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Go Fund Me launched as deadline for power shut-off at B. C. trailer park looms
15+ hour, 43+ min ago (1015+ words) Published 5: 20 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The Crown Villa manufactured home park in Vernon is in a state of disrepair, such that power is going to be shut off by April 10, 2026, if repairs aren't made. (Brendan Shykora/Morning Star) Residents at a…...
B. C. set to mark 10-year anniversary of toxic drug crisis
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (830+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Then-provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall, left, and then-Health Minister Terry Lake declare a public health emergency in April 2016 as a result of a significant increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths. (Courtesy Ministry of Health) This…...
Hej Okanagan! IKEA opens plan and order point store in Kelowna
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (452+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The newest IKEA plan and order point store opened in Kelowna at #103-1500 Banks Road on Wednesday, April 7. (Jordy Cunningham/Black Press Media) Okanagan residents no longer have to drive four plus hours to reach a famous…...
We have the votes: Eby says he is sure B. C. NDP can pass DRIPA changes
16+ hour, 28+ min ago (705+ words) Published 4: 35 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Premier David Eby on April 2, 2026, discussing a meeting with First Nations leaders about proposed changes to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. (Mark Page/Black Press Media) Premier David Eby says he "very…...
High-risk sex child offender released, living in Kelowna: RCMP
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (413+ words) Published 6: 05 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The Kelowna RCMP is alerting the public about the release of a sex offender who is considered to be at a high risk to re-offend. Graham Daniel Dodge, 38, was released from custody on Tuesday, April 7, in…...
THE MOJ: Fun is just beginning after total knee replacement procedure
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (894+ words) Published 1: 40 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 On March 13, your agent had a total knee replacement performed at Burnaby General Hospital by Dr. Tim Kostamo and his staff. It's been a very interesting experience and one that I've received quite a few questions…...
Duncan's Allenby Road to be closed until fall to stabilize slopes against landslides
13+ hour ago (350+ words) Published 2: 15 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 A section of Allenby Road will be closed again on April 13 until sometime in the fall of 2026 to allow work crews to conduct repairs to finally safely restore full two lane access to the important traffic…...
OPINION: It's time for a green spring
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (682+ words) Published 7: 00 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Rodger Hamilton's dog appears to enjoy helping plug in the electric car. (Black Press file) I don't need to tell anyone that the price of gas has skyrocketed. That's obvious if you've had to fill up…...
Connect to classical music in Cowichan with "Synchronicity
21+ hour, 18+ min ago (478+ words) Cowichan Valley Citizen Connect to classical music in Cowichan with "Synchronicity Published 11: 45 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Under its new re-brand, the former Chemainus Classical Concerts, now Cowichan Classical Concerts, will make lovers of the genre feel connected as they present the…...
B. C. golfer earns PGA Tour of Americas conditional status
23+ hour, 33+ min ago (742+ words) Published 9: 30 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Vernon's Bryce Barker has earned conditional status on the 2026 PGA Tour Americas golf schedule. (Instagram/@rekrab) Vernon's Bryce Barker works on his putting game prior to taking part in the PGA Tour Americas Qualifying School event…...