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First airlift of Syrian refugees to arrive Thursday in Toronto, says Trudeau
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government's first airlift of Syrian refugees will arrive Thursday in Toronto, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.
RIH Foundation launches holiday fundraising campaign in support of mental wellness
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation officially kicked off its Holiday Fundraising Campaign today, in support of mental wellness at RIH. Heidi Coleman, RIH Foundation CEO explained, “It’s time we talk more about mental health and support this critical unit at Royal Inland Hospital”. Amanda Lavigne, Manager of Acute Mental Health Services at RIH...
Ivan Henry’s lawyer makes case for B.C. to pay at least $30 million
VANCOUVER – A man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 27 years on sex crimes convictions deserves compensation of $30 million or more, his lawyer has argued in British Columbia Supreme Court.
Penticton Vees to host international exhibition game
PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees Jr ‘A’ Hockey Club, in conjunction with the British Columbia Hockey League are pleased to announce a special international exhibition game coming to the South Okanagan Events Centre on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Hockey club Red Bull Salzburg (Under-20 team) will be coming to the South Okanagan in late January, as...
Blasting activity end of Rosalee Lane
WEST KELOWNA - The City of West Kelowna is advising the public that blasting activity related to subdivision construction north of Rosealee Lane, to the southwest of the Rosewood Drive neighbourhood will occur over the next few months with expected completion by April 15, 2016. A blasting permit has been issued to Kara Vista Development...
North Face co-founder and environmentalist Douglas Tompkins dies in Chile kayaking accident
SANTIAGO, Chile – Douglas Tompkins, the co-founder of The North Face and Esprit clothing companies who bought up large swaths of land in South America's Patagonia region to keep them pristine, has died from severe hypothermia in a kayaking accident in Chile.
Transport agency reprimands Air Canada over ‘paternalistic’ deaf-blind policy
VANCOUVER – The Canadian Transportation Agency has ordered Air Canada to officially change what it calls a discriminatory policy prohibiting deaf-blind people from travelling solo.
Drugs, weapons issues at B.C. group homes that cared for teen who died: report
VICTORIA – Newly released government documents say drugs and weapons were among the concerns at former private group homes operated by a company that cared for an 18-year-old before his death.
Canadian Tire takes aim at Walmart in latest Christmas light troubles
TORONTO – Canadian Tire is accusing Walmart of ripping off the design of its made-in-Canada clip-on Christmas lights and is demanding that the mega-retailer cease and desist — the latest bit of bad news for people looking for electrical holiday finery.
Snowfall warning for Interior highways
THOMPSON-OKANANAGAN - With a snowfall warning in place for the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 we can expect to see significant snowfall on highway passes before the end of the day. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for higher elevations as a Pacific frontal system begins moving across Southern B.C. today, Dec. 9. The...
Let the choir sing: Transgender singers discover their voices in Boston chorus
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In the world of vocal groups, where singers are separated along bold gender lines with little room for grey, the Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus stands out.
Ikea monkey awaiting arrival of new roommates as sanctuary expands
On the eve of the Ikea monkey's third anniversary at a sanctuary, workers are building enclosures for two potential roommates.
Family of late Steve Montador is suing NHL over concussions sustained while playing
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – The family of the late Steve Montador is suing the NHL over concussions and other brain injuries the defenceman suffered during his playing career.
After digital toymaker VTech’s hack, how to ensure your kids’ online safety
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Parents around the world have been understandably shaken by the hacking of a VTech database containing information on the more than 6 million children who use the company's toys.
Lack of ADHD treatment in B.C. draws criticism from mental-health advocates
VANCOUVER – Mental-health advocacy organizations in British Columbia are calling out the province for falling behind the rest of the country when it comes to treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Halifax astronomer catches rare image of booster re-entering atmosphere
HALIFAX – A Halifax-based astronomer is the envy of his peers after he photographed a rare image in the skies from his balcony Sunday evening.
Large haul of food and teddy bears collected at Blazers game
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are pleased to announce that 2,215 bears, 653 winter accessories, 2,500 pounds of food were collected and $1,400 was raised over the weekend. The 2,500 pounds of food collected and $1,400 will all go to the Kamloops Food Bank to help families in need in our community. The teddy bear...
Schwarzenegger urges provinces to march ‘like a Terminator’ on the environment
PARIS – Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged sub-national governments such as cities and provinces on Tuesday to march forward 'like a Terminator' on environmental issues.
Liberals launch first phase of inquiry into missing, murdered indigenous women
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is kicking off what it calls the first phase of its inquiry into the tragic phenomenon of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.
Sen. Mike Duffy finally takes to witness box to testify in own defence
OTTAWA – Sen. Mike Duffy has finally begun testifying in his own defence against 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery.
Fentanyl continues to claim B.C. lives despite education: police
VANCOUVER – Vancouver police say too many people are dying from fentanyl-laced drugs, despite ongoing education and awareness campaigns.
Avalanche control to close Trans-Canada Highway today
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you planned on heading east today prepare for some delays along several routes as crews perform avalanche control today. Drive B.C. warns motorists Highway 1 through Glacier National Park will be closed from noon to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 8, during avalanche control work. Delays of up to two hours are expected....
Warm but wet week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - With at least a chance of showers every day this week we could be in for a wet week, though the above normal temperatures should make it a lot more bearable. Environment Canada is calling for highs in the 4 Celsius to 7 C range most days this week, though the Penticton area...
Warm and wet week ahead for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - With at least a chance of showers every day this week we could be in for a wet week, though the above normal temperatures should make it a lot more bearable. Environment Canada is calling for highs to hit as warm as 10 Celsius this week, well above the seasonal normal of 1...