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Crime Stoppers most wanted: Robert Bradley Diemert
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 23, 2013. Robert Bradley Diemert (DOB 1961-10-07) is wanted for one count of resist peace officer. Diemert is described as a 52-year-old white male, 5’6” tall and 130 lbs. He has grey hair...
Stephen Collis presents literary reading on November 18
West Coast poet, author makes Okanagan appearance as Visiting Author “Collis is slightly off-step/beat, just out of range of any comfortable assumption, and a good shuffle away from clear understanding.” – Prairie Fire Review of Books, on Stephen Collis’s novel, The Red Album “This is a moving and also a challenging book, precisely because it...
UBC’s nursing students promote better health for African village
Global Gala event invites Okanagan community to help raise funds Dancing, shopping, and eating African-inspired food is how you can help send students from UBC’s Okanagan campus to Africa to promote improved health conditions. On Saturday, November 23, UBC’s fourth-year year nursing students will host the annual Global Gala fundraiser. It includes an African-inspired meal,...
Rockets defeat Red Deer
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Red Deer Rebels 6-2 on Wednesday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna as the Rockets won its fifth straight game. Six different players scored for Kelowna, who jumped out of the gates quickly and led from start to finish in improving to 12-2-0-2 on the season. Captain Madison...
Chiefs defeat Osoyoos
KELOWNA - Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs defeated Osoyoos Wednesday night. The Chiefs earned a 4 – 1 victory over the Coyotes. There was no scoring during the first 20 minutes of play and it wasn’t until the second period when Jagger Bowles (1G, 1A) scored to get Kelowna on the board at 16:26. Nick...
UBC team part of federal concussion research initiative
Paul van Donkelaar’s research into the effect concussions have on young athlete brains received a financial boost from the federal government this week. Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose has announced Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funding for 19 concussion research projects, providing more than $4.3 million to scientists across Canada. Van Donkelaar, director of...
Rob Ford’s unfolding drug scandal attracts bizarre crowd at Toronto city hall
TORONTO – As shocking new twists surfaced in the Rob Ford scandal, the drama unfolding outside the Toronto mayor's office has turned into a strange sideshow for those watching city hall.
Aboriginal agency defends its spending against scathing report
VICTORIA – A B.C. aboriginal agency charged with delivering child welfare services to First Nations youth is defending its work despite a damning report by the children's watchdog that it has received millions in funding but has nothing to show for it.
Watchdog cites need for stricter oversight to keep pace with spy services
OTTAWA – The head of Canada's main spy watchdog says new rules — and possibly legislation — are needed to help keep an eye on federal intelligence agencies.
Not too far, far away: ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ to be released Dec. 18, 2015
NEW YORK, N.Y. – For the first time in the franchise's history, a "Star Wars" film won't be released in the summer.
Police get 105 tips from across Canada in university sexual assaults case
VANCOUVER - Officers probing a series of sexual assaults on the University of British Columbia's Vancouver campus have received more than 100 tips in the two days since a composite drawing of the suspect was released. RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen says 105 tips have come in since Tuesday and that many of them are highly...
Witnesses needed to solve Grindrod hit and run case
GRINDROD - Police know a man found dying at the side of the road near Grinrod a year ago was most likely struck by a large vehicle, but nobody has stepped forth to help them find definitive answers. On Nov. 9, 2012 at about 8:20 p.m., RCMP and the B.C. Ambulance Service attempted to rescue...
Okanagan COSAR team searches for missing ‘brother’ in the wilds of Australia
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Three search and rescue members from the Okanagan left for Australia Nov. 4 to help locate a Canadian who went missing in a rugged area known as Snowy Mountains in mid-May. Team leader Troy Becker of the West Kelowna Fire Department, along with COSAR Search manager Brett Millard and GSAR member Matt...
Rob Ford says he was ‘extremely, extremely inebriated’ in new video
TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he was "extremely, extremely inebriated" in a video that surfaced Thursday.
How to get the cops to chase you
VERNON - A man, 22, was arrested after suspicious actions behind the wheel attracted police attention. An officer was patrolling in the Westwold area of Highway 97 at about 2:45 a.m. Nov. 5 when he saw a Chevy pickup truck with B.C. plates pulling a trailer move off the road to allow the cruiser to...
On the hunt for poppy fund thief
WEST KELOWNA - Police are on the lookout for a suspect they say stole donation boxes with money intended for seriously ill children and veterans. RCMP received at least four different complaints from various businesses. Each time, a man came into the business and took off with the donation box while staff was distracted. Each...
Online shoppers want discounts and free shipping would encourage more web buying
MONTREAL – Consumers have become more demanding shoppers online, expecting discounts and free shipping with a group of younger shoppers called "online super buyers" leading the way, says an e-commerce survey.
Alberta school trustee sorry for tweets that were racist, homophobic, sexist
CAMROSE – A school trustee in rural Alberta is apologizing for sending tweets that were racist, homophobic and sexist.
B.C. government doesn’t know how many grizzly bears are out there: study
VANCOUVER – A new study says the British Columbia government doesn't know how many grizzly bears remain in the province and is risking their survival by continuing to allow a commercial hunt for the bruins.
Proof that the best ideas come from Universities
PLEASE, TIM HORTON'S, USE THIS EVERYWHERE KELOWNA - UBCO staff may have solved a nation-wide productivity problem when they installed a live-streaming camera so students and staff can monitor the line-up at the campus Timmy's. Are you watching, Tim Horton's? It started with the IT department trying to figure out when they could get coffee...
Stall during training flight caused plane to crash into mountain: report
RICHMOND – An investigation into the crash of a light plane east of Vancouver has revealed the aircraft likely stalled while attempting a turn and collided with a mountain, killing a student and a flying instructor.
Finlay named BCMML Player of the Month
KELOWNA - Some exciting news for a member of the Okanagan Rockets. B.C. Hockey announced on Nov. 6 that Liam Finlay is the Major Midget League Player of the Month for October. Finlay wrapped up the month with five goals and nine assists for 14 points. He’s had plenty of other on ice achievements including...
Additional green Christmas decorative workshop added
A third ‘Green Christmas’ decorative workshop has been added for adults who want to learn how to and make decorative wreaths and swags for the holiday season.. It will run Friday, November 22nd from 10:00 am to 12noon at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park. There is a cost of $10 per person to...
Royal Inland Hospital – Temporary Changes to Pedestrian Access
KAMLOOPS – As site preparation continues for Royal Inland Hospital’s new Clinical Services Building, residents are advised to take note of the following changes when accessing the hospital campus, beginning Thursday, November 7th, and lasting for approximately two weeks: - All foot traffic using the main staircase at 3rd Avenue and Columbia Street will be...