An LGBT2Q+ lounge in Kelowna is changing hands and will be getting a re-brand. Last Friday, Dec. 26, the current owners of the Friends of Dorothy lounge in downtown Kelowna announced the establishment was being sold after six years of operation. On Dec. 29, the new owner was revealed to be Dustyn Baulkham, founder and […]

A West Kelowna man has been ordered to serve another 505 days in prison after being found guilty in a case of intimate partner violence. Stephen Daniel Hayes was convicted on Oct. 23, 2025, of breaking and entering, uttering or conveying a threat to cause death or bodily harm, and the carrying, using, handling, shipping

The City of Maple Ridge is warning residents not to use fireworks to ring in the New Year. Fireworks and firecrackers are only allowed to be used with a valid permit, the city warned online, as they can cause fires, injuries, and distress for pets and wildlife. The sale of fireworks is prohibited in Maple

Holiday expectations often centre on reconnecting with family, spending time with friends, and sharing moments of joy. While those ideas sound comforting, they can sometimes feel more like scenes from a holiday movie than real life. The reality is that holiday gatherings do not always take place as expected. Family dynamics, social obligations and personal

A two-game trip to California resulted in two losses for the Abbotsford Canucks on Saturday (Dec. 27) and Sunday (Dec. 28). Sunday’s setback saw the Canucks fall 3-0 to the San Diego Gulls and it marked the fifth time this season that Abbotsford has been blanked. The club was only shut out once in the