The Greater Vernon Chamber has warned that the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could have significant impacts to the local economy.The Chamber said the levy on imports from Canada "are creating significant uncertainty for local business and consumers alike."It added the lumber industry, which is a major driver...

The accused in a North Okanagan helicopter crash in the summer of 2023 has skipped his court date and could face an arrest warrant.Vincent Porteous was charged in connection with the incident on August 12, 2023, which saw the helicopter he was allegedly piloting crash in the Shuswap River near Mable Lake Resort.The occ...

The president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce says the trade war now underway with the United States is "heartbreaking." However, Maryse Harvey said although our region is not immune to the impacts of the trade conflict, she suggested the fallout, in the short-term, would not be as profound as for many oth...

The accused in a North Okanagan helicopter crash in the summer of 2023 has skipped his court date and could face an arrest warrant.Vincent Porteous was charged in connection with the incident on August 12, 2023, which saw the helicopter he was allegedly piloting crash in the Shuswap River near Mable Lake Resort.The occ...

British Columbia's government has released Budget 2025, calling for increases in key sectors.The province said the budget plan includes measures to protect jobs and public services, while preparing B.C.'s economy to withstand the tariffs from the United States.The budget will also carry a $10.9 billion deficit with pro...

The president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce says the trade war now underway with the United States is "heartbreaking." However, Maryse Harvey said although our region is not immune to the impacts of the trade conflict, she suggested the fallout, in the short-term, would not be as profound as for many oth...

Durability is one of the top benefits of choosing tile. It's also resistant to water damage and mold growth. These are all reasons that tile can be a great choice for a basement. So if a homeowner starts seeing cracked tile in their basement, they're likely to question the durability. We ran this issue past Dennis from...

If ditching your prescription glasses without surgery sounds like a dream come true, Ortho-K might be for you. Ortho-K contact lenses use technology designed to help you see without corrective lenses or surgery. "It's a pretty cool treatment for things like myopia or astigmatism," said Dr. Mark Langer of IRIS...

Detecting eye disease far earlier than ever before is now a reality through artificial intelligence, and IRIS has started incorporating it into their exams. Doctor Mark Langer from IRIS Optometrists and Opticians in Vernon spoke about the technology. "It's just another tool that we can use to make sure we're not m...

VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister is starting to sell her budget to the public complete with a record deficit in the early days of a trade war with the United States. Brenda Bailey is expected to speak today at an event hosted by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, her first public appearance after t...

Former B.C. finance minister Mike de Jong says he's been told by the Conservative Party of Canada that he is no longer in the running to be a candidate for the party in the next federal election. He says he found it "mystifying" that the party won't allow him to contest the nomination in the riding of Abbotsf...

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday with Finance Minister Brenda Bailey saying it defends the province from an unfolding North American trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Here's what people are saying about the B.C. government's budget: "Threats of unjust...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a North American trade war but a key member of his team floated that a compromise could materialize today...

WASHINGTON - A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even as a key member of his team has floated that a compromise could materialize Wednesday. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, for the first time since he retur...

OTTAWA - Canada's spy agency warns that colliding global developments make the Arctic an "attractive, strategic and vulnerable destination" for foreign adversaries seeking to establish a presence in Canada. A newly released Canadian Security Intelligence Service assessment flags the environment, critical infr...

DETROIT (AP) - Jordan Martinook had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. Jordan Staal also scored for Carolina in its third win in four games. Frederik Andersen stopped 24 shots. Detroit has dropped three in a row and five of seven overall. It was the first ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason Tuesday night. James surpassed the mark with a 3-pointer early in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New Orleans Pelicans. James got to 49,999 points Sun...

EDMONTON - Youth definitely led the way for the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Anaheim's promising future was on full display as Mason McTavish had a pair of goals and Jackson LaCombe and Cutter Gauthier each had three-assist performances as the Ducks dismantled the Edmonton Oilers 6-2. Leo Carlsson, Sam Colangelo, Ryan Str...