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Top Stories for February 7, 2023
Interior Health's former chief medical health officer convicted of sexually assaulting child in Alberta
This story contains graphic details about the sexual abuse of a child. Reader discretion is advised. UPDATE: 1:28 p.m. Interior Health has issued a short...
Delays in diagnosing strep throat nearly kills Kelowna child
A Kelowna mother is shaken after her daughter's near death experience with strep throat. Jacinda Clark says three weeks ago her daughter developed an...
National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.
The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation....
'Not warm enough': Insulated shelters no match for Kelowna winter, says Rail Trail resident
Two weeks into the City of Kelowna's distribution of insulated shelters to those without homes, a man who received one says they are no warmer than a...
Notorious Nickel Road drug house part of redevelopment plan
A notorious drug house on Nickel Road could soon be coming down to make way for a townhouse redevelopment. The home, which police admitted they had attended...
Alberta Premier Smith meets Prime Minister Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has met face to face with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a photo opportunity punctuated by short statements and a very awkward...
Buffalo Rouge Brewing Co. seeks licence, while Jackknife wants to expand
Summer will be here before you know it, which probably explains why there has been plenty of action in Kelowna’s brewery district. A new brewpub is...
Kelowna RCMP reports uptick in catalytic converter thefts
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the Okanagan, according to the Kelowna RCMP. Several residents have taken to social media over the last few...
Community rallying around Lake Country toddler with brain cancer
A single mother in Lake Country is dealing with some devastating news. Madison Szarek, 23, says her four-year-old daughter Starla has been diagnosed with...
U.S. actor facing sex charges in Nevada also facing charge in Keremeos
A former actor in the movie "Dances With Wolves" who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada is also facing a charge in British Columbia....
Would you rather go out with your significant other on Valentine's Day or stay in?
Hotel Zed is going back in time this Valentine's Day with the Shaggin’ Wagon. The hotel chain, which has locations in Kelowna, Tofino and Victoria, is...
Canadians expect to need $1.7M in order to retire: BMO survey
Canadians now believe they need $1.7 million in savings in order to retire, a 20 per cent increase from 2020, according to a new BMO survey. The eye-watering...
Chef says recipe book was his, claims restaurant stiffed him before he quit
A Kamloops chef who was sued last month by his former employer has filed a response in court, alleging the recipe book he took was his — and he says he...
Vernon RCMP seek public's help to locate missing woman
Vernon RCMP are seeking the public's help to locate a missing woman. Selina Peters, 32, was last seen in Vernon on Jan. 4. Peters is described as five feet,...
Kelowna massage therapist suspended for not holding a valid first aid certificate and making ‘false declarations’
A Kelowna massage therapist has been reprimanded for not holding a valid first aid certificate and making false declarations. Following an investigation by the...
Jersey worth $10K stolen during Kelowna business break-in
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise is missing after another break-in at Player's Choice Sports Cards and Collectibles in Kelowna RCMP say on...
Accused killer arrested moments before murder trial, accused of witness tampering
An accused killer was put in handcuffs Tuesday morning moments before his murder trial got underway at the Kamloops Law Courts, arrested on new charges alleging...
Wheel falls off trailer during commercial vehicle pullover
A Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement officer made a quick stop last month on the Coquihalla Highway. According to a social media post from BC Transportation...
Teck fined $16.5M for environmental violations in Kootenays
Mining giant Teck has received three fines totalling $16.5 million for its operations in the Kootenays. The first and largest fine of $15.5 million is for...
Travel not recommended on the Coquihalla and Paulson routes due to hazardous winter conditions
Environment Canada is warning of hazardous winter conditions on high mountain passes in the Southern Interior. A storm warning has been issued for both the...
Using dash cams to film what happening on the road
“I have a question about the dash cam that I use while driving around in Vancouver every day. I see a lot of interesting driving, if you know what I mean....
WestJet pilots at an 'impasse' with airline over contract talks: union
The union representing WestJet pilots says contract negotiations with the airline have been unproductive and federal conciliation may be needed to avert a...
Fate of historic home that houses Bogner's restaurant up for public debate Tuesday night in Penticton
A soon-to-expire land use permit for the historic building that houses Bogner's restaurant and approval from Penticton council to discharge it early are all...
Kelowna council will hear back on safety concerns around a Benvoulin development
Kelowna city council got sidetracked over safety concerns of Mayer Road while deciding whether to issue a development permit for a 187-unit apartment complex....
Black Mountain intersection slowed following multi-vehicle crash
UPDATE 2:20 p.m. The crash has now been cleared and traffic is flowing. According to a witness who was first at the scene, the crash at Highway 33 and Loseth...
Severely brain injured son denied disability benefits - father fights for change
Sitting at his kitchen island Gord Arthur is surrounded by several stacks of paper, “I’m going to keep fighting, just like he’s doing.”...
Kyle Busch violated Mexican gun laws on recent vacation
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Kyle Busch was detained at a Mexican airport late last month when a handgun and ammunition were discovered in his luggage, the NASCAR star...
Man facing 13 sex assault charges has bail conditions relaxed
A man accused of sexually assaulting eight Kamloops women and two more in Abbotsford has had his bail conditions relaxed. Joel Eric Carlson, 31, is facing more...
B.C. minister says her cancer has returned, but she's 'confident' in treatment
British Columbia's minister of post-secondary education says she is undergoing chemotherapy after a scan revealed cancer had returned. Selina Robinson told...
'Are you dumb?: Man yells at Metro Vancouver Tim Hortons staff in viral TikTok
A video of a man verbally harassing people at a Metro Vancouver Tim Hortons has sparked outrage on social media. On Sunday, Feb. 5, at around 9:20 a.m., Surrey...
COVID denier, vaccine foe Mak Parhar died after drug use, not the virus
One of B.C.’s most-outspoken anti-vaccine campaigners and COVID-19 deniers did not die from the virus. According to a BC Coroners Service report, Makhan...
'Snownado' voted as name for Kelowna's new mega snowblower
The votes have been tabulated and it wasn't even close. 'Snownado' has been chosen as the name for Kelowna's new mega snowblower. Chosen by 34...
Canadian family doctors facing 'red tape' coming to B.C.
Provincial licensing and regulatory procedures are dissuading family doctors from coming to B.C., according to a family doctor who directs a medical clinic in...
Mounties investigate drive-by BB gun shooting that injured young pedestrian
UPDATE: 1:32 p.m. Police are hoping a distinct vehicle description will help them locate suspects following a drive-by BB gun shooting Monday night in...
'I got lucky with this one': B.C. photographer captures breathtaking whale image
A B.C. photographer who spends much of his time in the ocean is being applauded for capturing a spectacular image of a whale breaching off Vancouver Island....
What Trudeau has offered to the premiers to fund health care
Premiers got their fist look at Ottawa's offer to increase long-term health funding Tuesday at a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but the federal...
Alec Baldwin's team seek to disqualify special prosecutor
Alec Baldwin's lawyers are seeking to have the special prosecutor on the 'Rust' case disqualified. The 64-year-old actor is due to appear in court...
Trudeau lays out $196-billion, 10-year health-care deal to premiers
UPDATE 12:35 p.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will increase federal health-care transfers to the provinces by $196 billion over the next...
West Fraser to curtail production at Cariboo Pulp & Paper
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. will be curtailing operations at Cariboo Pulp & Paper in Quesnel. The curtailments will be invoked in mid-April for a month and...
One-third of Canadian households say they're financially worse off compared to year ago: poll
A new poll finds one-third of Canadian households say their financial situation has worsened over the last year. According to a Leger poll commissioned by the...
Man arrested after Trail police follow sound of gunshots to find sawed-off shotgun, drugs
One man is facing several criminal charges after Mounties responded to the sound of gunshots coming from a rural property near Trail, arriving to find him...
Biden says in State of Union that US is ‘unbowed, unbroken’
President Joe Biden is using his State of the Union address Tuesday night to call on Republicans to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding...
Kelowna council defers decision on new transit fare package
Kelowna city council had some harsh words for portions of BC Transit's new electronic fare package presented to it Monday afternoon. BC Transit plans to...
Aspiring pilots say licence processing backlogs at Transport Canada slowing careers
Against the backdrop of a global pilot shortage, hopefuls aspiring to a career in the skies say their Canadian licensing applications are taking far too long to...
Vernon Winter Carnival fireworks show Friday evening at Kal Tire Place
Get ready for the night sky to light up with a bang Friday in Vernon. Vernon Winter Carnival Society will set off a fireworks display during the Family Fun Park...
Turpel-Lafond returns second honorary degree after being told of identity review
Royal Roads University says it has accepted the return of an honorary doctorate from retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who was the subject of a CBC...
Hundreds of barking sea lions provide wake-up call in Oak Bay
The locals are calling it the Sea Lion Symphony. Every morning since early December, hundreds of California sea lions, Steller sea lions and harbour seals have...
Ottawa spending $2M for international commission to offer advice on unmarked graves
Ottawa is spending $2 million for an international organization to provide First Nations with options around identifying possible human remains buried near...
Hot-air balloon ride wish granted for Vernon senior; eyes skydiving for 88th birthday
Pat Corbet finally enjoyed the bird’s-eye view she had been hoping for. “It was so fantastic, perfect weather, perfect wind … just drifting...
B.C's pink sea urchins are on the move to shallower waters thanks to climate change
Pink sea urchins off the coast of Vancouver Island are expanding into shallower waters, in what researchers say is an indication of how rapidly climate change...
New report: Short term rentals putting pressure on local housing affordability, availability in Penticton
Preliminary results from a new report commissioned by Penticton city council confirms short term rentals are putting pressure on local housing affordability and...
Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks
Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands announced Tuesday that they plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks, a pledge that...
MLA touts her party's mental health plan
“Come with me,” the mother on the other end of the phone cried. “Come with me to find my son. To the shelter, to the hospital, to the tents....
Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods
As glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, 15 million people across the globe live under the threat of a sudden and deadly outburst...
Overnight rescue dig saves toddler trapped in Thai well
An overnight rescue operation successfully retrieved a 19-month-old girl from a dry artesian well shaft Tuesday — 18 hours after she fell into the hole at...
West Kelowna is looking for your input on this year's municipal budget
Are you happy with West Kelowna's proposed five per cent budget? Do you have thoughts and ideas as to where the city should be heading this year and five...
B.C. residential real estate investors unfairly ‘painted as speculators’: BCREA
The majority B.C. homeowners-investors might be getting a bad rap, according to the chief economist of the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA). Statistics...
Canadian military plane heads home after two surveillance flights over Haiti
A Canadian Armed Forces surveillance plane was heading home on Tuesday after two intelligence-collecting flights over Haiti. The CP-140 Aurora's return came...
Fed's Powell: Strong hiring could force further rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that if the job market further strengthens in the coming months or inflation readings accelerate, the Fed might...
Hwy. 3 closed through Kootenay Pass for avalanche control work
Highway 3 is closed in both directions through Kootenay Pass for avalanche control work, according to DriveBC. DriveBC said the work was taking place between...
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim defends $2M spend in election victory
Does the Vancouver civic party that spends the most money always win the election? In the 2022 race, the answer was yes. But Mayor Ken Sim believes his victory...
Quebec police say former health authority worker made fake COVID-19 vaccine documents
Quebec anti-corruption police say a former employee of a Montreal health authority is facing criminal charges for allegedly creating fake proof-of-vaccination...
6 in 10 Canadians concerned about financial future and investing, says survey
Many Canadians are concerned about their financial future, according to a recent TD survey. While more than half of surveyed individuals said they understand...
Slowing growth a ‘good thing’ when economy is overheated: BoC's Macklem
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says that although a slowing economy may not seem like a good thing, it is when the economy is overheated. Speaking in...
Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing
Microsoft is fusing ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing, transforming an internet service that now trails far behind Google into a new way of...
Man who planned 1990 murders of mother, grandmother has day parole extended
Darren Gowen — formerly known as Darren Huenemann — who arranged for his Mount Douglas Secondary School classmates to kill his mother and...
Canadian business insolvencies up 37.2% in 2022, consumer insolvencies up 11.2%
The number of insolvencies filed by Canadian businesses in 2022 was up 37.2 per cent compared with 2021. The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy says...
BC Winter Games coming up in Vernon, and first aid volunteers needed
BC Winter Games organizers are looking for first-aid-qualified volunteers – but are willing to train, if you're willing to help. The Games take place...
Juno nominated rock band The Trews to play free Sun Peaks concert
The Trews, an Ontario-based rock band that has been nominated for a half-dozen Junos, will be headlining a weekend of free outdoor concerts next month in Sun...
Annual drive-thru breakfast in support of South Okanagan United Way initiatives is back this March
Get breakfast and give back all in one fell swoop at the annual 11th annual South Okanagan Drive-Thru Breakfast in support of United Way. On Thursday, March 2,...
Save the date for the 2023 Penticton Art Walk
UPDATE: 10 a.m. Spots are now full for artists and businesses to register for the Art Walk, but residents are encouraged to save the date and participate to...
Family of tech CEO killed in 2018 Toronto shooting renews $250,000 reward
The family of a tech CEO who was killed in a 2018 shooting in Toronto is renewing a $250,000 reward for anyone with information that can lead to his killer....
Doctor shortage prompts temporary closure Wednesday of emergency room at Merritt hospital
The emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be closed during the day on Wednesday due to a shortage of doctors. Interior Health issued a...
Race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria
Search teams and emergency aid from around the world poured into Turkey and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing temperatures dug — sometimes...
BC NDP ekes out fourth quarter fundraising win over Opposition BC Liberals
The gap is narrowing. The NDP took in just $116,275.07 more in donations than the BC Liberals did in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Elections BC....
Trade in blind dates for blind tasting this 'Valen-wines' Day
If you’re looking to shake things up this 'Valen-wines' Day, try tasting Road 13 wines blind. Blind tasting forces us to pay close attention to...
20 acres of Burnaby park could be converted from wetlands to waste facility
Burnaby could be getting a $182-million organic waste processing facility in Fraser Foreshore Park, but it would come with a hefty environmental impact to park...
Canada announces $10 million in aid to Turkey and Syria after deadly earthquake
Ottawa says Canada will contribute $10 million to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria as part of an initial aid package. International Development...
Osoyoos granted $1.66M in provincial funding for flood proofing
The Town of Osoyoos has received much-needed grant funding to assist with flood and erosion proofing at critical well infrastructure. The provincial government...
Vernon Winter Carnival awards Okanagan Spring Brewery for longtime support
A familiar local company has been awarded with Vernon Winter Carnival's Jessie Ferguson Memorial Trophy. The award is presented to a person or a group in...
City of Kamloops looking for residents to join Arts and Culture Engagement Group
The City of Kamloops is looking for residents with expertise and a passion for arts and culture to join a city engagement group. In a news release, the city...
Vernon Winter Carnival's Order of Jopo bestowed upon Marti Giroux
A lifelong Vernon resident and longtime Vernon Winter Carnival volunteer has been awarded with the Order of Jopo. Jopo is, of course, carnival's clown...
Armstrong sticks with 7% tax hike, lowers infrastructure levy increase
Armstrong council is going with a recommended 7% municipal tax increase in its preliminary 2023 budget. Council met Monday to discuss the financial plan and...
