A Kelowna man has been arrested on almost two dozen counts of theft.Kelowna RCMP said a team of investigators charged a man with 21 counts of Theft Under $5,000 from a single local business after collecting evidence including banking records, video surveillance, and statements.On March 24, a 37-year old Kelowna man was...

An Independent will have his name on the local ballots at the 2025 Federal Election.Elections Canada confirmed Korry Zepik was running as an Independent in the Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee riding.Zepik said on his website that he was born and raised in Northwestern Ontario, worked in the oil and gas sector, and was a m...

The O'Keefe Ranch is one of 12 finalists in the Next Great Save 2025 Competition.The competition collects public votes, with the up to $65,000 in cash prizes available to protect heritage places in Canada.O'Keefe Ranch entered the competition with an effort to win money to preserve the mansion, the centrepiece of the r...

The city of Kelowna has announced the top three finalists across all the categories for the 50th annual Civic & Community Awards.People and organizations will be honoured at a community gala in early May in categories such as volunteers, artists, coaches, athletes, businesses, and non-profits.And of course there is...

A Kelowna man has been arrested on almost two dozen counts of theft.Kelowna RCMP said a team of investigators charged a man with 21 counts of Theft Under $5,000 from a single local business after collecting evidence including banking records, video surveillance, and statements.On March 24, a 37-year old Kelowna man was...

The Township of Spallumcheen will host an informative event about emergency topics.The Emergency Preparedness and FireSmart Open House will be held at Spallumcheen's Municipal Hall from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8.The event will see Mayor, council and staff provide members of the community with information about work ...

Tile is a popular choice for basements-and for good reason. It's durable and easy to maintain. Plus, modern tile designs can mimic the look of high-end flooring like natural stone at a fraction of the cost. Whether your basement is a functional workspace, an entertainment area, or extra living space, tile offers both s...

Struggling with your progressives? You're not alone. It's not an uncommon experience among progressive lens wearers. Thankfully, a new technology is transforming the experience, and IRIS Optometry & Opticians in Vernon is the first clinic in Canada that has it. Traditional progressive lenses were designed to replac...

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...

VICTORIA - BC Ferries is criticizing a decision to approve four new vessels instead of the five it had requested, calling it "a missed opportunity" to ensure reliable service in the future. CEO Nicolas Jimenez says BC Ferries is "disappointed, and obviously at odds" with the decision by the BC Ferry...

CALGARY - The Transportation Safety Board says a fiery collision between two Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight trains in British Columbia last year highlights the need for "physical defences" to prevent crashes. The board says the collision east of Revelstoke, B.C., on Feb. 16 last year occurred when a rai...

SURREY, B.C. - U.S. authorities have arrested a 67-year-old man from Surrey, B.C., accusing him of smuggling banned goods to Pakistan's military and its nuclear weapons program over more than 15 years. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a Friday news release that Mohammad Jawaid Aziz was arrested trying to cross in...

OTTAWA - Party leaders are likely to receive several questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose "reciprocal" tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorro...

OTTAWA - Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a joint resolution led by Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine that would terminate the national emergency ...

SURREY, B.C. - U.S. authorities have arrested a 67-year-old man from Surrey, B.C., accusing him of smuggling banned goods to Pakistan's military and its nuclear weapons program over more than 15 years. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a Friday news release that Mohammad Jawaid Aziz was arrested trying to cross in...

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Canada's Brad Jacobs has his first loss of the BKT World Men's Curling Championship. He dropped a 6-5 decision on Tuesday to Scotland's Bruce Mouat at the Temple Gardens Centre. Mouat made a hit in the extra end for the victory. Scotland is in first place at 4-0 while Canada sits at 3-1 after seven s...

Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd will take on American Holly (The Preachers' Daughter) Holm in a matchup of former champions when the Global Fight League holds its first shows in May. The new team-based mixed martial arts promotion will kick off with back-to-back shows May 24-25 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for performance-enhancing drug use. Major League Baseball announced Monday that Profar tested positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in violation of the league's joint drug prevention and treatment program. The su...