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RCMP asking for public patience

RCMP asking for public patience

RCMP resources from around the province are being deployed to assist with a multitude of fires

  • Jul 7, 2017
RCMP asking for public patience
VIDEO: VPD officer yells at mom after kids left in hot car

VIDEO: VPD officer yells at mom after kids left in hot car

‘You don’t seem to understand the danger you put your children in,’ officer says

VIDEO: VPD officer yells at mom after kids left in hot car
(Twitter- Atheofaber)
(Twitter- Atheofaber)
McMorris was out cold for about 45 seconds. When he regained consciousness, his mind was racing. (The Canadian Press)

McMorris weighs in on near-fatal crash

‘I broke everything:’ Canadian snowboarder McMorris says of crash in B.C. backcountry

McMorris was out cold for about 45 seconds. When he regained consciousness, his mind was racing. (The Canadian Press)
Calgary Stampede takes place all weekend. (Instagram - @calgarystampede
Calgary Stampede takes place all weekend. (Instagram - @calgarystampede

CBT funding helps Columbia Valley organizations

Variety of organizations and communities funded thanks to CBT

(Facebook/Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders)

Animal rescue group in Victoria helps out SPCA

Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders help ease overpopulation of unwanted pets in Saskatchewan.

(Facebook/Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders)
Sears Canada announced it will be closing their store at Bower Place in Red Deer. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Sears Canada looks to suspend benefits for retirees

Amid restructuring, the company cites cash restraints for sought suspension

Sears Canada announced it will be closing their store at Bower Place in Red Deer. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
NDP leader John Horgan is surrounded by 40 elected members at they took their oaths of office as MLAs June 7. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)

UPDATE: John Horgan to unveil NDP cabinet July 18

Transition happening as quickly as possible, MLA Carole James says

NDP leader John Horgan is surrounded by 40 elected members at they took their oaths of office as MLAs June 7. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)
Supreme Court upholds procedures for breathalyzer evidence

Supreme Court upholds procedures for breathalyzer evidence

Crown can rely on a simple certificate recording the breath readings of the accused

Supreme Court upholds procedures for breathalyzer evidence
UPDATE: Fire now estimated to be 1,500 hectares

UPDATE: Fire now estimated to be 1,500 hectares

Evacuation ordered for 103, 108, 105 Mile and the western part of Lac la Hache

UPDATE: Fire now estimated to be 1,500 hectares
B.C. Ferries reminds vehicle and foot passengers to avoid alcohol before sailing from its terminals around the province. Nicholas Pescod/Black Press

BC Ferries reminds vehicle, foot passengers to avoid alcohol and drugs before sailings

Impaired drivers and walk-ons risk being reported to police – 127 were in past year

  • Jul 6, 2017
B.C. Ferries reminds vehicle and foot passengers to avoid alcohol before sailing from its terminals around the province. Nicholas Pescod/Black Press
Hikers need to be prepared to climb Mt. Cheam, and CSAR has some ideas that may help. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress File)

Snow still a factor in some B.C. mountains, warns search and rescue

Hiking in light summer clothing, without proper footwear or any survival gear is not recommended

Hikers need to be prepared to climb Mt. Cheam, and CSAR has some ideas that may help. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress File)
Puppy found in Aldergrove with zap strap on infected tail

Puppy found in Aldergrove with zap strap on infected tail

The BC SPCA is investigating what looks like an attempt at a home tail docking done wrong.

  • Jul 6, 2017
Puppy found in Aldergrove with zap strap on infected tail
This photograph is suggested to be that of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan in the Marshall Islands. Image credit: US national archives

Amelia Earhart’s fate solved?

A new film claims to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s fate

This photograph is suggested to be that of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan in the Marshall Islands. Image credit: US national archives

Volunteer Opportunities website for Columbia Valley

CBT Funding allows Community Foundation to move foward with website design

Vancouver wants to license Airbnb hosts

Vancouver wants to license Airbnb hosts

New Vancouver rules would allow most Airbnb-style rentals – with a licence

Vancouver wants to license Airbnb hosts
Impact in Kelowna of the robust new vehicle sales market across Canada is evident by local auto dealerships relocating to new premises along Highway 97. - Image Credit: Barry Gerding/Black Press

New car sales booming

Thirst for new vehicles still high for Canadian consumers judging by record-setting sales

Impact in Kelowna of the robust new vehicle sales market across Canada is evident by local auto dealerships relocating to new premises along Highway 97. - Image Credit: Barry Gerding/Black Press
It’s time to ‘caes the day’

It’s time to ‘caes the day’

Two Kelowna bartenders take on Canada’s national cocktail

It’s time to ‘caes the day’
A cross-country bus ride with a purpose

A cross-country bus ride with a purpose

A Kelowna-based social entrepreneur has a crazy idea to give away a million dollars

A cross-country bus ride with a purpose