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Volunteer’s death spurs warnings that B.C.’s avalanche conditions are ‘unforgiving’
VANCOUVER – The avalanche deaths of two skiers in British Columbia's central Interior this month…
Man last seen with girl abducted in Chilliwack 40 years ago recently ruled out as suspect
Today marks 40 years since 10-year-old Joanne Pedersen disappeared in Chilliwack. Around 8:15 on Feb.…
Blackhawks C Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews announced Sunday that he is dealing with…
Outdoor concert venue adds soul to Similkameen ranch
A Similkameen woman opens up her rural property for artists to share their music with…
Hockey fans launch off engagement at Kelowna Rockets game
A couple of hockey fans went to last night's Kelowna Rockets game and boyfriend and…
Drink it in: Non-alcoholic brands ramp up production amid surging demand
As Canadians increasingly look to drink less or not at all, non-alcoholic beverage companies are…
Seoul: North Korea fires missile 2 days after ICBM test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the sea…
30 cm of snow in the forecast prompts weather warnings in Southern B.C.
Winter storm and snowfall warnings are in effect for the Interior today, Feb. 20. A…
‘Safe Places’ coming to Kamloops schools on Pink Shirt Day
To coincide with Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, police in Kamloops will be lunching a…
Celebration marks repatriation of B.C. totem to Nuxalk Nation after century-long wait
BELLA COOLA, B.C. – A carved pole that embodies the history and culture of a…
Highway 1 closing from Revelstoke to Golden tonight for avalanche safety
The TransCan will be closed in both directions between Revelstoke and Golden tonight, Feb. 20.…
Sneaking a president from DC to Kyiv without anyone noticing
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden’s motorcade slipped out of the White House around…
TRENDING NOW: Competitive wrestler unleashes unbelievable move
In what looks like a serious wrestling match, both competitors decided to choreograph a superhero-style…
Jann Arden petitions Ottawa to ban live horse exports for slaughter
OTTAWA – More than 36,000 people have signed a petition calling on the federal Liberals…
Uninsured driver pulled over in Kootenays had loaded handguns and powdered drugs in vehicle
A driver and his passenger are in trouble with the law after getting pulled over…
Adderall supplies remain ‘adequate’ in Canada despite shortage in the US
Canadians who take Adderall don’t have to worry about local pharmacies running out. The prescription…
Inquiry into Emergencies Act rules measures applied under law were mostly justified
OTTAWA, Kan. – When the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act in February 2022, it…
Oliver man arrested after hours-long standoff
An Oliver man barricaded himself inside a home when RCMP responded to a domestic assault…
Merritt ER closed for 24 hours on short notice
Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt doesn't have enough physicians to run its emergency department for…
Ryan Reynolds designed T-shirts for Terry Fox
Ryan Reynolds is promoting the Terry Fox's legacy with his a new t-shirt design. Both…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops woman located
UPDATE: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 RCMP say a missing 24-year-old Kamloops woman has been located…
Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do…
Rock icons Guns N’ Roses coming to Vancouver
Guns N’ Roses will be making a stop in Vancouver this fall as part of…
Canadian figure skating champion Kurt Browning coming to Salmon Arm
Four-time world champion Kurt Browning is coming to Salmon Arm to teach a figure skating…