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Coquitlam RCMP investigating suspicious fire at elementary school
Coquitlam RCMP are seeking information about a fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary School. Police were…
Palestinians in Gaza struggle to follow Israeli evacuation order and face dire water shortage
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s chief military spokesman says that Israeli military is…
Vernon 10-year-old publishes book about a spooky otherworld
A ten-year-old Vernon boy just published his first book after a year working on the…
Foreign affairs minister announces plan to help Canadians evacuate from West Bank
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is still working to get Canadians…
Too much harvest? Don’t dump it, donate it to those in need in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is harvest time and that means there is an abundance of fruit and vegetables…
Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel
Friends and family have confirmed that at least four Canadians were killed last weekend when…
Connected vehicles can be at risk of hacking, consumer awareness paramount: experts
TORONTO – Blasting the heat with a remote sensor before you even get into your…
Votes are in for $241 million Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna
Voting on the $241 million loan for recreation centres in Kelowna has ended. The city…
Man admits stealing ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from museum in 2005, but details remain a mystery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man charged in the museum heist of a pair of ruby…
Sony’s Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities
SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push…
Live updates | Day 9 of the latest Israel-Hamas war
Hundreds of thousands of Gaza residents sought to heed Israel’s order to evacuate roughly the…
Study finds withdrawing less blood for ICU lab tests reduces patient strain, waste
Intensive care units can collect less blood for lab tests and thereby reduce transfusions for…
These Canadian designers are putting the brakes on ultrafast fashion
TORONTO – Canadian fashion companies that are pushing back against a market that expects loads…
Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and desperately low on supplies as invasion looms
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Medics in Gaza warned Sunday that thousands could die…
Forest Practices Board investigates planned back burn in B.C.’s Shuswap region
British Columbia's forest watchdog has confirmed it is investigating the province's response to wildfires that…
Hundreds march to support LGBTQ rights in Kelowna
People have rallied for trans rights outside of Kelowna’s city hall today, Oct. 15. About…
Rose hips’ seedpods provide a pop of color in the fall and winter garden
The rose has long been regarded as the “queen of flowers,” revered for its fragrance…
What does the science say about the grass vs. turf debate in sports?
Which playing surface is safer for athletes: natural grass or artificial turf? The question is…
Organizer of anti-COVID rallies in Kelowna says injunction efforts violate his Charter rights
It has been months since the City of Kelowna filed for an injunction to stop…
Are rising prices making Okanagan skiing unaffordable?
Alongside the rising price of groceries, rent and daily living, many area residents are learning…
Warm fall continues with mixed bag of weather this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
The average high temperatures for this time of year in Kamloops and the Okanagan is…
A&W launches reusable, exchangeable cup program
VANCOUVER – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. says it's launching an exchangeable and reusable…
Okanagan Jewish community wants to avoid hate crimes as Israeli-Hamas war continues
The call for pro-Hamas protests worldwide as a result of the Israeli-Hamas war has raised…
Rent drops in Kelowna but still more than $2,000 per month
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment fell 3% in Kelowna in September versus August…