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Top Stories for January 26, 2023
Police raid home on Old Okanagan Highway in Westbank
UPDATE: 12:15 p.m. West Kelowna RCMP have arrested multiple people after close to a two-hour standoff on Thursday morning. Multiple people came out in handcuffs...
Collision cleared, had closed Highway 97 north of Peachland
UPDATE 6:05 a.m DriveBC reports the collision that had closed Highway 97 overnight north of Peachland was cleared as of 3:25 a.m. UPDATE 10:20 p.m. In an...
Canadian Tire to take over former Kelowna Costco site
Canadian Tire will soon be on the move. The Kelowna store has plans to move a few blocks up the highway into the former Costco location at highways 97 and 33....
Is it time for B.C. to end the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers?
The head of Interior Health says the health authority would welcome back unvaccinated staff if the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers is lifted by the...
Kelowna nurse left Indigenous person 'pulseless and unresponsive' in ER vestibule
UPDATE Jan. 27 Interior Health has confirmed that the incident in question did not happen in one of its facilities. The health authority could not offer any...
Driver killed in head-on crash on Highway 97's Drought Hill
The driver of a Toyota Corolla was killed Wednesday evening following a crash on Highway 97 in Peachland. The portion of highway was closed for more than eight...
International ransomware group claims responsibility for Okanagan College cyberattack
An international ransomware group is claiming responsibility for the cyber attack at Okanagan College earlier this month. A post by Vice Society was shared on...
Suspect in brawl at last year's Steve-O show has turned herself in to police
A woman who was allegedly involved in a fight at last year's Steve-O show in the Kelowna Community Theatre has turned herself in to the police. Earlier this...
Cattle that died in Okanagan Lake shouldn't have been loose
It would appear that twenty-six cattle that perished in Okanagan Lake over the holiday season shouldn't have been on the loose. The Okanagan Indian...
IH CEO says health authority would 'embrace' unvaccinated staff if mandate lifted
The head of Interior Health says the health authority would welcome back unvaccinated staff if the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers is lifted by the...
Slowdown expected as Bank of Canada's latest rate hike comes into play for Okanagan housing market
The Bank of Canada's announcement of an increase in interest rates on Wednesday morning will affect the Okanagan housing market, for both buyers and...
Metro Kelowna rents increase 15% to fourth-highest in Canada
The Metro Kelowna region is one of the most expensive in the country in terms of how much you'll pay each month in rent. According to the yearly report from...
Contentious Bernard Ave. apartment to include 156 rental units
Developers of a controversial six-storey apartment on Bernard Avenue are wasting no time in seeking a development permit from the City of Kelowna. Just a week...
Kelowna Community Fridge finds new home at hair salon
The Kelowna Community Fridge has a new home. The 24/7 fridge pantry for anyone who needs it will now be hosted at Burke Hair Lounge downtown at 515 Lawrence...
Investigators blame 'unclear communication, incorrect assessments' for fatal ammonia leak
Technical Safety BC has concluded its probe of a fatal ammonia leak at a Kamloops ice-making facility last May, and a communication breakdown is to blame. The...
Shania Twain says she feels 'time crunch' to record more albums while she has a voice
Shania Twain says she worries her singing voice is on borrowed time and so she plans to "hurry up and make more records." Twain told The Canadian...
Late Canucks fan has the last laugh in obituary
A longtime Canucks fan got the last laugh in an obituary published in the Campbell River Mirror earlier this month. Victoria man Russell George Atkins died on...
Coyote behaviour caught on camera at Osoyoos Desert Centre
The Osoyoos Desert Centre has spotted a new visitor on its wildlife monitoring cameras in recent days, a coyote who, though apparently injured, appears to be...
Two bottles of ultra-rare $110,000 whisky up for sale in Vancouver
A used Aston Martin in Vancouver can run as low as $80,000. So add on a brand new Fiat 500, and that's about the same cost as a single bottle of whisky the...
Lake Country-based hockey duo win gold at world championships
Two female hockey players at Lake Country’s Rink Hockey Academy recently captured gold at the IIHF U18 World Championships in Östersund, Sweden....
B.C.’s housing market nears ‘cyclical bottom:’ RBC
Canada’s housing market is inching closer to its “cyclical bottom,” and British Columbia is following suit, with home resale activity in the...
Mounties said Kamloops man reported missing last weekend has been found safe
UPDATE: 1:56 p.m. Glen Hobson has been found safe, according to Kamloops RCMP. "We are pleased to report he has since been located and his well-being...
Woman pleads guilty to arson charge stemming from intentionally set wildfires
A Kamloops firebug who was arrested in connection with a string of intentionally set wildfires last year has pleaded guilty. Angela Elise Cornish, 43, pleaded...
Temperatures to plunge this weekend, but there will be plenty of sunshine
Pull the toque and mitts out of storage. You’re going to need them this weekend, and probably your sunglasses as well. “We are looking at a pretty...
Two men accused of Rail Trail attack will remain behind bars for now
The two men charged with attacking a teenager on Kelowna's Rail Trail in November 2021 will remain behind bars for the time being. Brothers Justin and Kyle...
Crown seeking lengthy prison sentence for woman caught with loaded gun
A Kamloops woman who was caught with a loaded gun in her jacket pocket could be facing a prison sentence longer than two years. Angeline Marie Morris, 44, was...
Probe into Alberta residential school links unpasteurized milk to children's deaths
A new report from a group looking into children who died and went missing at a residential school northeast of Edmonton says unpasteurized milk was responsible...
B.C. teacher suspended after making special needs student cry
A substitute teacher in Langley, with a history of professional misconduct toward students, has been handed a one-day suspension of her teaching credentials...
Best Buy trims jobs as sales of electronics slump following pandemic surge
Best Buy, one of the country's largest consumer electronics retailers, is laying off about 0.7 per cent of its workforce, estimated to be about 700...
No more expensing home internet bills to taxpayers, Pierre Poilievre's caucus told
Members of Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus have been told they are no longer allowed to charge taxpayers for home internet services. A breakdown of...
Where was the king tide? No waves, strong winds as expected in B.C.
After much concern over what a king tide would bring to B.C., it seems the cycle was quite tame and left things practically untouched. North Vancouver,...
Vernon's EATology purchased by employees, favourites to stay on menu
EATology has changed hands, but it's staying in the family, sort of. The popular downtown Vernon restaurant says two employees have purchased the business....
Polson Park floral clock will likely never tell time again
The floral clock in Vernon's Polson Park has ticked its last tock. The local attraction hasn't been active for some time – and it looks like it...
Popular Vernon pub Sir Winston's listed for sale
A popular Vernon watering hole is for sale. Sir Winston's Pub has been listed for sale at what might be considered the bargain price of $99,000 –...
DA: 5 Memphis cops 'all responsible' for Tyre Nichols' death
Five fired Memphis police officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after...
'Not true': Justice minister denies crying or yelling during doctor confrontation
Alberta's justice minister said he felt sad and disappointed when he discovered someone he considered to be a friend was behind a social media post...
Former Victoria mayor gets provincial appointment
Former Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps is taking a job within the provincial government. Helps, who also served as co-chair of the BC Urban Mayor's Caucus during...
Naramata-area mom struggling with school transportation after alleged promised school bus service rescinded
Getting the kids to school has become exhausting for one Naramata resident after she says the school bus she was promised before moving to the area was denied....
Impersonators posing as homeowners linked to 32 fraud cases in Ontario and B.C.
Mortgage and title fraudsters who impersonate homeowners and tenants have targeted at least 32 properties in Ontario and British Columbia, investigators and...
Three new B.C. mines aim to pour first gold in 2024
There are currently eight new mines or mine expansions in the queue in B.C. worth a total investment of $6.6 billion, according to Premier David Eby, who spoke...
B.C.'s homeless population expected to show increase when counts return in March
The executive director of an association responsible for coordinating homeless counts in Metro Vancouver and in 20 other communities across the province is...
Coffee with a Cop at Bean Scene
The Kelowna RCMP are hosting Coffee with a Cop for the final time this month. On Jan 26, Coffee with a Cop will take place at Bean Scene in the Pandosy Village...
First use of Apple Emergency SOS in B.C. may have saved two lives
The first use of the new Apple Emergency SOS via satellite in B.C. may have saved the lives of two women who were stranded in the wilderness near McBride. Apple...
Wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine follow news of Western tanks
Emergency officials in Ukraine say Russia’s latest widespread barrage of drone and missile attacks have killed 11 people and wounded 11 more a day after...
West Kelowna high school robotics team preparing for competition
The Mount Boucherie Bears Robotics Team is getting ready to compete at the FIRST Robotics Competition, Charged Up. At the Canadian Pacific regional event, the...
Canfor closure of Chetwynd mill 'a kick in the gut'
Canfor is closing another set of mills in northern B.C., this time in Chetwynd and Houston. The company said Wednesday it was permanently closing its sawmill...
'Crimes against children' at former B.C. residential institution, investigator says
The investigation of unmarked graves at a former residential school near Williams Lake First Nation in central British Columbia has found crimes were committed...
NYC bike path killer convicted, could face the death penalty
An Islamic extremist who killed eight people with a speeding truck in a 2017 rampage on a popular New York City bike path was convicted Thursday of 28 federal...
Protest planned at alleged Chinese 'police station'
A group of protesters plans to voice their opposition to alleged Chinese-government linked “police stations” in Canada on Friday in Richmond. A...
Local enrolment dips at TRU, but international students pick up the slack
While local enrolment is declining at Thompson Rivers University, overall numbers are being buoyed by strong demand from international students. That’s...
Captain Shorts whisky release for tellers of tall tales
In honour of Scottish poet Robbie Burns, Vernon's Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery has launched a new single-cask release of triple-wood whisky with a...
Former U.S. leaders asked to re-check for classified docs
The National Archives has asked former U.S. presidents and vice presidents to re-check their personal records for any classified documents following the news...
Pow Wow Between the Lakes returning, at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton
The Four Seasons Cultural Society announced the return of the Pow Wow between the Lakes on Thursday, with the traditional celebratory event due to take place in...
Home Depot gave personal data to Meta without customer consent: watchdog
Retailer Home Depot shared details from electronic receipts with Meta, which operates the Facebook social media platform, without the knowledge or consent of...
BCGEU reaches tentative deal at Salmon Arm's Lakeside Manor following mediation
A tentative contract agreement has been reached with seniors home workers at Lakeside Manor in Salmon Arm. The BC General Employees' Union says it has...
BC Liquor, BC Cannabis raise big money over holiday season
BC Liquor and BC Cannabis stores raised nearly $950,000 in support of local food banks thanks to the generosity of customers over the holiday season. The...
Beloved senior Helen Sidney named Vernon's good citizen of the year
"What a surprise!" Vernon's good citizen of the year says her selection for the honour is the biggest surprise of her life. Helen Sidney is...
Lengthy closures Friday for avalanche control through Rogers Pass
Drivers should expect lengthy closures Friday on the Trans-Canada Highway. DriveBC says avalanche control work is scheduled between Revelstoke and Golden. ...
House post returning to First Nation after 138 years, and decades in Harvard storage
A First Nations house post is being returned to its home in British Columbia after 138 years, including spending the last two decades in storage at Harvard...
Andrei Kuzmenko signs two-year extension with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER — Forward Andrei Kuzmenko has signed a two-year contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks with an average annual value of US$5.5 million. The...
NDP says Alberta premier's prosecutor review flawed, calls for outside investigation
Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith's assurance of a thorough investigation into allegations of interference with Crown...
NASA marks 20 years since space shuttle Columbia disaster
NASA marked the 20th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia tragedy with somber ceremonies and remembrances during its annual tribute to fallen astronauts on...
Should Rogers-Shaw telecom deal go ahead?
Although the House of Commons does not resume sitting until next week, all-party Parliamentary committees are currently sitting and reviewing essential subjects...
Earthquake early-warning system coming next year in BC
An earthquake early-warning system that will send alerts to cellphones and emergency broadcast systems is expected to be in place on Vancouver Island and in the...
Canada sending four Leopard battle tanks to help Ukraine
Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada will send four of its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine "in the coming weeks." Anand announced the move...
FortisBC line crews having busy winter in BC Interior
FortisBC utility crews have been busy this winter with downed trees on power lines as the freeze-thaw cycle weighs on branches. It took a small army of FortisBC...
Statistics Canada says job vacancies down 2.4% in November
Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies fell by 2.4 per cent in November to their lowest level since August 2021. The agency says the number of job...
Summer holidays on ice? Poll shows Canadians 'completely tapped out'
Nearly one in four Canadians are reporting they have no means to pay for more household necessities while just over half are concerned about matching the rising...
Addiction, homelessness not as simple as forcing dry housing, says Turning Points
"Harm reduction is harm postponement," says a former Vernon city councillor. What appears to be the gradual return of homeless campers to the back of...
Vancouver named top travel destination in Canada
Vancouver has topped Tripadvisor's list of Canadian destinations for 2023. While the city didn't make it onto the global rankings for the user-generated...
Day parole continues for man convicted in Tsawwassen murders
A man convicted in the case of a gruesome double murder in Tsawwassen three decades ago has been granted further day parole for six months with special...
Tk'emlups unveils Tesla supercharger stalls on Shuswap Road
Tk’emlups te Secwepemc’s new eight-stall Tesla supercharger station is now open in the parking lot of the Petro Canada on Shuswap Road. The band cut...
SD73 honour choir, band prepare for first concert since pre-pandemic
Practices are in full swing as the Kamloops-Thompson school district’s Honour Band and Honour Choir prepare for their first concert since before the...
Evacuated residents at Keremeos rockslide side can go home Friday, but geotechnical review shows long-term risks this may happen again
Residents will be able to return home Friday after a rockslide in Keremeos, but a geotechnical review shows lingering long-term concerns. On Jan. 16, large...
Surrey police transition decision delayed by B.C. government
A looming decision from the provincial government on Surrey’s police force transition project has been delayed, B.C. Minister of Public Safety and...
Colorado lawmakers look to AI to detect wildfires earlier
A year after the most destructive wildfire in the state's history scorched nearly 1,100 homes, Colorado lawmakers are considering joining other Western...
Guilty plea entered in Vernon voyeurism case
A North Okanagan man pleaded guilty to voyeurism on Wednesday in BC Supreme Court in Vernon. Gilbert Abunaga had been charged with observing or recording for a...
Teenager stabbed on Toronto bus in fourth case of transit violence in five days
A teenage boy was left with serious injuries after a stabbing on a public transit bus in Toronto's west end, police said Wednesday, marking the fourth case...
Liberal MPs begin three-day caucus retreat with a focus on affordability
Liberal members of Parliament began a three-day caucus retreat today, during which they are expected to strategize about their priorities before Parliament...
Chorus of support has Vancouver folk fest board reviewing cancellation, letter says
A groundswell of support for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival has its board of directors rethinking plans to cancel this year's event and dissolve the...
TRU WolfPack Cheer team win bronze at world championship
The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack cheerleading team found the podium in Florida earlier this month at the Cheer Union University World Cup. The 'Pack...
Using instructional design for training volunteers
Lately, I’ve been researching the world of instructional design. I’ve been specifically trying to find a way that it can be used for improving the...
Ex-PQ legislator Harold LeBel sentenced to eight months in jail for sex assault
Former Parti Québécois legislator Harold LeBel was sentenced on Thursday to eight months in jail after being found guilty in November of sexually...
Vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals hits lowest level since 2001: CMHC
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says last year's surging rental market left the country with the lowest vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals since...
Family Resource Centre hosting Queer Field Trip as part of Vernon Winter Carnival
A new event during Vernon Winter Carnival will give younger members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community a chance to meet their peers. The Family Resource Centre has...
City of Vernon to remove more trees at Kin Beach Park
More trees are being removed from Vernon's Kin Beach Park. The City of Vernon says seven more Cottonwood trees will come down as part of an ongoing...
High winds, fallen trees close some runs at Silver Star
The fallout from a mid-month dump of wet snow that downed numerous trees continues to be felt at SilverStar Mountain Resort. In a statement on its website, the...
Good Food Box bulk buys to provide nutrition to all
Two days a month, All Saints Anglican Church is transformed into a food distribution hub. The Good Food Box is a bulk buying community program Donna Antonishak...
Via Rail tells MPs passengers stuck on train for 18 hours in 'unique' situation
The CEO of Via Rail says the Crown corporation "will not shy away from our responsibilities" after passengers found themselves stranded on trains for...
50th Vernon Pee Wee Invitational to feature some of the best teen players in hockey
The Vernon Pee Wee Invitational Coca-Cola Hockey Tournament has long had the theme “the stars of tomorrow are here today.” And considering the...
Penticton Vees earn a shutout victory over the Vernon Vipers
Penticton Vees returned to their first game in 11 days with a third consecutive victory, winning 4-0 against the Vernon Vipers on Wednesday at Kal Tire Place....
