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Kelowna senior on mobility scooter struck, killed by bus
The 97-year-old was hit by a chartered bus on Benvoulin Road on Sunday.

Petitioners sought to pitch second Okanagan highway route
A Penticton woman already sent a petition to Parliament, but the federal government told her to ask Victoria.

Destruction of properties near Clinton may be worst in B.C.’s fire season so far
A regional official says structures on about 20 properties have been “impacted” by an out-of-control…

BC cops clock Alberta driver at nearly triple the speed limit
Cops backed off the chase, later tracking the drunk, unlicensed driver to a campground.

Okanagan cops can’t keep up with illegal e-bikes — hospitals aren’t trying
We'd all like to know if injuries or collisions have risen.
You'd think someone would be counting that.

B.C. crews use drone in controlled burn during wildfire fight, in Canadian first
Fons Raedschelders said he “shed a very happy tear” over the weekend after wildland firefighters…

Driver charged one year after deadly Okanagan Granfondo collision
One rider was killed and two were injured just over a year ago.

Learner driver clocked nearly 50km/h over limit on Coquihalla
Her dad's car was towed and impounded for a week.

Tesla driver caught reading in traffic ticketed in West Kelowna
"Regardless of the technology available in a vehicle, drivers are responsible for maintaining control and remaining attentive at all times."

Lake Country launches free ‘Scottie’ the summer shuttle to improve public transit
The shuttle rides are free for everyone and it’s meant to get people to destinations like beaches and restaurants.

Sentencing for man whose driving while high on mushrooms prompted 50 calls to 911
NELSON — A man whose dangerous driving while high on mushrooms prompted about 50 calls…

Visitor fought B.C. wildfire with frying pan. But it became an inferno
BOSTON BAR — Fernando Balanta says he was on a trip to the landfill in…

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Thursday about Turkey as well…

Penticton RCMP investigating RV arson
A man, possibly the arson suspect, was seen fleeing in a grey car.

Jail for Vernon woman caught drunk driving while on bail for drunk driving
The crash left an 81-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl with lasting injuries.

