Police in Kelowna have been cracking down on high risk drivers.Since January 1st, the RCMP have issued over 350 tickets for several offences.Mounties said they issued 154 tickets were issued for speeding in a school zone; 34 for speeding elsewhere; 77 for use of electronic devices while driving; 47 for driving without ...

As part of Vernon's Climate Action Plan, residents can get some assistance in going green, while also supporting an increase to a popular school program.The city has home energy rebates, provided through CleanBC's Municipal Top-Up Program, that Vernonites can access.Through the program, the city will provide rebates of...

The local chamber of commerce has been recognized as one of the fastest growing in the nation.The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) announced that the Greater Vernon Chamber was ranked as the tenth fastest growing chambers in Canada with more than 500 members."Being recognized as one of the fastest-g...

Police in Kelowna have been cracking down on high risk drivers.Since January 1st, the RCMP have issued over 350 tickets for several offences.Mounties said they issued 154 tickets were issued for speeding in a school zone; 34 for speeding elsewhere; 77 for use of electronic devices while driving; 47 for driving without ...

Kelowna RCMP are investigating an early morning shooting.At approximately 3 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 19, officers were dispatched to the area of Ellis St. and Leon Ave. for a possible firearm incident.Mounties arrived on the scene and located a male victim. He was taken to hospital where, as of time of publication, he rema...

A warrant was not issued for the man accused in the helicopter crash east of Enderby nearly two years ago.The B.C. Prosecution Service said Vincent Porteous did not appear in Kelowna court as scheduled on March 4, and there was a potential for a warrant for his arrest being issued.However, Porteous's counsel appeared i...

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...

British Columbia's Green Party says the NDP government needs to "explain why" its proposal for broad-reaching emergency cabinet powers is needed before its two members support the legislation. Interim Leader Jeremy Valeriote said in a statement that while he understands the "urgency of the situation"...

VANCOUVER - The federal government says it's pumping nearly $100 million into two B.C. firms to support the construction of a hydrogen fuel facility and two "cutting-edge biomanufacturing facilities" for vaccines and other treatments. The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry says North Vancouver-based...

LANGLEY, B.C. - Mounties in Langley, B.C., say the body of an 82-year-old woman has been found several months after she went missing. Jane Whitehouse was reported missing on Oct. 25 last year. Police said she was last seen that day in the suburb of Aldergrove. Her empty grey Dodge Grand Caravan was found a few days lat...

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to create what he calls "shovel ready zones" that would have pre-approved permits for major projects resources or energy projects. In a media statement, Poilievre says that the goal is to permits in place for a mine, liquefied natural gas plant, pipeline or ...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Local news coverage in steep decline: report The number of local news outlets has been in significant decline in Canada, leaving suburban residents in particular "starving" for local coverage, a new report found - and cr...

MONTREAL - The Quebec government will table new legislation today to strengthen secularism in the province's schools. Education Minister Bernard Drainville says that religious accommodations have no place in Quebec schools, and that science, sex education and gender equality must be taught properly. The government is p...

Jenna Buglioni wants to throw her gloves and stick in the air in celebration as a Buckeye one last time. The 23-year-old from Port Moody, B.C., leads defending champion Ohio State into the women's Frozen Four seeking a hockey championship repeat and a third title in four years. In her fifth and final year of NCAA eligi...

UIJEONGBU-SI - Canada's Rachel Homan handed Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni her first loss of the round-robin with a 7-6 victory at the LGT women's world curling championship on Thursday. Homan's Ottawa-based team of Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes scored a point with the hammer in the extra end to improve t...

TORONTO - Daryl Watts hopes there are no more lengthy runs without a goal after snapping a five-game drought Wednesday. The Toronto Sceptres star forward scored twice in leading her team to a 2-1 win over the New York Sirens. Watts hadn't scored since a 3-2 overtime win against Ottawa on Feb. 16 --also a two-goal outin...