A respiratory infection outbreak was declared at a long term care facility in Vernon Saturday.Interior Health identified the respiratory sycytial virus (RSV) outbreak at the Gateby Care Centre March 1.The outbreak was reportedly affecting the entire facility.IH stated measures were in place to limit further transmissio...

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) has launched an investigation into a collision in Kelowna.The police watchdog said the incident occurred on Highway 97 in Kelowna around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.The IIO said local Mounties reported members of the Uniform Gang Enforcement Team were in an unmarked p...

The United States imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico Tuesday, and the City of Vernon said the situation is being monitored.U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across the board tariffs today, March 4. The only exception was for Canadian, energy which was se...

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) has launched an investigation into a collision in Kelowna.The police watchdog said the incident occurred on Highway 97 in Kelowna around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.The IIO said local Mounties reported members of the Uniform Gang Enforcement Team were in an unmarked p...

Mounties in Lake Country have launched an investigation into a fatal collision.RCMP said a pedestrian was struck on Highway 97 between Pelmewash Parkway and Wall Rd. around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2.The pedestrian was taken to Kelowna General Hospital, but did not survive their injuries.The driver of the vehicle involv...

Six female youths were arrested on the weekend after an incident that led to the seizure of a replica handgun, a prohibited weapon, pepper spray and alcohol.Kelowna RCMP said plain clothes and uniformed officers responded Friday evening to reports of the youths in possession of a handgun at a downtown restaurant in the...

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...

NANAIMO, B.C. - "Team Rustad" has prevailed at the B.C. Conservatives' first annual general meeting since storming into the province's mainstream political scene in last year's election and becoming the official Opposition. Saturday's meeting came amid divisions within the party that Leader John Rustad depict...

The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the power and export-enabling projects the Crown corporation backs are more crucial than ever as trade tumult intensifies with the United States. "In the face of lots of uncertainty, the one thing you can know is that we're going to need that electricity, energy and ...

Bo Hedges' parents have lived on their ranch north of Fort St. John, B.C., for close to 50 years, running the Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company on the property where a natural spring bubbles up near their log home. It sounds peaceful - but Hedges said earthquakes triggered by natural gas industry operations are "str...

MONTREAL - Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values. They say the new bill on cultural integration could foster anti-immigrant sentiment and impose a heavy administrative burden on communities. The bill,...

EDMONTON - An Alberta-based analyst asked by the military to study white supremacy in its ranks says if it doesn't want the problem to take root, it should take action against a culture that gives it room to grow. Political scientist Andy Knight says his research suggests current attitudes within the Armed Forces favou...

NANAIMO, B.C. - "Team Rustad" has prevailed at the B.C. Conservatives' first annual general meeting since storming into the province's mainstream political scene in last year's election and becoming the official Opposition. Saturday's meeting came amid divisions within the party that Leader John Rustad depict...

KELOWNA, B.C. - Alberta's Brad Jacobs and Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen posted victories Tuesday to remain unbeaten at the Montana's Brier. McEwen led the Pool B standings at 5-0 after a 7-5 win over Yukon's Thomas Scoffin in the early draw at Prospera Place. Jacobs scored a third-end deuce and never trailed in a 6-3 vict...

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have converted centre Orlando Robinson to a standard NBA contract and signed guard Jared Rhoden to a two-way contract. The six-foot-10, 235-pound Robinson is averaging 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 12.5 minutes in 26 games with the Raptors and the Sacramento Kings thi...

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have added some size up front ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The club acquired forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in a complicated three-team deal that also included the New Jersey Devils. The six-foot-three, 221-pound pending unrestricted free agent has eight goal...