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Federal report finds B.C.’s natural gas reserves double previous estimates:Clark
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark says a federal energy report concludes British Columbia's natural gas reserves are double the size of previous estimates.
Former Peachland reporter charged with child porn
PEACHLAND - It's bad news for a Peachland reporter who is facing child pornography charges. David Andrew Preston, 50, creator of an online news source called Peachlandnews.com was charged June 12 with making or publishing child pornography, importing or distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography. He is due back in court Dec. 5. Preston's...
Decision nears for tree planters claiming filthy, racist conditions at camp
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will hear final arguments next month as it considers the case of a group of tree planters who allege they endured slave-like conditions and discrimination while working at a remote camp in southeastern B.C.
New marina vandalized with graffiti
KELOWNA - The new downtown marina has been scarred by graffiti only weeks after the ribbon was cut to celebrate its completion. Police want to know who did it. The unknown man tagging the marina last month was caught on video surveillance causing damage to two pilings and four benches, using a black marker to...
UBC team part of federal concussion research initiative
Grant funds new scientific study about concussions to children and youth 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...
$1.2-million gift helps UBC educators promote mindfulness
Donation helps Faculty of Education at Okanagan campus launch new program A Colorado educator and philanthropist has donated intellectual property valued at $1.2-million to the Faculty of Education at UBC’s Okanagan campus. SMARTinEducation (SMART) is a program in mindfulness – the intentional cultivation of moment-by-moment focused attention and awareness – for educators. Research into the...
Highlights of November 4 Kelowna city council meeting
Update from UBC Okanagan Council met with UBC Okanagan Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr. Deborah Buszard to hear about new initiatives, enrollment numbers, economic assessment and discuss areas of mutual interest. Free parking downtown Council approved free on-street parking in downtown Kelowna on every Saturday in December. Ice skate opportunities Council approved a one-year Licence of Occupation...
Rockets and Tommy Gun’s kick off Movember tonight
The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to be partnering with Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop in a month long fund-raising and awareness campaign for Movember that will kick off tonight at the Rockets home game against Red Deer. Kelowna Rockets players and coaches will be growing moustaches for the month of Movember and are encouraging fans to...
Okanagan College Foundation hands out thousands of dollars to Vernon students
Dozens of Okanagan College students attending the Vernon campus will have smiles on their faces and more money in their pockets this week when awards totaling $41,000 are handed out from the Okanagan College Foundation. Thirty-five students will be receiving 58 awards at the annual Awards Reception, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7...
Rockets Alumni among over 300 players on WHL Scholarship
Former Kelowna Rockets players are finding success in post-secondary classrooms across Canada as part of the Western Hockey League's scholarship program this year at schools right across Canada. WHL Commissioner Ron Robison has announced that a total of 305 WHL graduate players have been awarded WHL Scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year with 10 former...
Vernon construction zone will slow traffic Nov. 4-15
Contractors will be installing a water line at 8000 Bench Row Road, November 4 through 15, 2013. The road will not be closed but drivers should pay attention to construction signs and pylons on the road. Please slow down in that area.
Married crime fighters recognized for recovery of stolen vehicles
KELOWNA - The RCMP are branding a husband and wife team heroes for their outstanding volunteer service in recovering 27 stolen vehicles from 2009-13. Dustin and Gina Kearns of Kelowna spent over 700 volunteer hours helping the RCMP recover stolen vehicles in the city and received the detachment commander's commendation for outstanding service during the...
With historic Senate vote done, parties gather to map next steps forward
OTTAWA – The major political parties meet in Ottawa today to map the next steps forward, now that senators have voted to suspend three of their own.
Enbridge CEO lauds Alberta-B.C. pipeline deal, working on updating pricetag
CALGARY – The CEO of Enbridge Inc. is lauding yesterday's pipeline deal between the premiers of Alberta and B.C. and says the company is working on updating the pricetag for its contentious Alberta-to-West Coast proposed oil pipeline.
Preparation is key when riding your ATV
KELOWNA - Being well equipped for an emergency spared a stranded ATV'er a night out in the cold yesterday. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue were called out at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 to help a stranded ATV'er stuck on Little White Mountain south of Kelowna. The ATV'er had a GPS and Satellite phone. Because he...
Mulcair, Trudeau urge Rob Ford to seek help for substance abuse issues
OTTAWA – "Get help."
Concussion safety key for hockey-playing kids on and off the ice, experts say
TORONTO - They may not yet be in the big leagues, but hockey-playing youngsters, their parents and coaches need to be mindful of concussion safety and the warning signs of brain injuries that have sidelined some of the game's biggest stars, experts say. Concussions forced Pittsburgh Penguins captain and Canadian superstar Sidney Crosby to miss...
Okanagan-Shuswap Housing Market Trends for October Continue on Par with 10-Year Average
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported October 2013 sales activity of all MLS property types have continued to improve since early this year, and are up 20% compared to last year at this time. Residential home sales last month were above the Board’s 10-year average for October – 550 units versus 510 –...
Scenic Canyon Regional Park open
A portion of Scenic Canyon Regional Park that has been closed since late September is now open again. The area of the park between KLO and Mission Creeks and the Field Road and McCulloch Road parking areas and the Layer Cake Mountain Lookout next to the Gallagher’s Canyon subdivision was closed after ongoing reports of...
Free smoke alarms for seniors program wrapping up
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Fire Rescue has seen an excellent response to the Seniors Smoke Alarm Program. As a result of the successful but overwhelming response to the program, Kamloops Fire Rescue will no longer be accepting requests for smoke alarms. Due to the tremendous response to the program, we have identified that there is a...
Police release composite sketch of man believed to be behind UBC sex assaults
VANCOUVER – Mounties have released a composite sketch of the man believed to be behind six sexual assaults at the University of British Columbia's Vancouver campus.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Senators vote to suspend Patrick Brazeau; Pamela Wallin
OTTAWA – Senators have voted to suspend colleague Patrick Brazeau, a former member of the Conservative caucus, for allegedly claiming improper expenses.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Tayssir Elkadri
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 5, 2013. Tayssir Elkadri (DOB 1958-04-14) is wanted for one count of assault, one count of mischief and one count of utter threats to burn, destroy or damage property. Elkadri is described as...
Anatomy of a scandal: key developments in history of the Senate expenses saga
OTTAWA – Senators are scheduled to vote today on a government motion to suspend without pay embattled colleagues Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin. A look at other key dates in the Senate expenses scandal: