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Manitoba government to deliberately flood swath of land to protect others
WINNIPEG – Manitoba is preparing to deliberately flood a swath of land and threaten 150 homes as it struggles to contain a torrent of flood water coming from Saskatchewan.
Calgary police confirm violent incident in case of missing boy, grandparents
CALGARY – Calgary police investigating the disappearance of a five-year-old boy and his grandparents say there was a violent incident in the home where the three were last seen five days ago.
Woman who died in accident near Peachland identified
PEACHLAND - The B.C. Coroners Service has identified a woman who died in a crash near Peachland, June 26. She was Barbara Lynn Garrett, 69, of Penticton. The accident happened shortly after noon at the intersection of Highway 97 and Trepanier Bench Rd. At the time, RCMP Sgt. Wade Severson said a northbound SUV hit...
Phasers set to fun: William Shatner kicks off the Calgary Stampede
CALGARY – Capt. Kirk got a heroes welcome this morning as he served as grand marshal of the Calgary Stampede parade.
Arthur to make landfall in Nova Scotia, prompts warnings throughout Maritimes
HALIFAX – Forecasters say hurricane Arthur will likely make landfall in southwestern Nova Scotia on Saturday morning as a storm that's still packing near-hurricane strength.
Potential witnesses in disappearance of Nathan O’Brien speak to CPS
Potential witnesses trickled into a Calgary community centre Thursday as police continued to search for a missing five-year-old boy and his grandparents.
Overkill? Headbanging to Motorhead caused brain bleed, but doctor says fans can ‘rock on’
LONDON – It may not destroy your soul, but it turns out heavy metal music can be hazardous to your brain. At least in some rare cases.
Park & Play coming soon to a park near you
Giant-sized board games, bouncy castle and an inflatable obstacle course? Must be time for Park & Play! The City of Kelowna’s Park & Play program is back for its sixth season of free family fun. Starting Monday, July 7, until the end of August, the City’s Park & Play crew will fill many local parks...
Park and parking closures for Keloha Music and Arts Festival
Waterfront Park will be open to ticket holders only starting at noon on Friday, July 11, until 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, to accommodate the 2014 Keloha Music and Arts Festival. Preparations for the event start on Thursday, July 10. Public access to the park will be restricted, however the lakefront promenade will remain open....
MP Okanagan-Coquihalla report: Some thoughts on Canada Day 2014
The Canada Day long weekend is easily my favourite time of year. It’s when Canadians from all walks of life join together in celebration for all that we love about our great country. This Canada Day I was able to attend Canada Day ceremonies and festivities in Okanagan Falls, Penticton, Summerland, Peachland, West Kelowna, Merritt...
Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard beats Simona Halep 7-6, 6-2 and goes to Wimbledon final
LONDON — Eugenie Bouchard defeated Romania’s Simona Halep 7-6 (5), 6-2 in semifinal play at Wimbledon on Thursday to become the first Canadian women’s singles player to advance to a Grand Slam final.
Distinguished Chef joins College’s Culinary Arts department
Chef Bernard Casavant, one of the country’s best-known chefs, has joined Okanagan College as the institution’s Culinary Manager. Casavant’s reputation spreads beyond the kitchen – he has also been a major force for improvement in the hospitality industry during his career, and in promoting the farm-to-table movement in the Okanagan and throughout B.C. “The addition...
Music in the Park Kicks Off Friday
The District of West Kelowna’s popular Music in the Park free summer concert series starts Friday, July 4 in West Kelowna’s Memorial Park. Performances take place every Friday night from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. from July 4 through August 29 at Memorial Park, adjacent to Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre. The evening includes a...
A selection of quotes from Rob Ford’s television interviews Wednesday
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford granted one-on-one interviews to a handful of television stations Wednesday, talking about the drug and alcohol abuse that sent him to rehab. Here is a selection of quotes from those interviews.
Calgary police chief questions whether reward would help O’Brien Amber Alert
CALGARY – Calgary's police chief questions whether a reward would help the investigation into the disappearance of a five-year-old boy and his grandparents.