigil for a colleague who died in unclear circumstances after she was unable to travel to her home in Nigeria for two...
Many people don't get screened for cervical cancer. Self-testing kits can change that
While cervical cancer screening is a routine part of health care for Canadians, many fall through the cracks. Robby Mukonjero, a 63-year-old who moved to Canada...
'Motorcyclist's unfortunate decision' not the fault of Vancouver police: watchdog
B.C.'s police watchdog has cleared Vancouver officers in relation to the death of a motorcyclist that occurred shortly after a chase had stopped. The...
RDOS starts curbside collection cart evaluations for existing service
Residents in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen can expect evaluations to roll out regarding the regional district's existing curbside collection...
How labelling on B.C. wine bottles has come a long way in past decade
Regulations for what B.C. wineries can put on wine bottles has evolved dramatically in the past decade, and more change could be on the way. Ten years ago,...
Endangered salamander to get car-free spring migration routes in parts of GTA
Endangered salamanders threatened by sprawling suburbs will get car-free access to small stretches of the Greater Toronto Area this month as they emerge from...
Beaver damaged trees on Okanagan Rail Trail being removed
With snow receding from trails and pathways around the Okanagan, it's time for some seasonal maintenance. The Regional District of the North Okanagan...
The pandemic bubble burst — but not for these Canadian companies
When the first spring of the COVID-19 pandemic neared, West Coast Seeds found itself scrambling to satisfy Canadians who had nowhere to go and little else to do...
Kamloops Mounties need help identifying suspect in North Shore burglary
Police need help identifying a suspect believed to have been involved in a recent burglary at a North Kamloops construction site. According to Mounties,...
Center-right party wins most votes in Greenland's parliamentary election as Trump seeks control
The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the...
Takeaways on tariffs, jobs and more from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row on Wednesday, bringing it to 2.75 per cent. Though the series of rate cuts has eased...
South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP warn of fraud where people are picking up bank cards to steal funds
South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP is warning the public of a scam circulating in the community, where fraudsters are picking up bank cards in person to defraud...
Salmon Arm city council agrees to put $500K toward federal grant application for West Bay Connector Trail
The City of Salmon Arm agreed to put up $500,000 in support of a federal grant application to help finance the West Bay Connector Trail. Salmon Arm city council...
Photos: Old RV camper parked longterm off Hwy 97 in OK Falls burnt up overnight
An old Fleetwood RV camper burned overnight at Vaseux Lake Provincial Park over the weekend, remaining like a charred skeleton along Highway 97. At 12:39 a.m....
Bank of Canada expected to cut benchmark rate to buffer economy against tariffs
The Bank of Canada is expected to announce an interest rate cut today as a cloud of uncertainty looms over the Canadian economy. Economists polled by Reuters...
Tariff war forcing N.B. to cut trade barriers, go into deficit in next week's budget
Nearly seven years after the New Brunswick government went to the Supreme Court to prevent the free movement of alcohol across the country, Premier Susan Holt...
Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to single out Canada as a bad trading partner, claiming in a recent social media post that his northern neighbour is a...
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect
President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create U.S....
Employer in ferry strike calls for binding arbitration in contract negotiations impasse
The employer in the inland BCGEU ferry workers’ strike is calling for binding arbitration as contract negotiations continue to stall. Western Pacific...
Fun in the kitchen, any day of the the week
Sunday is most people’s day of rest and often, indulgence. Having worked in the service industry for decades, Chef and I are used to our rest day...
Vancouver leads nation in high-rise development charges, says think tank
Vancouver has the dubious distinction of having the country’s highest development charges for high-rise buildings. That’s according to a Wednesday...
Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent violence. Our investigation found security risks
The Education Reporting Collaborative, a coalition of eight newsrooms, is investigating the unintended consequences of AI-powered surveillance at schools....
South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP now equipped with body cameras
RCMP officers around the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen area will soon all have body worn cameras, as the organization shared they had begin rolling them...
Penticton Kindergarteners at Wiltse Elementary School raise $1K for oncology upgrades at hospital
Some very young Pentictonites focused on giving back raised an impressive $1,000 for the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation. Three kindergarten...
Osoyoos looks to amend regulations to allow for low-speed vehicles on neighbourhood roads
A new type of vehicle could soon be spotted on Osoyoos neighbourhood streets. At the request of some residents, council previously discussed allowing low-speed...
How upskilling transforms workplaces: The key to retention and growth
Whether they’re domestic or international, the stats and studies all point to the same thing. The workplace is changing. Career trajectories will no...
B.C. RCMP conduct hearing delayed over disclosure issues, possible publication ban
An RCMP code of conduct hearing that could see three Mounties from Coquitlam, B.C., lose their jobs has been delayed until Thursday over disclosure issues and a...
Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia in Rome hospital
The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward notching some important milestones in his papacy: The 12th...
TSX up slightly, U.S. markets mixed as more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate
Canada's main stock index ticked higher while U.S. markets were mixed in late-morning trading Wednesday, after 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. imports of steel...
Map released and locations announced for Penticton's Spring Art Walk
Come out to explore the community's local art scene, with 26 venues at 24 locations participating in Penticton's Spring Art Walk. The event starts on...
Lillooet Hospital emergency department to temporarily close on Wednesday
The emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be closed for a 25 hour period starting Thursday morning. In a news release, Interior...
Oliver's finance department receives financial reporting award
The Town of Oliver received an award for financial reporting this month. The municipality received the award from the Government Finance Officers Association, a...
74th Avenue in Osoyoos closed Wednesday due to construction
Construction closed 74th Avenue Between Heron Lane and 89th Street in Osoyoos on Wednesday. In a public notice, the Town of Osoyoos said the partial closure...
Early lead can't help Blazers overcome Wild in 5-2 defeat
Despite an early lead, the Kamloops Blazers couldn't keep the Wenatchee Wild from claiming victory at Sandman Centre Wednesday night. The Blazers were the...
Impact of having a full university in Kamloops has been far-reaching
A significant milestone for Thompson Rivers University is coming. In just a few weeks, on March 31, we will celebrate TRU becoming a full university. Twenty...
Engel & Völkers Kamloops elevates industry standard for luxury real estate
When it comes to selling real estate, having the right support can make all the difference. Engel & Völkers Kamloops offers local expertise combined...
Upgraded playground coming to Valley Community Services in Creston
It was no gamble to create a safe playground for children in Creston out of a Community Gaming Grants program grant. The Valley Community Services Society in...
Red Mountain Resort to host fourth annual Fast and Furriest dog race
Rossland is inviting dogs of all shapes, sizes, and breeds to sprint, stumble and wag their way to a finish line. The fourth annual 'Fast and Furriest'...
Trail troll finds it's final hideout as the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club's Track the Troll event concludes
Now is your last chance to win a free Castlegar Nordic Ski Club (CNSC) membership as the Track the Troll hunt draws to a close for the winter season. The...
Bee Awareness Society seeks to create buzz in Rossland, Trail through new proposed program
A small group of dedicated beekeepers are bringing the buzz to Trail and Rossland classrooms with a program aimed at teaching kids the importance of...
Workforce housing proposal needs more details before Salmo Village Council can collaborate, officials say
A workforce housing task force is exploring the implementation of workforce housing in Salmo. Community Futures Central Kootenay is currently considering...
