It seems the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increase in out-of-province intolerance in B.C. Last week, police in Trail, B.C., released information on a verbal argument at a local plaza regarding a man questioning a woman’s presence in B.C.…
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Okanagan wineries allowed to open doors again for taste testing: ‘It’s very nice’
It’s summer staple in the Okanagan: Sampling wines. For a while, it appeared tasting the latest offerings of red, white and sparkling would, like other aspects of society, fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, though, the provincial government…
Democracy sidestepped in ban on assault-style firearms, say Conservative MPs in B.C. Interior
An online petition against Canada’s newest gun ban has gathered more than 25,000 signatures since its inception just three days ago. The petition says the ban, introduced this month by the federal Liberals, will strip law-abiding Canadians of their legally-purchased…
2020 Memorial Cup hosts Kelowna Rockets release Adam Foote as head coach
In what’s been a disappointing season, the Kelowna Rockets announced on Wednesday that head coach Adam Foote had been released of his duties. Hosts of the upcoming 2020 Memorial Cup in May, the Rockets are languishing in fourth place in…
Winter storm warnings still in effect for major routes in B.C.’s Southern Interior
Winter storm warnings are still in effect for all major highways in B.C.’s Southern Interior. Issued early Thursday by Environment Canada, the warnings predicted heavy rain and/or snowfall from an atmospheric river laden with moisture. The warnings stretched from Howe…
Food program hoping to expand ‘backpack’ idea for hungry school children in the Okanagan
A food program coordinator says hundreds of children in the Okanagan are at risk of going to school hungry. Cheryl Hoffman is with Food For Thought, which is part of a non-profit organization called Hope for the Nations. “In the…
Edmonton-bound plane makes safe, emergency landing in Kelowna shortly after takeoff
Posted November 28, 2019 5:09 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A plane bound for Edmonton during the lunch hour Thursday had to quickly return to Kelowna because of mechanical issues,…
Indigenous Tourism accord signed in Kelowna to help boost growing economic sector
Indigenous Tourism B.C. and the B.C. government have signed a new accord, renewing a partnership that is centered around the fastest growing sector of tourism in the province. The Indigenous Tourism Accord was signed on Nov. 14 in Kelowna during…
Edmonton Oilers ground Ducks as Connor McDavid nets hat trick
Posted November 10, 2019 11:38 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Connor McDavid posted his sixth career hat trick in the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks Sunday night.…
Edmonton Oilers fend off Devils for 4-0 win
Posted November 8, 2019 11:49 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Mikko Koskinen made 26 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers topped the New Jersey…