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Top Stories for April 30, 2025
Kelowna firefighters rush to RV fire near KGH
UPDATE 5:25 p.m. Kelowna firefighters have doused an RV fire in an alleyway between Woodlawn and Richter streets. The blaze destroyed the back half of the RV...
With the Conservatives losing the election and Pierre Poilievre losing his own seat, should Poilievre resign as party leader?
Some Conservative MPs are expressing support for party leader Pierre Poilievre after his party lost the federal election and he lost his own seat on Monday....
Proactive power outages expected this summer during extreme wildfire weather
In what has become commonplace in wildfire zones like California, FortisBC says it will start proactively cutting electricity in parts of the Southern Interior...
Hundreds attend candlelight vigil in Kelowna for victims of Vancouver attack
Hundreds of people gathered at Ben Lee Park in Kelowna Tuesday evening as a show of support and solidarity with the Filipino community. They were there to...
West Kelowna's Little Creek Salad dressing celebrating 30 years
It's not every day an iconic Okanagan business turns 30 years old. Back in July 1995, Donna Denison just wanted a way to stay home with her children on...
Penticton homeowner wins case against Okanagan Extreme Home Builders claiming he owed them nearly $155K
A Penticton-based construction company facing numerous legal battles will not get any further funds from one homeowner, after the courts recently ruled the...
New B.C. Lieutenant Governor to lead international delegation to Kelowna
The eyes of the world will be on, and in, Kelowna later this week. Newly installed B.C. Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia will lead a large delegation of...
Okanagan voters bolster participation rate
Mirroring the national trend, Okanagan residents turned up at the polls Monday in numbers that haven’t been seen since 2015, Elections Canada says....
Crash slowing Highway 33 in Rutland
Highway 33 is down to a single lane in both directions due to a crash at the Gerstmar Road intersection. Emergency crews are at the scene, clearing the two...
Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump's policies
Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use a high-profile speech Wednesday to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she...
Mother bear and cub caught on video prowling for food in Kelowna neighbourhood
Bear activity continues to be high in the Lower Mission. Ken Sheldon has lived on Buck Road, backing onto Bellevue Creek for 20 years now, but says this is the...
Few details about major police presence on North Kamloops street
UPDATE: 7:57 p.m. Kamloops Mounties and heavily armed members of the RCMP's emergency response team cleared the scene of a home at the corner of 10th Street...
Mortgage market disrupted by rates, tariffs, election
After locking in low mortgage rates several years ago, it’s now time for many Canadians to pay the piper. With more than a million mortgages up for...
Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party
In the wake of a federal election that saw the Liberals form a minority government, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says it's clear Premier Danielle...
Mental health trouble leads to public safety issues, Vancouver's mayor says
People are "sick and tired" of inquiries and reviews into a recurring pattern of people in a mental health crisis becoming involved in violent...
Some Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre as party stays silent on next moves
Some Conservative MPs are expressing support for party leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost both the federal election and his own seat on Monday. Veteran MP...
Some Kelowna lane closures Sunday due to Cherry Blossom Triathlon
Drivers may find some delays around the H2O Centre this coming weekend during the annual Cherry Blossom Triathlon. For the 11th year, the triathlon will kicking...
Kelowna breaks ground on new Parkinson Recreation Centre
The redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre has reached another milestone. There was a huge turnout for a groundbreaking event Wednesday, marking the...
Jonathan Pedneault resigns as Green Party co-leader after party took only one seat
Jonathan Pedneault has announced his resignation as Green Party co-leader, effective immediately. The move comes after the party secured only one seat in the...
About that hug ... Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan
First came their much-analyzed Oval Office moment. Next, their subject-to-interpretation hug. The two interactions between President Donald Trump and a sometime...
Street closed, homes evacuated after gas leak in West Kelowna
West Kelowna Fire Rescue is on the scene of a gas leak in the Rose Valley neighbourhood. Residents of Rosefield Drive have been advised to leave their homes...
Kelowna RCMP boosts community safety team in Rutland
The Kelowna RCMP is boosting its focus on crime prevention in Rutland. Residents and businesses in the neighbourhood will also be seeing more of a familiar face...
B.C.'s EV rebate pause will price out consumers, says industry
Industry groups are slamming the B.C. government’s decision to pause its electric vehicle rebate program this week, saying the decision is illogical and...
City of Vernon disputes wrongful termination lawsuit in counterclaim
The City of Vernon has filed its counterclaim to a lawsuit from a former employee who alleged he was wrongfully terminated. Earlier this year, City of Vernon...
Province extends short-term rental registration deadline for listing platforms
UPDATE 2:05 p.m. Airbnb has responded to the extension of the deadline to comply with the province’s new short-term rental registration legislation....
Longest Ballot group declares victory in Poilievre's former riding amid criticism
A group trying to make a case for electoral reform by creating very long ballots is declaring victory in this week's election — even as critics accuse...
Meet David Corenswet, cinema’s new Superman
In true Clark Kent form, the new Superman would like to correct the record. David Corenswet gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly in 2019 where he said his...
To serve and collect: Nelson police prevent cart from residing in Davy Jones’ locker
Quick action by city police narrowly averted a four-wheeled marine disaster. Nelson Police Department (NPD) officers were called to a crime in progress Friday...
Paynter's Fruit Market in West Kelowna opens for the season on Thursday
Paynter’s Fruit Market in West Kelowna will be one of the first garden markets to open for the season. Locals and visitors alike will be able to sample...
Hockey players' sexual assault trial shown security, phone videos
A young woman prosecutors allege was sexually assaulted by five hockey players in June 2018 said it was "all consensual" in a cellphone video recorded...
Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering
A discouraging report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year, before most of President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs...
Rutland student off to national skills competition
A Rutland Secondary School student took home top honours for his woodworking at the provincial skills championships. RSS Grade 10 student Ryder Starling is now...
Interior Health issues toxic drug alert in Vernon
Interior Health issued a toxic drug alert for the Vernon area, effective immediately. IH says beige and red powder, pebbles, and chunks sold in Vernon under...
Popular raptors show is returning to Vernon's Allan Brook Nature Centre
The big birds are returning to the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. The Raptors will return to the Vernon centre June 21 to 25, giving visitors a rare opportunity to...
Alleged driver of deadly vehicle attack was on 'extended leave' under Mental Health Act
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) says the alleged driver of the vehicle who drove into a crowd Saturday night at the Lapu Lapu Day festival and killed 11 people...
Trump says he'll meet with Carney at the White House 'within the next week'
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House "within the next week." Carney and Trump spoke on the...
Ex-staffer sues Village of Midway over alleged dismissal based on 39-year-old youth charge
A former employee of the Village of Midway has filed civil lawsuit against the municipality, claiming wrongful termination and breach of employment contract...
Federal election results should motivate Conservatives to 'soul search': Houston
Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative premier says the results of the federal election should prompt some “soul searching” by the national...
Persistent Oilers push Kings to the brink of elimination with Game 5 win
LOS ANGELES — Zach Hyman knows people started counting the Oilers out after Edmonton stumbled to start this season's playoff campaign. The team didn't give up...
Telus tops watchdog's telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report
A new report says Telus Corp. is the most complained-about telecommunications service provider in Canada so far this year, as overall grievances by customers...
Planning begins for BC Summer Games set for Kelowna in July 2026
The work of planning for the 2026 BC Summer Games in Kelowna officially began this week with the naming of the board of directors tasked with organizing and...
Kamloops man acquitted of manslaughter in 2019 admits he lied during trial
A man who was found not guilty after delivering a fatal beating outside a North Kamloops bar in 2016 has pleaded guilty to perjury, admitting that he misled...
Doug Ford floats idea of electing judges in rant on bail reform
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is blasting judges in the province who he perceives as being soft on crime, and is floating ideas such as judges running for election...
The growing desire for low-alcohol wines and ciders
Many studies and surveys have been tabulated in recent years that track changing consumer habits when it comes to alcohol consumption. To sum things up in very...
Gunman gets six-year sentence for deadly shotgun blast in motel room
A gunman who accidentally shot an acquaintance dead while beating his face with a sawed-off shotgun has been ordered to spend six years in federal prison. Lukas...
CrossFit Vernon hosting fundraiser in honour of Randall Toop
CrossFit Vernon is hosting fundraiser in support of one of its own after a member's brother passed away. Brooke Toop told Castanet that CrossFit has helped...
Filmmaker Shawn Levy to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame
Shawn Levy's next project may take him to a galaxy far, far way, but he will soon have a star much closer to home. The Montreal-born filmmaker, who's...
SD73 board approves 2025-26 budget which includes more than $6 million in cuts
Monday evening was a "somber" occasion for School District 73's board of education as it approved next year's budget — and dozens of...
BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary
Uncertainty about both the rapidly changing U.S. trade policy and the impact it’s having on the Canadian economy dominated discussion by the Bank of...
B.C. tourism sector reacts to new Liberal minority government
With Canadians on Monday voting in a Liberal minority government, those in the tourism and hospitality sector are reflecting on what that will mean for...
Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case
Canada's highest court is set to decide whether it will hear arguments in a trailblazing climate change lawsuit that could clarify whether governments are...
B.C. agriculture sector eyes new markets as tariff uncertainty drags on
B.C. agriculture producers are already shifting their focus to new markets as U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods enter their second month, according to one industry...
Sixteen victims remain in hospital after Lapu Lapu festival attack
Five days after a deadly attack at a Vancouver Filipino festival 16 people remain in the hospital. Const. Tania Visintin with the Vancouver Police Department...
As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope
The clock is ticking down on two deadlines that may determine the fate of Hudson's Bay. Anyone interested in buying Canada's oldest company or assets...
Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too
With her purple-and-pink hair swaying, Reneé Colón stands on a stepladder in the rented corner of a warehouse, pouring Brazilian coffee beans into...
Highway 97 outside Osoyoos slow moving due to crash
UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. The highway is now operating on single-lane alternating traffic. By 11 a.m., a tow truck was removing a single vehicle with damage to its...
Whitecaps beat Inter Miami 3-1 to eliminate Lionel Messi's squad from Champions Cup
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Brian White and Pedro Vite scored two minutes apart and the Vancouver Whitecaps stunned Inter Miami 3-1 in the second leg of...
Ukraine says it’s poised to sign a key mineral resources deal with the US on Wednesday
Ukraine is poised to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington on Wednesday, according to two senior Ukrainian officials...
May will be busy at Traveland RV, thanks to Camping Daze, bunk model sale
When it comes to fun, freedom and family time, there’s nothing quite like vacationing in an RV. And when it comes to finding that perfect recreation...
It's April 30. On tax deadline day, this is your final reminder to file
For most Canadians, today is the last day to file your taxes which is especially important if you need to avoid late penalties and interest on amounts owing....
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Kelowna
Asian Heritage Month kicks off this weekend in Kelowna. The first event will be the Asian Heritage Month Opening Forum on Saturday, May 3, from 2 p.m. to 4:30...
First accuser resumes testimony at Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial
A former TV production assistant resumed testifying Wednesday at Harvey Weinstein’ s retrial, elaborating on the weeks leading up to the July 2006 date...
What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help
Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice. Doctors say internet searches for medical information should be done...
First female captain with Vernon Fire Department retires after 25 year career
Vernon Fire Rescue Services Capt. Allyson Reich is hanging up her turnout gear for the final time today after 25 years of service. “It has been an honour...
Motorcycle awareness, driver safety in focus
More B.C. Highway Patrol officers will be on the roads soon, looking to lessen the impact of what's known to be the most dangerous driving weekend of the...
Mounties return to North Kamloops residence following heavy presence last week
Investigators have returned to a Brocklehurst home that was the focus of a large police presence late last week. Residents said there were about four police...
Uber Canada hiring drivers as popular ride-share service plans expansion to Kamloops
Ride-share service Uber will soon be expanding to Kamloops. The company has announced it is set to launch province-wide in May but hasn’t provided a...
Plenty of fun planned for Interior Logging Association's 67th annual AGM and convention
There will be a forest of possibilities in Kamloops this weekend when Interior Logging Association hosts its 67th annual general meeting and convention. The...
This Vancouver ring designer creates deeply personal pieces for life’s biggest moments
Popping the question is a major decision in a person's life, but the decision that soon follows can also be one that affects the couple 'til death they...
U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump's trade wars disrupted...
Sister bobcats released in qathet after months of rewilding
After 10 months of rehabilitation and rewilding at Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, two sister bobcats were returned home to the forests of qathet...
3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China's space station
Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China's space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after...
Vernon's Grey Canal trail parking lot to close for a month in May
A Vernon parking lot for Grey Canal Trail will be closed for about a month as it gets upgraded. The Regional District of North Okanagan says the Sierra Road...
Major Naramata Community Yard Sale is back this weekend
The popular Naramata Community Yard Sale is back this weekend. It's a big deal in the small community, which presses pause for half a day to allow browsing...
Penticton's Sportsplex indoor facility will close for two months
Penticton's Sportsplex will be closed for two months while its roof is replaced and preparations are made for upgrades. Beginning Thursday, May 1 through...
B.C. Interior governments join Kamloops call for change to RCMP cost-sharing model
A Kamloops-sponsored resolution to revolutionize policing cost-sharing models between municipalities and the provincial and federal governments was unanimously...
European court tells Serbia to 'prevent the use of sonic weapons' after protesters' claims at rally
The European Court of Human Rights said on Wednesday that Serbia "should prevent the use of sonic weapons or similar devices" for crowd control...
Workers at StellerVista Credit Union in Castlegar, Slocan Park serve 72-hour strike notice
A 72-hour strike notice has been served by the StellerVista Credit Union workers at the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches, meaning the 11 United Steelworkers...
'Still fresh in minds': Vietnamese community marks 50 years since fall of Saigon
Seventy-year-old Tan Hoang vowed he would never return to Vietnam after fleeing the country with his family on a makeshift wooden boat. Officers in Vietnam...
Vernon vacancy rates dipped slightly to 1 per cent in 2024
The vacancy rate in Vernon dropped to 1 per cent in 2024. In a lengthy development update presentation to Vernon city council on Monday city manager of economic...
Lillooet ER to close for 37-hour period starting Wednesday evening
The Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre emergency room will be closed for a 37-hour period starting Wednesday night. It’s the latest in a series of...
Event planners across Canada rethinking security practices following Vancouver attack
Event organizers across Canada say they're combing over their security practices in the wake of Saturday night's deadly attack on a Vancouver street...
Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids
When Florida state Rep. Fiona McFarland's infant daughter, Grace Melton, crawled for the first time, the mom of four was right next door, hard at work with...
Economy shrank 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1
Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy contracted in February but early signs suggest moderate growth in March. The agency says real gross domestic product...
Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte
Deloitte's latest economic outlook sees the pain of tariffs gathering pace in the months ahead as the short-term boost from companies front-loading activity...
Samsung reports revenue increase thanks to mobile phone sales but its chip business suffers
Samsung Electronics reported Wednesday a sharp increase in consolidated revenue for the first quarter thanks to strong sales of its new smartphones, but its...
South Okanagan vineyards seeing early bud break
Wine lovers can rejoice as South Okanagan vineyards are showing a healthy, early bud break this month, following a year of harvest loss. In late April, a couple...
Europe saw stronger growth at start of year, but Trump's tariffs have darkened outlook
Europe’s economy grew more strongly in the first three months of the year, only to see hopes for an ongoing recovery quickly squelched by U.S. President...
Small wildfire discovered north of Barriere now being held
A small wildfire that sparked just north of Barriere is now being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The fire was discovered earlier today and as of...
Fry release ceremony to take place at Penticton's Skaha Lake East Marina this year
Every spring hundreds of locals gather along the Penticton channel riverbanks for the annual sockeye salmon fry release. This year's fry release will take...
Voter turnout nothing special in Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola
Nearly 70 per cent of Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola voters cast a ballot in the 45th federal election, which didn’t return a record voter turnout nationally...
Vernon council agrees to write letter of support for Funstatic slo-pitch tournament grant application
Vernon’s Funtastic slo-pitch tournament and music festival is looking for funding from the province and Vernon city council agreed to support the...
Southern Interior governments meeting to discuss common issues, new ideas in Merritt
Representatives from nearly 40 local governments in B.C.’s Southern Interior will be gathering in Merritt this week to discuss common issues and decide...
TNRL expands hours of operation to its tiny library in Aberdeen Mall
Kamloops’ smallest library is getting bigger hours. Effective Thursday, the Aberdeen Tiny Library branch will have its weekly hours double from 16 to 32...
Israel says it carried out operation against gunmen attacking Druze fighters in Syria
Israel said Wednesday that it carried out an attack in Syria on a group targeting members of a minority sect as a new round of clashes left at least 11 people...
Show & Shine with sass coming to Osoyoos this weekend
Queen of the South Charcuterie in Osoyoos is hosting is second annual "Queen Bitches Show & Shine" car show. On Saturday, May 3, stop by Junction...
Eagle Valley Arts Council plans mural marking 100 years for Red Barn Arts Centre
The Eagle Valley Arts Council is preparing a unique art project to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Red Barn Arts Centre. At the April 23 District of...
BOOGIE THE BRIDGE: Three columnists cross the finish line after their Boogie training journey
After a seven-week journey with RUNClub preparing for Boogie the Bridge, columnists Aaron Schulze, Maximilian Ruther and Michael Potestio reflect on...
Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge to open for the season starting May 2
The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is preparing to open its doors for the summer even after the loss of co-founder Shirley Mainprize who died earlier this year....
Four plays scheduled as Shuswap Theatre hosts Ozone Drama Festival
Shuswap theatre enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see four plays in four days as the annual Ozone or Okanagan Zone Drama Festival is hosted at the...
Nelson realtor uncovers rental scam operating in city through social media
A rental scam in Nelson was caught and quickly extinguished before it had a chance to do much damage last week. A Nelson realtor noticed fraudulent Facebook...
Loblaw says Q1 profit up from year ago amid strength in customer response to offers
Loblaw Companies Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as the company saw strong customer response to loyalty offers and...
Cook often, be happy and live long
Every day, we are constantly being pushed and pulled by influences in our lives and all those influences change how our lives go and how long they last. The...
Nelson councillor shares thoughts as local Kootenay ridings hold steady
The federal election has ended, and across the Kootenays the newly drawn ridings have kept everything relatively the same for the region. Nelson Coun. Keith...
Budget crunch time makes Kaslo Housing Society's plea to council difficult to respond to
The Kaslo Housing Society is seeking assistance from the village to foot a $25,000 bill that would help pay for a mobile home park it has had its sights set on...
Oliver brewery to create designated kids' space
Oliver's Firehall Brewery is adding a kids' space to make the establishment more accommodating for both its old and young customers. To do so, Firehall...
Winners of Spirit of Oliver Awards recognized as outstanding volunteers
Four Oliver community members and one community group have been recognized as outstanding volunteers at the Spirit of Oliver Awards. On April 25, winners were...
People who conducted controlled burns last year asked to proceed with caution
The recent stretch of above-average temperatures in the Kootenay region has brought dry conditions, leading to a quickly receding snowpack and low humidity. The...
City of Trail said Waneta area may be able to smell chlorine for next few weeks
If you live near Trail and smell the faint odour of chlorine over the next few weeks, there is no pool nearby. The City of Trail Water Treatment Plant crew will...
