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Jennifer Stahn
After digital toymaker VTech’s hack, how to ensure your kids’ online safety
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Parents around the world have been understandably shaken by the hacking of a VTech database containing information on the more than 6 million children who use the company's toys.
Lack of ADHD treatment in B.C. draws criticism from mental-health advocates
VANCOUVER – Mental-health advocacy organizations in British Columbia are calling out the province for falling behind the rest of the country when it comes to treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Halifax astronomer catches rare image of booster re-entering atmosphere
HALIFAX – A Halifax-based astronomer is the envy of his peers after he photographed a rare image in the skies from his balcony Sunday evening.
Schwarzenegger urges provinces to march ‘like a Terminator’ on the environment
PARIS – Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged sub-national governments such as cities and provinces on Tuesday to march forward 'like a Terminator' on environmental issues.
Liberals launch first phase of inquiry into missing, murdered indigenous women
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is kicking off what it calls the first phase of its inquiry into the tragic phenomenon of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.
Sen. Mike Duffy finally takes to witness box to testify in own defence
OTTAWA – Sen. Mike Duffy has finally begun testifying in his own defence against 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery.
Fentanyl continues to claim B.C. lives despite education: police
VANCOUVER – Vancouver police say too many people are dying from fentanyl-laced drugs, despite ongoing education and awareness campaigns.
Avalanche control to close Trans-Canada Highway today
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you planned on heading east today prepare for some delays along several routes as crews perform avalanche control today. Drive B.C. warns motorists Highway 1 through Glacier National Park will be closed from noon to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 8, during avalanche control work. Delays of up to two hours are expected....
Warm but wet week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - With at least a chance of showers every day this week we could be in for a wet week, though the above normal temperatures should make it a lot more bearable. Environment Canada is calling for highs in the 4 Celsius to 7 C range most days this week, though the Penticton area...
Snowmobiler rescued after machine breaks down near Big White
KELOWNA - A snowmobile operator became disoriented and lost after walking away from his machine when it broke down Sunday night. The man was riding alone in the area south of the Big White village when the machine broke down. He attempted to walk out but ended up spending several hours walking in the wrong...
VIDEO: 101-year-old woman finds pure joy playing in the snow
LILLOOET - When you’re tempted to yell at the weather man because there’s snow in the forecast, remember the key to living a long, full life could be in the white stuff. Armand Foisy posted a video to Facebook sweet enough to melt your heart earlier this week. It shows his 101-year-old mother Albina playing...
Warm and wet weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - While high winds, heavy rain and record temperatures are battering coastal cities, the Okanagan can expect temperatures just above normal and rain during at least part of this weekend. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to hit between 3 Celsius and 6 C this weekend before climbing to a high of 8 C...
Liberals try to put a lid on controversy surrounding two Trudeau nannies
OTTAWA – The Liberals are attempting to put a lid on concerns raised about two taxpayer-funded nannies who provide care for Justin Trudeau's three young children.
B.C. town that was to lose Internet service for weeks comes back online
STEWART, B.C. – A speedy fix of Internet service has allowed a remote British Columbia town to go back to the future.
Heavy snow heading for Southern Interior highways
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - After a frosty couple of weeks, the weather is warming up this week but the system bringing warm temperatures is also bringing a lot of precipitation — as much as 30 centimetres at some highway passes. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement noting that snowfall of 20 to 30 cm is...
B.C. groups call for legalized marijuana to be sold in liquor stores
BURNABY – British Columbians may soon be able to buy recreational bud along with their beer in local liquor stores, if two groups have their way.
Odds-defying prostate cancer drug developed in B.C. hits clinical trials
VANCOUVER – A made-in-British Columbia treatment is offering fresh hope to men battling prostate cancer.
Tree of Memories at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery
KELOWNA - Residents can honour a loved one this holiday season by placing an ornament on a Tree of Memories at the Kelowna Memorial Cemetery. Visitors can place an ornament on the tree under the dome in Promontory Green Interment Garden or on the spruce trees in Bennett Memorial Circle between Monday, Dec. 7, and...
Nicaraguan beagle mix has successful snout-saving surgery in Ottawa
A Nicaraguan dog is recovering in an Ottawa veterinary hospital from a six-hour surgery to repair his badly wounded snout.
Rockets players, Kamloops native among players invited to Canadian Junior Team selection camp
Calgary - Hockey Canada revealed the names of the 30 players invited to participate in Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp at a press conference this week, of which 10 currently play in the Western Hockey League. Both Joe Hicketts (Kamloops / Victoria Royals) and Brayden Point (Calgary / Moose Jaw Warriors) return to camp...
Taste of Japan a sister city fundraiser
KELOWNA - The Kasugai Sister City Association has a fundraiser planned for Sunday, Dec. 6. Taste of Japan at the Parkinson Recreation Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. will feature a welcome from the Kelowna-Kasugai Sister City Association president and Mayor Colin Basran, performances by Yamabiko Taiko Drummers and the Japanese Children’s Choir. The event...
Judge rules B.C. Crown can continue bid to argue mentally ill dad ‘high-risk’
VANCOUVER – A judge has ruled British Columbia Crown lawyers can proceed with legal arguments aimed at indefinitely locking up a mentally ill man who killed his three children.
Former Tory James Moore opposed as next chancellor of B.C. university
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Faculty members are speaking out against the University of Northern British Columbia's decision to name former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore as its next chancellor.
Pickup trucks dominate most-stolen list in Canada
TORONTO – An insurance industry association says pickup trucks represent are the hottest vehicle for thieves.