Safety

Someone flew a drone over planes near Kelowna airport
An unauthorized drone was flying within one kilometre of Kelowna International Airport earlier this month…

iN VIDEO: Dangerously duelling B.C. Interior transport truckers under investigation
Actions of both the DCT Chambers truck driver and another trucker passing each other in…

Pilot reports another laser strike during take off at Kelowna airport
A Cessna pilot reported being temporarily blinded while taking off from Kelowna International Airport on…

Penticton’s Rona fined more than $330,000 by WorkSafe B.C.
The Rona Home Centre in Penticton has to pay more than $330,000 in administrative penalties…

Cyclists won’t be billed for damaging cars but ICBC won’t compensate for pain, suffering
ICBC is changing the way it deals with claims when there is a collision between…

Do you feel safe in Kamloops? This advocacy group wants to know
The Kamloops Voters Society wants to know where you live, where you shop and whether…

B.C. Hydro fighting $678,000 fine after worker seriously injured near Revelstoke
WorkSafe B.C. has issued a $678,889 fine to B.C. Hydro following an incident near Revelstoke.…

Weapons complaint puts two Kamloops schools on alert
Kamloops RCMP put two schools on "hold and secure" as they responded to a weapons…

Reporter spat on while covering Osoyoos protest
Journalists trying to cover “freedom” rallies across the country experienced harassment from protestors this weekend.…

Notorious section of South Okanagan highway to be improved
A highway safety petition, with more than 4,000 signatures, has the attention of the Ministry…

How to keep yourself, pets safe during coyote mating season in southern Interior
Southern Interior residents are reminded to increase their awareness of coyotes as the potential for…

How to keep your pet safe, healthy in frigid winter weather
Unsure how to keep your four-legged furry friend safe and warm during frigid weather? The…

Thousands sign petition for safer highway between Penticton and Okanagan Falls
A petition with tens of thousands of signatures helped convince the province to install concrete…

Vigilant citizens to patrol Summerland during 6-hour blackout
Dozens of vigilant Summerlanders are expected to be on patrol tonight as the community braves…

Cougar attacks on dogs are, thankfully, ‘very rare’: Expert
Dog-owners in the Okanagan shouldn't be overly worried about cougars attacking their best friends, despite…