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B.C. lawyers withdraw services to protest lack of legal aid funding
VANCOUVER – Legal aid lawyers who have withdrawn services donned their black robes to protest outside provincial court in Vancouver, saying the B.C. government is failing to meet the needs of the most vulnerable citizens.
Free Public Wi-Fi at JBMAC
Parents are now able to enjoy free public Wi-Fi at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre while watching their kids swim. This Wi-Fi has been made available as a free service, on a trial basis, in response to numerous public enquiries. Fitness enthusiasts are also able to use this resource, as a signal will also be...
Bulman Bridge temporary closure
Beginning 7 a.m. Monday, July 14 until the end of August, the Bulman Road Bridge will be closed for replacement. Detour routes will be posted on Old Vernon Road for alternate access to Shadow Ridge Golf Course and Sunset Ranch. Access to businesses and residences is a priority and will be maintained, follow detour routes...
Investigators bring in boat in search near Calgary-area acreage in missing family case
AIRDRIE, Alta. – Investigators brought in a dog and a police motorboat on Sunday as they shifted their search for a five-year-old Calgary boy and his grandparents to a field and a slough north of an acreage.
Staffing challenges force temporary closure of some services at VJH
VERNON - Out-patient laboratory care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Polson Tower will be closed Sundays starting July 6 due to a staff shortage. The change will only last until the end of the month, according to a press release from Interior Health. Waiting times will likely increase at the the Vernon Downtown Laboratory site with...
Man found dead in Similkameen River
PRINCETON - The body of a 67-year-old man reported missing Canada Day was pulled from the Similkameen River July 2. The man was reported missing from the Centennial public pool at 4:11 p.m., July 1. Princeton RCMP, Search and Rescue, a Police Dog Services and RCMP Air Services searched the surrounding area but the man...
RCMP nabs man evading arrest
PENTICTON - A man wanted on a province-wide warrant out of Abbotsford was tracked down and arrested in Penticton June 26. It was like a scene out of a television cop show, with the 25-year-old Cultus Lake man deciding to run into a nearby townhouse after seeing police. He was pursued and found hiding inside...
Vees hunting for new assistant coach
PENTICTON - Some are moving on while others are moving up as the Pencticton Vees restructure the coaching and scouting staff. The Jr. "A" club announced today Assistant Michael Hengren accepted a new role with the Prince George Cougars. Assistant Coach Steve Crawley has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. Travis Deaust will oversee the...
Alleged attempted abduction not random: RCMP
OLIVER - Four Oliver men are facing charges following an alleged attempted abduction from the South Okanagan General Hospital, Wednesday. RCMP say a 31-year-old man from Oliver was the target of the reported attempted abduction and assault with a weapon, but it wasn't a random act. They say public safety is not at risk. All...
Two women injured after hose falls off fire truck
KELOWNA - Two women were injured when they were hit by a hose that fell off a Kelowna Fire Department truck racing to an emergency Sunday night. Firefighters were responding to an incident on Leon Avenue at 11:38 p.m. June 29. The truck was making a right turn from Highway 97 onto Abbott Street and...
Canada Day Celebrations parking and transit
Downtown Kelowna will be bustling with excitement during Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, July 1. Due to all the great activities and entertainment, there will be road and parking restrictions. Roads On July 1, there will be a road closure on Water Street from Cawston Avenue to Sunset Drive from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...
Police seek witness of Home Hardware lot incident
KELOWNA - RCMP would like to talk to an elderly woman who was nearly struck by a car during a police pursuit two weeks ago. Mounties stopped a Silver Saturn SL1 outside Home Hardware located at 1650 Springfield Road. The 32-year-old driver was wanted on outstanding warrants and police believed the man was evading capture....
Alleged bank robber makes a date with the judge
KELOWNA - Charges have been laid against a man arrested in connection to last month's robbery of a local CIBC. The robbery took place at 2:33 p.m., June 23, at the CIBC branch located at 328 Bernard Avenue. A man wearing black clothes approached the teller, demanded money and took off with cash in hand....
Former Rocket hired as new assistant coach
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets have a new assistant coach and he's a member of the alumni. The club announced former Rockets player Kris Mallette, 35, will assume the position. He's in his fifth year of coaching and comes to Kelowna from a position as associate head coach for the Vernon Vipers. Mallette is a...
RCMP search for man missing since boxing day
KELOWNA - RCMP would like the public to help them find a man who hasn't been seen since Dec. 26, 2013. Terrance Michael Landon is Caucasian, 57, 5'7" and 141 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and a full, grey beard. Anyone with information can contact their local police or Crime Stoppers at...