One person was taken into custody after a four-hour stand-off Thursday night in Spallumcheen.At around 10:20 p.m., the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report of a disturbance at a residence in McLeod Subdivision.According to a media release from Mounties, the initial information indicated a man allegedly armed wi...

The mayor of Kelowna says the changes made at the outdoor shelter site for homeless people along the rail trail this week were for public safety. Tom Dyas said in recent months there had been a rise in criminal activity at the location between Ethel and Richter, creating safety concerns for those living in the tent enc...

The family of a Lumby man are asking the community to help find him.Various social media posts have raised concerns about Trent Dorais, 33, who has not been seen for over a week.His father, Corey Dunn, posted that his son suffers severely from depression at times and has been in a low as of late. Dorais may be travelli...

The mayor of Kelowna says the changes made at the outdoor shelter site for homeless people along the rail trail this week were for public safety. Tom Dyas said in recent months there had been a rise in criminal activity at the location between Ethel and Richter, creating safety concerns for those living in the tent enc...

The Liberal Party now has a runner in next month's federal election race.Biologist, Dr. Anna Warwick Sears, who calls herself a political centrist with sound policy ideas, has been acclaimed by the party for the Vernon - Lake Country - Monashee riding.She was the NDP candidate in Kelowna - Lake Country - Coldstream for...

One of our local federal Liberal candidates for next month's general election is leaving no doubt about the focus of her campaign.Juliet Sicotte is the Liberal Party candidate for Okanagan Lake West-South Kelowna.Asked if more traditional bread and butter election issues were being sidelined because of the tariff and s...

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...

VANCOUVER - Michael Bublé says he's letting his actions speak for his national pride by hosting the Juno Awards in Vancouver this weekend, as Canada-U.S. tensions surge in the background. Bublé says he doesn't want to "add to the energy of a troll" by being too vocal amid the dispute but is inst...

British Columbia's top doctor says respiratory illness season has come to an end, but the province will soon launch a spring COVID-19 immunization campaign and encourage everyone to ensure they're fully protected against measles. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says COVID-19 hospitalizations have hit the low...

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right." He says the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate "safeguards" after a wave of critici...

CALGARY - Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the lovable landmark that towers over the Drumheller skyline in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, is facing an extinction-level event. The 25-metre-high attraction -- billed as the World's Largest Dinosaur, and the backdrop to hundreds of thousands of tourist photos over a quarter of...

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right." He says the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate "safeguards" after a wave of critici...

VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents and will deploy more than 130 extra officers to "maintain order" at protests targeting the electric carmaker this weekend. The force says in a statement that the incidents targeting Tesla are suspected to be politically motivated ...

BOSTON (AP) - The word "rivalry" tends to carry a combative connotation, so perhaps it's best to describe the relationship between American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates and their Canadian counterparts, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, as healthy competition. They are fond for each other. Yet they al...

BOSTON (AP) - American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates built a big cushion Friday night as they chase a third consecutive world title, scoring a season-best 90.18 points for their rhythm dance to lead Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. In what has fast become the best rivalry in figure skating, Gilles an...

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - It has been over a decade since Brad Jacobs has had the Maple Leaf on his back at a major curling event. Putting on Canada's colours again Friday at the Temple Gardens Centre was a feeling that was tough to describe. "We've been looking forward to this day for a really long time," Jacobs sa...