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Marshall Jones

Marshall Jones

News is best when it's local, relevant, timely and interesting. That's our focus every day. We are on the ground in Penticton, Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops to bring you the stories that matter most. Marshall may call West Kelowna home, but after 16 years in local news and 14 in the Okanagan, he knows better than to tell readers in other communities what is "news' to them. He relies on resident reporters to reflect their own community priorities and needs. As the newsroom leader, his job is making those reporters better, ensuring accuracy, fairness and meeting the highest standards of journalism.

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Forgiveness of Charleston shooter prompts discussion about whether that’s best for community

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Under an outdoor tent a few blocks from Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Sharon Simmons paused while cleaning up from the previous night's revival to ponder the idea of forgiving the white man accused of killing nine of the historic black church's members, including the pastor. A churchgoer herself, Simmons admits feeling...

Two B.C. communities declare states of emergency as wildfires burn

PORT HARDY, B.C. - Dozens of wildfires burning across British Columbia are forcing residents from their homes, with two communities declaring states of emergency. Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood said a state of emergency was issued Saturday morning after a 16-hectare fire caused the evacuation of about 100 residences. "We're hopeful, but it's still a...

JOE RICH FIRE: YOU CAN GO BACK HOME!

KELOWNA - The Emergency Operations Centre advises effective at 8:00 p.m. tonight, the outstanding Evacuation Order for the 55-hectare Joe Rich interface face is rescinded. None of the 28 properties in the Highway 33 and Huckleberry Road area remain under Evacuation Order and all residents are now able to return to their homes. These properties...

UPDATE: Kelowna teen located

KELOWNA - UPDATE: Tyler Leski has returned home safe. Kelowna RCMP need help finding Tyler "Marshall" Leskie, last seen in Ben Lee Park Saturday evening, July 4. Leskie, 17, didn't return home Saturday, says Staff Sgt. John Jordan. He has several medical issues which "are concerning given his absence." Leskie is described as Caucasian, 5'7",...

Fixed-date election comes with concerns, observers say

OTTAWA - The first fixed-date election in Canadian history is just around the corner, but some observers are raising concerns about overspending because of a law they say is flawed. When the Conservatives introduced a fixed election date nine years ago, political financing rules were not adjusted accordingly, says Elections Canada boss Marc Mayrand. "We...

Crews make more headway on Joe Rich fire; 28 still under evacuation order

KELOWNA - Crews working on the Huckleberry wildfire over night took advantage of calm winds and cooler temperatures to stay ahead of the Huckleberry wildfire in Joe Rich keeping it entirely contained, officials say. The fire has not grown since it started Friday, July 3, according a 8 a.m. release by the emergency operations centre....

Evacuation order partially lifted for Joe Rich fire; Now 100 per cent contained

The Evacuation Order for the Joe Rich Grassfire has been partially lifted for 114 properties effective 8 p.m. tonight.  The 28 properties remaining on Evacuation Order cannot return home and include: 1733 Huckleberry Road                      1735 Huckleberry Road                      1736 Huckleberry Road                      1737 Huckleberry Road                      1842 Huckleberry Road                      1843 Huckleberry Road                      1848 Huckleberry Road                    1876 Huckleberry Road...

Emergency declared in Port Hardy as dozens of wildfires burn across B.C.

PORT HARDY, B.C. - Dozens of wildfires burning across British Columbia are forcing residents from their homes, with one small Vancouver Island district declaring a state of emergency. Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood said a state of emergency was issued on Saturday morning after an 16-hectare fire caused the evacuation of about 100 residences. "We're...

The likely cause of the Huckleberry fire in Joe Rich won’t surprise anyone

KELOWNA - The Huckleberry fire is now 50 per cent contained but residents under evacuation order are still not allowed to return home. The area still has visible hot spots and shows the fire clearly started just off the highway yesterday, July 3. Public information officer Bruce Smith said at a press conference today it was...

Highway 33 reopened around Huckleberry wildfire

KELOWNA - Highway 33 is once again open to single-land alternating traffic through the wildfire area in Joe Rich.  The Emergency Operation Centre made the call along with the Ministry of Transportation. Speed limits may be reduced and emergency vehicles are in the area. You can also check drivebc.ca for more information. RCMP and traffic...