B.C. veteran John Hillman dies at 105, leaves huge charity footprint

The 105-year-old hit headlines for his philanthropic ways, raising funds for Save the Children by walking laps of his Oak Bay courtyard

Jul 10, 2024 4:29 PM Read more >

Fireworks set off in Vernon despite ban, fire danger

Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) received multiple complaints about fireworks in the Okanagan Landing area

Jul 10, 2024 4:01 PM Read more >

Fire sparks off Highway 97 north of Penticton

Crews were able to quickly get a handle on the flames

Jul 10, 2024 3:44 PM Read more >

Driver survives, but 3 passengers killed in single-car crash near Invermere

RCMP say intoxication and speed were likely factors

Jul 10, 2024 3:08 PM Read more >

Serious crash closes Highway 3 just outside Keremeos

It is not currently known how many people were involved or what their injuries may be

Jul 10, 2024 3:01 PM Read more >

B.C.º¦Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù™s active wildfire count vaults to about 140, 2 considered fires of note

Two blazes in the northwest the most serious as heat wave fuels concerns of more to come

Jul 10, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Justice For Girls pulls out of Pickton hearing after serial killerº¦Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù™s death

Advocacy group feels it is better served pressing its case outside the courtroom evidence hearing

Jul 10, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

Police complaint commissioner to investigate 2022 crash that killed B.C. teens

The officer was going 124 km/h in the minutes before the suspect vehicle hit the teens' car

Jul 10, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >

Ponderosa Ridge Ranch puts Princeton on the map at Calgary Stampede

Gypsy Cob horses made a big hit at world's largest outdoor rodeo

Jul 10, 2024 1:20 PM Read more >

Black Press Media: The heartbeat of your community

Helping non-profits thrive at home, and across Western Canada

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