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FBI: More than half million computers in over 100 countries infected by BlackShades malware
NEW YORK, N.Y. – More than a half million computers in more than 100 countries were infected by sophisticated malware that lets cybercriminals take over a computer and hijack its webcam, authorities said as charges were announced Monday against more than 100 people worldwide.
Physical activity levels of Canadian kids lags behind global pack, report finds
TORONTO – A new report reveals that the overall physical activity levels of Canadian kids are lagging behind those of youngsters from other nations.
UPDATE: Missing teen found safe and sound
KAMLOOPS - A 16-year-old girl missing for over a month has been found. The RCMP are saying little about the case other than Hayley Haines is safe and sound. Haines was reported missing on April 9. Police say she was located Thursday night. To contact a reporter for this story, email gbrothen@infotelnews.ca, or call 250-319-7494....
Police hunt for man wanted for child porn charges
KAMLOOPS - A man wanted on child pornography charges may be lurking around Kamloops. Joseph Samuel Sackaney, 49, is wanted by Prince George RCMP after failing to show up for court. He's wanted on possession of child pornography, possession of child pornography for the purpose of distribution and accessing child pornography. Police believe Sackaney, formerly...
Businesses stuck with graffiti cleanup
PENTICTON - Downtown business owners have a mess to clean up because of a recent spike in graffiti in the city. The tags were scribbled all over Penticton, on buildings and most commonly in alleys over the past week. RCMP say tags appear to have a distinct style, possibly created by the same person, according...
Theatre gets jazzy new dance floor in time for festival
PENTICTON - The Cleland Theatre is having a new floor installed, making a lot of young dancers very happy. The renovation was made possible by a donation from the Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival, that partnered with the City to acquire a new dance-appropriate floor. The new floor is a Rosco Adagio dance...
Kings defeat Vipers 5-2 in RBC Cup
VERNON - The Dauphin Kings wrapped up last night's RBC Cup game with a 5-2 win over the Vernon Vipers. Five different players scored goals with 10 earning at least one point, propelling the Kings toward victory. This was the first time Vernon faced off against Dauphin since the latter hosted the 2010 RBC Cup....
RBC Cup: Vipers win, aim to overthrow Kings tonight
VERNON - The Vernon Vipers evened the record last night with a win against the Yorkton Terriers. Monday night's game began with an early 0-1 lead for Vernon in the first period and it appears to have fueled their confidence. They scored four more early in the second, but Yorkton wasn't going out without a...
Coroner identifies man in fatal accident near Grindrod
ENDERBY - The B.C. Coroners Service identified a man who crashed his motorcycle near Grindrod May 11. He was Herman Gerrits, 64, of Enderby. Gerrits was driving a motorcycle north on the Enderby/Grindrod Road at about 10:30 a.m. when he collided with a southbound vehicle. Gerrits' family was notified of his death. The B.C. Coroners...
Kamloops man with Hep C sentenced for spitting in Mountie’s face
KAMLOOPS – A man infected with hepatitis C has been handed a six-month jail sentence for spitting into the eye and mouth of an RCMP officer during an arrest.
Repeat offender told eight times is more than enough: judge
KAMLOOPS – A B.C. judge had harsh words for a First Nations man, saying he took advantage of aboriginal-circle sentencing by repeatedly breaching his probation orders.
John Fogerty playing down on the corner in Penticton
PENTICTON - John Fogerty probably wasn't Born on a Boyou unless Berkely California's climate was far wetter back in 1948, but his years with Creedence Clearwater Revival suggest there was something about the sound of swamp pop to capture his soul — and he's bringing that sound to Penticton in November. Fogerty's "Creedence Clearwater Revival...
City road resurfacing to cover 17 kilometres
The City of Kelowna's 2014 pavement management program is set to begin after the May long weekend with the first section at Commonwealth Road. Approximately 17 kilometres will be resurfaced this year, involving eight different road segments (see list below). The pavement management program prioritizes and determines how to upgrade and repair the roads surface...
UBC creates Excellence in Teaching Award for Okanagan community
The Faculty of Education at UBC’s Okanagan campus is calling for nominations for the inaugural 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award. The new award recognizes an outstanding educator in the Okanagan. All educators who have taught for five years in the Okanagan districts (School Districts 22, 23, 83, 67, and 53) are eligible. The winner, selected...
Bruins’ Lucic says he’s not sorry for comment in handshake line after losing to Montreal
BOSTON – The traditional post-series handshake between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens wasn't the symbol of sportsmanship the NHL might be looking for.