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“It’s not for everybody, but those who have the emotional maturity to opt for it — it is excellent."
28/01/2025

“It’s not for everybody, but those who have the emotional maturity to opt for it — it is excellent."

'I've done what I've been sent to do. I'm just hoping that I leave the world a better place," said Alexander Tsang, who will die on the same day, at the same time his wife passed.

Victims of a serial vandal in a West Kelowna neighbourhood are feeling relieved that a suspect has been arrested, but ar...
07/01/2025

Victims of a serial vandal in a West Kelowna neighbourhood are feeling relieved that a suspect has been arrested, but are shocked to find out who it is.

A sense of relief is being felt in a West Kelowna neighbourhood in the wake of an arrest of a suspect believed responsible for violent vandalism spree.

Congratulations are in order for Tom Holland and Zendaya.
06/01/2025

Congratulations are in order for Tom Holland and Zendaya.

When Zendaya was spotted wearing an enormous rock on her ring finger at the Golden Globes, people knew something was up.

Justin Trudeau is resigning, but how long have calls for him to do so been mounting?
06/01/2025

Justin Trudeau is resigning, but how long have calls for him to do so been mounting?

Justin Trudeau's decision to resign comes after months of calls from his MPs and years from opposition leaders to step down from the job he's held for more than nine years.

Donald Trump is once again floating the idea of Canada becoming part of the U.S.
06/01/2025

Donald Trump is once again floating the idea of Canada becoming part of the U.S.

In a post to his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote 'many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State.'

Local news outlets report that the elephant hit Blanca Ojanguren García with its trunk.
06/01/2025

Local news outlets report that the elephant hit Blanca Ojanguren García with its trunk.

Experts said the elephant that killed Blanca García was likely stressed by the pressure of living and interacting with tourists.

“My only real regret is not having achieved what I said I wanted to — ending the abuses of Scientology," Rinder wrote in...
06/01/2025

“My only real regret is not having achieved what I said I wanted to — ending the abuses of Scientology," Rinder wrote in a statement that he asked be shared after his death.

In a statement written to be shared after he died, Rinder says his biggest regret is not "ending the abuses of Scientology."

There's no shortage of stunning fashion on this year's Golden Globes red carpet.
06/01/2025

There's no shortage of stunning fashion on this year's Golden Globes red carpet.

Awards season is getting underway in Hollywood, and the Golden Globes red carpet is the first stop.

IIHF president Luc Tardif said having Russia and Belarus, which was also banned due to its support for the war in Ukrain...
05/01/2025

IIHF president Luc Tardif said having Russia and Belarus, which was also banned due to its support for the war in Ukraine, would be good news for hockey and the world.

IIHF president Luc Tardif said having Russia and Belarus, which was also banned due to its support for the war in Ukraine, would be good news for hockey and the world.

About 63 million people in the U.S. were under some kind of winter weather advisory, watch or warning on Sunday.
05/01/2025

About 63 million people in the U.S. were under some kind of winter weather advisory, watch or warning on Sunday.

A major, disruptive winter storm was sweeping across the central U.S. on Sunday, forecasters said, bringing with it a dreaded combination of snow, ice and plunging temperatures.

Since 2017, both veterans and active duty service members radicalized at a faster rate than people without military back...
05/01/2025

Since 2017, both veterans and active duty service members radicalized at a faster rate than people without military backgrounds, according to data from terrorism researchers.

Over 480 people with a military history were accused of ideologically driven extremist crimes between 2017 and 2023, including the more than 230 arrested in connection with Jan. 6.

A Hockey Canada executive said "the buck stops" with him after Canada's under-20 team was eliminated from the world juni...
03/01/2025

A Hockey Canada executive said "the buck stops" with him after Canada's under-20 team was eliminated from the world junior hockey championship in the quarterfinals for a second-straight year.

A lack of scoring and discipline issues plagued Canada in the nation's capital.

He is one of five people charged earlier this week in connection with Liam Payne’s death.
03/01/2025

He is one of five people charged earlier this week in connection with Liam Payne’s death.

Braian Paiz was arrested Friday and is alleged to be one of two people who supplied Payne with co***ne in the days before his death.

The efforts to gain a reduced sentence for Lyle and Erik Menendez continues as 20 family members meet with the L.A. dist...
03/01/2025

The efforts to gain a reduced sentence for Lyle and Erik Menendez continues as 20 family members meet with the L.A. district attorney.

Members of Erik and Lyle Menendez's family say they are united in support for a new sentence that reflects the abuse and trauma they say the brothers endured under their parents.

The partially burnt metallic object measures about 2.5 metres in diameter, weighs about 500 kilograms and is most likely...
03/01/2025

The partially burnt metallic object measures about 2.5 metres in diameter, weighs about 500 kilograms and is most likely a fragment from a rocket.

The Kenyan Space Agency says the space debris incident is an 'isolated case' and it is working to determine where it came from.

Meghan Markle is kicking off the new year with a new Instagram account, returning to the social media platform after a f...
02/01/2025

Meghan Markle is kicking off the new year with a new Instagram account, returning to the social media platform after a five year absence.

Eagle-eyed followers spotted evidence that Meghan Markle's first video uploaded to Instagram was likely filmed multiple times.

A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays.
02/01/2025

A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays.

Maj. Dave Peabody died while off duty on Dec. 26 in Kootenay National Park, the military said Thursday.

The bitter legal battle between the leads of "It Ends With Us" is escalating with two new lawsuits.
02/01/2025

The bitter legal battle between the leads of "It Ends With Us" is escalating with two new lawsuits.

Blake Lively is suing Justin Baldoni, while Baldoni is suing the New York Times.

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Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: Oct. 26, 2023
Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: Oct. 26, 2023

Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has your Thursday evening weather forecast for Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan Valley area.

Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: Oct. 23, 2023
Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: Oct. 23, 2023

Snow? Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has your Monday evening weather forecast for Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan Valley area.

Man who says he was target of Mr. Big sting operation shares story
Man who says he was target of Mr. Big sting operation shares story

Caitlin Potts went missing from the Okanagan in February of 2016. Seven years later, what exactly happened is still a mystery, but now a man who says he was the target of a Mr. Big sting operation in connection with her disappearance is speaking out. Jules Knox reports. More: https://trib.al/ug0gO8p

New rules being implemented at Kelowna’s tent city
New rules being implemented at Kelowna’s tent city

Some heated exchanges Tuesday at Kelowna's outdoor sheltering site. The City is cleaning out the area ahead of winter. This has some of those living there upset, but as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the City says it is a necessary measure to keep everyone safe. More: https://trib.al/eBhqlfD

Concerns raised over lack of emergency shelters in Kelowna
Concerns raised over lack of emergency shelters in Kelowna

While the valley is expected to see warmer temperatures throughout this week, it won't be long before winter arrives. As Jayden Wasney reports, the City of Kelowna has yet to announce any plans of an emergency shelter for the unhoused, and that has some residents concerned. More: https://trib.al/D0Qlbd1

Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: Oct. 3, 2023
Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: Oct. 3, 2023

What does the lead up to the long weekend look like? Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has your Tuesday evening weather forecast for Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan Valley area.

Summerland organic processing facility site officially opens
Summerland organic processing facility site officially opens

The Summerland landfill is now home to a new organic composting facility site. The project was officially opened today and has the potential to divert over 500 tonnes of material from the landfill each year. Taya Fast reports. More: https://trib.al/l1eMLqt

Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: September 28, 2023
Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: September 28, 2023

A mixed bag. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has your Thursday evening weather forecast for Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan Valley area.

Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: September 25, 2023
Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: September 25, 2023

Grab your rain gear. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has your Monday evening weather forecast for Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan Valley area.

Kelowna residents upset Fortis BC cutting down trees
Kelowna residents upset Fortis BC cutting down trees

Some people in Kelowna are pointing the finger at Fortis BC, accusing the utility giant of cutting down too many of trees unnecessarily. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports. https://trib.al/tVtmPao

Surrey man shot in Penticton Saturday night
Surrey man shot in Penticton Saturday night

Penticton RCMP are investigating a weekend shooting that left one man seriously injured. But so far, police have released few details about the incident. Taya Fast reports. More: https://trib.al/aNeKEss

Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: September 22, 2023
Kelowna Evening Weather Forecast: September 22, 2023

Fall has arrived. What do the first few days look like? Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has your Friday evening weather forecast for Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan Valley area.

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