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Vees score, come from behind to win over Merritt
PENTICTON –Fans had to hang onto their stuffed toys longer than they would have liked but in the end the Penticton Vees got them out of their seats more than once on Wednesday. The Vees scored four unanswered goals, all in the second period, en route to a 4-1 win over the Merritt Centennials in...
Update to road closure interruptions
Work has been delayed due to cold weather at 30th Avenue near 35th Street, which were to be closed December 4-6 to traffic for installation of new BC Transit bus shelters. The City will advise when work resumes.
Foul play not suspected in sudden death
KELOWNA - Kelowna RCMP have their lips pressed firmly together over their investigation into the sudden death of a woman Friday night at an apartment complex in the 300 block of Franklyn Road in Rutland. At 11:55 p.m. police received a report of a woman, 45, found dead inside her residence. Mounties arrived and conducted...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Daniel Joseph Marcel Racine
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 5, 2013. Daniel Joseph Marcel Racine, 52, is wanted for one count of resist peace officer and two counts of breach of probation. Racine is described as a white male, 5’10” tall and...
B.C. court doubled prison term to 10 years for father convicted of incest
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's highest court has doubled a prison term to 10 years for an elderly father who sexually abused his daughters, sexually touched his granddaughter and once described his family as his "harem."
C.J. Fowler murder: One year later
KAMLOOPS - It's been a year since a 16-year-old Terrace B.C. girl was found dead near Guerin Creek, the victim of a murder. There's nothing new to tell the family of C.J. Fowler and nobody to put behind bars for what seems to be a senseless crime. "It is still an active investigation," says Kamloops...
Stabbing victim targeted
VERNON - Police say a man is recovering after a stabbing that happened in the 4000 block of 27A Street last night. Vernon RCMP was told of the crime at about 7:30 p.m and found the man, 42, injured inside his home. He was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Several...
Study compares tech habits of Canadian boomers versus Gen Y and Z consumers
TORONTO – Canadian boomers have lagged behind younger tech-obsessed consumers when it comes to buying gadgets and getting hooked on the web, but a new report suggests that might be changing.
Rockets slay Giants
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Vancouver Giants 4-3 on Tuesday night at Prospera Place, tying the game with just seconds remaining in the 3rd period and winning it in overtime. Damon Severson scored the winner after a hectic overtime that featured scoring chances at both ends of the ice, before Severson jumped on...
Solving B.C. skills shortage starts with parents
To promote skilled trades training as a first choice for secondary students, Okanagan College is partnering with Discover Trades B.C. to host a Valley-wide conference for parents, school counselors and teachers at the Kelowna campus on Friday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Parents play a major role in the career path children...
Highlights of Kelowna City Council meeting: December 2
Fibre Strategy Council received a report from staff about the City’s plan to develop a Fibre Optic Strategy for the installation of fibre optic cables throughout Kelowna. The strategy will focus on a business plan to outline the benefits and costs of installing fibre optic infrastructure. Medical Marijuana Council approved the staff recommendation to amend...
Mountie risks life in daring water rescue
KELOWNA - A Kelowna Mountie is being hailed as a hero for jumping into the frigid water of Okanagan Lake last week to rescue a distraught woman. It was 10:30 p.m. Nov. 27 when police received a report that a young woman might be about to jump off the William R. Bennett Bridge into the...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Richard Herman Arason
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 4, 2013. Richard Herman Arason, 55, is wanted for one count of fail to attend court. Arason is described as a white male, 5’9” tall and 181 lbs. He has brown hair and...
Man gets 90 days in jail for car bomb and bear spray incidents at same house
OLIVER – A 19-year-old Oliver, B.C., man who pleaded guilty to charges involving a car bomb and bear spray incident has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years' probation.
Canadian students are high-level achievers but math, science scores dip: OECD study
TORONTO – A new international study ranks Canadian students among the top of the class in key subject areas, but there has been a noticeable decline over the years in math and science scores among the country's pupils.
Chemical complexity of plants sprouts to life in UBC science lab
PHD CANDIDATE CHRISTINA TURI EXAMINES MEDICINAL POTENTIAL OF B.C.'S NATIVE PLANTS Christina Turi works like a detective – the clues she follows uncover mysteries of the plant world. In the bright, gleaming science labs at UBC's Okanagan campus, Turi interprets the realm of plant signaling and behaviour, a branch of botanic investigation that examines how...
Joe Rich Fire food bank drive
JOE RICH - Residents of Joe Rich are encouraged to support the 8th annual food bank drive. This Sunday, December 8th between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, members of the Joe Rich Fire Department will be going door-to-door throughout the community collecting food and cash donations for the Kelowna Food Bank. Residents who wish to...
B.C. students among best internationally
VICTORIA - Fifteen-year-old students in B.C. are once again among the best in the world at math, science and reading, according to a major international assessment released today by the Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD). The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is conducted every three years and is one of the most comprehensive programs of...
B.C. Safety Authority warns of dangers of carbon monoxide
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The B.C. Safety Authority is urging British Columbians to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide and to take proper precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. As winter temperatures drop, many homeowners are turning up furnaces, fireplaces and other gas appliances to fight the chill. The authority recommends all...
Rockets Severson named to Canada’s World Jr. Selection Camp
KELOWNS - Kelowna Rockets defenceman Damon Severson is one step closer to his dream of playing at the World Junior Hockey Championships. Severson's name was among those that were announced by Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League on Monday. 25 players have been invited to attend Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp, beginning Dec....
Blazers Week in Review, December 2
KAMLOOPS - The Blazers likely had their best outing of the year despite a 3-2 loss to the Kelowna Rockets. They outshot the Rockets in this one and came back from a 2-0 deficit with goals from Matt Needham and Josh Connolly. The Rockets won it with 2:40 to go in the game on a...
Who passed, who failed? Websites of Canadian MPs compared in study
OTTAWA – A study of member of Parliament websites suggests most federally elected politicians have staked out a place to communicate with constituents online, but many aren't making full use of the web.
Benign obesity a myth, even if blood pressure, cholesterol ‘healthy,’ study says
TORONTO – The notion that someone can be obese yet still healthy is a myth, say researchers, who found that obesity carries a higher risk of premature death compared to that of normal-weight people, regardless of cholesterol, blood pressure and blood-sugar readings.
Create Holiday Memories, Not Garbage
KELOWNA - What do dog walking, cooking classes, baby-sitting help and tickets to the theatre all have in common? They’re all great gift ideas that create memories, not garbage. The Regional District Waste Reduction Office is encouraging residents to ‘be green’ while celebrating the festive season. That will help to reduce the amount of material...