Hwy 1 Now Re-Opened Both Directions

A youth was killed after being hit by a vehicle near Lumby Saturday.Police responded to a rural property near the North Okanagan community for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian at around 11:50 p.m. June 27.Officers arrived on the scene and learned that two youths had been hit by a pick up truck. One of the vic...

The City of Kelowna and Kelowna RCMP are expanding their Community Liaison Officer program into the downtown core, following what officials say is strong uptake and positive results in Rutland.The move is aimed at increasing police visibility, improving response connections and strengthening relationships between offic...

Electric vehicle owners have more opportunities to keep their batteries charged while travelling between the Interior and the coast.BC Hydro expanded its charging station at the Britton Creek rest area on the Coquihalla Highway.The utility installed two new 400-kilowatt chargers and two new 350-kilowatt chargers, each ...

The Conservative Party of B.C. has released its new caucus, featuring some local names.Under Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the new leadership team also includes Macklin McCall, MLA for West-Kelowna Peachland, as the Official Opposition Whip, as well as David Williams, MLA for Salmon Arm-Shuswap, as the Okanagan and Interior Lie...

The City of Kelowna is highlighting a series of major park, waterfront and recreation projects moving ahead across the city, including new sports facilities, shoreline upgrades and public art installations tied to long-term growth plans.At Glenmore Recreation Park, phases four and five are taking shape, with a new gras...

Kelowna RCMP will have an increased presence across the city this Canada Day week as officials prepare for large crowds, busy events and heightened activity downtown and around the waterfront.Police said the city is expecting an influx of visitors for Touchdown Kelowna programming and Canada Day celebrations, with offi...

VERNON - The Vernon Vipers will kick off the home portion of their schedule with a date with a division rival. The Snakes will welcome the West Kelowna Warriors to Kal Tire Place on Saturday September 26. Vernon was the BCHL leader in attendance in the 2025-26 season. The rest of the schedule is expected to be released...

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his first-ever trade trip to China will focus on pitching the province's forestry products and energy sector around LNG development, and that he approaches the mission with both excitement and caution.Eby spoke to reporters Saturday at Vancouver International Airport ...

Coldstream residents will have a chance to have their say about the work done over the past year.A special meeting will be held to review the 2025 District of Coldstream Annual Report.The meeting will see Coldstream Council accept input and answer questions about the report from the public before receiving it for infor...