Kelowna-area prescribed-fire training exchange begins with six candidate burn sites
The B.C. Prescribed Fire Training Exchange, known as TREX, begins Monday in Kelowna and surrounding communities, with six sites identified as possible burn projects if weather, site and smoke-dispersal conditions permit.
Bruins score four but remain winless after 5-4 loss to Osoyoos
The Grand Forks Border Bruins came within a goal of their first British Columbia Hockey Conference victory Saturday, falling 5-4 to the Osoyoos Coyotes at Jack Goddard Memorial Arena.
Wilson, Russell campaign for Boundary-Similkameen rematch
Just under two years after Donegal Wilson took Boundary-Similkameen from Roly Russell, the Conservative incumbent and former NDP MLA are back on the campaign trail in a riding where health care, forestry, water and the rural economy are already emerging as central issues.
Kimberley Civic Centre ice-plant project reaches planned reopening date
Kimberley’s Civic Centre reached its planned reopening date Saturday following replacement of the shared refrigeration plant serving the arena and Kimberley Curling Club, although the City had not posted a follow-up confirmation of the reopening by Sunday.
RDCK proposes targeted OCP updates to align with existing housing zoning
Rural property owners in seven Central Kootenay electoral areas could see changes to the language governing residential development in their Official Community Plans, but the Regional District of Central Kootenay says the project will not introduce any new zoning.
Suspected fentanyl, cocaine and firearm seized in Vernon drug warrant
RCMP seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine, a firearm and cash after executing a drug-trafficking search warrant at a residence on 24th Avenue earlier this week.
Meikle breaks BCFC receptions record as Chapman ties Sun touchdown mark
Two Okanagan Sun players put their names in the record book during a 63–14 win in Prince George last weekend, setting up the club’s regular-season finale Saturday night with home-field advantage in the playoffs on the line.
Grey Ghost Pursuit puts Christina Lake on West Kootenay gravel route
Christina Lake is playing a central role in the Grey Ghost Pursuit this weekend, with the regional gravel cycling event linking the Boundary with Castlegar and Rossland over two days of riding on forest service roads and former railway grades.
What SD51 can see when students use school-managed devices
School District 51 says it collects information about the websites and applications used on district-owned devices, along with screen time and technical information about the devices and school network, under a technology-management system operated by Lightspeed Systems.
No located update posted for missing Okanagan Lake paddleboarder
A man who went missing during a paddleboarding emergency on Okanagan Lake remained unaccounted for in the latest public update from Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, with no subsequent notice saying he had been located posted by the detachment as of Saturday, Sept. 26.
Thierry Brenon, missing from Slocan since 2025, located deceased
Thierry Emile Brenon, a Slocan man who had been missing since early 2025, has been located deceased, Slocan Lake RCMP says.
Penticton woman, 23, dies in Highway 3 crash east of Osoyoos
A 23-year-old Penticton woman died after a pickup truck left Highway 3 east of Osoyoos and descended an embankment Sept. 19.
Grand Forks adopts new business-licence bylaw, keeps $75 standard fee
Grand Forks businesses are now operating under a new business-licence bylaw that keeps the city’s standard $75 annual fee while setting out licensing, inspection, fire-safety and enforcement requirements.
Grand Forks man, 69, dies in Highway 3 semi crash near Danshin Village Road
A 69-year-old Grand Forks man was killed Thursday morning after the semi truck he was operating left Highway 3 near Danshin Village Road and went more than 100 feet down a steep embankment.
Charges laid in fatal 2025 Kelowna crash
Charges have been laid against a man in connection with a February 2025 collision at Highways 97 and 33 in Kelowna that killed a woman.
B.C. launches forfeiture process over SUV, $12,770 seized in Kelowna stop
B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture Office has initiated an administrative forfeiture proceeding over a Land Rover and $12,770 in cash seized by Kelowna RCMP during a July 5 traffic stop that is also the subject of ongoing civil litigation.
Surrey man convicted of second-degree murder in 2023 killing
A Surrey man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 death of 56-year-old Robb Memory.
RCMP seek public's help locating missing 67-year-old woman
Chilliwack RCMP is asking for the public’s help locating a 67-year-old woman reported missing Tuesday.
B.C. sues OpenAI over alleged failure to warn police before Tumbler Ridge shooting
The B.C. government and School District 59 have sued OpenAI and chief executive Sam Altman in California, alleging the company failed to warn law enforcement about threats made on its platform before the Feb. 10 mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
$42,000 in illicit nicotine products seized in Castlegar and Nelson
RCMP officers seized about $42,000 worth of illicit nicotine products from two businesses in Castlegar and Nelson during an investigation into the sale of contraband nicotine pouches.