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Blazers sign prospect Spencer Bast
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers announced this morning that they have signed 1997-born prospect Spencer Bast to a standard WHL education contract. Bast has played the past two seasons with the Battlefords Stars of the Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League. The 5’11” and 170lb forward finished second in SMHL scoring with 31 goals, 37 assists...
Text of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s statement on Flaherty resignation
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper's statement Tuesday on the resignation of his longtime minister of finance, Jim Flaherty:
Canadian boys among alleged victims of online child-exploitation network
WASHINGTON – U.S. authorities say 14 men have been charged with operating an online child-exploitation network that preyed upon hundreds of boys in the United States, Canada and overseas.
World’s top physiologists coming to UBC
COLLABORATION, SHARING RESEARCH GOAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY SYMPOSIUM UBC’s Centre for Heart, Lung and Vascular Health is attracting leading world experts to the Okanagan this week. The inaugural Okanagan Cardiovascular and Respiratory Symposium is being held at Silver Star Mountain Report in Vernon from March 20 to 22 and features three keynote speakers who...
Elementary students put mind over muscle
UBC SCIENTISTS OFFER YOUNG STUDENTS AN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT COOL NEUROSCIENCE Neuromuscular physiology is a fancy term used to describe the connection between your muscles and your brain, enabling you to run, jump and be awesome. And it’s a science topic Okanagan elementary school students will know a lot more about when they attend this...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: March 18
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Tuesday, March 18th) in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and Rose Valley Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners with permits from their local fire authority. Further controlled...
Man who died in accident involving a dump truck identified
KELOWNA - The coroner has identified a man who died after he became trapped under a dump truck in East Kelowna Monday afternoon. He was Dejan Rasovic, 40, of Kelowna. At about 1:15 p.m. March 17, Rasovic was working on the dump truck at his residence in the 3900 block of Fairwinds Court when he...
Vees get ‘Serri-ous’ about a comeback
VERNON - Matt Serratore finished what he started Monday. The Penticton Vees forward scored twice, including the game-winning goal, helping the Vees to a 4-3 come from behind win over the Vernon Vipers, in game three of their Interior Division Final. For the second straight game, the Vees came back from a 3-1 second period...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jordon Benjamin Schilling
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 18, 2014. Jordon Benjamin Schilling, 24, is wanted for one count of assault and one count of breach of undertaking. Schilling is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 170 lbs. He...
Harper on hand to greet last Canadian troops coming home from Afghanistan
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston are welcoming home the last Canadian troops from Afghanistan.
Expert urges people to check avalanche forecasts after eight deaths in one week
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – An avalanche expert says the deaths of eight people this month in the mountains of British Columbia and Alberta is especially heartbreaking because there is so much information available warning of the danger.
Trust fund for avalanche victim raises $85,000 in seven days
VERNON - Nearly $85,000 has been raised in support of the family of a Vernon man killed in an avalanche March 10. A.J. Cleary was snowmobiling with a group near Keefer Lake, east of Lumby when the avalanche buried him in snow. Cleary's wife Laura was pregnant with the couple's first child when the accident...
City announces Civic Awards finalists
KELOWNA - In just under two months, the City will name the recipients of the 39th Annual Civic and Community Awards -- a decision that will prove just as difficult as selecting this year’s category finalists, which were announced today. The Civic and Community Awards are the City of Kelowna’s premier awards event dedicated to...
Casa Loma Drainage Project – Phase 2 Begins
The District of West Kelowna will start work this week on the Casa Loma Drainage Project – Phase 2, beginning with work on a portion of Campbell Road. As with all projects of this magnitude, residents in the area can expect dust, noise, vibrations and traffic disruptions. Colmar Construction Ltd. has been contracted to perform...
UBC Distinguished Speaker Series features primatologist Birute Galdikas
HEAR PERSONAL STORIES FROM SCIENTIST'S FOUR DECADES IN THE JUNGLE WITH ORANGUTANS The public is invited to a free presentation on Monday, April 7, by primatologist, conservationist, and ethologist Birute Galdikas. It is the final event in this season’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by UBC’s Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. In her...
Blazers week in review: March 17
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 vs. Kelowna Rockets – 4-1 Loss Bolton Pouliot was brilliant in goal making 40 saves despite a 4-1 loss. Nick Merkley, Tyrell Goulbourne and Ryan Olsen were the Rockets goal scorers. Olsen added his second of the game into an empty net. Eric Krienke tallied for the Blazers as he was...
VIP’s Wanted for Volunteers In Parks
If you like being outdoors, regularly visit Regional Parks and enjoy people, the Regional District of Central Okanagan hopes to hear from you! This spring the Parks Services department is launching a Volunteers In Parks program and is looking for interested residents to become Trail Patrollers. It’s holding an Information Meeting at the Environmental Education...
YMCA Strong Kids Dollars help father and son get ahead
A young father was able to go to school to obtain his degree because of the support of YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign funds that provided affordable childcare for his son - giving them both a chance at getting ahead in life. “As a young single dad and co-parent of my son Demetri, I have experienced...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Monday, March 17th) in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and Rose Valley Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners with permits from their local fire authority. Further controlled...
Cooke named MVP at Rockets awards ceremony
For the past two seasons Jordon Cooke has done virtually everything for the Kelowna Rockets. Puck-stopper, public appearances, fan favourite. On Sunday Cooke was rewarded for his efforts as he was named 2013-14 Kelowna Rockets team MVP as well as the team's Humanitarian award winner. "It's all about the team in front of me," said...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Paul Cedric MacDonald
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 17, 2014. Paul Cedric MacDonald, 51, is wanted for three counts of breach of undertaking. MacDonald is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 201 lbs. He has brown hair and brown...
Feds to inform police if medical marijuana growers flout new rules
OTTAWA – Health Canada says it will tell police if medical marijuana users fail to formally declare they have disposed of their homegrown stashes — a requirement of strict new federal rules.
Authentic aboriginal experience in B.C. drives growing tourism market
VICTORIA – Squamish First Nation Chief Ian Campbell, wearing a cedar strip headdress and a sea shell-covered vest that makes clicking noises every time he moves, earned a standing ovation in Namibia, Africa, last fall for his passionate, no notes invitation to book an authentic aboriginal travel experience in British Columbia.
Arsenal of eco-friendly cleaning ingredients as close as homeowner’s cupboard
VICTORIA – When it comes to the cleaning products in Jill Doucette's home she has one basic rule — she should be able to eat or drink all ingredients in small quantities.