Kolten Bezooyen

Kolten began his career with Vista Radio in Prince Rupert in July 2025 before moving to the Okanagan in May 2026. He is from Lethbridge, Alberta, and graduated from the Digital Communications and Media program at Lethbridge Polytechnic. His favourite topics to cover are sports and politics.

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Five former BC Conservatives form new political party

Five former B.C. Conservative MLAs have joined forces to form a new political party, with Peter Milobar serving as interim leader.

Thunderstorms could bring erratic winds to Bald Range Wildfire

The Bald Range wildfire has grown to 18,450 hectares as crews work to strengthen containment lines and prepare for thunderstorms that could increase fire activity, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Update: 55 airlifted, evacuation expanded after explosive wildfire grows in south Okanagan

A fast-growing wildfire west of Summerland has reached an estimated 1,000 hectares Friday evening, prompting evacuation orders.

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Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.