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Part of the Xi'an Wall

Sensational Xi’an!

Contest winner Cindy Keith is sharing China through eyes while on a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive trip

Part of the Xi'an Wall
Cindy Keith in China.

From Vernon to the Great Wall

Contest winner Cindy Keith is sharing China through eyes while on a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive trip

Cindy Keith in China.
Two homes destroyed in Sunnybrae mudslide.

UPDATE: Two homes destroyed in Sunnybrae mudslide

A mudslide in Sunnybrae has sent two people to hospital with injuries.

Two homes destroyed in Sunnybrae mudslide.
Jim Postnikoff has been named a candidate for the BC Liberal Party in the Kootenay West riding.

Jim Postnikoff, Liberal candidate for Kootenay West

Jim Postnikoff will represent the BC Liberal Party in the Kootenay West riding.

Jim Postnikoff has been named a candidate for the BC Liberal Party in the Kootenay West riding.
Voter registration notices.

Voter registration notices are in the mail

Voter registration notices are being sent across British Columbia starting Feb. 14.

Voter registration notices.
A member of Avalanche Canada’s South Rockies Field Team helps keep backcountry users safe. Columbia Basin Trust is committing $450

CBT announces $450,000 for Avalanche Canada over three years

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) announced Friday that it will fund Avalanche Canada with $450,000 over three years.

A member of Avalanche Canada’s South Rockies Field Team helps keep backcountry users safe. Columbia Basin Trust is committing $450
Penticton Vees forward takes the puck up ice into the Trail Smoke Eaters zone with defenceman Ethan Martini keeping pace during BCHL action at the South Okanagan Events Centre Wednesday. The Vees won 4-3 in overtime.

UPDATED: VIDEO: Vees have thrilling comeback win over Smokies

Gabe Bast scored the overtime winner as the Penticton Vees defeated the Trail Smoke Eaters 4-3.

Penticton Vees forward takes the puck up ice into the Trail Smoke Eaters zone with defenceman Ethan Martini keeping pace during BCHL action at the South Okanagan Events Centre Wednesday. The Vees won 4-3 in overtime.
WHL forward Taylor Sanheim is coming to the Penticton Vees in exchange for Ty Barnstable

Vees acquire WHL veteran Taylor Sanheim

The Penticton Vees are adding some experience to their forward line with the addition of Taylor Sanheim from the Western Hockey League.

WHL forward Taylor Sanheim is coming to the Penticton Vees in exchange for Ty Barnstable
Emergency dispatchers received some unusual phone calls in 2016.

Stuck gym lockers, job queries top 2016 list of reasons to not call 911

Non-emergency calls can delay the response to a legitimate emergency

Emergency dispatchers received some unusual phone calls in 2016.
Enter the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce contest and win an all inclusive trip to China to see the Great Wall

Dreaming of visiting China? Win a trip of a lifetime!

You could win an all-inclusive tour through Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Suzhou next spring valued at $2500!

Enter the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce contest and win an all inclusive trip to China to see the Great Wall
Slocan Valley police are searching for a boater missing on Slocan Lake.

Boater missing on Slocan Lake

Slocan Valley police are searching for a missing boater.

Slocan Valley police are searching for a boater missing on Slocan Lake.
The KSCU labour dispute has entered Week 2.

KSCU president responds to union comment

Credit Union CEO and president Brent Tremblay said the company has not changed the terms and conditions of employment.

The KSCU labour dispute has entered Week 2.
VIDEO: Watch IHIT press conference

VIDEO: Watch IHIT press conference

Watch a streaming feed of a press conference held by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

VIDEO: Watch IHIT press conference
Numerous emergency vehicles were on scene at Abbotsford Senior Secondary on Tuesday afternoon after two students were stabbed.

UPDATE: Teen girl dies after double stabbing at Abbotsford Senior Secondary

Police arrest male suspect in the school; second victim in stable condition in hospital

Numerous emergency vehicles were on scene at Abbotsford Senior Secondary on Tuesday afternoon after two students were stabbed.
Venron Vipers forward Jimmy Lambert tries to get out of the way of a shot in front of Trail goalie Linden Marshall during the Smoke Eaters' 4-3 BC Hockey League win Friday night at Kal Tire Place. The two teams play a rematch Saturday in Trail.

Trail Smoke Eaters edge Vernon Vipers 4-3

Visiting Smokies rally from two goals down to beat division rivals Friday night in Vernon

Venron Vipers forward Jimmy Lambert tries to get out of the way of a shot in front of Trail goalie Linden Marshall during the Smoke Eaters' 4-3 BC Hockey League win Friday night at Kal Tire Place. The two teams play a rematch Saturday in Trail.
The KSCU labour dispute has been put on hold as both sides resume negotiations.

No work stoppage at Kootenay Savings Credit Union for now

Both sides agree to postpone any work stoppage planned for Friday

The KSCU labour dispute has been put on hold as both sides resume negotiations.
Fruitvale's Debbie Korn won first place for the Kootenay Rockies region with 'Hail to Our Farmers.'

Poem nets honour for retired Fruitvale teacher

"Hail to Our Farmers," by Debbie Korn, was the winner from the Kootenay Rockies in the 4th annual BCAFM poetry contest.

Fruitvale's Debbie Korn won first place for the Kootenay Rockies region with 'Hail to Our Farmers.'
Goodbye

‘Happy memories, incredibly grateful’: Prince William’s parting words to Canada

Heartfelt thank you, touching farewell as Royal tour ends for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Goodbye
Traffic fatalities remain under investigation.

Traffic fatalities remain under investigation

Cpl. Chad Badry from WK Integrated Road Safety Unit confirmed investigation is ongoing into two tragic fatalities.

Traffic fatalities remain under investigation.
Developing story - BC Liquor Store in Fruitvale was robbed this morning.

Fruitvale Liquor Store robbed

Police confirm a robbery at BC Liquor Store in Fruitvale - story is developing details to come.

Developing story - BC Liquor Store in Fruitvale was robbed this morning.