One wounded in shooting at home in Kelowna
Kelowna 3:24 pm - 64,616 views
UPDATE: 3:25 p.m. Kelowna RCMP say a person was shot at a home on Poonian Street Thursday morning in Rutland. Cpl. Michael Gauthier told Castanet that around...
Vernon's Archway Society for Domestic Peace upset after killer released a year into four year manslaughter sentence
Vernon 4:00 am - 36,306 views
There is shock and disbelief after a convicted killer was released from jail one year into his sentence. Shaun Wiebe, 46, was found guilty of manslaughter in...
Kelowna spent $20M in four years on homeless population
Kelowna 4:00 am - 31,205 views
The City of Kelowna spent about $20 million over a four year period on issues around the city’s growing homeless population. Half of that cost was...
Vernon house behind police tape, possible murder scene
Vernon 5:55 pm - 30,125 views
UPDATE: 5:55 p.m. A woman who says she was wakened by screaming shortly after 3 a.m. says she was told police are investigating a homicide at a home across from...
Kelowna woman named runner-up in Miss Universe Canada competition
Kelowna 4:42 pm - 27,055 views
A Kelowna resident has been awarded multiple titles at the Miss Universe Canada competition in Windsor, Ontario. Raika Coutinho, 36, was awarded Miss...
Risk of thunderstorms looming across the Okanagan Valley, sunny skies expected for the weekend
Okanagan 1:13 pm - 26,116 views
A risk of thunderstorms is looming over the Okanagan Valley Thursday afternoon, with sunny skies returning by the weekend. "The forecast is pretty similar...
Boundary ranch with a 'hobbit house' hits the market
Bridesville 2:45 pm - 25,811 views
If you've ever been jealous of Frodo, there's a home on the market that might make you feel like a character out of the Lord of the Rings. A ranch...
Do you still use cash for purchases?
Poll 7:30 pm - 25,592 views
A recent Vancity credit union study confirms what many of us already know: Cash transactions and volumes are down. But Christine Mayston, Vancity’s...
Ringworm outbreak forces closure of Kelowna cat cafe
Kelowna 4:00 am - 25,271 views
It's been an extremely challenging week for the Kelowna cat cafe, Catelowna. Owner Ashley Karnes was forced to shut down her business last Monday due to a...
Columbia Shuswap Regional District implements temporary permits for roads near Hullcar Mountain wildfire
Hullcar 8:30 pm - 22,460 views
UPDATE: 8:30 p.m. It was a very quiet day along the western flank of the Hullcar Mountain wildfire. BC Wildfire Service fire information officer Taylor Wallace...
BC Conservatives urge province to bail out BC Tree Fruit members
Okanagan 11:26 am - 21,652 views
The BC Conservative Party is calling on the provincial government to bail out BC Tree Fruit members. The co-op announced last month it was ceasing operations...
'There's just a lot to lose': Local rancher says Hullcar Mountain wildfire puts dreams at risk
Hullcar 4:00 am - 19,443 views
Trudy Schweb owns a fifth-generation ranch in the Hullcar area, directly below the Hullcar Mountain wildfire. Schweb and her family, including her husband,...
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses fishing enthusiasts' complaint alleging Paul Lake boat launch is discriminatory
Kamloops 4:00 am - 19,177 views
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from a group of elderly Kamloops fishing enthusiasts who had alleged the province discriminated against...
Boy still in hospital after losing twin brother, mother in fatal Highway 1 crash
Chilliwack 6:13 pm - 17,847 views
An eight-year-old boy is still fighting for his life after being in a six-vehicle collision that claimed the lives of his twin brother and mother. Investigators...
ABC says Trump and Harris have agreed to participate in a presidential debate on Sept. 10
United States 12:04 pm - 16,693 views
ABC says both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate, setting up a face-off between the Republican and Democratic...
Crash on Highway 97 south of Vernon slowing northbound traffic
Vernon 5:01 pm - 14,226 views
A crash is slowing traffic on Highway 97 south of Vernon. Emergency crews are on the scene of the two-vehicle collision in the northbound lane of Highway 97 at...
Kelowna propose more changes to its rental housing grant program
Kelowna 5:23 pm - 14,207 views
The City of Kelowna is looking to make more changes to its Rental Housing Grant Program. The program, which provides grants to developers for the creation of...
A competitor in the CrossFit Games has died during a swimming event at a Texas lake
Texas 11:41 am - 12,923 views
A competitor in the CrossFit Games has died while competing in a swimming event Thursday morning on a Texas lake. CrossFit CEO Don Faul said during a news...
B.C. judge refuses cash award to claimant who takes part in 'underground economy'
Surrey 11:37 am - 12,615 views
A provincial court judge in Surrey, B.C., has thrown out a small claims case between a lumber company and a fence building firm over an "unlawful...
Ottawa confirms its commitment to keep the Snowbirds’ aerobatic team flying
Canada 12:14 pm - 12,192 views
The Government of Canada has confirmed its commitment to the Snowbirds’ aerobatic team and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) air demonstration...
Water Quality Advisory issued for Okanagan Falls, residents reporting brown water
Okanagan Falls 4:20 pm - 12,141 views
UPDATE: 4:20 p.m. The Regional District of Okanagan Silmilkameen is advising Okanagan Falls residents that some of their water system will be intermittently...
Top court nixes Jordan Peterson's appeal of professional college's remedial orders
Canada 7:57 am - 11,700 views
Canada's top court has closed the door on Jordan Peterson's legal fight against an order that he enter a remedial coaching program. The author and...
'She was taken from us too soon': Maltese killed by off-leash dog in Vancouver park
Vancouver 12:13 pm - 11,696 views
A Langley family is grieving after their dog was killed by another dog in Stanley Park. A.J. Tay and his family were relaxing near Second Beach on Monday, Aug....
Province says river flows around Chilcotin landslide are stable, pulse of water reached the ocean
Chilcotin 5:43 pm - 11,678 views
The province says the pulse of water which breached a landslide blocking the Chilcotin River has now made its way to the mouth of the Fraser River at the ocean....
Two former Hockey Canada players accused in sexual-assault case signed to Russian league
Canada 10:14 am - 11,205 views
Two former members of the Canadian World Junior hockey team who are awaiting trial on sexual-assault charges have signed one-year contracts to play in the...
Major crash on Highway 97 and Skaha Lake Road impacting traffic on Penticton channel bridge
Penticton 11:45 pm - 11,161 views
A major vehicle crash drew a crowd and was impacting traffic on Highway 97 and Skaha Lake Road late Thursday night. Multiple emergency vehicles are on scene,...
Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state's first execution since 2010
United States 5:45 am - 11,101 views
A Utah man who killed his girlfriend's mother by slashing her throat was put to death by lethal injection early Thursday in the state's first execution...
All eyes to be skyward for final flight of Martin Mars water bomber
Vancouver Island 6:53 am - 10,979 views
Thousands are expected to watch the Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber as it makes its final flight on Sunday from Port Alberni to the B.C. Aviation Museum in...
Police watchdog not pushing charges in Vernon death despite officers ‘significantly negligent’ conduct
Vernon 4:19 pm - 10,955 views
Charges will not be filed against a member of the Vernon RCMP in relation to the death of a woman in 2020. The police watchdog Independent Investigations Office...
Lake Country B.C. artist wins annual Paint on the Mountain contest
North Vancouver 3:20 pm - 10,889 views
With only their natural surroundings to provide inspiration, a dozen artists took to one of the Lower Mainland’s most scenic destinations to fashion...
B.C. landslide and flood damages cultural sites, says Williams Lake First Nation
Chilcotin 12:43 pm - 10,151 views
The Williams Lake First Nation says two and possibly three Indigenous cultural heritage sites sustained extensive damage when a torrent of water breached a...
Canadians split on FIFA’s Olympics penalty for soccer drone spying, new poll says
Canada 5:50 am - 10,082 views
Most Canadians are not exactly outraged by the punishment meted out to the Canadian women’s soccer team over its Olympic drone spying scandal, according...
More wildfire-caused landslides expected to occur as fire seasons worsen
Kamloops 4:00 am - 9,785 views
As infernos blazing across swaths of B.C.’s forest grow in intensity and number, experts say the amount of wildfire-caused landslides is expected to...
The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower
World 6:05 am - 9,626 views
The Perseids are back to dazzle the sky with bursts of light and color. The annual meteor shower, active since July, peaks before dawn Monday. It's one of...
Airfares could rise after Calgary hailstorm forces WestJet to cancel flights: expert
Calgary 8:55 am - 9,442 views
An aviation expert says airfares may go up in the immediate aftermath of a hailstorm that tore through Calgary on Monday evening, damaging WestJet planes and...
Fight brewing at CRTC over first Online News Act payment by Google
Canada 1:57 pm - 9,388 views
A new fight is playing out at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission over the first $100-million annual payment Google agreed to pay...
Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here's what to know
International Space Station 4:35 pm - 9,220 views
NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after repeatedly delaying their return aboard...
Best freestyle bikers headed to Big White Freeride Days this weekend
Big White 4:00 am - 8,816 views
Those looking to see some of the best freestyle mountain bikers soar through the air can head up to Big White this coming weekend for the annual Freeride Days...
The Othello Tunnels are still closed. Here's when they could open
Hope 2:25 pm - 8,689 views
People who have been waiting to visit the historic Othello Tunnels will have to wait a bit longer as the reopening of a portion of the park is delayed. The...
Albas: After a year, Facebook's news ban continues to impact local media organizations
Dan in Ottawa 11:00 am - 8,482 views
I have always strongly believed in accountability. One reason I first ran for city council was my frustration with my local city hall creating requirements that...
Kelowna's most wanted
Crime Stoppers 10:00 am - 8,348 views
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of Aug. 6, 2024. ...
How to view this bight meteor shower with 'fireballs' in B.C.
BC 4:58 pm - 8,294 views
If the skies stay clear of smoke, one of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this month and be viewable in the B.C. Interior. The Perseid meteor...
Homeless shelter in Merritt shuts down due to deteriorating conditions
Merritt 8:45 am - 8,227 views
The homeless shelter in Merritt is now closed as of July 27. In an email, BC Housing attributes the closure to the deterioration of the building. 'Due to...
No Tsunami threat in B.C. after powerful Japan earthquake
Japan 7:52 am - 7,814 views
There are no tsunami threats in British Columbia after a powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast, according to the U.S. based National...
RCMP hunt for axe attacker who smashed woman's windshield near Cumberland
Comox Valley 5:30 pm - 7,681 views
A woman camping in her vehicle near Cumberland on Vancouver Island had a frightening experience Tuesday night when a man stopped and struck her windshield with...
B.C. fisherman fined $33K for harvesting in 'globally unique' glass-sponge reefs
BC Coast 3:46 pm - 7,663 views
The owner of a commercial halibut vessel in British Columbia has received more than $33,000 in fines for fishing in a marine protected area containing glass...
Prompted by mass shooting, 72-hour wait period and other new gun laws go into effect in Maine
World 9:07 pm - 7,641 views
With eleventh hour guidance from the state, Maine gun retailers on Friday began requiring a three-day wait period for gun purchases under one of the new safety...
Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll
United States 5:43 am - 7,449 views
Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy, although which candidate they think poses...
South Okanagan tourism down 30 per cent from last year, prompting creative solutions
South Okanagan 4:00 am - 7,282 views
Tourism in the South Okanagan is down, in line with the rest of the region, prompting businesses and organizations to search for creative solutions....
A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued
Japan 5:49 am - 6,860 views
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. Residents were urged to stay away from the coastline,...
Five homes unsafe following Vancouver fires, crane collapse: fire department
Vancouver 5:04 pm - 6,809 views
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services say five homes are unsafe to occupy after a massive fire and crane collapse in the city's Dunbar neighbourhood. The fire...
Red Bull denies appeal of employee who accused F1 boss Christian Horner of misconduct
Formula 1 3:46 pm - 6,807 views
Red Bull dismissed on Thursday the appeal of an employee who accused Christian Horner, head of the company's Formula 1 team, of inappropriate conduct. The...
July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief
World 8:30 am - 6,712 views
Earth’s string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end this past July as the natural El Nino climate pattern ebbed, the...
Smokey skies bulletin issued once again for parts of B.C. including the Okanagan
BC Interior 11:56 am - 6,699 views
Another day, another smokey skies bulletin has been issued. Smoke from wildfires around the region continue to impact air quality in the BC Interior. The fine...
Sitkum Creek Wildfire downgraded from wildfire of note by BC WIldfire Service
Cherryville 3:57 pm - 6,616 views
UPDATE 3:57 p.m. Sitkum Creek Wildfire is no longer classified as a wildfire of note, according to BC Wildfire Service. The fire burning 63 kilometres...
Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria
Austria 5:36 am - 6,456 views
Pricey tickets for three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. Hundreds of euros, if not more, dropped on flights and hotels in one of Europe’s most...
Fifth annual Dirty Mutter will crown Kelowna's muddiest dog
Kelowna 11:28 am - 6,357 views
Does your pup have what it takes to be named Kelowna’s muddiest dog? The fifth annual Dirty Mutter, a 1.5 kilometre canine adventure course, is just weeks...
Huge California wildfire chews through timber in very hot and dry weather
California 9:10 am - 6,245 views
California's largest wildfire so far this year continued to grow Thursday as it chewed through timber in very hot and dry weather. The Park Fire has...
Dealing with the rigours of providing health care
The Okanagan Naturopath 6:00 pm - 6,121 views
Call of the Wild, by the American author Jack London, is one of my favourite books. It is a gritty, muscular and raw description of life in Alaska and the far...
Highway 16 through Jasper reopening on Friday
Jasper 6:16 pm - 5,755 views
Two weeks after it was closed to allow the sudden evacuation of 25,000 people fleeing the flames that incinerated one-third of the town of Jasper, Highway 16...
Red Tomato Pies opens up location in Penticton
Penticton 4:00 am - 5,740 views
A pizza shop franchise that started out in Williams Lake has added an 11th location, opening up shop in Penticton. Red Tomato Pies is a BC owned and grown pizza...
Churn Creek Bridge residents able to return home after landslide
Chilcotin 6:54 am - 5,687 views
Some of the people affected by the landslide on the Chilcoten River are being told they can return to their homes. The Cariboo Regional District let residents...
Plato's Closet, Once Upon a Child set to launch affordable back-to-school styles
Sponsored Content 12:01 pm - 5,507 views
It’s back to school time, and the children need something to wear. The good news is Plato’s Closet and Once Upon a Child—located side by side...
Amazing Race-style charity event planned for downtown Kelowna
Kelowna 8:00 pm - 5,466 views
An adventure race in support of charity is planned for Kelowna next moth. JCI Kelowna will be hosting City Sprint Kelowna on Sept. 28. The event promises to get...
Sections of Icefields Parkway to reopen in response to Jasper wildfire success
Jasper 10:22 am - 5,373 views
Parks Canada says parts of the Icefields Parkway are expected to reopen Friday thanks to recent progress made in wildfire prevention in Jasper National Park....
How social media and labour strikes have shaped B.C.'s film and TV industry
Business 5:08 pm - 5,287 views
B.C.'s film and TV industry has faced a number of recent and unprecedented challenges that continue to impact local producers and businesses. Growing...
Spectacular footage of Osoyoos' Spotted Lake from above
Osoyoos 4:00 am - 5,221 views
A South Okanagan resident took some striking aerial footage of Osoyoos' Spotted Lake during its peak formation over the long weekend. On Saturday, Robert...
Tropical Storm Debby makes 2nd landfall in South Carolina, heavy rain expected up the East Coast
South Carolina 5:51 am - 5,211 views
Tropical Storm Debby has made a second landfall in South Carolina on its way up the East Coast, where residents as far north as Vermont could get several inches...
Vernon area residents issued a boil water notice until further notice
Vernon 9:37 am - 5,116 views
Residents in the Pottery Road and 18th Avenue area are on boil water notice until sampling can confirm drinking water is safe. Two water main ruptures in the...
Harris and Walz are showing their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall
Detroit 5:48 am - 4,766 views
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are set to play up their support for organized labor during an appearance at a...
Peach Fest underway without local peaches, but still tons of fun
Penticton 1:56 pm - 4,481 views
Peach Fest is well underway Thursday, and the fun is continuing with events and eats, despite there being no local peaches. There is still time to sign up for...
B.C. appoints new chief coroner, while overdose health emergency lingers
BC 1:56 pm - 4,417 views
The British Columbia government has appointed Dr. Jatinder Baidwan as the province's new chief coroner following the retirement of Lisa Lapointe earlier...
New West police investigating after woman in hijab allegedly spat on
New Westminster 11:50 am - 4,230 views
New West police (NWPD) are investigating a possible hate crime after a woman wearing a hijab was allegedly spat on at a fast-food restaurant. In a news...
Ballet Kelowna says audience can expect bold, fresh programs for new season
Kelowna 7:00 pm - 4,197 views
Ballet Kelowna has announced its 2024/25 season lineup, one full of fresh programs and familiar favourites. “As the only professional dance company in...
Kamloops Hot Nite show and shine revving up for 30th instalment this weekend
Kamloops 9:00 am - 4,128 views
Time flies when you’re making people happy. The popular annual Hot Nite in the City show and shine will be back along Victoria Street beginning on Friday,...
Vernon block will have water shut off for planned disruption
Vernon 6:00 pm - 3,777 views
The Regional District of North Okanagan is advising residents of a planned water service interruption to replace a water main. The water outage will be on Aug....
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speech
BC 4:01 pm - 3,590 views
British Columbia's Human Rights Tribunal has ruled it has the authority to hear cases about allegations of online hate speech. The tribunal says provincial...
Canada and Australia's defence ministers meet on co-operation
Canada/Australia 5:44 pm - 3,538 views
Canada and Australia's defence ministers say their countries are dealing with similar challenges in an era of global volatility not seen since the Second...
Dunn Creek blaze no longer classified as a wildfire of note
Little Fort 12:44 pm - 3,513 views
The Dunn Creek wildfire, burning east of Little Fort, is no longer considered a wildfire of note. The 2,286-hectare fire was discovered on July 22 burning six...
Containment lines extending for the Calcite Creek wildfire near Princeton
Similkameen 11:30 am - 3,279 views
Australian and BC Wildfire Service crews now tackling the Calcite Creek wildfire near Princeton are extending containment lines in the Pasayten River area on...
The pumptrack at Vernon's Becker Bike Park will be temporarily closed today
Vernon 12:19 pm - 2,892 views
The new pumptrack at Becker Bike Park will be temporarily closed today. According to a post on the Greater Vernon Recreation Facebook page, the pumptrack is...
No way to pursue sobering centre without provincial government's support, says potential operator
Kamloops 4:00 am - 2,690 views
The executive director of the non-profit tapped to run a would-be sobering centre in Kamloops says there’s no way to pursue the project without the...
Osoyoos firefighters return from pitching in at the Argenta Creek wildfire
Osoyoos 4:07 pm - 2,309 views
A handful of Osoyoos firefighters are being welcomed back home Thursday, after providing assistance with the Argenta Creek wildfire. In a Facebook post...
Highway 8 expected to undergo permanent repairs in the fall following devastating 2021 floods
Kamloops 3:42 pm - 2,165 views
Permanent repairs to a section of Highway 8 damaged by heavy rain and flooding in 2021 are expected to get underway by the fall. In a news release, the B.C....
Death toll from 6 weeks of monsoon rains jumps to 154 in Pakistan
Pakistan 5:42 am - 1,997 views
The death toll from nearly six weeks of monsoon rains and floods across Pakistan has risen to 154, officials said Thursday, as downpours continued in much of...
District of Summerland seeking input for 2024 Housing Needs Survey
Penticton 4:00 am - 1,973 views
Residents are asked to help input their opinion on the future of housing in Summerland. The District of Summerland has opened up the 2024 Housing Needs Survey...
BC Wildfire Service crews see increased activity at southwest flank of Shetland Creek fire
Ashcroft 2:56 pm - 1,849 views
The southwest corner of the Shetland Creek wildfire is continuing to see the most activity on Thursday as BC Wildfire Service crews continue to keep the...
Encouraging a culture of creativity
Volunteer Matters 4:00 am - 1,719 views
There has been a lot written over the years about “releasing your creativity” and “thinking outside the box”. I suspect, though, most of...
City of Kamloops, Yo Bro Yo Girl offering free, four-day martial arts camp for youth
Kamloops 6:00 pm - 1,473 views
The City of Kamloops and the Yo Bro Yo Girl Youth Initiative have partnered to offer a free, four-day martial arts program for kids in Grade 6 to Grade 10. The...
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