Students skip school, join climate strikes across B.C.
At least 25 Fridays for Future protests set for Friday in all corners of B.C.Ashley Wadhwani / September 27, 2019
Month: September 2019
Fundraiser started for Vernon family after devastating house fire
A woman and her 2 children managed to escape, but the house is a ‘total loss’: deputy fire chiefCaitlin Clow / September 26, 2019
Canucks wrap up pre-season with 4-2 loss to Coyotes
Vancouver finishes exhibition slate with .500 recordThe Canadian Press / September 26, 2019
Oak Bay father Andrew Berry found guilty in daughters’ murders
Andrew Berry, 45, convicted in deaths of daughtersNina Grossman / September 26, 2019
Stolen husky mascot costume returned to Prince George humane society
Suspect nabbed after photo surfaced of them wearing the costume, riding a bike in broad daylightKarissa Gall / September 26, 2019
Indigenous shelter users leave sooner, return more often, federal study finds
They stayed more often, but for fewer nights — almost five fewer nights per year, on averageThe Canadian Press / September 26, 2019
‘This is our future’: Indigenous teen returns to UN to call for water protection
It’s her second time speaking at the UN headquarters in ManhattanThe Canadian Press / September 26, 2019
Nothing ‘routine’ about Meng Wanzhou’s treatment at Vancouver airport: Defence
Defence lawyers argued Meng was the subject of an abuse of processThe Canadian Press / September 26, 2019
Five meals a week: Scientists audit garbage to assess household food waste
Average weekly waste represented enough calories to feed an adult five nights a weekThe Canadian Press / September 26, 2019
North Okanagan First Nation premiéres 6 new local films
Montreal-based Wapikoni came to Splatsin for September to share filmmaking knowledge and equipmentBrendan Shykora / September 26, 2019
BCTF, school boards giving mixed messaging on FSA testing
Parents received two letters about the annual assessment testing for students this weekAshley Wadhwani / September 26, 2019
B.C. urged to fund free prescriptions on World Contraception Day
Groups ask B.C. government to remove cost barriers to accessing birth controlDevon Bidal / September 26, 2019
Jean Chretien in Kelowna to support Liberal candidates
The former prime minister is in the Okanagan today to support local Liberal candidatesAlistair Waters / September 26, 2019
How long to save up for down payment in Vancouver? One study says 52 years
Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Greater Toronto markets round out the steepest threeKarissa Gall / September 26, 2019
Trudeau, Scheer trade populism warnings and corruption charges
Liberal leader links rival to U.S., U.K. while Tory leader hammers away at SNC-Lavalin affairThe Canadian Press / September 26, 2019
WATCH: Firefighters battle blaze in Vernon home
Mother and 2 children escape burning home unscathedCaitlin Clow / September 26, 2019
UBCM attendees endorse right for permanent residents to get the vote
The province will now consider allowing permanent residents to vote in municipal electionsNicole Crescenzi / September 26, 2019
Peachland to hold Trail Awareness Day
Hikers to explore choice of four trails on Oct. 13Summerland Staff / September 26, 2019
Princeton growers show off their freaks of nature
Nothing is perfect - and that includes what you eat. Oddly shaped…Andrea DeMeer / September 26, 2019
Central Okanagan Food Bank brings in 46,000 lbs in weekend drive
$1,000 was also raised for the bank’s 9th annual BC Thanksgiving Food DriveKelowna News Staff / September 26, 2019