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Kelowna-based business helps launch opioid task force in U.S.

Kelowna-based business helps launch opioid task force in U.S.

The Opioid Addiction Deterrence Task Force aims to decrease opioid use disorders
$847K in contraband seized at Agassiz-area prison

$847K in contraband seized at Agassiz-area prison

Items seized include THC, steroids
2 eagles rescued in B.C. after getting locked in fight, 1 flies into a scooter

2 eagles rescued in B.C. after getting locked in fight, 1 flies into a scooter

A 3rd bald eagle was rescued after a suspected train strike
B.C. crews fighting 336 wildfires, 2 new ones started in the last 24 hours

B.C. crews fighting 336 wildfires, 2 new ones started in the last 24 hours

44 fires have been declared out in the last 24 hours
Former Sooke CAO dies after battle with cancer

Former Sooke CAO dies after battle with cancer

Sooke's former chief administrative officer died on July 30, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer
Over 550 people injured in B.C. Day weekend crashes each year, ICBC warns

Over 550 people injured in B.C. Day weekend crashes each year, ICBC warns

Crashes caused by driver fatigue particularly common during July and August
BREAKING: Reports of landslide, 1 injured along Chilcotin River

BREAKING: Reports of landslide, 1 injured along Chilcotin River

An emergency response is underway to the Riske Creek/Hanceville area
Baby bats finding themselves in strange places around Vancouver Island

Baby bats finding themselves in strange places around Vancouver Island

Bats are no cause for alarm, but they shouldn't be touched by bare hands
Woman's body found in plastic cart at Vernon park; RCMP investigating

Woman's body found in plastic cart at Vernon park; RCMP investigating

Polson Park taped off near tennis courts and parking lot
Kelowna art gallery accused of withholding payment to artists

Kelowna art gallery accused of withholding payment to artists

Tutt Street Gallery was purchased by Jay and Cyndy Denyar in 2021