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Top Stories for June 2, 2023
West Kelowna restaurant owners take over Tiki Bar at Lake Okanagan Resort
The Lake Okanagan Resort Tiki Bar is back just in time for summer. The Tiki Bar closed after the 2022 summer season when the previous operators, Okanagan Beach...
West Kelowna fire crews douse 'suspicious' blaze near church
UPDATE 8:04 a.m. The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to a report of cedars on fire this morning in the 1100 block of Concord Road in Lakeview heights...
Okanagan Dream Rally 2023 cancelled, will return next year
The 2023 edition of the Okanagan Dream Rally has been postponed. In a Facebook post Thursday evening, the organizers said the event will not be held “due...
Kamloops mom issues warning after baby suffers 'margarita burn'
A Kamloops mom is issuing a warning to other parents after her baby experienced phytophotodermatitis — also known as margarita burn. Reanna Bendzak told...
Sinking sailboat runs aground off Strathcona Beach
A sinking sailboat in Okanagan Lake off Kelowna's Strathcona Beach is drawing attention. A Kelowna General Hospital nurse captured this photo Friday...
Months-long investigation nets fentanyl and methamphetamine in Kelowna
Police in Kelowna are announcing a significant drug bust after an investigation that started back in February. Investigators with the Kelowna RCMP's...
Boozy vending machine shut down at Vernon apartment building
RCMP say a beer vending machine has been shut down at a Vernon apartment building. A resident of the building came forward this week with news that a machine in...
Small Kelowna community park hit by hateful graffiti
Graffiti vandals have struck again in Kelowna’s Glenmore neighbourhood. Someone tagged a table, sidewalks and playground equipment in and around Calmels...
Father and son charged with sexual exploitation, assault of teenage girls in Calgary
Calgary police say a father and his son have been arrested and charged after multiple teenage girls were sexually exploited, assaulted and extorted for several...
More than 200 killed and 800 hurt after 2 trains derail in India
UPDATE 5:40 p.m. Two passenger trains derailed Friday in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged...
Bottle of world's oldest whisky still up for grabs in Vancouver
The oldest whisky in the world is still up for grabs from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, after a person who won a recent draw was unable to purchase the...
More guilty pleas coming in case of alleged Kamloops outlaw biker gang, judge told
Another man charged in connection with a years-long probe into an alleged Kamloops outlaw biker gang is pleading guilty. Zale Coty, 54, is one of three men...
Highway 3 reopened through Cawston after vehicle crash
UPDATE: 7:02 p.m. DriveBC is reporting that Highway 3 is now cleared and back open through Cawston. UPDATE: 5:35 p.m. Crews are on scene of a crash on Highway...
17-year-old bystander shot after fight breaks out in downtown Edmonton, police say
Police say they are investigating a shooting in downtown Edmonton that wounded a 17-year-old girl. Edmonton police say they responded to a call of a shooting at...
City of West Kelowna removes document from web that was published due to pandemic restrictions
A West Kelowna resident says he was surprised to find his name and address listed online in a municipal document that has since been removed from the web....
Extensive study makes dozens of recommendations around the movement of goods throughout the Central Okanagan
A study on the regional movement of goods throughout the Central Okanagan makes 42 recommendations highlighted by the need to manage congestion along Highway...
Hold and secure lifted at Fulton Secondary in wake of suspicious incident
UPDATE: 12:40 p.m. A hold and secure at Fulton Secondary School has been lifted. Principal Mike Edgar says the measure was a precaution while RCMP investigated...
Shuswap man burned over 40% of his body, shares story for Hometown Heroes
Scott McBride was working under his truck when it caught fire. The Sorrento resident suffered third-degree burns to more than 40 per cent of his body in the...
Kelowna names 13 member crime reduction task force
Mayor Tom Dyas is making good on one of his main campaign platforms around crime reduction. During the campaign leading up to the 2022 civic election Dyas...
Joe Rich Sportsman's Association holding open house for National Range Day
The Joe Rich Sportsman's Association is opening its doors to the public on Saturday as a part of National Range Day. Dan Shemley, the secretary of the Joe...
Prince George RCMP arrest teens in drug bust
A troubling trend in which organized crime groups are recruiting youth to do their dirty work appears to have reached Prince George. Prince George RCMP said the...
City of Kamloops issues warning, plans webinar after conspiracy flyer mimics municipal branding
UPDATE: 1:52 p.m. The City of Kamloops will host a webinar next week to dispel a “disinformation campaign” and help residents learn more about its...
Poilievre links Pride with freedom but stays mum on parades, condemns Uganda bill
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is wishing LGBTQ people a happy Pride month, linking it with his platform's focus on freedom, but he is not saying...
One-quarter of Air Canada flights delayed Friday as schedule recovers from IT issue
More than one-quarter of Air Canada flights experienced delays on Friday as the airline worked to return service to normal following a technical malfunction the...
Kelowna man sentenced for drug, firearm convictions from 2019
A Kelowna man was handed an additional 27.5 months sentence Thursday morning after he was caught by police four years ago with a loaded .45-calibre handgun and...
Emergency preparedness minister warns wildfire situation unprecedented, dangerous
A massive amount of land has already been scorched by wildfires in Canada this year, and federal fire officials warn the hot, dry weather fuelling the burns is...
'Well-known' man who smashed ex's belongings in rampage ordered to take anger management
A man well known in the Kamloops community for cleaning up downtown streets has been ordered to take anger management counselling after smashing his...
Penticton Indian Band elder blesses two-spirit rainbow crosswalk in Penticton
A representative from the Penticton Indian Band performed a blessing on the new two-spirit rainbow crosswalk in Penticton Friday morning. Public elder Grace...
Residents of collapsed Iowa building were allowed to stay as reports noted crumbling wall
A structural engineer’s report issued last week indicated a wall of a century-old apartment building in Iowa was at imminent risk of crumbling, yet...
This summer make or break for many restaurants across Canada
Patio season is back – and local restaurants are "ready to rock for the summer." "You have to work hard in the restaurant business. In...
Kelowna Fire Department douses suspicious shed fire
Kelowna firefighters doused a shed fire Thursday evening. About 8:30 p.m., the Kelowna Regional Dispatch Centre received several 911 calls reporting the fire on...
Net benefits to Canada went unquestioned in big forestry buyouts
Earlier this year, Paper Excellence capped off an unprecedented series of multibillion-dollar buyouts to become the largest forestry company in Canada. Members...
One seriously hurt as plane crashes and catches fire in Surrey, B.C.
Firefighters say a small plane has crashed in a field in the Metro Vancouver community of Surrey, sending the pilot to hospital with serious injuries. Surrey...
'Good riddance' or 'don't unfriend us'? Publishers torn over Meta move to block news
Independent publishers across Canada are expressing mixed feelings about Meta's decision to temporarily block news on Instagram and Facebook for some...
Poilievre tries to head off PPC vote as Bernier bets on social conservatives
Pierre Poilievre is off to Manitoba to rally Conservative supporters ahead of a byelection that Maxime Bernier is hoping will send him back to Parliament. The...
TELUS STORYHIVE celebrates its 10th anniversary
Ten years. That’s how long TELUS STORYHIVE has been supporting B.C. and Alberta creatives tell their stories. For the past decade, STORYHIVE has been...
Slack Alley returns to downtown Penticton alleyway for three family-friendly events
Slack Alley is making a triumphant return this year downtown Penticton with three big summertime events. The Downtown Penticton Business Improvement Association...
Despite flags, Border Patrol staff didn't review fragile 8-year-old girl's file before she died
Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old girl with a chronic heart condition and rare blood disorder before she appeared to have...
Smokin' good time set for Vernon Ribfest at O'Keefe Historic Ranch
Details have been sorted out for the Vernon Ribfest, coming up July 7-9 at O'Keefe Historic Ranch. Organizer Elaine Gallagher says three ribbers will be...
'All about the campfire': Campers adjust plans with fire bans in place
Jade Najam was getting excited about camping during the May long weekend, sitting around the campfire late into the night with his family and sipping hot...
6 people have drowned in B.C. this year - here's how to stay safe
As warm weather blankets B.C. and more people are getting outside, the Lifesaving Society is reminding the public to be safe on the water. Lenea Grace,...
'Chaotic scene': Vancouver police say two injured in Downtown Eastside shooting
Police in Vancouver say at least two people were sent to hospital after a shooting in the city's Downtown Eastside. They say officers responded to reports...
Off-duty constable charged with assault in Toronto: Windsor police
Windsor police say a constable has been charged with assault causing bodily harm in an altercation that took place while he was off-duty in Toronto. Windsor...
B.C. tribunal dismisses strata marijuana-smoking dispute
B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a Langley strata owner’s $4,000 claim for injured dignity because his neighbour smokes marijuana....
Air Canada says to expect further travel disruptions following Thursday's IT issues
Air Canada says travellers should be prepared for further flight disruptions as it works to return service to normal following a technical malfunction Thursday....
Nanaimo silversmiths launch public treasure hunt to encourage local exploration
When Rob Zeiler moved to Nanaimo about six weeks ago, he was blown away by the Island’s beauty. With a friend acting as tour guide, Zeiler jumped...
Kelowna Falcons open new baseball season tonight in Portland
The Kelowna Falcons find themselves in a bit of a pickle when they open the 2023 West Coast League season on the road against the Portland Pickles. The three...
Delaying new gun-control regulations could 'cost lives,' advocates warn Ottawa
Two prominent gun-control groups are urging the Liberal government to proceed without delay in drafting regulations that will flesh out firearm legislation...
Good Lemonade Day is back this weekend in support of JoeAnna's House
There's nothing like a fresh glass of lemonade to cool you down on a hot day, especially if it's for a good cause. In support of JoeAnna's House, a...
Rocky Mountain Rangers return to Kamloops from six-month deployment overseas
Two corporals returning to Kamloops from a six-month international deployment received a warm welcome from a group of fellow Rocky Mountain Rangers at Kamloops...
Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is committed to keeping David Johnston in place as Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference, despite a...
New airtanker models arrive in Penticton
Pentictonites may have noticed two new residents at the Penticton Airport. In anticipation of wildfire season, two Dash 8-400AT airtankers have touched down...
Halifax-area residents to board buses to view homes destroyed by wildfires
UPDATE: 9:10 a.m. Scores of Halifax-area residents whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires were expected to board buses today to get a look at what little...
Wildfires, extreme weather driving insurance costs up over time
The wildfires plaguing residents in Alberta and Nova Scotia are part of a larger trend that’s driving up the cost of home insurance as extreme weather...
Shed goes up in flames on Penticton's Killarney Street
A shed went up in flames Thursday evening in Penticton. The structure was fully engulfed in flames in a back alley behind the 900 block of Killarney Street, off...
China Ukraine envoy urges governments to 'stop sending weapons to the battlefield,' negotiate peace
China’s Ukraine envoy appealed Friday to other governments to “stop sending weapons to the battlefield” and hold peace talks, but gave no...
Nearly 700 more international firefighters coming to Canada to help battle fires
Almost 700 firefighters from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the United States are set to arrive in Canada over the next two weeks to help with the...
S&P/TSX composite jumps more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb
Canada's main stock index leaped more than 200 points in late-morning trading as gains in energy, industrials and base metal stocks drove the rise, while...
B.C. extends deferral of old-growth logging in Vancouver Island's Fairy Creek
The British Columbia government has extended an order deferring old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek watershed on Vancouver Island. The extension to Feb. 1,...
Memorial Cup heritage tours' low attendance due to lack of awareness, guide says
Guided walking tours through downtown Kamloops aimed at showcasing the history of the city during the Memorial Cup have not been drawing many attendees. The...
Mixed bag of tourists booking for summer in South Okanagan-Similkameen hotels
South Okanagan and Similkameen hotels are hoping to see a big return of tourists this summer, but the reviews are mixed so far on how strong bookings are. GM of...
B.C. giving $4.5 million to upgrade children's hospice facility
The British Columbia government has announced $4.5 million in new funding for Canuck Place to renovate and upgrade the Vancouver children's hospice. Health...
Okanagan MP part of Commons committee recently in U.S. to talk trade
Last week I travelled to Washington D.C. with the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade. We made the trip for the obvious reason—the...
Denying bail OK if for a 'just cause,' says Charter statement on Liberal reform bill
The federal government's Charter statement for its proposed bail reforms says there is "just cause" to deny bail if certain requirements are met....
The time when our fundamental understanding of the universe changed
A few centuries ago, many believed our planet was the centre of creation and everything we see in the sky orbits around us. Then, we found our world is just one...
Brock Outdoor Pool will open for summer next week, city says
The Brocklehurst Outdoor Pool will officially open for the summer on Monday. Swimming between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. requires registration, but all other times are...
Armstrong officially opens new City Hall
For the first time in 108 years, Armstrong has a new City Hall. On Thursday, the North Okanagan community officially opened the building that replaced its...
Cabaret all too relevant to today's issues, says producer of Vernon show
Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome ... sex, politics and the freewheeling days of Berlin between the world wars come to the Vernon stage in an adaptation of the...
Sky-high tuition, First Nations accessibility highlighted in review of TRU law school
Thompson Rivers University's law school is searching for ways to lower tuition and improve accessibility for First Nations students — two of the...
Cactus Jalopies picking up speed for main event in Osoyoos Saturday
It would be hard to mistake the sure signs of the Cactus Jalopies car show beginning to build today, with stunning classic cars and hot rods appearing...
URide celebrates first anniversary in Kamloops, 50,000-ride mark
URide is celebrating its first year in Kamloops. Over that year, the company said, 50,000 rides have been given in the Tournament Capital alone. “Seeing...
Urban sprawl on wooded lands presents unique challenges when fires spread
As more people build houses on the fringes of wooded areas, the approach to firefighting is getting more complex – and the out-of-control wildfire near...
Paper shredding event next week helps out Penticton organizations
Bring your filled banker boxes out next week to the Penticton and District Society for Community Living and shred your papers for a good cause. S.O.S. Crime...
'Part of our culture': 68% of B.C. adults take part in outdoor recreation: poll
Some scaled a mountain. Some peered at birds through binoculars. Others jumped on the back of a horse, quad or snowmobile. Altogether, nearly seven in 10 B.C....
Tree planting fundraiser Saturday for Kamloops Community Forest
The Kamloops Hybrid Interact Club and the Aberdeen Neighbourhood Association are hosting a fundraiser Saturday aimed at helping the development of the Kamloops...
Concerts, watch parties and hall of fame on tap for final weekend of Memorial Cup
The Kamloops Blazers have been eliminated, but the Memorial Cup plans to end on a high note this weekend, capped off with an athletics challenge, Juno...
Time to celebrate seniors in Penticton
A whole week celebrating seniors is coming up in Penticton, with plenty of community activities planned. Seniors' Week is an annual tradition that will kick...
City of Vernon crews to finish 27th Avenue project starting June 7
A detour will be required for a portion of Vernon's 27th Avenue between 37th and 39th streets while crews upgrade storm infrastructure. The timeline has...
Comedian Lachlan Patterson one night only at Vernon's Towne Theatre
Castanet and Train Wreck Comedy present a night of comedy June 15 at Vernon's Towne Theatre. Lachlan Patterson is said to be one of the funniest comedians...
Direct funding probably not the answer for housing in Oliver
The Town of Oliver is exploring the many options available to address the housing affordability crisis and the models out of reach for a small town. At their...
Walk to End Abuse back in Penticton this weekend, not too late to sign up
It's not too late to sign up for this weekend's South Okanagan Women in Need Society Walk to End Abuse, and have a great time while celebrating a worthy...
Work continues at rectifying Osoyoos' sewage treatment problem
Osoyoos continues to work at getting its wayward sewage treatment system under control as it progresses towards resetting the four lagoon treatment system. The...
District descends on Oliver for annual Track and Field meet
Sunshine filled the background of children leaping, running, and competing in the annual district track and field meet at Oliver Elementary on Thursday June 1....
TELUS STORYHIVE celebrates its 10th anniversary
Ten years. That’s how long TELUS STORYHIVE has been supporting B.C. and Alberta creatives tell their stories. For the past decade, STORYHIVE has been...
