Category Archives: British Columbia

Water advisory issued for Vavenby system
VAVENBY, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an advisory for residents in Vavenby. In a tweet, the regional district says the water quality advisory is effective immediately for th...
Kayla Derkach Mar 25, 2019

PM introduces Liberal candidate in Vancouver-Kingsway
VANCOUVER - Justin Trudeau delivered a feisty, campaign-style speech in Vancouver-Kingsway riding last night as he introduced former T-V news anchor Tamara Taggart as the riding’s Liberal candid...
Kayla Derkach Mar 25, 2019

Record funding provided to B.C's ground search and rescue groups
COQUITLAM – The province’s ground search and rescue groups will now have access to $18.6 million, after the BC Government pledged the record one-time funding. The $18.6 million represent t...
Kayla Derkach Mar 23, 2019

Limited staffing brings temporary closure of Blue River Health Centre
BLUE RIVER -A heads up for Blue River residents —- the Blue River Health Centre will be closed on Monday and Tuesday (Mar. 25 & 26). Interior Health says in a news release that the closure i...
Kayla Derkach Mar 23, 2019

Sunny spring weather not slowing down skiers at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Spring has arrived throughout the province, bringing record-breaking temperatures to many locations in B.C., including Sun Peaks Resort. The higher temperatures have brought spring c...
Kayla Derkach Mar 22, 2019

Affordable seniors housing announced for Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - A proposed housing project for Merritt will mean 40 new affordable rentals for seniors. B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson made the announcement alongside Merritt Mayor Linda Brown ...
Kayla Derkach Mar 22, 2019

Two avalanches at Silver Star Resort
VERNON, B.C. - Silver Star Resort is now confirming there were two avalanches in separate areas of the mountain on Wednesday. One took place around noon on a double black diamond run on the Putnam Cre...
Kayla Derkach Mar 21, 2019

Assault charge against Sagmoen stayed
VERNON, B.C. - A North Okanagan man facing two trials later this year, is now facing one less charge. The Crown has stayed a count of assault against 38-year-old Curtis Sagmoen, but is still proceedin...
Kayla Derkach Mar 21, 2019

One person injured in avalanche at Silver Star Resort
VERNON, B.C. - One person was injured in an avalanche at Silver Star Resort near Vernon today. The man was airlifted off the mountain to treatment with unknown injuries. The resort's Chantelle Deacon ...
Kayla Derkach Mar 20, 2019

Premier signs agreement with Nicola Valley First Nations
MERRITT, B.C. - Plans for the old Merritt vistor centre lands were at the forefront of a meeting today between B.C. premier John Horgan and five Nicola Valley First Nations. The province says in a new...
Kayla Derkach Mar 20, 2019

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