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B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a US$30 million court judgment against a West Vancouver man alleged by the U.S. government to be the "mastermind" of a years-long securities fraud. The ...
Jun 25, 2025
B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a US$30 million court judgment against a West Vancouver man alleged by the U.S. government to be the "mastermind" of a years-long securities fraud. The ...
Jun 25, 2025
Public concerns raised following release of Vernon's 2024 Annual Report
The City of Vernon released its 2024 Annual Report in early June, sparking some concerns and feedback from local residents.At the regular meeting Monday, June 23, Vernon City Council opened the floor ...
Jun 25, 2025
Kelowna rents among highest in Canada
Kelowna ranks among Canada's most expensive rental markets.A new report from Statistics Canada shows the average two-bedroom apartment in Kelowna cost $2,400 a month in the first quarter of 2025 - the...
Jun 25, 2025
Rustad faces 'messy' summer over B.C. Conservative leadership: political expert
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Conservative caucus members are meeting in Surrey today in what a political scientist says could be the start of a "messy" summer for party Leader John Rustad. It comes a...
Jun 25, 2025
Vernon Search and Rescue warns of water hazards after tires removed from the lake
The local search and rescue society is warning that tires left in the water can pose a risk to the public.Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) said in a social media post that volunteer members were on Oka...
Jun 25, 2025
TSB report on fatal 2023 B.C. plane crash points to low speed as factor
Investigators with Canada's Transportation Safety Board say it appears a small plane was not going fast enough when it rolled and crashed into trees near the airport in Chilliwack, B.C., killing all t...
Jun 25, 2025
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic
TORONTO - National health data shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. A joint statement from the country's ch...
Jun 25, 2025
Elks defence going through growing pains early in 2025 CFL season
EDMONTON - Growing. Inconsistent. Building. Just a few of the words being used to describe the Edmonton Elks defence that has given up 69 points in two games, both losses, while registering just one q...
Jun 25, 2025
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan names 42-man camp roster ahead of July tests
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has called 42 players into camp in Edmonton ahead of July test matches against Belgium and Spain. Meehan, an Australian, was named coach in December, succeeding Kings...
Jun 25, 2025
