Overnight assault on Penticton school grounds being investigated: RCMP
An assault that occurred around 11 p.m. Saturday is now being investigated by Penticton RCMP. Police say they were called to Queens Park Elementary for a report of an assault. A total of two people were taken to hospital, one...
West Kelowna RCMP say a 67-year-old drowned in Lake Okanagan during swimming event
West Kelowna RCMP say a 67-year-old man drowned Saturday, while attempting to swim across Lake Okanagan. Mounties say in a statement that the senior was participating in the Swim Across the Lake event, when another participant found him unresponsive in...
Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Fraser Canyon
Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks have jointly issued an air quality warning for the Fraser Canyon, including Lytton. The warning is a level “Yellow,” which means that the impact level is “moderate.” The air quality...
Vaughn Palmer: NDP was asked four years ago to rescue B.C.’s pulp mills. It didn’t
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vaughn Palmer: NDP was asked four years ago to rescue B.C.’s pulp mills. It didn’t Opinion: Several reports have warned that access to wood was key to mill survival — and that falls under the B.C. government...
Lethal opioids called nitazenes are ravaging parts of Europe. So far, they are rare in...
Breadcrumb Trail Links Lethal opioids called nitazenes are ravaging parts of Europe. So far, they are rare in B.C. ‘These substances are highly potent, even in low concentrations, increasing the risk of overdose,’ warn Vancouver police Author of the article:...
B.C. class-action lawsuit targets Starbucks’ claim that it buys ethical beans
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. class-action lawsuit targets Starbucks’ claim that it buys ethical beans The lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court also alleges deceptive practices regarding the company’s use of chemicals to make its ‘100 per cent Arabica’ decaf coffee Author...
Former B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Bernier announced as new leader of CentreBC
CentreBC announced Saturday that former B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Bernier will be the leader of the relatively new political party, CentreBC. This comes after founding leader Karin Kirkpatrick stepped down from the role in June. “I am stepping up to...
Program helping families navigate hunger in the summer
For kids, summer is a chance to build confidence, stay active, and create lifelong memories beyond the classroom. But for families who rely on school food programs, the summer months can be especially challenging, particularly for those adjusting to a...
Downtown businesses optimistic Pedestrian Zone can maintain World Cup momentum
With the World Cup ending, but the Granville Pedestrian Zone continuing, what can locals expect? “We’ll see more street traffic here, it’s just a more friendly place to gather,” said Dave Kershaw, owner, Cabana Nightclub. As memories of daily FIFA...
City of New West attempting to reunite cats with their guardians following apartment fire
One of the fallouts from the apartment fire that ripped through Pinecrest Manor in New Westminster earlier this month is that many cats remain missing. Signs can be seen along the fencing surrounding the building, listing multiple missing cats that...
