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Langley RCMP look for owner after photo from Second World War recovered
LANGLEY, B.C. – Mounties in Langley, B.C., are looking for the rightful owner of a photograph apparently taken in Holland during the Second World War.
Alleged U.S. fraudster impersonated Canadian deputy health minister, FBI says
U.S. authorities say an American who allegedly impersonated a Canadian deputy minister of health and other Health Canada staff faces fraud charges following an investigation that involved the FBI and RCMP.
Transcript of Sen. Mike Duffy’s speech in the Senate chamber on Tuesday
OTTAWA – A transcript of Sen. Mike Duffy's speech in the Senate chamber on Tuesday:
Eyewear for the legally blind launched by Ottawa-based technology company
TORONTO – Emma-Rose Gibson can see clearly no more than three centimetres in front of her, but a new device is allowing the nine-year-old Ottawa girl to watch TV.
UBC’s Mini-Med offers interaction with health research experts
Series of four Tuesday-night expert lectures open to public Space is still available for the upcoming UBC Mini-Med education series, which runs every Tuesday evening from October 29 to November 19 at the UBC Clinical Academic Campus at Kelowna General Hospital. Mini-Med has been developed by UBC as an exciting health lecture series open to...
Another beef product recalled over possible E. coli contamination
OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its alert over beef products from Belmont Meats of Toronto because of possible E. coli contamination.
Sea otter with severe gunshot wounds rescued off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER – An adult sea otter found with gunshot wounds to its head and body is fighting for its life after being rescued by the Vancouver Aquarium.
Vernon fires above provincial average
In 2012 the City of Vernon experienced 2.3 fires per 1,000 persons, well above the provincial average of 1.5 fires per 1,000 persons! “Of the fires our department attended last year, Vernon was very fortunate that none of them resulted in a residential fatality!” said Deputy Fire Chief, Lawrie Skolrood. “And where smoke alarms have...
Penticton citizens rate quality of life, service as excellent
PENTICTON — The majority of residents rate the quality of life in the City of Penticton as excellent, according to 2013 Citizen Survey findings presented to Council today. The City of Penticton established a baseline of citizen satisfaction with City service levels and provision with its inaugural survey in 2012. Accurate and relevant data and...
Health Literacy Forum begins Oct. 23
KAMLOOPS – School District No. 73, in collaboration with the City of Kamloops is hosting a Health Literacy Forum on October 23rd, 2013 for 500 grade 6 students and their teachers at the Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse. The theme for this day is focused on social and emotional Health. As a result of consultation with...
Become a Vernon ambassador of 2014 sister city tour to Europe
The City of Vernon, Sister Cities Committee invites you to be part of the long awaited 14 day adventure from Vernon to Europe leaving on September 18, 2014. Visits will be made to our sister cities Tavullia, Italy and Frankenburg, Austria, plus a special stop at the Swarovski Crystal Factory in Innsbruck, Austria, will highlight...
Blazers acquire two players and three draft picks
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Blazers General Manager Craig Bonner announced this morning that the Blazers have sent 19-year-old import forward Tim Bozon and 19-year-old defenseman Landon Cross to the Kootenay Ice in exchange for 17-year-old forward Collin Shirley, 18-year-old defenseman Matt Thomas, first and fifth round WHL Bantam Draft picks in 2015 and a third round...
Rocket’s Cooke up: nomination for Goaltender of the week
The WHL has nominated Jordon Cooke of the Kelowna Rockets for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Cooke, a 20-year-old from Leduc, AB, posted a 2-0 record with a shutout in two starts over the past week for Kelowna, allowing just two goals on 49 shots for a 1.00 goals-against average and a...
Man punched and kicked downtown
KELOWNA - A man was taken to the ground and kicked in the face by three others early Sunday morning at Lawrence Avenue and Pandosy Street. Kelowna RCMP say two 19-year-old men were on Lawrence Avenue at about 1 a.m. and tried to spark up a conversation with five other men who apparently became angry....
Police say sex offender who fled Canada has been arrested in Seattle for harassment
SEATTLE – A sex offender who fled Canada has been arrested in Seattle for harassment.
Police hunt for a Ford bags a Hummer
KELOWNA - Police recovered a stolen Hummer while searching for a Ford F350 that was swiped out of the parking lot at Orchard Park mall yesterday afternoon. RCMP were told the Ford was taken from outside the Milestone's Restaurant at about 3:10 p.m. Oct. 21. The truck is a Harley-Davidson edition and was parked in...
UPDATE: Summerland woman found
10:51 a.m. Oct. 22, 2013 UPDATE: The RCMP is reporting the missing woman from Summerland has been found. SUMMERLAND - Police are hoping someone out there can tell them where to find a 30-year-old woman who disappeared while walking her dog. May Lee Shipton of Summerland was reported missing Oct. 19. RCMP believe she may...
B.C. civil liberties group launches lawsuit over Canadian spying allegations
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia civil liberties group is suing a federal government agency over allegations it has spied on citizens.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Dwaine Allan Joyce
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 22, 2013. Dwaine Allan Joyce (DOB 1962-06-03) is wanted for one count of theft under $5000. Joyce is described as a 51-year-old white male, 5’9” tall and 181 lbs. He has grey hair...
B.C. NDP recommends May 25, 2014 leadership vote to replace Dix
VICTORIA – British Columbia's New Democratic Party executive is recommending May 25 next year as the date for a leadership vote to replace current party leader Adrian Dix.
Canada to heed U.S. pleas to crack down on generic OxyContin, Ambrose hints
OTTAWA – Health Minister Rona Ambrose suggested Monday there could soon be movement from Canada on U.S. pleas to outlaw addictive, generic formulations of the painkiller OxyContin amid a simmering dispute between the two countries.
RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit takes over university assaults case after third attack
VANCOUVER – The RCMP's Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation into a series of late-night assaults against female students at the University of British Columbia.
Sex offender who fled Canada to Seattle registers near downtown preschool
SEATTLE – Records show a sex offender who caused school closures before he fled Canada is now registered at an address near Pike Place Market in Seattle — a block from a preschool.
US police say they used Google Earth to bust medical marijuana garden with too many plants
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Police say the view from space helped them bust a medical marijuana garden with too many plants in the state of Oregon.