Dozens of fatal overdoses
Eby defends investigation 
Ferries brace for big summer
Law ruled unconstitutional
Honda still committed: Joly
Vote final despite error
Overdose deaths fall 27%
Rollback on protections
Business ties deepen
Secession talk 'unhelpful'
Delivery driver steals $2.5M
Roaming revenue falls
Vees season ends in game 6
Leafs' ugly Game 4 loss
Vees heading to game 6
Netflix orders Levy series
Movie star alligator dies
Foo Fighters at Singapore F1
Top Stories for May 9, 2025
West Kelowna resident has rare meeting with folding door spider
If you look up creepy-crawly in the dictionary, you just might find today's Bug of the Week. While technically not an insect – spiders are arachnids -...
New Smitty's franchise to move into former Swiss Chalet on Westside
One iconic Canadian restaurant brand will be replacing another on the Westside later this summer. Smitty’s has announced a franchisee will be moving into...
Kelowna dog survives suspected opioid poisoning near middle school
A Kelowna pet owner is warning others to stay alert after her dog, Lupini, survived a suspected opioid drug poisoning during a walk in North Rutland earlier...
One person dead following Highway 97A crash between motorcycle, dump truck in Enderby
A fatal accident which closed Highway 97A in Enderby for nearly three hours yesterday afternoon is being investigated by Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. Const....
Developer locked in lawsuit with City of Kelowna brings forward new proposal
Owners of the former RCMP site at 350 Doyle Avenue will be back before city council seeking a development permit for a proposed 25 storey mixed-use tower....
Defence seeks ruling of 'not criminally responsible' in officer stabbing case
After two weeks of trial, which started back in the fall, a judge will now determine if a man who stabbed a Kelowna RCMP officer in the face should be held...
Interior Health issues overdose alert for Kelowna
Interior Health is urging individuals who partake in drug use to check their drugs due to what IH is calling an “unpredictable” supply of drugs...
B.C. restaurant fined $7K for serving minor
B.C.’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch has fined a Vancouver Island restaurant $7,000 for serving a minor. In his May 5 decision, branch general...
Kelowna's unemployment rate hits three-year high in wake of US tariffs
A case could be made that U.S. tariffs are hitting the Central Okanagan hard. Metro Kelowna’s unemployment rate skyrocketed in April, leaping more than a...
White House downplays North American auto industry's concerns about U.K. trade deal
The White House on Friday downplayed the North American automobile industry's claim that U.S. President Donald Trump's new trade deal with the United...
More information finally flowing on West Kelowna water woes
Ongoing frustration and confusion about a West Kelowna rate hike led one of the city’s top bureaucrats into an informal Thursday night chat with area...
Central Okanagan restaurants hoping a busy Mother’s Day signals a strong summer
Have you made your reservations yet? Mother’s Day is this Sunday and traditionally, it is the busiest day of the year for the restaurant industry....
Low snowpack, warm weather prompts caution from B.C. Forecast Centre
A warm and dry start to spring has left the province's snowpack below seasonal norms, clearing the way for less than ideal conditions, B.C.'s River...
RCMP plan to step up enforcement in downtown Kelowna this summer
Kelowna RCMP say its Crime Reduction Unit will step up enforcement in downtown Kelowna this summer. “The Crime Reduction Unit will be providing enhanced...
Wildfire salvage harvesting begins at Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park
Recovery efforts are now underway at Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park as salvage harvesting begins to address damage caused by 2023's Grouse Complex...
Okanagan distiller's petition to reduce red tape hits 4,300 signatures
A petition to help B.C. distillers get their liquor onto the shelves of government liquor stores has hit 4,300 signatures. CEO of Okanagan Craft Distilleries...
Vernon ultra athlete draws strength from fellow athletes at Brazil Ultra Tri 2025 Deca
Shanda Hill has been going almost nonstop for seven days at the Brazil Ultra Tri 2025 Deca. The Vernon ultra athlete has already completed a 38 kilometre swim...
It was an emotional night during the 50th Kelowna Civic and Community Awards celebration
There were plenty of tears and plenty of cheers to go around as the City of Kelowna honoured its best and brightest during the 50th Civic and Community Awards...
Kelowna-based country artist Mitch Zorn opened for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on hours' notice
A Kelowna country music singer got to shine on stage at Propsera Place Thursday night. Mitch Zorn took the stage to open for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band after...
Kamloops-area property owners want judge to settle years-long dispute with BC Hydro
The owners of a property near Logan Lake are taking BC Hydro to court, asking a judge to step in to stop the Crown corporation from starting unwelcome...
BC Wildfire Service crews heading to Manitoba to fight massive fire
Firefighters from British Columbia are heading to Manitoba to help fight a massive fire burning in that province. In a social media post Friday, the BC Wildfire...
Drug companies to pay Hawaii $700 million to settle Plavix blood thinner lawsuit
Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to pay Hawaii $700 million to settle its lawsuit over the efficacy and safety of the blood thinner Plavix, the state...
Kelowna's Waterfront Park will host the Rosé Disco in July
Those interested in wine, dancing and sunshine will have a new event to check out in Kelowna this summer. The Rosé Disco will be taking over...
Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws
Alberta's access to information watch dog has found the provincial government to be non-compliant with its own freedom of information rules. A new report...
Documentary details fall of former broadcaster once dubbed 'sexiest man in Winnipeg'
There was a time back in the 1990s when Steve Vogelsang was known as the "sexiest man in Winnipeg." A former sportscaster, college instructor and...
Armstrong family dealing with double blow as daughter battles leukemia, mom battles cancer
Armstrong's Beattie family has been dealt another challenging blow. Annalynn, 5, has been battling leukemia since 2023, and–tragically–during...
11 'zombie fires' burning in the BCWS Fort Nelson zone getting more active
BC Wildfire Service said 11 overwintering wildfires in the Fort Nelson zone have become more visible in recent days, due to warm, dry conditions. Blazes that...
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he...
Richmond family demands answers after charges dismissed in father's death
A Richmond family wants answers from B.C. and Canada's judicial system after charges were dismissed against the driver involved in a fiery vehicle collision...
The Canucks are selling old Rogers Arena seats to season ticket holders
Over the past 30 years, thousands upon thousands of butts have sat in the seats at Rogers Arena for various sporting events, concerts, and awards shows. Now,...
Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on...
Air Canada lowers financial forecast amid declining cross-border travel
Air Canada is lowering its financial forecast for the year as travellers shy away from trips to the United States. The country’s largest airline says it...
Vancouver’s real estate future clouded by policy, politics and AI, forum told
Vancouver real estate is being pulled in different directions by an interplay of economic, political and technological forces, a recent conference was told. ...
Multiple Southern Interior highways getting resurfaced
Stretches of Highway 97 in the Okanagan are among the 630 kilometres of roads being resurfaced in the B.C. Southern Interior this year. As part of these...
Vernon RCMP seek public's help locating missing woman
Mounties are asking for the public's help to find a woman missing from Vernon. Vernon RCMP say Heather Ann Harris, 37, was last seen in Vernon on the...
Jury finds man not guilty of murder in deadly 2021 Scotch Creek shooting
It didn't take a jury long to find a North Shuswap gunman not guilty following a second-degree murder trial at the Kamloops Law Courts. Jurors deliberated...
Pembina Pipeline sees enough demand for potential expansion to Cedar LNG project
The chief executive of Pembina Pipeline Corp. says he believes there will be enough demand to support an expansion to the Cedar LNG project on the B.C. coast as...
Appeal denied for Calgary man convicted in multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
An Alberta court has denied the appeal of a Calgary man convicted three years ago of a Ponzi scheme that saw his clients bilked out of millions of dollars....
Filipino BC confirms identities of all 11 people killed in Vancouver festival attack
The group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were killed last month has released the names of the dead. Filipino BC says in a social...
Universal remains 'committed to propelling Drake’s career' as it seeks suit dismissal
Universal Music Group is reaffirming its commitment to Drake, even as it files a motion seeking to dismiss his amended defamation suit over their role in the...
It was a good two days at the WHL draft but Rockets GM says it could have been better
The Kelowna Rockets went into the 2025 Western Hockey League draft with a shopping list of things to get done. And, for the most part, it was mission...
Judge rejects claim that Sean 'Diddy' Combs was treated differently because of his race
Sean “Diddy” Combs was not treated differently because of his race by prosecutors who brought racketeering and sex trafficking charges against him,...
West Kelowna's Julia’s Junction reopening early after repairs
Julia’s Junction playground in West Kelowna will reopen Saturday, sooner than expected. The playground had to be closed for warranty-related work to...
Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver
A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the waters off of Vancouver for weeks, sparking a sense of connection as it stops to feed...
NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says his party is in "very early" discussions with the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney about being granted...
Wall Street drifts as it waits for a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade
U.S. stocks are drifting Friday as Wall Street heads toward the end of an unusually quiet week. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in morning trading and on track to...
Defence continues cross-examining complainant at hockey players' sex assault trial
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to face more questions from defence...
Critics raise concerns over experimental Vancouver Island fish farm
Critics are raising concerns over an experimental fish farm off Vancouver Island after government inspections showed vast quantities of feed and feces covering...
Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on...
Liberal candidate says judicial recount ordered in Ontario riding he narrowly lost
A Liberal candidate who lost to his Conservative rival by just 77 votes in the federal election says his request for a judicial recount has been granted. Irek...
Similkameen town and MLA oppose FortisBC's new wildfire policy
The Town of Princeton and the MLA for Boundary-Similkameen are voicing strong opposition against FortisBC's latest wildfire power shutoff plan, saying it...
KGH head of surgery makes the case for robotic-assistance in operating room
By Dr. Maurice Blitz Imagine a future where surgery means less pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays and better outcomes. That future is within reach...
Cineplex reports $36.6M Q1 loss as theatre attendance fell due to a weaker film slate
Cineplex Inc. reported a loss of $36.6 million in its latest quarter as its revenue fell 10 per cent compared with a year ago due to a weaker film slate. The...
2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England in 2023
Two men were convicted Friday of cutting down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England in 2023. A Newcastle Crown Court jury found Daniel Graham and...
Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication
Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a new study shows. Chimpanzees and humans last shared a common ancestor around 6 million...
21 year old charged with two murders in Vancouver and Surrey
After two years of investigation, police have filed charges in two Lower Mainland homicides. The joint investigation of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD)...
Edmonton Oilers leave Las Vegas with 2-0 lead in series against Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS — The Edmonton Oilers' sixth straight playoff win was their steepest and scrappiest of the half dozen. In Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory over the...
Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday morning
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall at 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday. After winning the Liberal...
Summerland family awarded hefty Blue Jays Grant to restore community baseball field in memory of son
Summerland's sporting community just got a massive boost. A local family found out that a baseball field they are working to restore in honour of their son,...
Crews battling wildfire north of Edmonton not out of the woods yet, say officials
Higher humidity and lower temperatures have helped crews responding to a wildfire north of Edmonton, but officials say they aren't out of the woods yet....
Penticton city councillor sexual assault trial date set for March 2026
A Penticton city councillor charged with historical sexual assaults against three children will go to trial in March 2026. Coun. James Miller will appear in...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope and calls his election both a cross and a blessing
Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as...
Trail resident defrauded out of $10,000 through telephone scam
A telephone scam selling gift cards defrauded a Trail resident out of $10,000. On Saturday, May 3 a Trail RCMP officer received a report of a victim being...
BCGEU accuses Vancity of shifting values, betraying credit union roots
Executives at the British Columbia General Employees Union say they are frustrated with what they describe as shifting values at one of B.C.'s largest...
'Patriotic' B.C. fund pours $110M into clean technology ventures
A Vancouver-based venture capital firm says it is “doubling down” on investments in Canadian enterprises after closing a $110-million fund built to...
Misconduct decision in 2019 Victoria police shooting postponed
A decision expected Thursday on whether a Victoria police officer committed misconduct when he fired a “less lethal” weapon, fatally injuring a...
Economy adds 7,400 jobs in April as unemployment rate rises to 6.9%
The national unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector started to strain under the weight of tariffs from the United...
Limit in tailings dam deposits at Mount Polley mine while court challenge heard
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the court had issued an injunction in the case, and that the storage facility could no longer be...
'A bold step forward'; Valleyview A&W workers first in Canada to unionize
Workers at a Kamloops fast food restaurant have voted to unionize, making the Valleyview location the first A&W in Canada with unionized staff — a...
Asking AI about real estate zoning
In my last few columns I have looked at artificial intelligence and it uses for real estate. I had it look at pricing a home as well as market trend analysis...
Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate
Virginia Olsen has pulled lobsters from Maine's chilly Atlantic waters for decades while watching threats to the state's lifeblood industry mount. Trade...
Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering Greenland info
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told The Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States has stepped...
Trad-moms and natalism: how the way we talk about motherhood is changing
The way we're talking about motherhood is changing, says Miranda Brady, a professor of communication at Carleton University. Brady is the author of the...
Penticton-Summerland school district votes to implement costs for school bus service
Pricey changes are coming to the School District 67 bus service. At an April 30 board meeting, the board voted to implement a new model of transportation fees...
Be safe on scooters in Penticton
Electric kick scooters have become very popular in Penticton and the municipality has issued a reminder of road rules to keep everyone safe. "Electric...
Alberta cases of the measles continue to rise, province says total now reaches 326
The number of Albertans who have contracted measles since cases were first detected in March has reached 326. The Alberta government's latest update reports...
Earth relies on its magnetic shield for protection
Our planet is surrounded by a magnetic field that acts as a shield. It keeps the solar wind away from the top of our atmosphere, preventing it from scrubbing...
Family 'overwhelmed' by Salmon Arm support after fire
After a devastating fire destroyed her home and most of her belongings, 75-year-old Gillian McTavish is staying positive thanks to an outpouring of support from...
Question of U.S. president’s administration affecting Kootenay Lake Order of Approval highlights annual meeting
Sometimes it pays to be a small fish in a big pond. The Kootenay Lake Board of Control U.S. chair confirmed that U.S. president’s office will not be a...
Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community
In a rickety white Nissan, nurse Sandra Aguirre and her vaccination team drive past apple orchards and cornfields stretching to the desert horizon. Aguirre goes...
YMCA wants early childhood educators to explore benefits of working in South Okanagan
Those who have early childhood education certification are encouraged to come out next week and see the many outstanding benefits that come with a career at...
City of Vernon, District of Coldstream seek boat launch input
A survey on boat launch passes is now available for individuals who purchase passes in Vernon and Coldstream. At their regular meeting Monday, staff will...
Telus reports Q1 profit up from year ago, raises quarterly dividend
Telus Corp. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago. The company says it will pay a quarterly...
Salmon Arm entrepreneur to launch new tequila brand with special event
Salmon Arm entrepreneur Gord Erickson is celebrating the Canadian launch of his tequila brand with a special celebration behind the Hideaway Liquor Store on May...
West Coast Amusements has fair set up this weekend outside Aberdeen Mall
The fair has returned to Aberdeen Mall. West Coast Amusements has set up for its spring stop in Kamloops, with a midway and rides in the mall parking lot until...
Property tax notices being sent to Kamloops homeowners ahead of possible postal strike
Kamloops homeowners can expect to start receiving their 2025 property tax notices this week. In a news release, the City of Kamloops said it has calculated...
Japanese tech company Panasonic cuts 4% of its global workforce as profits falter
Panasonic will slash its global workforce by 10,000 people, half in Japan and half overseas, to become a more efficient, “lean” company, the...
Kamloops United Football Club unveils beefed up plan for youth soccer
More on-field support and consistent training options for youth is only the beginning of an ambitious five-year growth plan for the newly renamed Kamloops...
Public premiere screening of movie following members of Penticton Search and Rescue
Get a glimpse of the challenging work done by members of Penticton and District Search and Rescue team, with a special premier screening of the Cam MacArthur...
Enbridge reports $2.3-billion first-quarter profit up from $1.4 billion year ago
Enbridge Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $2.3 billion, up from $1.4 billion in the same quarter last year. The pipeline company says the profit amounted...
Summerland council moves ahead with infrastructure funding amidst pushback from citizen watchdog
The ongoing dispute between Summerland council and local watchdog Brad Besler resurfaced at Tuesday’s council meeting, as Besler again objected to the...
Shuswap Watershed Council urges adoption of clean-drain-dry to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species
Shuswap residents and visitors are being urged to take extra precautions to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. For Invasive Species Action Month,...
Kamloops Catholics react to election of Pope Leo XIV
Kamloops Catholics are excited to have a new pontiff leading the church. Robert Prevost, a missionary from Chicago who spent his career ministering in Peru and...
Vernon Teach and Learn offering special Mother's Day treat Saturday
Vernon Teach and Learn wants to make Mother's Day special this year for those navigating life without a mom. A post on the Teach and Learn Facebook page is...
Mother duck, ducklings crossing Highway 1 in Salmon Arm escorted to safety
A Salmon Arm police officer was spotted helping a mother duck and her ducklings safely cross the Trans-Canada Highway on Thursday. A social media post from a...
Kamloops city council adopts new process for general public input on agenda items
Members of the public who want to give feedback or highlight concerns about city council meeting agenda items will now need to register in advance to speak....
Vernon high school students learn about various programs at Okanagan College
About 400 Vernon high school students took part in the OC Experience, showing students what life is like at Okanagan College. The event took place Wednesday at...
Nelson to host a ‘powerful’ exhibition about the war in Ukraine
A unique digital project that combines an interactive platform documenting the realities of war with a VR exhibition that has been sharing the truth about...
Village of Keremeos receives SILGA Community Excellence Award for Social Responsibility
The Village of Keremeos was honoured last month by the Southern Interior Local Government Association for their work in reconciliation initiatives. The village...
West Kootenay snowpack drops but still above 2024 and provincial average
The West Kootenay snowpack has dropped by 12 per cent in the last month to clock in at 73 percent of normal for this time of the year, but is still above the...
Rossland man arrested for causing a disturbance, utter threats
A Rossland man who had caused a disturbance two weeks ago was back at it late last week. On Friday, May 2 at 11:19 a.m. Trail RCMP officers responded to...
Castlegar cyclist collides with stationary vehicle in bike lane on Columbia Avenue
A vehicle encroaching into a bike lane on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar allegedly caused a collision with a cyclist, sending one person to hospital on Thursday....
