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Hong Kong tycoon spends $77 million on diamonds for 7-year-old daughter at Sotheby auctions
HONG KONG – A Hong Kong billionaire tycoon paid a total of $77 million at auctions in Geneva for two large and rare colored diamonds for his 7-year-old daughter Josephine — and renamed them after her, his office said Thursday.
Provinces prepared for feds to seek more time on right-to-die law
OTTAWA – Ontario and British Columbia appear prepared for the federal government to request more time to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada's landmark decision on doctor-assisted death.
100 Men Who Give a Damn selects the Clubhouse Farm as second charity recipient
KELOWNA - The success of the 100 Men Who Give a Damn!, a group of men who want to give back to their community but have limited time, has grown to 320 members and counting. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, over 200 of those members were in attendance and they had the opportunity to hear pitches...
B.C., developer and First Nation partner on $1.5 B expansion plan for ski resort
AGASSIZ, B.C. – The British Columbia government has approved a $1.5-billion expansion plan it says will turn a small ski resort near Agassiz into an all-season recreational area.
Let’s Talk: City of Kamloops 2016 budget meetings
KAMLOOPS - Each year the city hosts public meetings regarding the city budget to give citizens an overview and hear their comments and suggestions. The city wants to know what’s important to you. You’ll have an opportunity to discuss the budget with city staff and councillors, as well as participate in a survey. For convenience,...
Around the world in 80 days: An epic adventure of a pilot and his single-engine plane
KELOWNA - Kelowna resident Dave McElroy undertook an epic adventure on behalf of two charities: SickKids Foundation of Toronto and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance of Perth, Scotland. The adventure, comprised two overlapping round the world flights — from Toronto and Scotland respectively, was just the 198th such flight in world history. Dave was subsequently awarded...
Nude marcher joins Kelowna Remembrance Day parade
KELOWNA - A man in the buff tried to join the Remembrance Day parade in downtown Kelowna yesterday. The nude male joined in near the intersection of Water Street and Bernard Avenue just before 11:30 a.m., but was promptly removed from the parade, Const. Jesse O’Donaghey says in a release. "The Kelowna RCMP were vigilant...
Queen Elizabeth grants audience to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
OTTAWA – Thirty-eight years after his father caused an international sensation with a pirouette behind an oblivious Queen, Justin Trudeau is going to meet the monarch.
B.C. anti-gang squad report reveals brutal side for women in gangs
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's anti-gang squad is putting a more public face on the gang lifestyle — and it's not pretty.
Penticton Indian Band economic success turning heads across Canada
PENTICTON - The wave of economic progress taking hold at the Penticton Indian Band has caught the attention of national business leaders and other First Nations across Canada. The Band’s development corporation has been named Economic Developer of the Year by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) at their 22nd Annual...
Public services grind to halt in Greek general strike; brief clashes break out during march
ATHENS, Greece – Clashes briefly broke out Thursday between riot police and protesters in central Athens during the first general strike since the country's left-led government initially came to power in January.
Storm moving over Southern Interior today
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A powerful storm bringing strong winds and heavy rain or snow is set to hit the Southern Interior by this evening. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the South Thompson and South Okanagan, as well as several area highways, warning the storm will hit the Central Interior this afternoon, Nov....
Finning to cut global workforce by eight per cent, close 11 locations in Canada
VANCOUVER – Finning International, the world's largest Caterpillar heavy equipment dealer, has announced it will lay off 1,100 people in several countries, representing eight per cent of its workforce.
Fire rips through West Kelowna home
WEST KELOWNA - Residents and their pet were able to escape as flames tore through a home in West Kelowna Wednesday night. West Kelowna Fire Rescue was called to a fire at a single family residence on Empire Place in the Mission Hill area of West Kelowna around 9:45 p.m., Nov. 11. When they arrived...
Never forget: Students give us something to think about this Remembrance Day
“THE SOLDIERS… DESERVE TO BE REMEMBERED AND HONOURED” THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Remembrance Day is a long-honoured tradition of remembering the sacrifices of so many Canadians, but in a day and age where war isn’t at the forefront of every home, what do kids think Remembrance Day is all about? Students at Pacific Way Elementary in Kamloops...
Poppy important marketing and remembrance symbol for Royal Canadian Legion
HALIFAX – There was a time when a poppy adorning an umbrella just didn't cut it with members of a Royal Canadian Legion committee.
REMEMBRANCE DAY: In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Fields was first published in England's Punch magazine in December 1915. Within months, this poem came to symbolize the sacrifices of all who were fighting in the First World War. Today, the poem continues to be a part of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada and other countries throughout the world. The poem was...
Suicide in military a concern, those at risk should seek help: Vance
OTTAWA – The country's top military officer is weighing in with his concerns about the problem of suicide in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Bubble yuck: Crews melt estimated 1 million wads of used chewing gum off famous Seattle wall
SEATTLE – A piece of Seattle history is coming down — or rather, 1 million little pieces.
Kamloops Symphony performs Sibelius at Sagebrush Theatre
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Symphony returns to the Sagebrush Theatre for the first of their Masterworks Series with Sibelius. They will showcase three works by the composer: Finlandia, the Violin Concerto, and Symphony #2, as an early celebration of the composer’s 150th birthday. The Finnish composer, who was known for his originality, became a national hero...
Kelowna Yacht Club receives top honours
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Yacht Club was honoured with both an excellence award and the judges’ choice for overall best entry at the 2015 Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Award, bringing the award total to four for the newly constructed clubhouse. “Our architects and builders succeeded to bring to life our vision to be...
Too many moving parts to place price tag on Syrian refugee plan: McCallum
OTTAWA – Health concerns, security checks, housing and transport requirements are all elements of a plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by year's end set to be discussed by the Liberal cabinet on Thursday for a decision on the way forward.
More support for Kelowna residents with brain injuries
KELOWNA - The BrainTrust Canada Association (Kelowna/Vernon) has received a grant of nearly $93,000 to help it more effectively carry out services for its clients. The grant will support client services, program groups, a school program targeting youth, and a helmet safety program. In May, the B.C. government provided $3 million in funding over three...
Learn more about Tk’emlúps archeology
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is hosting an interactive presentation about Tk’emlúps archeology led by Carryl Armstrong of the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park. The event takes place at the Kamloops Library on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Carryl studied archeology at SFU and has worked as an archeologist with the Neskonlith...