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Top Stories for May 8, 2025
Teen missing from Kelowna for 20 years, plea for information renewed
It's been 20 years since Ashleigh Pettman-Wilson disappeared without a trace. The 18 year old had gone out with a friend, and never returned home in...
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
UPDATE 10:30 a.m. Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected...
WestJet suspends summer Kelowna-Seattle route
WestJet has suspended its summer Kelowna to Seattle route amid a fall in demand for travel to the U.S. The airline first paused flights between the two cities...
Kelowna woman wins $675k Set for life lottery
A Kelowna resident is $675,000 richer after recently winning a Set for Life scratch ticket. Vanessa Mina said she had to confirm with her husband after she...
’We are aiming to stop this road’: Big crowd at Burtch Road extension open house
More than 250 people showed up in the first hour alone for an open house about the Burtch Road extension project in Kelowna on Tuesday evening. Many of them...
One person arrested on Westside Road linked to police investigation in Kelowna
An incident that blocked Westside Road for part of the morning was related to an RCMP investigation in Kelowna. A photo shared with Castanet shows emergency...
Sun Peaks hopes insulated mats will blanket, preserve snow through summer heat
Sun Peaks is the first ski resort in Canada to invest in insulated mats aimed at preserving the white gold found on its slopes over the hot summer months....
Okanagan Falls beach tilling causes concern over endangered plant species
Activity at an Okanagan Falls beach over the weekend prompted concern from some community members and plant experts, alarmed that potentially an endangered and...
Multi-tower development back before Kelowna city council
Owners of the Global Fitness site adjacent to Parkinson Recreation Park have committed to add more public green space, viewing areas and amenities as part of an...
Advocacy group raises concerns about Pennask wind farm
A B.C. conservation organization is calling on the province to complete a full environmental review before moving ahead with a proposed wind energy project. The...
Do you think the U.S.-U.K. trade deal bodes well for Canada making a trade deal with the U.S.?
U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world — including Canada...
Highway 97A in Enderby cleared after car crash involving motorcycle
UPDATE 5:25 p.m. Highway 97A between Knight Avenue and Brickyard Road in Enderby has now been cleared, according to DriveBC. UPDATE 4:51 p.m. No patients were...
One person extricated from vehicle, airlifted to hospital after single-vehicle crash on Highway 1
UPDATE: 5:12 p.m. First responders had to cut a person out of their vehicle following a crash Thursday morning along Highway 1. Ashcroft RCMP Sgt. Denise Harris...
Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and 'false'
Smokey Robinson's lawyer said allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are “vile” and...
Tolko's Armstrong and White Valley operations will shut down for one week
Tolko employees in the Armstrong Lumber and White Valley operations will be laid off for approximately one week due to a lack of economical fibre. The...
Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal...
Development permit approved for first phases of large Lake Country development
The first two phases of a massive residential development on Bottom Wood Lake Road in Lake Country are closer to reality. Lake Country council gave unanimous...
Local developer slashes prices to help first-time home buyers
In a bold move to support first-time buyers, Millennial Developments, an award-winning, Kelowna-based real estate firm, is making homeownership more accessible...
Vernonite speaks out following assault on Okanagan Landing Road
Vernonite Justin Banks is speaking out after being the victim of an assault Sunday afternoon. Banks was riding his scooter on Okanagan Landing Road when he...
Ex-model tearfully tells jury that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16
A former model tearfully testified Thursday that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16 years old, calling it the most “horrifying thing...
No quick fix for growing encampment in Penticton
After months of resident concerns over a growing encampment in Penticton, local elected officials continue to push the province for solutions. Back in January,...
He was killed in a road rage shooting. AI allowed him to deliver his own victim impact statement
There were dozens of statements submitted to the court by family and friends of Christopher Pelkey when it came time to sentence the man convicted of shooting...
Good news at wildfire south of the Osoyoos-Oroville border
A wildfire just south of the U.S. border that was highly visible from Osoyoos Wednesday thankfully did not grow overnight. Thomas Kyle-Milward, communications...
Community work helps build up confidence of Kelowna's vulnerable residents
With their high visibility vests, buckets and garbage pincers in hand, Kelowna's Community Cares workers have become a familiar and welcome presence in the...
Book chronicling Kelowna's history gets an update
History fans are in for a treat this Saturday at the Okanagan Heritage Museum in Kelowna. Author, historian and former city councillor Sharron J. Simpson, will...
City of Surrey, B.C., says it lost $2.5 million in 'irregular transactions'
The City of Surrey says it filed a civil lawsuit against a former employee, looking to recover $2.5 million worth of "irregular transactions." A...
Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases
More than 300 people in Alberta have fallen ill from measles since March and a group of doctors are warning the virus could grow exponentially in the coming...
Kelowna Rockets get help up front in U.S. draft
UPDATE 2:25 p.m. The Kelowna Rockets were busy over the past 24 hours stocking the cupboard with future prospects while at the same time adding a top line...
Environment Canada explains how double rainbows occur after Vernonites spot two rainbows Wednesday night
A double rainbow brightened the evening sky in Vernon last night. Derek Lee, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, explained how rainbows and double rainbows...
Trump agrees to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain
President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain, which would buy more American beef and...
Grey whale washes ashore near Tofino, B.C. Cause of death unknown
A grey whale among a population that is listed as a special concern in Canada has washed ashore on a Vancouver Island beach. Parks Canada says the whale was...
NDP faces 'Parliament from hell' without official party status, says former MP
The NDP will return to the House of Commons without official party status at the end of May. The last time this happened was after the 1993 election — a...
Construction to start on upgrades to Lake Country's Swalwell Park
The District of Lake Country has announced upgrades for Swalwell Park. Work to start this spring will add a new inclusive playground, upgrades to the splash...
Expert in B.C. says India-Pakistan tension at highest point since 1999
A British Columbia researcher in South Asian affairs says concerns about the current India and Pakistan tensions are justified, given that the region has not...
More details needed about Carney's plans to revamp foreign service, union head says
Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to invest in Canada's foreign service, arguing that diplomacy is becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world....
Woman taken to hospital following stabbing: Kamloops RCMP
A woman was taken to hospital after she was found suffering what appeared to be stab wounds last weekend in an alleyway in downtown Kamloops. According to...
What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world — including Canada...
Vancouver’s luxury housing market stalls as listings rise, buyers hold back
While Vancouver’s luxury housing market appears entrenched in buyer’s territory this spring, according to Sotheby’s International Realty...
Delivery slowdown hits B.C. restaurants after new worker protections take effect
Business seems to have slowed down for app-based restaurant deliveries in Vancouver, and for industry leader and spokesperson Ian Tostenson, this observation...
Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands International Q1 profit down from year ago
Tim Hortons parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with year ago. The company, which keeps its...
Average asking rents down annually for seventh straight month at $2,127: report
The national average asking rent in April was down year-over-year for the seventh straight month at $2,127, marking a decrease of 2.8 per cent. The latest data...
Dealing with warts can be difficult as they are a recurrent problem for many
Warts, or verrucae, are benign, semi-contagious growths of the outer layer of the skin. They are caused by viruses and tend to occur on the hands, arms, face,...
Gang member wanted Canada-wide arrested in Vancouver, returned to Ontario
Police in Vancouver have arrested a man who they say is a member of the Zone 43 gang and was wanted nationwide for drugs and firearms offences. They say the...
Rock The Lake announces schedule of performers, single-day tickets
The schedule of performers is set for Rock The Lake 2025. GSL Sports & Entertainment has revealed the daily lineup for the three-day festival, which is...
Kamloops named Canadian city most vulnerable to wildfire for second straight year, study says
Kamloops is the Canadian city most at risk to wildfire and Kelowna is third, according to new data compiled by a Toronto-based company. The Tournament Capital...
B.C. Appeals Court finds agency's decision to remove kids 'tainted by stereotype'
The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Indigenous mother who had her four kids temporarily removed from her care by a child welfare agency was discriminated against...
B.C. Greens won't back government's 'vague' infrastructure bill
The BC Green Party said it won’t back a proposed infrastructure bill put forward by the provincial government to approve a sweeping list of projects it...
Masked suspects attack in ‘targeted’ home invasion, send one man to hospital
Two masked suspects, allegedly armed, invaded a Rossland home Friday night in a targeted attack, sending one man to hospital with stab wounds. On Saturday, May...
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled
A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears as she called on the provincial government to help stop the cull of their 400 birds. The Canadian Food...
HBC's slow demise was no surprise, says B.C. retail expert
As the fate of Hudson’s Bay Co. is decided in a liquidation process overseen by the courts, a retail expert says this moment was a long time coming....
Shopify seeing 'little evidence' of tariffs sparking slowdown for merchants
Shopify Inc.'s executives say even though businesses are shaking up their operations to cope with a global trade war, their company has yet to notice the...
BCE cuts quarterly dividend, signs fibre deal with PSP Investments
BCE Inc. cut its quarterly dividend payment to shareholders and announced a partnership deal with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to help accelerate...
Conservation organization cheers changes planned for Wildlife Act
A B.C. conservation organization is calling on the province to adopt amendments to the Wildlife Act that they say will slow the spread of invasive aquatic...
Quebec reports high immigration, record low fertility in 2024
Quebec is reporting a near-record rate of immigration in 2024, with the province's population increasing to more than 9.1 million at the start of this year....
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs to be in the public square and he is looking forward to working with the new...
Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal
Russia and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces Thursday on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by Russian President Vladimir Putin, and...
Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's willing to risk a separation referendum to avert the growth of a political rival. Smith has said she doesn't...
Vernon's Shanda Hill is pushing through pain and lack of sleep at the Brazil Ultra Tri 2025 Deca
After a gruelling and painful 1,800 kilometres on a bicycle, Shanda Hill has already ran a full marathon – with many more come. The Vernon ultra athlete...
B.C. farmers asked to register animal locations ahead of fire season
British Columbia's Agriculture Ministry is urging ranchers and farmers to register the location of their livestock ahead of wildfire season. It says...
The Who announce final North American tour with Vancouver show
This could be the last time Vancouver sees The Who. The legendary British rock band has announced The Song Is Over, their North American Farewell Tour. The tour...
CN Rail hub set to proceed after Supreme Court dismisses appeal request
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal request that sought to halt construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, paving...
Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years
Marc Parravano has donated blood 146 times. He remembers regularly going to the blood collection centre with his mother when he was a kid and followed in her...
BC SPCA investigating after dog tethered to vehicle in Costco parking lot
The BC SPCA has launched an investigation after a dog was tethered to a vehicle — in direct sunlight — at a Metro Vancouver Costco parking lot. A...
Canadian Tire Q1 profit down from year ago due to restructuring costs
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it was hit by restructuring costs. The retailer says its net income...
Holborn Group proposes $2.8B 'transformational' project for downtown Vancouver
Questions about what a Vancouver developer has planned for a downtown site where a 1908-era building stood on Dunsmuir Street until city council approved its...
Kelowna first responders show off their skills at first-ever public competition
Kelowna first responders showed off their skills Thursday in Stuart Park in downtown Kelowna as part of Mental Health Week, which runs May 5 to 11. The friendly...
Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts
As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on...
The Gates Foundation’s first 25 years: How it changed global health and philanthropy
In its first 25 years, the Gates Foundation became one of the world’s largest charitable foundations and one of the most powerful institutions in global...
Jury deliberations begin in trial for deadly 2021 Scotch Creek shooting
Editor's note: Jurors returned with a not guilty verdict on Friday afternoon. Click here for the latest. Jurors are now deliberating in the case of Paul...
Homes destroyed, people fleeing as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland
More people were packing up to flee their homes Thursday morning as wildfires raged in Newfoundland along the western shore of Conception Bay, about 45...
Report calls for 'auto pact' tying duty-free vehicle imports to Canadian production
A new report suggests that if Canada can't convince President Donald Trump to drop all auto tariffs, it should negotiate a new auto trade agreement with the...
Fourth instalment of Okanagan TV & Film Forum set for May 31 in Kelowna
If U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to slap a 100 per cent tariff on movies made outside the United States there could be a whole lot...
Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away from Great Britain and planted itself firmly within a North American political and...
Sun Rivers village centre finally welcoming businesses
A long-awaited village centre in Sun Rivers is now open. Sun Rivers Commons welcomed its first tenants late last month. A Pizza Hut opened last week, and other...
Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC
The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of...
Penticton McDonald's restaurants hosting McHappy Day to support medical charities
Chow down on a burger and fries on Thursday to help make a difference. McHappy Day is back at both McDonald’s locations in Penticton, with Main Street and...
Business license required after Kamloops council adopts short-term rental bylaw changes
Kamloops council has adopted a pair of bylaw amendments allowing short-term rentals to operate in the city under certain conditions — changes that will...
South Okanagan school district extends deadline to apply to lease closing schools
Anyone interested in leasing three elementary schools in the South Okanagan which are closing permanently has a little more time. The School District 67 Board...
Defence continues cross-examining complainant at hockey players' sex assault trial
Defence lawyers are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players. The woman, who cannot be...
This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?
There is a street named after him in a British town. A plaque at the local hospital tells the story of how the 29-year-old pilot saved many lives while...
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by 0.25% to 4.25% in face of US tariff uncertainty
The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global growth emanating...
Salmon Arm RCMP kept busy with increase in counterfeit cigarettes, ongoing child pornography case
An ongoing case involving a repeat offender and child sexual abuse and exploitation material and an increase in counterfeit cigarettes have kept Salmon Arm...
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and other states in early April and made those storms more likely to...
Tronson and Lakeshore roads is closed while City of Vernon crews repair water main
UPDATE 4:39 p.m. A boil water notice has been issued for parts of the Tronson and Tavistock roads area due to a water main break. In conjunction with Interior...
Ontario reports almost 200 new measles cases as virus spreads across Canada
Health officials say measles infected 197 more people in Ontario over the last week as the highly contagious disease emerged in new parts of the country. That...
Police looking to identify pair of suspects in North Shore assault from March
Kamloops Mounties have released grainy images of two suspects in an assault nearly two months ago that sent a teenager to hospital with serious injuries....
Yes, New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But humans are catching up
The vast number of sheep in New Zealand relative to the country’s scant human population has long been the subject of jokes aimed at New Zealanders...
Regional District of North Okanagan says freshet is underway
The Regional District of North Okanagan is monitoring the spring freshet amid a dry start to 2025. According to RDNO general manager of utilities Zee Marcolin,...
Annual Summerland Action Festival to be full of family friendly fun with live entertainment
Summerland is gearing up for the 43rd annual Summerland Action Festival, a free three-day family and music festival. The event will feature a wide variety of...
Leading aid group shuts down its soup kitchens across Gaza over Israel's blockade
Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance for Gaza forced a leading aid group on Thursday to shut its community soup kitchens as it faced empty...
The art of writing grant proposals to support volunteer programs
Volunteer program budgets are small and too few leaders even try writing grants to supplement them. Whether they need money to improve technology, provide...
Grand opening for Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Sicamous boat house
The new Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue boat house has been officially anchored on Shuswap Lake in Sicamous, and everyone is invited to celebrate the...
Long-haul carrier Emirates reports record annual profit of $5.2 billion
Long-haul carrier Emirates reported on Thursday that it earned annual profits of $5.2 billion, making it one of the world’s most-profitable airlines. The...
‘Joy … unconfined’: Reflecting on the 80th anniversary of VE-Day in WWII
After six years of occupation, war and bloodshed in Europe, the front page of the Times-Herald newspaper’s May 8, 1945, edition used only one word to...
Kamloops McDonald's locations to donate McHappy Day proceeds to new family room at RIH
It's McHappy Day, which means Kamloops McDonald's restaurants are donating a portion of their proceeds to a new Ronald McDonald House family room slated...
Victory in Europe Day commemorations underway in Toronto, Ottawa
Veterans, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders are gathering at events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in...
Salmon Arm man facing new charges after breaching no-contact order, Mounties say
Police say a Salmon Arm man is facing two new charges after he was spotted breaking the conditions of his probation. On April 18 at about 4 p.m., Salmon Arm...
United Way BC aims to make period products more accessible with annual Period Promise campaign
United Way BC says it is on a mission to alleviate "period poverty" across the province, and it is seeking donations as part of its annual Period...
Experience and connections highlight Leafs new head coach hiring
A hall of fame inductee will be taking over the reins as head coach of the Nelson Leafs for the coming season. Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame inductee Barry...
Penticton & District Community Arts Council new exhibition explores artists connection to their heritage
An upcoming exhibition at the Penticton & District Community Arts Council will give viewers an inside look at artists' reflection on their heritage...
Oliver councillor honoured with local government association lifetime membership
Town of Oliver councillor and past president of the Southern Interior Local Government Association Aimee Grice was recognized for her service with the...
North Okanagan/Shuswap CrimeStoppers Spring Shred-a-thon on Saturday
The North Okanagan/Shuswap CrimeStoppers Spring Shred-a-thon is back. Volunteers will be at the Vernon Wholesale Club parking lot, 2501 34 St., Saturday from 10...
Rock Creek Fall Fair 50/50 back with up to $60,000 cash prize
The annual Rock Creek Fall Fair is still a few months away, but the 50/50 action has already begun. One lucky winner will win up to $60,000 on the 50/50 ticket,...
Penticton's Sprott Shaw College hosting an early childhood education open house
Penticton's Sprott Shaw College is hosting an Early Childhood Education open house next week, giving people insight into the in-demand field. The college...
Vernon Animal Auxiliary Thrift Store stocking up items for the summer fire season
Gena Barzan has been in the Okanagan region long enough to know the high potential for summer wildfires in the area. Barzan, who operates the Vernon Animal...
Special mediation work concludes as report and recommendation now expected in ferry workers’ strike
The interest arbitration process concluded yesterday in the contract dispute between inland union ferry workers and their employer. Western Pacific Marine (WPM)...
Town of Oliver wants your local photos to help recruit doctors
The Town of Oliver wants to be hit with your best shot — of local photography that is. "Help us show the world why Oliver is an incredible place to...
70 cadets participated in a summer biathlon event at the Vernon Military Camp
Cadets traded skis for running shoes Saturday as 70 youths descended on the Vernon Military Camp for a summer biathlon competition. The event is similar to a...
Late season head coach replacement becomes head coach hiring for Rebels
After taking over as interim head coach of the Castlegar Rebels late last season, Alex Evin has been handed the job for the next two years. Evin was hired on...
AGM for credit union reveals ‘excellent’ financial figures in uncertain times
Despite the economic challenges faced by many financial institutions, the Nelson and District Credit Union was able to deliver a 7.7 per cent return on equity,...
Kerber family opens Jan-Pro commercial cleaning location in Salmon Arm
Rylan Kerber spent the last eight years in law enforcement, but there were two things on his long-term to-do list. He wanted to move back to his birthplace of...
