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Canada is poised to outline a federal emissions cap on the oil and gas sector using a cap-and-trade system that would begin as early as 2026, says a federal government source. The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss matters not yet made public, tells The Canadian [...]

Following this weekend's "Magic on Main Street" holiday light-up and parade in Penticton, one parade float has come out on top. The grand prize for best Santa Claus Parade entry has gone to the "Whoville" float, created by the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce. &... [...]

A Nevada grand jury indicted six Republicans who submitted certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in their state, making Nevada the third to seek charges against so-called “fake electors.” Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford be... [...]

Kelowna RCMP say they are no longer looking for 49-year-old Kelly Murphy. The Kelowna man was reported missing after not being seen for more than a week. Police put out a public plea Tuesday seeking information on Murphy's whereabouts. “The media attention generated yesterday was instrumen... [...]

British Columbia's Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe has announced she is leaving her post after 13 years, deeply saddened the province has been unable to reduce the "tragic impacts" of toxic drugs on thousands of people. Lapointe says in a statement today the coroners service has been forev... [...]

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Pandosy Street. The pedestrian was struck shortly after noon near of in the crosswalk. The involved vehicle stayed at the scene. The victim was down on the ground receiving care from bystanders until... [...]

Construction recently concluded on the Enderby-Splatsin pilot section of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail. The two-kilometre stretch marks the first fully constructed phase of the project, which when complete will stretch from Sicamous to Armstrong. The pilot section will act as an example for ... [...]

BC Highway Patrol says its initial investigation has found the logging truck involved in a fatal collision on Sunday crossed the centre line south of Sicamous on Highway 97A. The Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses and dashcam video of the tragic accident in which the truck smashed head on into [...]

Help all children in Penticton have a happy holiday season by donating at this year's Toys for Tots to Teens event, coming up Thursday. The community is invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift for any child aged 0-18 to Penticton Secondary School on Dec. 7 starting at [...]

Mayor Ken Sim says he's moving to abolish Vancouver's elected Park Board, which is the only such body in any Canadian city. Sim told reporters at a news conference at City Hall on Wednesday that he would move a motion next week to ask the province to amend the Vancouver [...]

Drivers are advised that blasting will close Highway 97 north of Summerland on Friday as blasting work continues at the site of a recent landslide. The road will be closed in both directions on Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., between Callan Road and North Beach Road. Work [...]

At the heart of Kelowna General Hospital's history stands Clare Mallow, whose decades-long service and dedication to health care have uplifted and encouraged countless individuals. With her joyful smile and boundless energy, Clare brings true empathy to our world. Clare's journey into volunt... [...]

Rather than the previously reported full council election, a byelection will be held in the new year to replace the ousted chief and his councillor aunt at Splatsin First Nation. In September, Kukpi7 Doug Thomas and Coun. Beverly Thomas were removed following a petition from three fellow council mem... [...]

Mother Nature continues to be uncooperative at local ski resorts. Wednesday morning, Big White once again pushed back its opening day after significant rain fell on the hill overnight. Big White Vice President Michael J. Ballingall said the forecast had called for the precipitation to fall as snow, ... [...]

UPDATE 11:25 a.m. Kelowna RCMP tell Castanet they were busy Wednesday morning executing planned search warrants at a home in the 300 block of Sadler Rd. and at a second location on Springfield Road. Police spokesperson Cpl. Michael Gauthier says the tactical emergency response team was used. The sec... [...]

The race is on, as a second Shuswap resident has announced intentions to seek the BC United party nomination for the riding. Linda Hawes is one of two people looking to replace outgoing MLA Greg Kyllo, who said he won't be seeking reelection in 2024. Hawes said she believes [...]

Whether you buy blooming plants and tall trees for your landscaping or plant seedlings and seeds—it all really begins with the collection of seeds from mature plants. We all have the means to do that right in our own back yards. But, like so many things, it's actually a bit [...]

Residents along Mugford Road in Rutland reported a large police presence on their street Wednesday morning. One resident tells Castanet he was taking his son to school driving on Sadler Road before 9 a.m. when police advised him to turn around and leave the area. Another resident managed to snap [...]

Kamloops city council voted unanimously Tuesday in favour of sending an updated business case for a local sobering centre to the provincial government. Sobering centres are intended for short-term, 24-hour stays, providing medical supervision, shelter and assessment for people who are under the infl... [...]

One Lumby resident is determined to keep waste out of the landfill and forests. Calvin De Jong hopes to open a recycling centre in Lumby following the closure of the village's bottle depot earlier this year. De Jong says the area had problems with illegal dumping even when the recycling [...]