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Marshall Jones
News is best when it's local, relevant, timely and interesting. That's our focus every day.
We are on the ground in Penticton, Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops to bring you the stories that matter most.
Marshall may call West Kelowna home, but after 16 years in local news and 14 in the Okanagan, he knows better than to tell readers in other communities what is "news' to them. He relies on resident reporters to reflect their own community priorities and needs. As the newsroom leader, his job is making those reporters better, ensuring accuracy, fairness and meeting the highest standards of journalism.
B.C. woman found alive in Yukon 50 years after husband accused of her murder
SURREY, B.C. – A woman who disappeared from Surrey, B.C., more that 50 years ago has been found, but the fairy tale family reunion may never happen.
RCMP officer hit during traffic stop
KELOWNA - RCMP has confirmed one of its officers was hit by a truck this afternoon during a traffic stop on Rutland Road. Sgt. Wade Seversen says the officer was and a man he was escorting were struck by the mirror of a passing truck around 11:10 a.m. They both suffered minor injuries. The Kelowna Traffic...
Triple threat artist
Not sure how one even tries something like this. Seems a little gimmicky but enjoy because nothing about this you won't like. %%video1%%
Don’t mess with Lincoln
Moving a giant English mastiff requires a lot of coaxing. Because... what else are you gonna do? Move it? %%video1%%
UPDATE: Investigators on scene to determine cause of Rutland fire
UPDATE: 9:54 a.m. July 17, 2013 KELOWNA - The RCMP says members of the Arson Investigation Team are working in cooperation with the Kelowna Fire Department at the scene of last night's fire in Rutland to determine the possible cause of the blaze. "An update, concerning the results of the scene examination and a determination,...
UPDATE: Southbound lanes at Bennett bridge open again
UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. July 17, 2013 Southbound lanes at Bennett bridge are now open and traffic is moving freely. 8:37 a.m. July 17, 2013 KELOWNA - Kelowna RCMP say a collision in the southbound lanes just south bridge is impacting traffic. Emergency crews are on scene and both southbound lanes until the vehicle can be removed...
Quoth the Raven: OUCH!
When a raven lands on your porch and squawks at you for an hour... what else do you do? Pull the porcupine quills out of its head and wing. %%Video1%%
Glee actor died of heroin, alcohol toxicity: Coroner
Cory Monteith, the Vancouver-born star of the popular TV series Glee, died of a mixed-toxicity involving heroin and alcohol, the B.C. Coroners Service confirmed today. Monteith, 31, was found dead in his room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in downtown Vancouver shortly after noon on July 13. He had checked into the hotel on July 6 and...
Kelowna featured in first episode of Amazing Race Canada
KELOWNA - The Central Okanagan's spectacular views and amenities were on full display in the first episode of Amazing Race Canada that debuted last night. The show follows a similar script as its popular game show cousin but features Canadian residents travelling through Canada. First stop: Kelowna. Contestants had to race to the blue bear...
RCMP take in haul of guns, weapons
KELOWNA - Kelowna RCMP took in more than 55 guns during its firearms amnesty but got a few surprising items turned in as well. Police said they got 41 long guns, 14 handguns and two air guns, but also got a sword, a crossbow, a bow, two sawed off shotguns and two cans of bear...
What a lovely little… WHAT?!
Bet you didn't see that comin'. Lullaby Crash and Brush My Hair In Knots: Future classics. %%Video1%%
WIENS TRIAL: Letter shows animosity between couple before murder
"DO WHAT U NEED TO DO—BUT PLEASE DON'T THREATEN ME" While the second-degree murder trial…
This is how you play bagpipes
Like many Celtic sounds, the bagpipes sound right at home as a hard rock instrument. %%Video1%%
Truly Best of the Web
Hundreds of videos cut tight to show human inventiveness and abilities, all caught on camera.
Murder victim “a quiet girl” devoted to her children
Theresa Neville was above all else, a mother. To those who knew her, she was one of the best. "What I can tell you about Theresa is what I see through her kids," said a family friend. "Her kids are amazing. Beautiful girls." The 27-year-old woman was killed in her own rented home at 397...
Whose afraid of spiders?
Kristi Gordon, that's who. The video of GlobalBC weather woman doing what comes naturally after seeing a spider has gone viral with millions of views. We dug a little deeper to discover spiders aren't the only things she's afraid of. %%Video1%% %%Video2%%
Coroner identifies Cherryville woman as driver killed after Salmon Arm police chase
CHERRYVILLE - The young woman killed following a police chase near Salmon Arm June 20 was a 21-year-old woman from Cherryville. Her Facebook page says Courtenay Brianne Eggen worked at Total Restoration Services, attended Charles Bloom Secondary school in Lumby and studied at Okanagan College. She was the driver and sole occupant of a car,...
Moose playday at the park
Kids are all the same, it seems, even if they are calves. This video from Alaska shows the neighbours coming over to play with basketball, run around the yard and of course, play in the sprinkler. %%Video1%%
UPDATE: Police confirm murder in Glenmore
UPDATE: 1:05 p.m. June 21, 2013 A woman found dead in the 300 block of Yates Road Tuesday was murdered, police confirmed today. Kelowna RCMP say an autopsy is complete on Theresa Ashley Neville, who lived at the residence with her two children ages eight and 10. Both children were found unharmed inside the house...
How did we survive as kids?
Yes we drank from a hose! And we came home when the streetlights came on! Helmets? Pushaw! %%Video1%%
Rainfall warnings lifted in Thompson Okanagan
Update: 8:45 a.m. June 21, 2013 With rainfall warnings lifted around the province the full extent of two days of rain is being assessed throughout the Interior. Environment Canada is reporting two-day rainfall totals as high as 106 millimetres in Sparwood and another five stations reporting more than 50 mm. In the Okanagan Vernon and...
Russell Brand does the news
Say what you want about Russell Brand—aka in this show as Willie Brant—but he's no dummy. He tolerates a vapid American morning show and shows them how it's done. %%video1%%
Police seek armed robber
KELOWNA - Police say two women reported being robbed by a man with a gun on a Rutland street late Tuesday night, June 19. Kelowna RCMP spokesperson Const. Kris Clark says the women were in the parking lot at 160 Rutland Road North when the unknown man approached with a handgun and demanded money. They...
Two semis collide near Peachland
An Oliver truck driver was sent to hospital last night after sideswiping another truck and crashing into a rock face just south of Peachland. West Kelowna RCMP say the accident happened around 10:15 p.m. on Highway 97 South near Brent Road. The Oliver driver was headed north and crossed the centre line hitting the oncoming...