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Hold an inquiry into murdered and missing aboriginal women: actor Tom Jackson
OTTAWA – A noted Canadian entertainer is adding his voice to calls for an inquest into missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls.
Flipped car left abandoned on Alexis Park Drive
VERNON - A car was found flipped on its roof at the top of Alexis Park Hill in the wee hours of the morning, but nobody was inside. Sometime between 12:45 to 1:10 a.m., May 7, the driver of a red sedan somehow managed to flip the car over on Alexis Park Drive on the...
Police installed at Mabel Lake washout zone
ENDERBY - RCMP have set up a temporary office at Mabel Lake to be ready for any emergency calls that might come from the few still trapped behind the washout. A log jam on Dale Lake caused Cook Creek to flood, washing out Mabel Lake Road last Friday and knocked out power and phone lines...
Strong earthquake shakes Mexico’s Pacific coast
ACAPULCO, Mexico – A strong earthquake shook the southern Pacific coast of Mexico and several states, including the capital on Thursday, sending frightened people into unseasonal torrential rains that were also bearing down on the coast.
Fort McMurray oilsands worker killed in bear encounter
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – An Alberta government official says a worker has been killed by a bear at an oilsands site in northeastern Alberta.
Farley Mowat dead at age 92
TORONTO - Farley Mowat, author of the book, Never Cry Wolf, has died. He was 92. He was born in Belleville, Ont. in 1921. He was a descendant of Ontario's third premier and served in World War II from 1940-45, joining the effort as a private in the army and leaving with the rank of...
Making work calls in rehab a ‘no-no,’ experts say of Rob Ford reports
TORONTO – Rob Ford is reportedly continuing to work, making calls to constituents, while in an undisclosed treatment centre for alcohol and possibly drug abuse.
B.C. kids at risk with failure of government computer system
VICTORIA – British's Columbia's children's representative is calling for an independent review of a failed government computer system that she says is putting the lives of vulnerable children at risk.
Sarah McLachlan to Shine On stage at Prospera Place
KELOWNA - Sarah McLachlan won't let herself pass Kelowna by, preparing to stop for a night in the city during her Shine On tour this coming autumn. Tickets to see the grammy award winning artist live at Prospera Place October 24 go on sale Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. The show begins at 8...
Flower sale helps Kelowna Women’s Shelter
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Women’s Shelter wants to help you celebrate your mom, and all the other moms in your life, this Mother’s Day with a fundraising flower sale. For just $40 you can buy a large, colourful bouquet and support the Shelter, which provides emergency transitional housing, counseling and other support and education programs...
Lane restrictions at Queensway & Water St.
Sidewalk removals have begun on the northwest corner of the Queensway and Water Street intersection to allow for shallow utility relocation. This work is in preparation for the road upgrades that will occur as part of the Queensway transit exchange and road upgrades. Intermittent lane closures may occur. Two-way traffic and pedestrian crossings will be...
Green thumbs and even greener neighbourhoods
Do you have a stunning outdoor space or know someone that does? The Communities in Bloom Committee is now accepting nominations for Green Thumb Awards which honour eye-catching local gardens. The awards recognize local individuals, businesses and communities that help beautify our City through their gardening and stewardship efforts. Interested individuals can go online at...
Move for health day
Penticton – Getting a move on has never been so affordable, as the Penticton Community Centre celebrates Move For Health Day with discounted rates. Move for Health Day, set for Saturday, May 10, is an international event started 12 years ago by the World Health Organization to promote physical activity. The B.C. Recreation and Parks Association...
House of Rose Winery wins Champion for the Environment Award from the City of Kelowna
KELOWNA - House of Rose Winery received the Champion of the Environment for Business Civic Award from the City of Kelowna last night. “Honoured, humbled, excited, that’s how I would describe it,” says Aura Rose, co-owner and winemaker. “Being aware of, and actively reducing our impact on the environment, is so very important to us. ...
Dental clinic brings more services to those in need
KELOWNA - Poverty can limit access to services many take for granted, but with the help of the Gospel Mission Dental Clinic, there's three new reasons to smile in Kelowna. The dental clinic is expanding from their current two chairs to five so more patients who would typically be excluded from care because of hardship...