Jacqueline Gelineau

A Sycamore Road home in Kelowna cordoned off as police conduct an investigation after a man was found dead at the residence on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)

Kelowna woman accused of murder, mutilation fires lawyers mid-trial

Gabriella Sears is charged with second degree murder and interference with human remains

A Sycamore Road home in Kelowna cordoned off as police conduct an investigation after a man was found dead at the residence on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)
The intersection of Crowley Ave. and Weddell Pl. in Kelowna will be the site of a new tiny home village. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Industrial location chosen for Kelowna tiny home village raises concerns

People are concerned about safety and sleep with semi trucks loading and unloading 24/7

The intersection of Crowley Ave. and Weddell Pl. in Kelowna will be the site of a new tiny home village. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Building Academic Retention through K9s (BARK) at UBCO. (Freya Green/UBCO)

Tail-wagging B.C. study concludes everybody benefits from snuggling a dog

UBCO research finds that gender doesn’t play a role in receiving benefits from canine therapy

Building Academic Retention through K9s (BARK) at UBCO. (Freya Green/UBCO)
Dr. Tara Stratton treats a child in Ukraine. (Global Care Force/Submitted)

Kelowna doctor shares stories from volunteering in Ukraine

Dr. Tara Stratton worked in towns that have been recently liberated from Russian occupation

Dr. Tara Stratton treats a child in Ukraine. (Global Care Force/Submitted)
A Sycamore Road home in Kelowna cordoned off as police conduct an investigation after a man was found dead at the residence on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)

Kelowna court hears that man found dead was beaten, genitals removed

Darren Middleton was found by his widow Brenda Adams on June 17, 2021

A Sycamore Road home in Kelowna cordoned off as police conduct an investigation after a man was found dead at the residence on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)
Empty jury box in courtroom (file)

Kelowna woman guilty of fraud, theft from business that helps disabled people

Carey Earl allegedly embezzled more than $1 million from Access Human Resources

Empty jury box in courtroom (file)
(Mark Koochin/Porter Ramsay LLP)

Kelowna lawyer under investigation for allegedly coaching client under oath

The Law Society of B.C. is investigating Mark Koochin from Porter Ramsay for allegations of coaching, counselling

(Mark Koochin/Porter Ramsay LLP)
Kelowna Courthouse. (Phil McLachlan-Capital News/FILE)

Kelowna social worker sued for alleged affair, violation of privacy

An MCFD worker allegedly began an affair and shared confidential information with an abusive father

Kelowna Courthouse. (Phil McLachlan-Capital News/FILE)
Kevin Lee Barrett will appear back in court in Kelowna on May 28

Kelowna woman on trial for fraud, theft of $1.8 million

Carey Earl is accused of stealing from Access Human Resources while working as their bookkeeper

Kevin Lee Barrett will appear back in court in Kelowna on May 28
Kelowna Courthouse (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Trial underway in case of man found murdered and mutilated in Kelowna

A Kelowna woman was the first to call 911 after finding her husband’s body

Kelowna Courthouse (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Members of Kelowna’s Indigneous community carried signs saying “Maximum sentence for Robert Riley Saunders,” and “Justice for Indigenous youth,” outside of the courthouse during Saunders’ sentencing. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

‘Deeply outraged’: Social worker who defrauded B.C. Indigenous youth gets day parole

First Nations Leadership Council ‘appalled’ by Robert Riley Saunders decision 14 months into sentence

Members of Kelowna’s Indigneous community carried signs saying “Maximum sentence for Robert Riley Saunders,” and “Justice for Indigenous youth,” outside of the courthouse during Saunders’ sentencing. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Kelowna Courthouse (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

2 murder confessions cannot be used as evidence in Kelowna trial: Justice

A Kelowna woman told police that she was forced to act after being sexually assaulted

Kelowna Courthouse (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Vigil in downtown Kelowna to remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

In Canada, Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people experience high rates of violence

(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
A photograph of late temple president Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen on a banner outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian intelligence services are investigating "credible" information about "a potential link" between the government of India and the murder of Nijjar. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Kelowna Sikh leader says majority of Indians in Canada are not separatists

Sikh leaders met after the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an advocate for Khalistan separatism

A photograph of late temple president Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen on a banner outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian intelligence services are investigating "credible" information about "a potential link" between the government of India and the murder of Nijjar. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Kelowna’s Tent City encampment is preparing for the winter months ahead. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna’s Tent City cleaned up as residents prepare for the winter

New fire-safe regulations implemented, without warming alternatives offered

Kelowna’s Tent City encampment is preparing for the winter months ahead. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Photo of protesters at the 1 Million March 4 Children event in Kelowna on Sept. 20, 2023. (Finn/@FinnWPhoto/Submitted)

Kelowna residents shocked by apparent Nazi salute at anti-SOGI march

Counter-protesters were subject to hate speech, violence and aggression at the rally

Photo of protesters at the 1 Million March 4 Children event in Kelowna on Sept. 20, 2023. (Finn/@FinnWPhoto/Submitted)
(BC SPCA/Submitted)

30 Dachshunds seized from Okanagan breeder

The dogs were living in small, urine and feces soiled crates

(BC SPCA/Submitted)
Glen Lake wildfire burning near Peachland on Sept. 17. (Submitted)

UPDATE: Properties in Summerland, RDOS on evacuation alert for fire west of Peachland

The blaze, which is now part of the Grouse Complex, is likely to burn vigorously throughout the day

Glen Lake wildfire burning near Peachland on Sept. 17. (Submitted)
(File/Pixabay.com)

UPDATE: Kelowna youth arrested in relation to attack on Sikh teen at bus stop

The student was pepper sprayed on Sept. 11.

(File/Pixabay.com)
(Image/ Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4)

Extended closure coming to B.C.’s Highway 1, east of Golden

The stretch of Trans Canada highway will be closed for a total of 17 days, adding delay of 1.5 hours

(Image/ Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4)