Developer pushes back
Pace of rent increases slows
Arrest in vehicle attack
Water bombers replaced
Poilievre pushes crackdown
Court declares mistrial 
FBI arrests judge
George Santos gets 7 years
Alleged shooter enters plea
Wall Street's rally fades 
Miners set to reap rewards 
Focus on the global market
Vees heading to finals
Tennis changes taking place
Olympic spot sought
Award for Harvey Fierstein
What 'Conclave' got right
Songs of women imprisoned
Top Stories for March 23, 2025
'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state
Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the...
Firefighters mopping up storage cabin blaze at Big White Ski Resort
A storage cabin that caught fire Sunday morning at Big White Ski Resort is being mopped up by firefighters. Senior Vice President Michael J. Ballingall said the...
B.C. ferry sailing delayed after six guests fell ill onboard; two taken to hospital
A BC Ferries sailing from Vancouver Island to Metro Vancouver had to be delayed close to an hour this weekend after six passengers became ill onboard and two...
Man caught swapping eggs between cartons has police, grocery store staff, scrambled
There was no ‘yolking’ about a call to Nelson police Friday morning. Nelson Police Department officers were called by the manager of a Nelson...
Mother seeks footage of son's motorcycle crash in West Kelowna
A local mother is looking to find footage of her son's motorcycle crash from last April, in an attempt to show ICBC that he wasn't at fault. Dawson...
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue issues forest service road reminder
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue has a reminder for those excited to get out in the backcountry. There’s still a lot of snow up forest service roads in...
Prolific offender Ighani is also deadbeat father
One of the Okanagan Valley’s most prolific violent offenders is also a deadbeat dad. An arrest warrant was issued by Justice Lynette Jung after a hearing...
Cause of strange light above the Okanagan remains unsolved
Last year was a notable year for viewing the northern lights across the Okanagan. Many residents were able to see and photograph the Aurora Borealis, capturing...
Southern B.C. faces messy roads, localized flooding with heavy rain, melting snow
Part of southern British Columbia is facing a two-day weather system that's expected to bring heavy rain and snowmelt due to rising freezing levels,...
BCLC lists Kelowna organizations that benefited from gaming funds in 2024
BCLC generated more than $4 million from its two Kelowna casinos in 2024 to fund local initiatives, and it is hoping people will remember that when they choose...
Federal election begins, Canadians to go to polls on April 28
Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to...
Compact snow, slippery conditions on Coquihalla Highway Sunday morning
Motorists on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt can expect to see snow and slippery sections Sunday morning. DriveBC says compact snow can be...
Kelowna companies earn 13 nominations for national CHBA housing awards
Kelowna was well-represented when Canadian Home Builders’ Association announced the finalists for its 2025 National Awards for Housing Excellence. City...
Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla
Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its...
Mistakes to avoid when filing for an estate grant for a will
Everyone loves bloopers--and the higher they are, the harder they fall. I shouldn’t put myself on a pedestal but surely a lawyer wouldn’t make dumb...
Charges laid after police say hijab-wearing woman was attacked in Ajax, Ont., library
Municipal officials in an Ontario town say they are horrified following a police report that a hijab-wearing woman was attacked in a public library. Durham...
Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests
Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose — but he admits that's about as practical...
Conan O'Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center
Conan O'Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize on Sunday night at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where the backstage drama of the...
Repeat domestic abuser gets probation for spitting twice on ex
A repeat domestic abuser who spat in his ex’s face while arguing about parenting time has been ordered to spend the next 18 months on probation. Zachary...
Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions
Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for...
Precipitation accumulation and snowfall warning settles in on West Kootenay for two-day tour
There is a snowfall and ‘precipitation accumulation’ warning in place for the West Kootenay region, issued early Sunday morning by Environment...
Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas
Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from...
'Snow White' opens with a sleepy $43 million at box office
The Walt Disney Co.’s live-action, controversy-bedeviled “Snow White” opened in theaters with a sleepy $43 million in ticket sales, according...
Summerland rescue looking for caring home after helping neglected cat
The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has helped a neglected cat get back on his feet after caring for his completely matted fur. Critteraid President...
2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions
During the first Trump administration, the biggest concern for many journalists was labels. Would they, or their news outlet, be called “fake news”...
Kelowna Rockets season comes to an end with loss to Vancouver
The Kelowna Rockets closed out what, statistically, was their worst season in the Western Hockey League. Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Giants closed...
Precautions urged amid surge in sophisticated financial scams
Canada’s largest bank is urging vigilance amid a rise in financial scams. Royal Bank of Canada regional director of communications in B.C. Jim Payn told...
Canada's Homan beats Switzerland's Tirinzoni to defend women's world curling title
It was a successful title defence for Canada's Rachel Homan. Homan captured a second straight world women's curling championship Sunday with a 7-3...
Festivals Kelowna is looking to fill two spots on their board
Festivals Kelowna is seeking new board members. The group, responsible for numerous Kelowna celebrations like Canada Day and New Years, has two board positions...
Israel strikes southern Gaza and orders new evacuation as Palestinian death toll climbs past 50,000
Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 26 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a Hamas political leader and several women and...
South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han, reinstating him as acting president
South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Monday overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation's No. 2 official as...
Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026
Ottawa says it will continue to fund Jordan’s Principle to support First Nations children through 2026 as some First Nations chiefs decry what they call...
Uptown Rutland Business Association announces 2025 board of directors
Uptown Rutland Business Association has unveiled its trimmed down board of directors that will work with new president Justin Bullock. This year’s board...
Kelowna SPCA: Pet of the week
This week's Kelowna SPCA pet of the week is Gage. Gage was raised outside with lots of outdoor experiences, so leash walks, and house manners are skills...
Seven-day Isla Espiritu Santo paddle full of ups and downs
Towering pink cliffs. Twenty white sand beaches. Flying manta rays. Swimming with curious California sea lion pups. Snorkeling with tropical fish. Endless...
Conservative Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee nominee says Liberals "had to call" upcoming election
The newly appointed Member of Parliament nominee for the Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee riding, Scott Anderson said the Liberals “had to call” the...
By-election Q&A: Meet Juliana Buitenhuis, one of seven running for Penticton city council
Castanet News is getting to know the candidates running in the upcoming Penticton council by-election. Watch for a new candidate Q&A each morning leading up...
Pope arrives home at Vatican after 5-week hospital stay to beat life-threatening bout of pneumonia
A weak and frail Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican from the hospital on Sunday after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia, making a...
Interior Wildlife presents 4th annual Wild About Spring Film Festival and Silent Auction
The annual “Wild About Spring” Wildlife Film Festival & Silent Auction is coming up on April 10th at the Mary Irwin Theatre. “We’re...
Extensions sought for Stuart Wood, Merit Place shelters as leases set to expire
The heads of two non-profits are hoping arrangements can be made to keep the doors open for a pair of Kamloops shelters whose leases are set to expire in the...
BC Lions training camp set for May return to Hillside Stadium
The BC Lions will be roaring back into the Tournament Capital in less than two months. The team's training camp will begin May 7, when first-year Leos and...
Archway Society for Domestic Peace calling for court reform following sentencing decision
Vernon's Archway Society for Domestic Peace is calling for judicial reform following a recent court decision in a criminal harassment case. In a press...
Vernon city council to get administration update on spring street sweeping
With dust advisories already issued for the area, Vernon city council will get an update on dust control efforts in one part of the city. At their March 10...
Evolve 2020 Brut Premiere
Wine: Evolve 2020 Brut Premiere Winery: Time Family of Wines Why drink it? This traditional method sparkler — roughly two-thirds Chardonnay, a third Pinot...
Save the date for annual drive-thru breakfast helping South Okanagan kids
Save the date for the annual United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast in Penticton, supporting local youth and children. On April 2, from 6:30 to 9 a.m., get behind the...
B.C.'s newest police force will be in Kamloops next week looking for recruits
The Surrey Police Service will be in Kamloops next week looking to speak with potential recruits. SPS will have recruiters in Kamloops for a free information...
North Okanagan Youth and Family Services gets donation from Emily Dahl foundation
The Emily Dahl Foundation has donated $1,000 to the North Okanagan Family and Youth Services Society. The foundation was created after the tragic loss of Emily...
Apex Freestyle Club hosting online auction to support growing athletes
The Apex Freestyle Club at Apex Mountain Resort has just one week left running for an online auction to help fund their team of aspiring athletes. Live online...
Summerland museum shares a look at ditch irrigation system that was vital for early orchards
The Summerland Museum & Archives Society shared a look back at a young apple orchard more than a century ago, and the men working on ditch irrigation to...
Hands-on program teaching youth business skills coming to Kamloops this summer
Kids can quench their entrepreneurial thirst this summer as Lemonade Day comes to Kamloops. Lemonade Day — a free community-wide, educational program that...
Vernon Water Polo Club have successful first season
The Vernon Water Polo Club is making waves after successfully completing its inaugural season. The club launched in January of this year, which is open to...
Similkameen residents invited to discuss new location for aging Keremeos Fire Hall
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is hoping Similkameen residents will join them at a community discussion forum to provide input on the replacement...
The Trust creates jobs and supports skill development, employment and improved trail access
This summer, organizations that build and maintain trails across the Columbia Basin will hire seasonal workers, creating short-term jobs for residents who are...
Major grant gives essential service KERPA the chance to save more lives
Last month one of the most worthwhile causes received a very worthwhile donation. On Feb. 12, Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association (KERPA)...
