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Kelowna Traffic Advisory: Roadwork on Ellis Street and Clement Avenue intersection

Beginning Wednesday, June 7 for approximately one week, crews will be on Clement Avenue and Ellis Street to remove and replace a curb followed by utility work and repaving of the intersection.
Kelowna Ultimate Players Society (KUPS) charity event at City Park to raise money for youth sport.

Ready, set, play! The Kelowna Ultimate Players Society (KUPS) is taking over City Park this Saturday as part of a nationwide Ultimate Frisbee extravaganza to honor the legacy of B.C.'s own Ultimate pioneer, Art Hawkins.
Male found deceased on McCulloch Road

Several officers attended the rural location and secured the surrounding area to prevent additional foot or vehicle traffic while a protected and thorough investigation takes place.
Wildfire along 97C connector continues to grow: deemed out of control by BC Wildfire Service

According to BC Wildfire Services the Pigeon Creek wildfire burning 6.5 km west of Peachland is still considered out of control and has grown to 8 Hectares in size.
UBCO Heat women's golf win bronze: Men place 7th at Canadian University College Championship

For the second consecutive year, the UBC Okanagan Heat women's golf team won the bronze medal at the Canadian University/College Championship, presented by BDO, as the 12-team tournament wrapped up on Friday at FireRock Golf Club.
Uber reveals Tuesday start date for Kelowna, other new markets in BC

Ride-hailing giant Uber has finally announced its start date for two major B.C. cities.
City to fly flags at half-mast to honour former Councillor Al Horning

Flags at civic facilities throughout the city will be lowered to half-mast on Saturday, June 10 to honour Al Horning, former Kelowna City Councillor, MLA, MP, and community builder.
Cristall and Price to participate in 2023 NHL Scouting Combine

The draft will be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville June 29.
Trudeau and ministers to provide update as wildfires burn in multiple provinces

Trudeau will appear today alongside a number of ministers, including Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair

CTV BC Latest

'Loved beyond belief': Family mourning woman's death in North Vancouver house fire

The woman who died in a fire in a North Vancouver residence Friday night is being described as having “the biggest heart,” and “the best sense of humour" by her grieving family.
How could a Bank of Canada rate hike impact B.C.’s housing market?

Real estate experts say B.C.’s housing market is heating back after cooling off due to rising interest rates but the future is uncertain as several economists expect the Bank of Canada to hike rates again.
'When, not if': British Columbians warned to prepare for wildfire evacuations

The provincial wildfire service is warning British Columbians to have a go-bag and make an evacuation plan with this year's wildfire season off to an alarming start.
Nanaimo-Vancouver ferry service takes another step towards launching

A new foot passenger-only ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver has marked another milestone towards starting operations.
Multiple investigations underway after B.C. woman’s suspicious death in Australia

Police in Australia are investigating the suspicious death of a woman who used to live in Surrey, BC, after her body was found in her apartment on the outskirts of Sydney.
Multiple Metro Vancouver police agencies join forces to tackle retail theft in Surrey

A crackdown on retail theft in Surrey has resulted in 26 arrests, the recommendation of 15 criminal charges and the recovery of more than $5,000 in stolen merchandise, according to police.

Vernon News

UPDATE: Vernon firefighters responding to wildland fire in Becker Park

Vernon firefighters have contained two wildland fires on the east side of Becker Park this afternoon (Monday).
Construction for phase 2 of Silver Star Road multi-use pathway

Crews will be performing locates this week near the Silver Star Gateway Business Park and construction will begin next week. Crews will be on site Monday to Friday (and occasionally Saturday) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.
Mayor's Statement: Vernon celebrates BC Seniors’ Week

June 4 – 10 is BC Seniors’ Week — an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of older adults and the integral role they play in our communities.
Reminder: 2023 City of Vernon Property Taxes due July 4

Taxes are due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Trudeau and ministers to provide update as wildfires burn in multiple provinces

Trudeau will appear today alongside a number of ministers, including Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair
Vernon firefighters rescue paraglider Friday evening

A motorized paraglider had to make an emergency landing and became caught on a set of cable and telephone lines.

Penticton News

2022 Annual Report now available

The 2022 Annual Report is now available for the public to view in advance of Council consideration at their meeting on June 20, 2023.
City announces major events and opportunities to get involved

There are dozens of exciting events coming this summer.
Osoyoos RCMP seek public assistance in locating Ronald Dowell

He was last seen on May 25, 2023.
Trudeau and ministers to provide update as wildfires burn in multiple provinces

Trudeau will appear today alongside a number of ministers, including Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair
Vees add three goaltenders for 2023-24 season

Will Ingemann, Andrew Ness, and Sharky Nowek have been added to the roster.
Activities to celebrate and engage Seniors this week

As part of Seniors’ Week, the City of Penticton and BC Transit will be providing free transit from June 4 to June 10

Canada Headlines

U.S driver accidentally takes wrong turn, ends up arrested at border with massive bag of cash

A U.S. driver has been arrested by the RCMP after making a wrong turn and ending up in a line to cross the Canada border while in possession of more than $815,000 in cash and a large amount of cannabis.
Ontario could be at risk of energy shortfall this summer, report finds

Ontario could be at risk of energy shortfalls this summer if heat waves continue to strike, according to a report by a North American electricity regulator.
Torontonians making more than $236K need to save for about 25 years to buy a house in the city: report

It will take Torontonians who make over $236,000 per year about 25 years to save for a down payment on a house, according to a new housing affordability report. But, the report also notes the real estate market is seeing improvement in affordability.
Facing evacuations due to a forest fire or flood? Here’s what to pack in a grab-and-go bag

While some natural disasters or bouts of extreme weather may require sheltering in place until authorities can restore power to the area, others require residents to evacuate quickly, sometimes in a matter of hours — and if you want to be prepared, you should create a grab-and-go bag.
N.S. government to contact people impacted by cybersecurity breach

Nova Scotia’s government and cybersecurity experts are working to get to the bottom of a breach that still isn't fully understood.
Hydro One workers killed in 2017 helicopter crash were proud employees, inquest hears

Hydro One employees killed in a December 2017 helicopter crash in eastern Ontario were remembered by their families as proud tradespeople with 'lifetimes ahead of them,' as an inquest into their deaths opened Monday.

World

Demolition company vows repairs after a blast of air during Pennsylvania implosion

A blast of air and dust from the implosion of two smokestacks at a shuttered coal-fired power plant in western Pennsylvania last week felled power poles and caused damage to nearby homes. But the demolition company is vowing full repairs.
Lawyer says Rep. George Santos would go to jail to keep identities of bond cosigners secret

Rep. George Santos' lawyer said Monday the indicted New York Republican would risk going to jail to protect the identities of the people who cosigned the US$500,000 bond enabling his pretrial release.
Blast of air, dust during Pennsylvania implosion damaged some homes; repairs vowed

A blast of air and dust from the implosion of two smokestacks at a shuttered coal-fired power plant in western Pennsylvania last week felled power poles and caused damage to nearby homes. But the demolition company is vowing full repairs.
Suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance to challenge extradition from Peru to U.S., lawyer says

The lawyer for the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway on Monday said his client has changed his mind and plans to challenge his extradition to the United States.
Unresponsive pilot seen slumped over before deadly Virginia plane crash, officials say

The pilot of a business jet that flew over Washington and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, three U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
Guatemala's presidential hopefuls channel heavy-handed tactics of El Salvador's leader

Candidates to be Guatemala's next president are taking a cue from the leader of neighboring El Salvador and promising their voters they will build mega-prisons and hammer criminal gangs into submission.

Politics

India among top actors for foreign interference in Canada: national security adviser

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser says India is among the top sources of foreign interference in Canada.
Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security

The federal prison service says it will have a second look at its decision to move convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility as political leaders of all stripes react to the news with shock and outrage.
Anand: China irresponsible over Taiwan Strait collision risk with Canada, U.S. ships

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Beijing acted irresponsibly on the weekend in the Taiwan Strait, where Washington says a Chinese warship forced a U.S. vessel to avoid a collision near a Canadian frigate.
Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands.
Feds providing $1.5M for increased security at Pride events across Canada

The federal government will be providing $1.5 million to Pride organizations across the country for increased security measures at parades and other events this year, CTV News has learned.
Watchdog's relations with spy community 'particularly strained' over last year

Newly released documents say the intelligence community's relationship with its key watchdog has been particularly strained over the last year due to a 'level of resistance' to scrutiny.

Business

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Wall St retreats on concern economy weakening

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street fell on concern the U.S. economy may be weakening following a report that showed growth in service industries slowing.
Microsoft will pay $20M to settle U.S. charges of illegally collecting children's data

Microsoft will pay a fine of $20 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it illegally collected and retained the data of children who signed up to use its Xbox video game console.
Canada's housing market sees largest improvement in affordability in four years: National Bank

Canada’s housing market saw the largest improvement in affordability in nearly four years in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report from economists at the National Bank of Canada.
U.S. regulator accuses Binance of running an illegal exchange

Federal regulators have sued Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, accusing the company of running an illegal exchange in the United States and commingling billions of dollars’ worth of customer funds.
Experts say Ottawa's 'right to repair' consultation should prioritize consumer rights

Those in favour of creating a federal right to repair law say the government should avoid shaping such legislation according to the wishes of special interest lobbyists as Ottawa gets set to launch consultations on the issue.
Apple unveils sleek 'Vision Pro' goggles. Will it be what VR has been looking for?

Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination

Entertainment

Hollywood actors guild votes to authorize strike, as writers strike continues

Actors represented by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA voted Monday evening to authorize a strike if they don't agree on a new contract with major studios, streamers and production companies by June 30.
Speranza Scappucci to become Royal Opera's principal guest conductor

Speranza Scappucci will become principal guest conductor of London's Royal Opera starting with the 2025-26 season.
Anna Shay, fan favorite on 'Bling Empire,' dead at 62

Anna Shay, an heiress, philanthropist and breakout star of the Netflix reality series 'Bling Empire,' has died at 62.
Issa Rae on weaving magic in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

In “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” Issa Rae stars as Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman, who just happens to be with child in the new animated film that spans alternate universes.
'Cheers' bar sells for $675,000 at Dallas auction of items from classic TV shows

The bar from the television series "Cheers" sold for $675,000 at auction over the weekend, garnering the highest bid among the nearly 1,000 props, costumes and sets from classic TV shows offered up from a collection amassed by one man over more than three decades.
The Fugees reunite for what may be their last performance

Lauryn Hill brought Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel on stage over the weekend to surprise attendees of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia and it may be the last time fans see them together.