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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.
News, politics… and funny
This video of a bull butting and licking a man is constantly interrupted by Mischa Popoff talking politics. Frustraaating. Popoff chose the setting for his slogan Mischa Popoff Will Not Be Bullied. But what did he do to attract so much attention from the bull? %%Video1%%
Goat your attention?
The interwebs are filled with cute kittens and puppies. This kid's makin' a comeback for all goatkind. %%Video1%%
The invisible bike helmet
This is either an ingenious example of doing the impossible. Or insistence that hair not be messed up in the name of safety. Or maybe both. %%Video1%%
Better than the original
Remember when The Matrix looked like it had great special effects? Here a few clever people do a good duplication in a home movie. And an upgrade to Keanu Reeves as Neo... %%Video1%%
None hurt in overnight house fires; one suspicious
Two fires within hours of each other last night kept Kelowna Fire Department busy last night. The first fire began this morning around 2:30 a.m. when someone called 911 reporting heavy flames from a home on Cerise Dr. Platoon Captain Tim Light said the home was "fully involved" when crews arrived. After confirming that all residents...
How rare are you?
Learn how common webbed feet are. Some people do sneeze in bright sunlight. But the best of this interesting though largely useless information—only two per cent of adults are blonde. Huh. %%Video1%%
Cowboy not needed
No horse, no hat, but still pretty effective. %%Video1%%
Flipping out
High speed, powerful gymnastics routine. %%Video1%% BONUS VIDEO: This one is NSFW but if you heard the social networks react yesterday to A.J. Clemente's first—and last—day on the job, here is the unedited version of his debut and why he was fired.
Head-on collision injures two, one in critical condition
One man is in critical condition and another suffered serious injuries after a head-on collision early this morning. Two vehicles struck head on around 4:40 a.m. on Glenmore Road near Slater Road. A 42-year-old West Kelowna man is in critical condition and a 50-year-old Lake Country man suffered serious injuries. Their two vehicles struck head-on and the...
This time for the men
Last week, we showed you the Dove showing how women see themselves versus how others see them. Now the men. %%Video1%%
Dix commits to support agriculture, local economies
KELOWNA – BC NDP leader Adrian Dix today committed to change for the better for BC’s food producers and agricultural communities. Dix said an NDP government would make an annual investment of $8 million in programs to develop local markets and promote stability for BC growers. It would also take measures to grow BC’s award-winning...
Police need help with iPhone thefts
On April 19, 2013 Kelowna RCMP responded to a theft at Andre' Audiotronics on Springfield Rd in Kelowna, B.C., which occurred at 11:50 am. Staff working at the store determined the following items were stolen, I-Phone5 (four) and I-Phone4 (one). Kelowna RCMP are hoping the public can identify these suspects. If you can assist please...
Van Ryswyk: More of her own words
Dayleen Van Ryswyk made national headlines this week when she was forced to resign as NDP candidate for Kelowna-Mission over controversial comments made on an internet message board four years ago. Use that link to read her comments in full. She says they were taken out of context. She is all about fairness and equality....
Is racism alive and well in Kelowna?
When Dayleen Van Ryswyk hit news and social networks like a molotov cocktail this week, the words 'racism' and 'hatred' once again accompanied the name Kelowna. The B.C. Liberal Party attacked the NDP candidate for Kelowna-Mission on the first day of the campaign, calling her comments on a local message board 'unacceptable and hateful statements...
Good thing it’s not a Roomba
This cat treats the vacuum like it's a Pez dispenser. Greatest feat? Not freaking out at all when the vacuum cleaner goes on. %%Video1%%
BOSTON BOMBER TAKEN ALIVE: REPORTS
Update: Apr 19, 5:54 p.m.
Bad dog talks back
Take the worst parts of a two-year-old and add it to large stubborn puppy. Result: A dog that wants to watch TV and isn't afraid to argue with you about getting off the couch. %%Video1%%
Disgraced NDP candidate going rogue
RYSWYK STORY POLARIZES READERS IN SOCIAL NETWORKS Dayleen Van Ryswyk is going on her own. The NDP election signs were barely taken down when the former candidate announced today that she will run as an independent MLA. She was forced to resign her party position due to what some called racist comments posted on a...
Women can be their own worst critics
Women describe themselves to an artist. Then a friend describes them to an artist. The difference in the pictures and descriptions is amazing. %%Video1%%
Way too much time on their hands
You are a talented engineer. You have access to materials. In this case Lego. What do you create? A paper airplane maker, of course. %%Video1%%
Your kids don’t listen this well
Pay attention Your employees don't listen this well. Your husband doesn't listen this well. Your wife doesn't listen this well. Your team-mates don't listen this well. Your students don't listen this well.... %%Video1%% Still paying attention BONUS DOG: The great minds on the interwebs that brought you Talking Animals bring you more Talking Animals, this...
UPDATE: Problem at Westside Road overpass explained
UPDATE: 9:47 a.m. April 15 The Ministry of Transportation has the answer for why pavement under the Highway 97 at Ledcor Road was buldging during the afternoon commute Friday. Public affairs officer Kate Trotter says a contractor was filling the abandoned sewer line under the highway with high slump concrete when the pressure built up...
Why cry little guy? Mom did what?
Why so sad? This Tumblr photo series is going viral right now, I guess parents all understand the helpless feeling when kids cry for no apparent reason whatsoever. This mom takes, well, let's say a photojournalism approach. When she sees tears well up, she's ready with her camera. This poor little fella is going to...
Who wants to be a Blacksmith?
The dying art is on fine display. Bet these tools last a little longer than what you find at the garden centre. %%Video1%%