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You’ll never guess why this award-winning cop took his trophy to work
KELOWNA - In a bizarre coincidence, moments after 83 officers from the Southeast District were honoured for their success enforcing impaired driving laws, a Kelowna woman was found apparently impaired inside her car outside a Glenmore apartment complex. The 43-year-old faces impaired driving charges after she was discovered by police at 11:04 a.m. outside Yaletown...
Canucks fire head coach John Tortorella after one season
VANCOUVER – John Tortorella has been fired as coach of the Vancouver Canucks.
Rob Ford’s past substance abuse denials
TORONTO – Rob Ford has taken a leave of absence as mayor of Toronto, citing a need to get help for substance-abuse issues. But it came after nearly a full year of denials — from both Ford and members of his family — that he has a problem.
Canadian Space Agency says mission of country’s first space telescope ending
LONGUEUIL, Que. – The mission of Canada's first-ever space telescope is coming to an end.
Police might have your stolen dirt bike
KAMLOOPS - Mounties hope a member of the public can help them locate the owner of an abandoned dirt bike. The bike was found at the end of Singh Street. It's described as a Kawasaki KX250 with some distinguishing marks the rightful owner should be able to identify. If you think you are the owner,...
UPDATE: Bomb squad arrives to investigate suspicious package left on York Avenue property; closes portion of 8 Street
UPDATE: THE BOMB SQUAD HAS ARRIVED TO INVESTIGATE A SUSPICIOUS BLACK BAG LEFT ON THE DRIVEWAY AT 769 YORK AVENUE IN KAMLOOPS. The Explosive Device Unit is closing 8 Street from Sudbury to Halston Avenue. Police are advising motorists to avoid 8 Avenue. The area will open once the unit has rendered the device on...
Man found face down in Wood Lake
OYAMA - Lake Country Fire was called to help a man found floating in Wood Lake in Oyama last night. The man was spotted floating face down not far from shore just after 7 p.m. though it's believed he wasn't in the water for long, according to Global News. He was found lifeless but efforts...
Suspect in deadly Vancouver Island shooting former mill employee: company
NANAIMO, B.C. – Two employees at a Vancouver Island sawmill were killed, two others were injured and one of their former co-workers was arrested Wednesday after a gunman opened fire in the mill's parking lot and continued shooting inside, RCMP said.
Trial set for man accused of killing wife by pushing her off boat in B.C.
KAMLOOPS – A man accused of killing his wife by pushing her off a boat at a lake near Revelstoke is scheduled to stand trial in January 2015.
Sleuths wanted: Vancouver cold case website opens to close historic murders
VANCOUVER – Members of the public are being encouraged to pull on their Sherlock Holmes hats to help Vancouver's police department solve historic murders.
Cherry Blossom Triathlon lane closure
The Kelowna Triathlon Club will host its inaugural Cherry Blossom Triathlon on Sunday, May 4. The northbound lane on Gordon Drive from Lequime Road to Casorso Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to accommodate participants. Traffic control personnel and RCMP will be visible to direct traffic. Motorists will need to watch...
Police warn about getting more than munchies while eating marijuana squares
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – Students in North Vancouver are being warned by police that eating sweets containing marijuana could give them far more than the munchies.
Clippers owner Sterling banned for life by NBA
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the NBA after allegedly making racist comments in a recording.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Darris Jan Bert Watroba
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 29, 2014. Darris Jan Bert Watroba, 24, is wanted for three counts of possession of stolen property, two counts of fail to comply with probation and one count of breach of undertaking. Watroba...
Rumour of jewels may have prompted unsuccessful grave robbery in B.C.: police
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – RCMP in Chillwack, B.C., are investigating what appears to be the interrupted work of a modern-day grave robber.