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Jennifer Stahn
Accused B.C. terrorist says killing women, children sometimes OK
VANCOUVER – An accused British Columbia terrorist calmly dismisses the killing of women and children as "collateral damage" while he and an undercover police officer drive around Victoria scoping out possible targets to attack.
Town relieved after Merritt house where three kids killed by their father torn down
MERRITT, B.C. – An ugly reminder of the murders of three children has finally been demolished — seven years after the heinous crime rocked the Interior community of Merritt, B.C.
Baby boom continues for endangered orcas with new calf spotted off B.C.
GALIANO ISLAND, B.C. – It must be something in the water!
B.C. puts 3-month freeze on applications from prospective labour immigrants
VICTORIA – The B.C. government has put a three-month freeze on most new applications for a program used by prospective immigrants wanting to come to the province to work.
Mother Nature’s take on April Fools’ Day: A mix of snow, rain and thunderstorms
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - After dropping upwards of 20 centimetres of snow on some highway passes Tuesday, the first day of April could also bring more rain, more snow and a chance of thunderstorms to the Interior. Temperatures should hit the double-digit mark today, but will hover just below seasonal normals of 12 Celsius to 14 C,...
Ex-Olympics boss feels vindicated after ‘nightmare’ of false abuse allegations
VANCOUVER – As a young man who immigrated from Ireland, John Furlong channelled his "highest respect" for First Nations by volunteering to teach at an elementary school in northern British Columbia.
Wallin expensed private, business trips to Toronto and Guelph, RCMP alleges
OTTAWA – The RCMP has filed new documents in court alleging Pamela Wallin submitted 21 travel expense claims to the Senate for reimbursement for private and business trips to Toronto and Guelph.
Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell hospitalized
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Joni Mitchell was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to the Twitter account and website of the folk singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, but details on her condition have not been released.
Pac-Man takes on the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like if Pac-Man took over the streets of the Okanagan, wonder no more. Google Maps is now offering a local version of Pac-Man. Only available in some browsers, you will see a Pac-Man box in the bottom left of the screen. You simply need to...
Police charge man in deaths of young brothers who were asphyxiated by python
CAMPBELLTON, N.B. – Police in New Brunswick have charged a man with criminal negligence causing death after two young brothers were asphyxiated by a python.
FORECAST: This could get loud
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - One more day and you might have thoughts the folks at Environment Canada were playing an odd April Fool’s Day prank, but it is only March 31 and there is a chance of thunderstorms in parts of the region today. In Kamloops, Environment Canada is calling for a 70 per cent chance of...
Rain, snow increase avalanche risk in Interior
KAMLOOPS - With less than a week left in March spring is well under way at lower elevations, but that doesn’t mean winter conditions are not present on mountain highways or in the backcountry. Avalanche Canada is warning of moderate to high risks of avalanche in many of the alpine and treeline elevations throughout the...
Local clothing stores to remain open under creditor protection
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The company behind Cleo, Bootlegger and Ricki’s has filed for creditor protection but says at this point all stores will remain open. Comark Inc. filed for protection today, March 26 and plans on using it to bring stability to restructuring of its operations. "For our customers and employees, what is most important is...
Rain, snow increase avalanche risk in Interior
OKANAGAN - With less than a week left in March spring is well under way in the valleys, but that doesn’t mean winter conditions are not present on mountain highways or in the backcountry. Avalanche Canada is warning of a moderate to high risk of avalanches in many of the alpine and treeline elevations throughout...
Opinions wanted on local election spending
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Fresh off the heels of the fall municipal election a special committee is now looking at whether spending limits should be put in place for candidates and third party advertisers. The provincial government committee will speak with stakeholders and the public over the coming weeks to discuss whether a limit should be put...
Rockets players grab four WHL all-star team spots
KELOWNA - It’s the end of the regular season in the Western Hockey League and with the Kelowna Rockets sitting in first place in the Western Conference, several players made the all-star team while a few more were named finalists for 2015 awards. The all-star teams along with the 2015 WHL Awards finalists were named...
Interior Target stores will be closed before Easter
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - By April 2 a total of 62 Target stores will be shut down, including those in Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops. Target Canada opened doors in Western Canada in May 2013. In January 2015 it was announced the company would be shutting down all 133 stores and liquidation sales began immediately. Last week the...
Wet start to spring in Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Spring has officially sprung and based on the forecast, you should have your umbrella and rain boots handy. Some in the region woke to rain Friday, March 20, and Environment Canada is calling for more over the next few days. A chance of rain begins today throughout the region and Saturday will bring...
UPDATE: Power restored to 4,000 in West Kelowna
UPDATE: 7:31 a.m., March 20, 2015 Power has been restored. B.C. Hydro says the cause was a tree that had fallen across the wires. WEST KELOWNA - More than 4,000 West Kelowna customers are waking to no power on the first day of spring. B.C. Hydro reports power is out to 4,016 customers because of...
Another chance to see northern lights tonight
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you weren’t able to find a clear spot to view the northern lights yesterday, or the day before, tonight might finally be your night. There were major storm intervals in the past 24 hours, according to Natural Resources Canada reports, and the auroras are expected to be active with stormy intervals over...
Auroras flare, northern lights possible tonight
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you can find a break in the clouds tonight you may be able to catch the tail end of a major northern lights storm that started early this morning. Natural Resources Canada reports the auroras were on the verge of a major storm just north of the Thompson-Okanagan earlier this morning and...
Avalanche risk increases on heels of windy, wet weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With spring break officially underway for students and spring-like temperatures throughout the region it may feel like spring in the valleys but this past weekend proved winter is not over just yet. On Saturday a wind storm ripped through the region, leaving thousands without power, and while B.C. Hydro crews raced to fix...
Don’t forget to book your camping sites this weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you decide to sleep in this Sunday you might miss out on the summer you’ve been dreaming of. The online and call centre reservation system for provincial campgrounds officially opens Sunday, March 15 at 9 a.m. Reservable sites tend to book up quickly, especially at the more popular campgrounds and for long...
Another record day in the Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - This will probably come as little surprise, but it was another record day in the Southern Interior, with a handful of communities setting new records Thursday. At 19.6 Celsius Penticton just surpassed a century-old record Thursday while Summerland hit 19 C, well above the previous high temperature record of 16.7 C also set...