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UPDATED: Outrage in Kootenays as ferry strike threatens communities

UPDATED: Outrage in Kootenays as ferry strike threatens communities

Harrop and Procter are only accessible by a ferry set to have reduced sailings during a labour fight
B.C. artist and activist Joe Average dies at 67

B.C. artist and activist Joe Average dies at 67

He was an advocate for people living with HIV, terminal illnesses, marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights
Major fire breaks out at Telegraph Cove on northern Vancouver Island

Major fire breaks out at Telegraph Cove on northern Vancouver Island

Unfortunately parts of the boardwalk have been lost already as they continue to fight the fire
Find out which were Black Press Media's most read stories of 2024 in Canada

Find out which were Black Press Media's most read stories of 2024 in Canada

The results of a space weather storm was the second-most read story of the year
QUIZ: A look back at the news of 2024

QUIZ: A look back at the news of 2024

A lot happened in Canada over the past 12 months
YEAR IN REVIEW: Former lifeguard鈥檚 parole rescinded

YEAR IN REVIEW: Former lifeguard鈥檚 parole rescinded

Former Summerland lifeguard was caught accessing photographs of young boys while on parole
Violent Vernon man arrested thanks to alert neighbour

Violent Vernon man arrested thanks to alert neighbour

Alert neighbour's tip helps RCMP track down man wanted for alleged assault with a weapon
Penticton RCMP seeking witnesses to Christmas fire outside detachment

Penticton RCMP seeking witnesses to Christmas fire outside detachment

An item was lit on fire outside the detachment and caused limited property damage before it was extinuished
12 break-ins over 15 days in Vernon

12 break-ins over 15 days in Vernon

'The amount of damage done by these suspects to break into the property is often far greater than anything they steal from inside.'
Fire sparked at school in Vernon

Fire sparked at school in Vernon

A small, accidental fire caused some damage to a hallway and the music room at Seaton
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