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Diamond Valley’s iconic ’50s diner set to close

Diamond Valley’s iconic ’50s diner set to close

Marv Garriott has announced he'll be closing Marv’s Classic Soda Shop on the Labour Day weekend.
Lake Okanagan Resort mostly destroyed by McDougall Creek fire

Lake Okanagan Resort mostly destroyed by McDougall Creek fire

It is not clear if any structures at the resort north of Kelowna survived the fire.
Province considering the expansion of local reservoirs along the Bow River

Province considering the expansion of local reservoirs along the Bow River

With Alberta notorious for having extreme weather events, the Alberta Government is looking at alternative ways to mitigate flood and drought risks on the Bow River.
The latest news on the wildfires in the Northwest Territories

The latest news on the wildfires in the Northwest Territories

The military says it's continuing to help get evacuees out of Yellowknife as a wildfire threatens the capital of the Northwest Territories.
West Kelowna evacuations triple, as City of Kelowna declares wildfire emergency

West Kelowna evacuations triple, as City of Kelowna declares wildfire emergency

The BC Wildfire Service said the fire is now 68 square kilometres in size, up from 11 square kilometres late Thursday afternoon.
Police look for information after hit and run at No Frills in Cold Lake

Police look for information after hit and run at No Frills in Cold Lake

Cold Lake RCMP are looking for the public’s help to identify an unknown suspect who is alleged to have caused about $2,000 in damages after hitting a parked vehicle in the No Frills parking lot in Cold Lake.
Flair Airlines to speed up pilot training with new program

Flair Airlines to speed up pilot training with new program

In the face of a North American pilot shortage, Canadian discount carrier Flair Airlines is launching a unique training program that will fast-track candidates into the cockpits of the company's jets.
Security video captures moments before house burned by B.C. wildfire

Security video captures moments before house burned by B.C. wildfire

'So that's the very last footage before it goes black,' says Port Coquitlam woman who planned to retire in home outside Keremeos, B.C.
Slippery situation unfolds at Bonnyville hospital after waterline break

Slippery situation unfolds at Bonnyville hospital after waterline break

A water-line break at the Bonnyville Health Centre earlier this week caused flooding, ER not impacted.
Gritty Dawgs dig deep to repeat as WCBL champions

Gritty Dawgs dig deep to repeat as WCBL champions

A six-run answer ensured the Dawgs ran it back for their seventh Western Canadian Baseball League championship.
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