The B.C. Government will form a new task force in preparation for tariff threats from the United States.As B.C. and Canada faces a threat of 25 per cent tariffs from south of the border, the new Premier's task force on agriculture and food economy will aim to increase the growth and competitiveness of B.C. products.&qu...

The Township of Spallumcheen has warned that rain in the forecast could cause adverse road conditions in the area.With the rain, and temperatures in the North Okanagan increasing, the Township said there was a risk of increased ice buildup on area roads, especially those with gravel surfaces.The municipality will dispa...

A petition advocating for protection of Kalamalka Lake will be delivered to the local MLA and the health authority Friday.The Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake have collected over 3,000 signatures, and members of the organization will dress in blue and present the document to Harwinder Sandhu's office on the...

The B.C. Government will form a new task force in preparation for tariff threats from the United States.As B.C. and Canada faces a threat of 25 per cent tariffs from south of the border, the new Premier's task force on agriculture and food economy will aim to increase the growth and competitiveness of B.C. products.&qu...

With temperatures starting to climb, a Flood Watch has been issued for a portion of the Southern Interior.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued the warning for the Nicola sub-basin, which includes the City of Merritt, Thursday, Feb. 20.A report from the River Forecast Centre stated the area had experienced cold tempera...

ElectionsBC has issued three administrative monetary penalties in relation to the 2022 General Local Elections, including two in Kelowna.The non-partisan agency that oversees elections in British Columbia issued the fines against Spirit Alliance and Michael Dudenhoeffer in Kelowna Wednesday, Feb. 18.Spirit Alliance was...

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...

British Columbia's former chief coroner says she's disappointed by the province's overhaul of its program that provides prescription alternatives to toxic street drugs, a shift she says "feels like a really impulsive political decision." Lisa Lapointe said the move to a "witnessed-only" model in whi...

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Police have released the names of the two victims in an Abbotsford, B.C., double homicide in January. A statement from the province's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says police responded to a vehicle fire in Sumas Mountain Regional Park on Jan. 3 and found a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander engulfed...

British Columbia is launching a task force focused on growing the agriculture and food processing industries after years of struggle due to climate, labour concerns and now the threat of tariffs from the United States. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says the task force will provide recommendations to government in th...

CHARLOTTETOWN - Today is the last day in office for Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, who announced Thursday he is stepping down in the interest of his family and the people of the Island. The Progressive Conservative caucus says it has chosen Education Minister Rob Lantz as interim party leader and 34th premie...

British Columbia's former chief coroner says she's disappointed by the province's overhaul of its program that provides prescription alternatives to toxic street drugs, a shift she says "feels like a really impulsive political decision." Lisa Lapointe said the move to a "witnessed-only" model in whi...

OTTAWA - An internal report blames a lack of communication for a debacle on a Canadian Armed Forces base last fall, when masked men taking part in active-shooter drill fired blanks at civil servants who didn't know it was a training exercise. During the drill, which took place on Nov. 12 at a service depot at CFB Longu...

SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) - Federica Brignone overcame a recent illness to win the first World Cup giant slalom after taking gold at the Alpine skiing world championships on Friday, while Mikaela Shiffrin finished 25th in the American's first race in the discipline in nearly 12 weeks. Brignone beat runner-up Alice Robinson...

TORONTO - Leah Pais is stoked about kicking off her Northern Super League career with AFC Toronto at BMO Field. "I have only ever watched teams play there. I've never had the privilege of playing there," said the 23-year-old midfielder/forward from nearby Mississauga. "And to be able to step on the field...

TAMPA. Fla. (AP) - The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team's spring training opener. "In recent weeks I have spoken to a large number of former a...