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Two properties in southern B.C. evacuated as rock slide severs part of Highway 3

KEREMEOS, B.C. — A rock slide has closed a major southern British Columbia highway in both directions outside Keremeos, about 300 kilometres east of Vancouver.

Nov 6, 2023 6:32 AM Read more >

Two years in prison for B.C. man who twice beat, raped girlfriend

The 21-year-old man cannot be named under a court-ordered publication ban put in place to protect the identity of his victim

Nov 6, 2023 5:04 AM Read more >

Okanagan woman charged with murder granted bail

Ka-Mikosit Favelle was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, criminal negligence causing death and dangerous driving causing death.

Nov 6, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Okanagan man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking, gun possession

Gregory Eli was credited with about 3.2 years of time served. This leaves him with 48 days left on his sentence.

Nov 6, 2023 4:55 AM Read more >

Okanagan Forest Task Force finds illegal campsite with dozens of live trees cut down

"It was literally garbage, kids' toys, clothing, and stolen items. They were trying to actually live. They were trying to build a full structure with stolen lumber."

Nov 6, 2023 4:50 AM Read more >

Search continues for missing members of Northern B.C. First Nation

Saik’uz First Nation members Chelsey Quaw (Heron) and Jay Preston Raphael remain missing, but the community hopes to raise awareness and support for their search.

Nov 4, 2023 6:29 AM Read more >

Prince George food bank volunteers rising to the challenge

The Salvation Army Food Bank serves more than 3,700 people every month in Prince George and about 35 per cent of them are children.

Nov 4, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Burnaby mayor slams new provincial housing legislation

B.C. plans to end single-family zoned neighbourhoods. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley says it’s too much too soon.

Nov 4, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Food bank a lifeline, Prince George single mom of four says

Unexpectedly laid off from her job and now experiencing some medical issues, Tawny Vittner had to turn to the Salvation Army Food Bank for help.

Nov 4, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Northern B.C. transportation booster program launched

The program aims to increase capacity for passenger transportation services and improve existing services.

Nov 3, 2023 4:56 PM Read more >