The City of Kelowna says the fencing they've put up at the designated outdoor shelter space - or tent encampment - does not make that area a concentration camp or cage.Community Safety Director Kevin Mead was responding to some criticism about the clean up of the site between Ethel and Richter streets Wednesday.Speakin...

You just never know what you'll find at your local record store, even if you're the owner.In this case Rob Frith, from Neptoon Records in Vancouver and a longtime supporter of the Canadian music industry, was rummaging around his storage recently for old reel-to reel tapes. He was looking to digitize them as part of a ...

-- Update --The vehicle allegedly involved in a pedestrian collision in downtown Vernon Wednesday afternoon did not remain on scene after the accident.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP told Vernon Matters a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 34th St. and 30th Ave. at approximately 4:30 p.m., March 26.Po...

It was quite the pleasant shock for one Kelowna resident.June Bakala thought she had won $2,000 on a Sparkling Riches Scratch & Win ticket - but a closer look revealed her winnings were far more than that."I was at home and thought I had won $2,000," Bakala recalled of the moment she discovered her win. &...

The City of Kelowna says the fencing they've put up at the designated outdoor shelter space - or tent encampment - does not make that area a concentration camp or cage.Community Safety Director Kevin Mead was responding to some criticism about the clean up of the site between Ethel and Richter streets Wednesday.Speakin...

A court case involving a helicopter crash in Shuswap River two years ago is moving along.Vincent Porteous was arrested in January 2025 following a 16-month investigation into a crash in the river near Mable Lake, east of Enderby, in August 2023.The helicopter's occupants were injured in the crash. Porteous was allegedl...

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 - The British Columbia government is allowing the height of the Mount Polley tailings dam to be raised an extra four metres, a decade after a similar storage site burst in one of the province's biggest environmental disasters. A statement from the Mining and Environment ministers says the extra height is to en...

VANCOUVER - Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they're gearing up to start "real-world testing" of a stir stick that can detect if a drink has been spiked with drugs. The university says in a news release that the device called "Spikeless" was developed in its faculty of applied s...

VICTORIA - B.C.'s ombudsperson says the lack of provincial standards guiding ethics of local politicians opens the door to interference and erodes public trust. Jay Chalke has issued a letter to the province urging it to bring in legislation after two recent reports out of Vancouver, saying current codes of conduct for...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to host meeting with premiers today For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carney, in his role as prime minister, will...

VANCOUVER - In one corner of the battle are criminals using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material - and in the other, AI is being used to help hunt down the offenders. The rise of artificial intelligence has kicked off an arms race between perpetrators and police in Canada. The RCMP's National...

OTTAWA - For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties. The president signe...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and had an assist and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout after blowing a late lead Thursday night. Collin Graf, Alexander Wennberg and William Eklund also scored for the Sharks, who led 5-3 with less than a minute left. John Tava...

DETROIT (AP) - Thomas Chabot and Tim Stutzle scored in the first period for Ottawa and the Senators held off the Detroit Red Wings in a 4-3 victory Thursday night. Linus Ullmark made 31 saves and David Perron and Michael Amadio also had goals for the Senators, who have won eight of their last 11 while holding the first...

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames intend to replicate the effort, but not the result. Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars belied the score as the Flames launched over 106 shot attempts, produced more high-danger chances and had two goals disallowed. Casey DeSmith's 46 saves and 32 blocked shots by Dallas contained Calga...