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Dog beach nearly permanent at Coldstream's Pumphouse
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (453+ words) Published 3: 40 pm Thursday, June 11, 2026 Dogs have moved four paws closer to continue to attend a Coldstream beach. District council is moving forward with amendments to its Parks and Public Spaces Bylaw that will permanently allow dogs at Pumphouse Beach on…...
Firearms seized in Northern B. C. as part of Ontario murder investigation
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (435+ words) Published 8: 22 am Thursday, June 11, 2026 Joseph Madore of Ottawa is a suspect in an Ontario murder. Police believe he may be camping in B. C. (Ontario Police Service) Brayton Kennedy, 28, of Ottawa is one of two suspects in an Ontario murder. (Ontario Police…...
Channel Parkway intersection still Penticton's most crash-prone: ICBC
1+ week, 1+ day ago (249+ words) Published 4: 36 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 A couple vehicles are towed away from a crash on Highway 97 at Fairview Road in 2023. (Logan Lockhart/ Western News) Channel Parkway connecting Fairview Road and Green Mountain Road remains Penticton's most dangerous intersection, according to ICBC....
Stefanski trial: Court sees evidence from Lumby area crime scene
1+ week, 1+ day ago (393+ words) Published 2: 15 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been harmed by domestic violence (gender-based…...
Summerland reservoirs continue to spill
1+ week, 1+ day ago (329+ words) Published 5: 20 am Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Although the Summerland snow pack has melted, the municipalities are continuing to spill. Each year, the snow melt and runoff fills the reservoirs, usually to overflowing. When the reservoirs stop spilling, the water that is left…...
B. C. releases 37 "commitments" in Anti-Racism Action Plan with 2-year timeline
1+ week, 3+ day ago (735+ words) Published 3: 02 pm Monday, June 1, 2026 The provincial government has released a 37-point action plan to address racism in the public service and it includes a two-year timeline. Attorney General Niki Sharma released the Anti-Racism Action Plan during a press conference in…...
New owners for Osoyoos Coyotes as Junior "A" hockey on a powerplay
2+ week, 2+ day ago (752+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Tuesday, May 26, 2026 By Lexi Mc Farlane, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Osoyoos Coyotes Junior Hockey Club. (Facebook) Junior "A" hockey in Osoyoos will have a completely refreshed look next season, as several updates are taking effect, both to the…...
Those deaths were preventable: B. C. mourns 138 workplace deaths in 2025
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (637+ words) Published 4: 40 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Family members, loved ones, politicians and local dignitaries gathered on the front lawn of the B. C. Legislature for the 2026 National Day of Mourning ceremony in Victoria on April 28. (Olivier Laurin/Victoria News) Wreaths, memorial ribbons, half-masted flags…...
Sea lion in "critical shape" rescued from Vancouver Island waterfront
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (357+ words) Published 1: 15 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 A California sea lion rescued from the Qualicum Beach waterfront on April 6 remains in a "concerning" condition in care of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Society. The male adult animal has "a lot of puncture-like…...
Hughes, Wild roll to 5-2 win over visiting Vancouver Canucks
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (506+ words) Published 7: 38 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Vancouver Canucks ran into an old friend Thursday night " and his new team came out on top. On Dec. 12, the Canucks traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for centre Marco Rossi, defenceman Zeev…...