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RCMP searching for Dawson Creek man considered to be a dangerous offender
January 04, 2020 - 4:30 PM

The North District RCMP is seeking the public’s help in locating a Dawson Creek man, who police say should be considered armed and dangerous.
Kelowna's Canoe Coffee Roasters has new name in the works
January 04, 2020 - 3:30 PM

A popular Kelowna coffee roaster that was forced to change its name in the wake of a "multi-billion-dollar" company threatening legal action over a similarly branded offshoot is headed into a new year with a lot of support and some great new ideas.
UPDATE: BC Hydro restores most outages caused by storm
January 04, 2020 - 2:07 PM

Crews have made significant progress yesterday and overnight, restoring power to the majority of customers affected by the snow storm in the Thompson/Shuswap area.
Why a Kelowna murderer isn't on the sex offender registry
January 04, 2020 - 12:00 PM

When Theresa Neville was eight years old, she told her parents she’d been raped by a family member.
15 centimetres of snow expected to fall on the Coquihalla
January 04, 2020 - 10:51 AM

While the weather is sunny and relatively warm throughout much of the Okanagan and Kamloops, driving conditions on mountain passes will be more wintry.
17 rescued huskies ready for adoption
January 04, 2020 - 9:54 AM

The 17 husky puppies who were surrendered to the BC SPCA have been named and most are ready to be adopted.
Styrofoam cups and takeout containers will be banned in Vancouver starting today
January 01, 2020 - 7:00 AM

While there has been plenty of talk about banning single use plastics all over the world, Vancouver is stepping out front by getting rid of foam cups and take-out containers as of Jan. 1.
Conservation officers investigating bear skin found near Beaverdell
December 31, 2019 - 5:30 PM

Conservation officers are investigating after a bear skin was found at the end of Smoker Road in Beaverdell on Saturday.
New lawsuit alleges sexual harassment of crime victim by Kelowna RCMP officer
December 31, 2019 - 12:28 PM

A former Kelowna Mountie already facing criminal charges related to allegations of sexual misconduct is now being sued by a woman who claims she suffered psychological and financial harm as a result of both his and his colleagues’ harassment.
Snowfall warning continued for the Coquihalla, Trans-Canada
December 31, 2019 - 6:59 AM

A frontal system approaching southern B.C. is expected to bring heavy snow to mountain passes, prompting a couple of weather warnings.
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