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...

DENVER (AP) - Yegor Sharangovich scored the only goal in the shootout and the Calgary Flames rallied from two goals down to beat Colorado 3-2 on Monday night, snapping a seven-game skid against the Avalanche. Trailing 2-0 in the third period, Ryan Lomberg and Adam Klapka scored in a 32-second span to tie the score with...

TORONTO - Five games into the Major League Baseball season and Andres Gimenez is hitting his way into Blue Jays fans' hearts. The 26-year-old Venezuelan second baseman, known for his defence and baserunning skills, hit a solo home run in the second inning of Toronto's 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday, en...

TORONTO - Andres Gimenez hit his third home run in five games and Bowden Francis gave up two hits in six innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2 Monday in interleague play. After his homer, Gimenez walked, was hit by a pitch, recorded his 100th career stolen base and doubled. Francis (1-0...