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Boy, 8, who lost limbs to infection becomes youngest double-hand transplant recipient
PHILADELPHIA – An eight-year-old Baltimore boy who lost his limbs to a serious infection has become the youngest patient to receive a double-hand transplant, surgeons said Tuesday.
Burning operations planned for Westside Road wildfire
KELOWNA – People living in Shelter Cove and surrounding areas may notice increased smoke on the Westside Road wildfire starting today as a result of proactive burning operations. These burning operations will take place in a controlled environment within the fire’s perimeter to remove unburnt fuels from the area and decrease the chance of the fire breaching containment lines....
PPCLI commander charged with sex-related offences against cadets
OTTAWA – The commander of one of the country's most famous infantry battalions faces serious, sex-related charges, less than a week after the country's new defence chief pledged to eradicate sexual misconduct in the military.
University of Toronto regenerative medicine program awarded $114M grant
TORONTO – The University of Toronto has been awarded a $114-million federal grant for its regenerative medicine program, which seeks to develop treatments for major diseases by designing and manufacturing cells, tissues and human organs.
Vernon food security projects growing
VERNON - Local food security programs are being supported by provincial funding that will allow them to grow jobs and fresh produce. Kindale Development Association is receiving more than $40,000 to support Patchwork Farms at Okanagan College-Vernon develop a farm-gate market, coordinate a gleaning program and take the beginning steps for creating community kitchens and...
Fall into fun with Active Living and Culture
KELOWNA - The City of Kelowna’s Active Living and Culture division makes falling into fun even easier with a number of great programs and activities in more than 25 convenient locations throughout Kelowna. These include Okanagan Mission Secondary School, Watson Road Elementary School and Rutland Activity Centre. The Fall Activity and Program Guide will be...
JCI Gala raises nearly $23,000 for Tower of Care Campaign
VERNON - The sixth annual JCI Hospital Gala held April 18 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge raised $22,920 for the Building a Tower of Care Campaign, Phase II. The sold out event, ‘A Night in Paris’ featured a three-course meal, live and silent auctions, a casino, photography station and entertainment from Half a Quorum...
Casey Koyczan in residence at Arnica Artist-Run Centre
KAMLOOPS - Artificial Populace features Yellowknife, NT, based artist and musician Casey Koyczan creating a new body of work over the course of six weeks at Arnica ARC and the Thompson Rivers University Art Gallery. Community in the 21st Century is the theme of Koyczan’s six week residency July 17 to Aug. 29 where he...
Cecil the protected lion killed by American, two Zimbabweans
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean police said Tuesday they are searching for an American who allegedly shot a well-known, protected lion known as Cecil with a crossbow in a killing that has outraged conservationists and others.
Card skimmer found at Kamloops gas station
KAMLOOPS - A card skimmer was discovered at one of the pumps of a Chevron station in Valleyview and it’s unknown how long it has been there. Staff at the gas station discovered the skimmer on gas pump eight around 11 a.m. on July 16, according to Const. Jason Epp of Kamloops RCMP. It is...
B.C. senior questioned in rainbow pride crosswalk vandalism
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Police in New Westminster, B.C., are investigating a 91-year-old man after white paint was dumped on a rainbow Pride crosswalk in the city's downtown core.
Eyes to the sky: Full moon and meteor shower this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - An annual meteor shower is set to put on a display this week and it looks like Mother Nature is going to cooperate with warm temperatures and clear skies this time around, but the full moon will likely put a damper on the show. The Delta Aquarids meteor shower runs annually for about...
Democratic or dysfunctional: Which is our democracy?
KAMLOOPS - Did you know that 50 per cent of Canadians who bother to vote could just choose to stay home on election day, without changing the outcome of the election? That’s right — only about half of our ballots actually help to elect someone, compared with 97 per cent in countries that use proportional...
You face multiple fines for that one cigarette butt or campfire, even if it doesn’t start a wildfire
KAMLOOPS - That cigarette butt tossed on the ground, the sparks from your off-road vehicle, that campfire you were sure was safe. You can be fined by multiple agencies for any of these transgressions if you’re caught. And in the midst of a major fire season, the agencies in charge of fining you are not...
Coolest weekend of July over, sun and heat on the way for Okanagan
OKANAGAN - The weekend was much cooler than what we’ve seen so far this summer, but we will be back above seasonal normals by mid-week. With temperatures only reaching the low- to mid-20s Friday through Sunday it was one of the coolest weekends we’ve seen in the past couple of months. Temperatures did reach the...
Coolest weekend of July over, sun and heat on the way for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The weekend was much cooler than what we’ve seen so far this summer but we will be back above seasonal normals by mid-week. Temperatures reached 26.2 Celsius on Saturday and on Sunday the mercury hit only 20.4 C. Combined with the high of 25 C Environment Canada is calling for today, July 27,...
Hit and run driver causes ‘extensive damage’
KAMLOOPS - An afternoon drive following an afternoon drink left a parked car damaged and a large power pole sheared off Friday. A 45-year-old man had been drinking earlier in the afternoon Friday, July 24, before getting behind the wheel of a heavy duty Chevrolet 4x4 truck with a large bush bumper, according to Staff...
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops teen found
UPDATE: 4:53 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 KAMLOOPS - RCMP say missing teenager Lane Lewis has been located safe and sound. 11:24 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old reported missing earlier this week. Lane Lewis was reported missing by his family Thursday, July 23. The...
Early morning break and enter in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A victim awoke to an intruder stealing an iPad right off the nightstand beside her bed early this morning. Around 4:30 a.m., July 24, the victim awoke to someone walking out of her bedroom and once fully awake realized the suspect had taken the iPad from the nightstand right beside her bed before...
Cool weather and lots of fun on tap for Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Whether you are looking to take in some live music or learn about outerspace, this weekend has something to keep you entertained, though the weather may not cooperate. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to be in the low-to mid-20s over the next few days, along with cloudy skies and a chance of...
Northbound Coquihalla closed near Inks Lake
KAMLOOPS - A truck pulling a travel trailer flipped on Highway 5 and is now blocking both northbound lanes near Inks Lake. Staff Sgt. Doug Aird with the rural RCMP says a truck pulling a trailer lost a front tire, causing the driver to lose control and the trailer to flip. It came to rest...
Cool, wet weekend in store for Okanagan
OKANAGAN - This weekend should offer a reprieve from the hot, dry weather that has led to a number of wildfires burning around the region. Today, July 24, highs will range from 25 Celsius to 28 C, according to Environment Canada. Skies will be a mix of sun and cloud and there is a 30...
Cool, wet weekend in store for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - This weekend should offer a reprieve from the hot, dry weather that has led to a number of wildfires burning around the region. Today Environment Canada is calling for the temperature to reach 25 Celsius, a few degrees below seasonal normals of 29 C. There will be a mix of sun and cloud...
Volunteer Highlights for July 23 to 30
TRU Kamloops Marathon Volunteers - On Sun. Jul. 26 the Kamloops Marathon is looking for volunteers for the event at McArthur Island. Positions: setup/take down, and route conductors. 16+ to volunteer. 250-852-7271. Rotary Club of Kamloops Daybreak Kamloops Ribfest Volunteers - On Thurs. Aug. 6 to Mon. Aug. 10 at Riverside Park at the Rotary...