The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has completed its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle incident in Kelowna last month.On Feb.27, an unmarked police vehicle was following an uninsured black BMW on Highway 97 when it accelerated and soon after hit two other cars - a Mitsubishi SUV and Mazda - leadin...

The consumer carbon tax in British Columbia is being eliminated.The B.C. Government will introduce legislation Monday, March 31, to remove the consumer carbon tax effective April 1. This will align with the removal of the federal carbon tax on consumers.The province said it was contacting fuel sellers and natural gas r...

The jazz club in downtown Vernon is looking to expand its capability for hosting events.The Vernon Jazz Club applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to change it's liquor service from the current hours of 7:15 to 11:45 p.m., to instead be able to serve between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m.The non-profit, volunteer-ru...

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has completed its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle incident in Kelowna last month.On Feb.27, an unmarked police vehicle was following an uninsured black BMW on Highway 97 when it accelerated and soon after hit two other cars - a Mitsubishi SUV and Mazda - leadin...

The consumer carbon tax in British Columbia is being eliminated.The B.C. Government will introduce legislation Monday, March 31, to remove the consumer carbon tax effective April 1. This will align with the removal of the federal carbon tax on consumers.The province said it was contacting fuel sellers and natural gas r...

April 1 is the official kick-off to Community Clean-up Month and the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is offering residents gloves and bags for neighborhood clean-ups. Trash collection is also arranged after the event.Communities are encouraged to get together and make an impact.In a media release, Cynthia ...

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...

KELOWNA, B.C. - Mounties in Kelowna, B.C., say a 61-year-old man has been charged after an explosives scare that shut down a bridge across Okanagan Lake for about 11 hours earlier this year. In a previous news release posted on Jan. 27, the RCMP said a man parked a white panel van across multiple lanes of the William R...

VICTORIA - British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about Canada supplying water through the Columbia River Treaty are "not accurate," and the U.S. can manage the water that flows over the border "however they see fit." Dix says there has been speculation...

VICTORIA - British Columbia's government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province. It says in a statement that the tax will be removed April 1, and it is notifying fuel sellers and natural gas retailers now so they stop collecting the tax as of that date. B.C. Pre...

WASHINGTON - Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement - just a few weeks before he first threatened devastating economy-wide tariffs. A briefing note prepared ahead o...

WINNIPEG - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the fourth victim of a Winnipeg serial killer has been identified as Ashlee Shingoose of St. Theresa Point First Nation. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says she has spoken with the woman's parents and offered her condolences. Police are scheduled to confirm t...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals and Conservatives shifting to Quebec Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec. Poilievre, who held a rally in Hamilton on Tuesday night with an estimated c...

WINNIPEG - Dylan Strome wasn't alive when Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe. The Great One scored the 802nd regular-season goal of his NHL career on March 23, 1994, to unseat Mr. Hockey for top spot in the record book. Strome wouldn't be born for three more years. The Washington Capitals centre has, however, seen the re...

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCHISE As Vladimir Guerrero Jr. enters his walk year, his long-term future will continue to be a hot topic even if he and t...

MUNICH (CP-AP) - Bayern Munich says Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be sidelined "for a lengthy period" after undergoing surgery to repair a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee. The 24-year-old from Edmonton left Sunday's 2-1 win over the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place game ...