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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.
Better than the original
Remember when The Matrix looked like it had great special effects? Here a few clever people do a good duplication in a home movie. And an upgrade to Keanu Reeves as Neo... %%Video1%%
None hurt in overnight house fires; one suspicious
Two fires within hours of each other last night kept Kelowna Fire Department busy last night. The first fire began this morning around 2:30 a.m. when someone called 911 reporting heavy flames from a home on Cerise Dr. Platoon Captain Tim Light said the home was "fully involved" when crews arrived. After confirming that all residents...
How rare are you?
Learn how common webbed feet are. Some people do sneeze in bright sunlight. But the best of this interesting though largely useless information—only two per cent of adults are blonde. Huh. %%Video1%%
Cowboy not needed
No horse, no hat, but still pretty effective. %%Video1%%
Flipping out
High speed, powerful gymnastics routine. %%Video1%% BONUS VIDEO: This one is NSFW but if you heard the social networks react yesterday to A.J. Clemente's first—and last—day on the job, here is the unedited version of his debut and why he was fired.
Head-on collision injures two, one in critical condition
One man is in critical condition and another suffered serious injuries after a head-on collision early this morning. Two vehicles struck head on around 4:40 a.m. on Glenmore Road near Slater Road. A 42-year-old West Kelowna man is in critical condition and a 50-year-old Lake Country man suffered serious injuries. Their two vehicles struck head-on and the...
Vees season ends in double OT
Adam Tambellini scored at 2:34 of double overtime, as the Surrey Eagles edged the Penticton Vees 3-2 Sunday, capturing their first Fred Page Cup in eight years. Tambellini’s game-winning goal clinched the series for the Eagles in six games, as they won their first BCHL Championship since 2005. Demico Hannoun forced a turnover down low...
This time for the men
Last week, we showed you the Dove showing how women see themselves versus how others see them. Now the men. %%Video1%%
Dix commits to support agriculture, local economies
KELOWNA – BC NDP leader Adrian Dix today committed to change for the better for BC’s food producers and agricultural communities. Dix said an NDP government would make an annual investment of $8 million in programs to develop local markets and promote stability for BC growers. It would also take measures to grow BC’s award-winning...
Police need help with iPhone thefts
On April 19, 2013 Kelowna RCMP responded to a theft at Andre' Audiotronics on Springfield Rd in Kelowna, B.C., which occurred at 11:50 am. Staff working at the store determined the following items were stolen, I-Phone5 (four) and I-Phone4 (one). Kelowna RCMP are hoping the public can identify these suspects. If you can assist please...
Van Ryswyk: More of her own words
Dayleen Van Ryswyk made national headlines this week when she was forced to resign as NDP candidate for Kelowna-Mission over controversial comments made on an internet message board four years ago. Use that link to read her comments in full. She says they were taken out of context. She is all about fairness and equality....
Is racism alive and well in Kelowna?
When Dayleen Van Ryswyk hit news and social networks like a molotov cocktail this week, the words 'racism' and 'hatred' once again accompanied the name Kelowna. The B.C. Liberal Party attacked the NDP candidate for Kelowna-Mission on the first day of the campaign, calling her comments on a local message board 'unacceptable and hateful statements...
Good thing it’s not a Roomba
This cat treats the vacuum like it's a Pez dispenser. Greatest feat? Not freaking out at all when the vacuum cleaner goes on. %%Video1%%
Vees on the ropes in Fred Page Cup
SURREY, BC- Kevan Kilistoff put the Surrey Eagles within one win of their first Fred Page Cup title in eight years. Kilistoff stuffed in a rebound off the end-wall at 5:44 of overtime, as the Surrey Eagles edged the Penticton Vees 2-1 Thursday. The Eagles now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 with game six on...
BOSTON BOMBER TAKEN ALIVE: REPORTS
Update: Apr 19, 5:54 p.m.
Bad dog talks back
Take the worst parts of a two-year-old and add it to large stubborn puppy. Result: A dog that wants to watch TV and isn't afraid to argue with you about getting off the couch. %%Video1%%
Disgraced NDP candidate going rogue
RYSWYK STORY POLARIZES READERS IN SOCIAL NETWORKS Dayleen Van Ryswyk is going on her own. The NDP election signs were barely taken down when the former candidate announced today that she will run as an independent MLA. She was forced to resign her party position due to what some called racist comments posted on a...
Women can be their own worst critics
Women describe themselves to an artist. Then a friend describes them to an artist. The difference in the pictures and descriptions is amazing. %%Video1%%
Osoyoos police blotter: Don’t chase the musicians!
On April 13, 2013 the Osoyoos RCMP received a report of a hit and run on Spartan Drive. A witness called to report seeing a small black vehicle back into a parked car and drive off without checking for damage. The witness was quick to obtain a licence plate from the offending vehicle and provided...
Vees tie series with 3-2 win
A third period flurry propelled the Penticton Vees to a 3-2 win in Game Four of the Fred Page Cup Final. The win evens the best-of-seven series at two games apiece, and sets up a best-of-three finish starting Thursday in Surrey. The Vees held serve on home ice and kept pushed their record to a...
Way too much time on their hands
You are a talented engineer. You have access to materials. In this case Lego. What do you create? A paper airplane maker, of course. %%Video1%%
Penticton Vees back in series
Brad McClure made sure he didn’t leave it to chance on Monday. The Vees forward sniped two first period goals, one short-handed, as the Penticton Vees held off the Surrey Eagles 3-2 Monday in Game Three of the Fred Page Cup Final. The Eagles lead now shrinks to 2-1 in the best-of-seven BCHL Championship. McClure...
Vees down 2-0 despite fifty shots on net
The little guy came up big for the Surrey Eagles in Game Two of the Fred Page Cup Final. Michael Santaguida stopped all fifty shots he faced, including twenty-one in the third period, as the Eagles blanked the Vees 2-0 on Saturday night. The Eagles now have a 2-0 series lead with Game Three set...
Your kids don’t listen this well
Pay attention Your employees don't listen this well. Your husband doesn't listen this well. Your wife doesn't listen this well. Your team-mates don't listen this well. Your students don't listen this well.... %%Video1%% Still paying attention BONUS DOG: The great minds on the interwebs that brought you Talking Animals bring you more Talking Animals, this...