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Penticton's Fest of Ale tickets now on sale, promising more fun and bigger options - Penticton News Penticton's Fest of Ale tickets now on sale

Penticton's Fest of Ale tickets now on sale, promising more fun and bigger options #Penticton

Canadian 'farm boy' charged with abusing flamingo in Las Vegas - World News A Canadian “farm boy\" tourist was arrested for grabbing a flamingo from a popular Las Vegas hotel, then torturing the creature while taking selfies, according to multiple local news sources.

Canadian 'farm boy' charged with abusing flamingo in Las Vegas #LasVegas

Final time change for Pacific time zone set to happen this Sunday - Castlegar News Daylight saving time (DST) this weekend will have a more permanent effect than it ever has.

Final time change for Pacific time zone set to happen this Sunday (Castlegar)

Mamas for Mamas Kelowna hit by break-and-enter - Kelowna News Mamas for Mamas in Kelowna was broken into overnight, forcing the charity to put a hold on appointments at the Karma Market.

Mamas for Mamas Kelowna hit by break-and-enter #Kelowna

One arrested after break-in at Kelowna restaurant - Kelowna News Kelowna RCMP have one person in custody after a break and enter at Yama Kitchen on Richter St. Friday morning.

One arrested after break-in at Kelowna restaurant #Kelowna

Utility work to cause daytime single-lane alternating traffic on Highway 97A - Salmon Arm News Motorists taking Highway 97A to avoid daytime highway closures caused by construction on the R.W. Bruhn Bridge will need to prepare for minor delays starting next week.

Utility work to cause daytime single-lane alternating traffic on Highway 97A #SalmonArm

One arrested after break-in at Kelowna restuarant - Kelowna News Kelowna RCMP have one person in custody after a break and enter at Yama Kitchen on Richter St. Friday morning.

One arrested after break-in at Kelowna restuarant #Kelowna

Prosecutor outlines case against three accused in brutal slaying of B.C. couple - BC News A Crown prosecutor says a large body of circumstantial evidence has established the case of first-degree murder against three young men on trial for the violent slaying of an Abbotsford, B.C., couple at their home in the city in 2022.

Prosecutor outlines case against three accused in brutal slaying of B.C. couple #Abbotsford

B.C. pair charged with a combined 34 gun-related offences in multi-city probe - Metro Vancouver News Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say two people are facing a combined 34 firearms-related charges in a joint investigation across multiple cities.

B.C. pair charged with a combined 34 gun-related offences in multi-city probe #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

Vernon Christian, Kalamalka both stake spots in semifinals at B.C. basketball provincials - Vernon News Cinderella has a slipper, and its residing at Kalamalka Secondary in Coldstream. 

Vernon Christian, Kalamalka both stake spots in semifinals at B.C. basketball provincials #VernonBC

Penticton mom pitching for more teens to come play baseball - Penticton News Penticton mom pitching for more teens to come play baseball as sons' team need more players to run

Penticton mom pitching for more teens to come play baseball #Penticton

Three never-before-seen artists make their Mission Hill debut this summer - Think Local Mission Hill Family Estate has announced the lineup for its 2026 Summer Concert Series, welcoming three celebrated artists to its iconic outdoor Amphitheatre overlooking the Okanagan Valley.

Three never-before-seen artists make their Mission Hill debut this summer (Sponsored Content)

Peachland joins opposition to PST expansion - Peachland News Peachland is joining the chorus of voices opposed to the province’s PST expansion.

Peachland joins opposition to PST expansion #Peachland

BC Highway patrol cop cleared in rough arrest in Kelowna - Kelowna News A BC Highway patrol officer who pushed a man to the ground, kicked him and struck him with a baton during a 2024 traffic stop in Kelowna, will not face charges, the BC Prosecution Service says.

BC Highway patrol cop cleared in rough arrest in Kelowna #Kelowna

TRU approves tuition hike for fall semester; no word yet on outcome of ministerial review - Kamloops News Tuition rates will be slightly higher at Thompson Rivers University starting next fall, as the university waits to see how domestic rates may be affected by a ministry review of B.C.'s post-secondary

TRU approves tuition hike for fall semester; no word yet on outcome of ministerial review #Kamloops

Enderby extending water quality advisory into next week - Enderby News A precautionary water quality advisory (WQA) issued to the City of Enderby on Monday is being extended for at least another week. 

Enderby extending water quality advisory into next week #Enderby

RCMP in Kootenay region roll out new app for dealing with mental health crises - Nelson News RCMP in the Kootenays are adopting a new app that will help them deal with people experiencing mental health crises.

RCMP in Kootenay region roll out new app for dealing with mental health crises (Kootenay)

Penticton to host first annual Maple Fest celebrating Francophone culture - Penticton News Kelowna's classic MapleFest is expanding to Penticton this year, featuring Francophone fun for all.

Penticton to host first annual Maple Fest celebrating Francophone culture #Penticton

Vernon school holding fundraising to fix flooding in school field - Vernon News Vernon's St. James School has a water problem – and they are reaching out for some help in fixing it. Each year, the school field floods, leaving students without usable grass for extended periods.

Vernon school holding fundraising to fix flooding in school field #VernonBC

B.C. business groups seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting - BC News The Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce in B.C. are urging Ottawa and the provincial government to ban children under 16 from using AI tools and social media.

B.C. business groups seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting (BC)

Practice exercise for Shuswap responders simulated severe rain event with landslides, flooding - Salmon Arm News Municipal governments from around the Shuswap teamed up to conduct a practice emergency exercise which simulated flooding and landslide events.

Practice exercise for Shuswap responders simulated severe rain event with landslides, flooding #SalmonArm

Canseco: Poll shows BC Conservative leadership hopefuls still trail Rustad in favourability, says poll - Writer's Bloc On the last Sunday of May, British Columbians will know who the new leader of the provincial official opposition will be. Nine leadership contenders are running to replace John Rustad at the helm of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Canseco: Poll shows BC Conservative leadership hopefuls still trail Rustad in favourability, says poll #opinion

Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon - World News U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to rule out talks with Iran absent its "unconditional surrender." Israeli warplanes bombed Beirut and Tehran as Iran launched more retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries on the seventh day of the war.

Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon #Iran

LeBlanc meets U.S. trade czar in Washington as Ottawa looks ahead to CUSMA review - Canada News Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc sat down with President Donald Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday as Ottawa continued preparations for a review of the critical continental trade pact.

LeBlanc meets U.S. trade czar in Washington as Ottawa looks ahead to CUSMA review (Canada/U.S.)

Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments - Canada News Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will see major projects be approved more efficiently.

Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments (Canada)

Police seized drugs and guns from Kelowna home Wednesday - Kelowna News Police seized drugs and guns from a downtown Kelowna home earlier this week, including a 3D-printed firearm,

Police seized drugs and guns from Kelowna home Wednesday #Kelowna

Kelowna's most wanted - Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of March 3, 2026.

Kelowna's most wanted (Crime Stoppers)

Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains: experts - Business News Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains and compound price pressures at the grocery store in the weeks to come.

Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains: experts (Canada)

Driver flees after hitting pedestrians in Surrey, B.C., one in critical condition - Metro Vancouver News A man is fighting for his life after hit-and-run in the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey overnight that saw a vehicle strike two pedestrians.

Driver flees after hitting pedestrians in Surrey, B.C., one in critical condition #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

Vancouver police chase down yacht to rescue woman from 'violent suspect' - Metro Vancouver News Vancouver police say they chased down a yacht in heavy seas to rescue a woman from a "violent suspect," after she called 911 and reported being attacked.

Vancouver police chase down yacht to rescue woman from 'violent suspect' #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR