Newsmaker of the Year: New Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr
In the October federal election, Fuhr broke the 47-year stranglehold right-of-centre politicians had on Central Okanagan politics.Alistair Waters / December 31, 2015
Year: 2015
Love falls 9-4 to Kiss
Kiss got the better of Love in Draw 3 Wednesday morning at the Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships.Wire Service / December 31, 2015
Reptile Guy ponders his future
Mission businessman has been involved in an ongoing dispute with the BCSPCA and may not be able to afford to stay open.Kevin Mills / December 31, 2015
Polar Bear dips to be had around the Okanagan
A New Year’s day tradition is making a return to the icy shores of Okanagan lake.Wire Service / December 31, 2015
HUGS & SLUGS: Hugs defeat slugs 5-4
Did you return a wheelchair to the hospital? Help save a dog? Hand someone’s iPhone in to the police? If so, there is a hug or slug for you.Contributed / December 31, 2015
City of Penticton reaching out Trio Marine
Penticton Mayor says city is getting ready to file response to Skaha Park civil suit.Steve Kidd / December 31, 2015
We don’t need robots on Qualicum Beach town council
Elected officials should do more than blindly apply rules in QualicumWire Service / December 31, 2015
New Hugh Braker exhibit starts Jan. 20
A new exhibit, pool murals and more on the Alberni arts scene.Melissa Martin / December 31, 2015
Songwriter embraces Inuit culture
NANAIMO - Nanaimo singer-songwriter Willie Thrasher gains international attention for his work.Rachel Stern / December 31, 2015
LETTER: Granddaughter’s tragic story will bring hope to some families
Grandmother of South Surrey teen who lost her life to drugs hopes the teens story will help othersWire Service / December 31, 2015
Top of 2015
See the stories that made the News' headlines in 2015.Katya Slepian / December 31, 2015
Trail Times wraps up Sports Year in Review – December, 2015
The Trail Times delivers its final instalment of Sports Year in Review as we look back at the month December, 2015.Jim Bailey / December 31, 2015
Christmas cheer a hit at Upper Room MIssion
The agency served 250 meals Christmas Eve and handed out the same number of backpacksRichard Rolke / December 31, 2015
Year in Review: In the 2015 news: LNG projects to vandalized trees
Bits and bites from around the Cowichan Valley in 2015.Andrea Rondeau / December 31, 2015
River claims ‘matriarch’ estimated to be 200 years old in Parksville
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, says Parksville resident on loss of Douglas firWire Service / December 31, 2015
LETTER: Graham considered to be a hero
Graham was a wonderful friend, a great family man, and very generous with his time serving his community of Mission.Wire Service / December 31, 2015
Police dog aids in SAR operation near Creston
Backcountry snowboarder rescued on Mount Thompson with help from Cranbrook police dog services.Wire Service / December 31, 2015
Nanaimo sends province plan for park’s middle dam
NANAIMO – City to look at options, risk for middle dam at Colliery Dam Park in 2016.Tamara Cunningham / December 31, 2015
Terrace power lifters set new records
Striving for high reps and squatting with barbells of 150 to 250 pounds, power lifters pushed limits at the first Terrace squat challenge.Jackie Lieuwen / December 31, 2015
KIJHL: Revitalized Leafs defeat Nitehawks 7-4
Curt Doyle and Nicholas Ketola spectacular in win over division leaders.Tyler Harper / December 31, 2015