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Crime Stoppers most wanted: Shelan Dezarae Newcomb
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 24, 2013. Shelan Dezarae Newcomb (DOB 1981-11-07) is wanted for one count of assault with weapon, one count of obstruction, one count of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and one count...
Bad news; bears are back
COLDSTREAM - An increased number of bear complaints to the conservation office this fall is prompting the district to remind residents what to do to remain safe and avoid the destruction of black bears. A media release from the District of Coldstream states the bears are back and looking for food in preparation for hibernation....
B.C. Premier Christy Clark heads east to promote liquefied natural gas
VICTORIA – B.C. Premier Christy Clark is heading on a North American tour to promote liquefied natural gas.
Novice driver caught speeding on bald tires
VERNON - A novice driver and his car were an accident waiting to happen police discovered after pulling him over for speeding. On Sept. 21 at about 9:25 p.m. Mounties ordered a westbound 2003 Ford Focus to pull over at 25th Avenue near 39th Street. The car was rocketing at 124 km/h, 74 km/h over...
Enderby man arrested for car theft
ENDERBY - A man was arrested Sunday for allegedly threatening another man and then taking his car. A 49-year-old man from Enderby called police to say he was assaulted by a 39-year-old man. The two men knew each other. Apparently the suspect pushed the complainant against a wall and threatened to beat him with a...
Beaten man recovering in hospital
KELOWNA - A West Kelowna man is in hospital with serious injuries after being beaten by four men near the downtown area of Kelowna. Kelowna RCMP found the 20-year-old man unconscious at the corner of Ellis Street and Cawston Avenue, shortly after 1 a.m. Sept. 22. He was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries...
MP Dan Albas report Sept. 20
In my mid July MP report I focussed on our newly named Federal Cabinet and the many ways Ministers can serve the interests of Canadians including specific examples where cabinet Ministers have supported my work as a Member of Parliament on behalf of citizens here in Okanagan-Coquihalla. One point that I did not address in...
Water Master Plan ready for public feedback
Since incorporation 5 years ago the District has been developing a set of strategic master plans to help guide decision-making that will enable the District of West Kelowna to experience healthy growth and remain a vibrant and resilient community. The latest of these strategic plans is the District’s draft Water Master Plan (WMP). The draft...
Tranquille Road upgrades
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops North Shore Business Improvement Association today hosted a teleconference call between North Shore businesses and Kamloops City Public Works staff regarding the progress of the Tranquille Road Upgrades. “It’s important that businesses have their voice heard on what’s going on with the Tranquille Road Upgrades,” said North Shore Business Association...
Required Oath to Queen for new Canadians constitutional, court rules
TORONTO – Forcing would-be Canadians to take an oath to the Queen as a condition of citizenship has been ruled constitutional.
UPDATE: Hwy 33 at Davie Road reopens
12:06 p.m.. Sept. 20, 2013 KELOWNA - RCMP have opened Hwy 33 at Davie Road. The section was closed because of a gas line rupture. 10:51 a.m. Sept. 20, 2013 KELOWNA - A natural gas line rupture at Hwy 33 and Davie Road is the cause of traffic disruption in Rutland. Emergency personnel are evacuating...
Police need help finding missing woman
KAMLOOPS - The RCMP are asking the public for help finding a 26-year-old woman. Samantha Paul's circle of friends say they haven't heard from her since Sept. 9. She's described as 5'8" tall, 150 lbs, with long black hair and brown eyes. Police are asking anyone who may know where Paul is, or Samantha herself...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: William Joseph Louie
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 20, 2013. William Joseph Louie (DOB 1965-04-14) is wanted for two counts of sexual interference and two counts of sexual assault. Louie is described as a 48-year-old non-white male, 5’6” tall and 201...
Thieves target prescription drugs and parkas in two separate break and enters
VERNON - Policing are calling two overnight break and enters targetting prescription drugs and winter coats rather rare. "These are not common break and enters," RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk says. Around 3:40 a.m. Sept. 19, Vernon RCMP responded to an alarm at Nolan's Pharmacy at 3101 30th Avenue. They confirmed the business had been broken...
Tentative deal for support workers heads off looming strike in B.C. schools
VANCOUVER – Looming job action by 33,000 unionized public school support staff in British Columbia has been averted.
RCMP bust three Okanagan men during road check
KELOWNA - Three Okanagan men riding in two separate vehicles were arrested during an overnight road check after police found a significant quantity of drugs and cash. Kelowna RCMP set up their road check on the inbound lanes of William R. Bennett Bridge after midnight, Sept. 18. At about 12:45 a.m., an Oliver man, 33,...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Michael Benedict Mair
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 19, 2013. Michael Benedict Mair (DOB 1981-07-27) is wanted for one count of Possession of Stolen Property, one count of Possession/Use of Stolen Credit Card and one count of Breach. Mair is described...
In own words, witness tells story of a routine morning commute turned deadly
OTTAWA – On any other day, I would have caught a bus closer to home. But it was a cool, sunny September morning and I was running late, so I drove to Ottawa's Fallowfield train station in order to save some time.
Matt Needham named Blazers team captain
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have announced that 18-year-old Matt Needham has been named team captain. The Penticton native is entering his third full season with the Blazers and was the hockey club’s first round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2010. “Matt has developed his leadership qualities over the past two seasons under guys like...
Matt Needham named Blazers team captain
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have announced that 18-year-old Matt Needham has been named team captain. The Penticton native is entering his third full season with the Blazers and was the hockey club’s first round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2010. “Matt has developed his leadership qualities over the past two seasons under guys like...
Matt Needham named Blazers team captain
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have announced that 18-year-old Matt Needham has been named team captain. The Penticton native is entering his third full season with the Blazers and was the hockey club’s first round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2010. “Matt has developed his leadership qualities over the past two seasons under guys like...
Some bylaw disputes to be heard outside court
COLDSTREAM - Those going to court over the smaller things, such as animal and zoning complaints now have the option of bringing disputes to an independent adjudicator outside the traditional courtroom. Starting Sept. 30, the District of Coldstream will join the bylaw adjudication system offered through the Ministry of Justice. The new system is expected...
Some bylaw disputes to be heard outside court
THOMPSON-NICOLA - Those going to court over the smaller things, such as animal and zoning complaints now have the option of bringing disputes to an independent adjudicator outside the traditional courtroom. Starting Sept. 30, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will join the bylaw adjudication system offered through the Ministry of Justice. The new system is expected...
41 Avenue will be one lane between 31 and 32 Street Sept. 18-23
The northbound lane will be closed on 41 Avenue September 18 to 23 between 31 Street and 32 Street for curb and sidewalk replacement work. Please slow down and obey flaggers and signs.