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Okanagan theft ring targeting Ford trucks broken up
THOMSON-OKANAGAN - An Okanagan-based theft ring with a taste for Ford F-350 pickup trucks has been busted by police. Seven people have been charged with multiple offences after a seven-week investigation by the Kelowna RCMP street enforcement unit, RCMP spokesman Const. Jesse O’Donaghey said during a press conference today, Nov. 13. An upswing in Ford...
Kelowna woman guilty of possessing 15 kg of bath salts drug imported from China
KELOWNA – A West Kelowna woman has been found guilty of possessing 15 kg of a new synthetic drug she received in the mail from China. Nicole Marie Hubek, 32, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking for bringing what RCMP say was up to $1 million worth of Methylone, also known as...
On the ground in Paris: The terrorist attack as seen in social media
PARIS, FRANCE - News sources are reporting at least 100 people are dead following an attack in Paris Friday evening, Nov. 13. As of 5 p.m. Nov. 13, The Associated Press reports at least six attacks including a hostage situation have led to the carnage, which began in a well-known concert hall in the city. ...
Penticton plays host to international astrophysics conference
PENTICTON - About 250 members of the international astrophysical community gathered in Penticton this week to discuss an joint project dealing with radio astronomy. The scientists from around the world discussed the design work being done on a billion dollar project known as the Square Kilometre Array. Staff at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory near Penticton played...
Concert, harvest event and hockey game highlight weekend activities in Penticton
PENTICTON - The third annual Penticton Harvest Event takes place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre this weekend. The two day event, Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., features Armstrong-based business Rancho Vignola, a family owned and operated operation specializing in nuts and freshly harvested dried fruit. The Penticton Harvest...
Clean up planned for Carmi Road dump sites
PENTICTON - A group of residents concerned about the state of Carmi Road are getting together this weekend to clean up. Members of the South Okanagan Trail Alliance are meeting at the Garnet Fire Interpretive Centre at noon on Saturday, Nov. 14 to clean up roadside dumpsites along the Carmi- Beaverdell Road. The South Okanagan...
Alpine ski season begins with opening of Big White, others not far behind
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Big White Ski Resort has officially opened for alpine skiing and several other local ski hills aren’t far behind. Big White opened today, Nov. 13, about two weeks ahead of schedule for alpine skiing, while Silver Star Mountain opened for nordic skiing yesterday and Sun Peaks Resort welcomed ski teams for alpine training...
Rainy weekend ahead in the Okanagan, avalanche risk increases in southeastern B.C.
OKANAGAN - A storm system skirting much of the region will move on this morning, though a weekend of rain is still in store for the Okanagan. The strongest winds came in the Penticton area yesterday, Nov. 12, with Environment Canada recording strong wind gusts since yesterday morning and the strongest reaching in excess of...