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College hosts reading by critically acclaimed poet Renée Sarojini Saklikar
The tragedy of Air India Flight 182 and its aftermath has left much unresolved grief for the families of the victims. All 329 passengers—including 280 Canadians—died in the 1985 terrorist attack and then a bungled 20-year investigation resulted in the acquittal of the accused. One of the people struggling to make sense of it all...
Blazers sign prospect Spencer Bast
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers announced this morning that they have signed 1997-born prospect Spencer Bast to a standard WHL education contract. Bast has played the past two seasons with the Battlefords Stars of the Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League. The 5’11” and 170lb forward finished second in SMHL scoring with 31 goals, 37 assists...
Text of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s statement on Flaherty resignation
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper's statement Tuesday on the resignation of his longtime minister of finance, Jim Flaherty:
World’s top physiologists coming to UBC
COLLABORATION, SHARING RESEARCH GOAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY SYMPOSIUM UBC’s Centre for Heart, Lung and Vascular Health is attracting leading world experts to the Okanagan this week. The inaugural Okanagan Cardiovascular and Respiratory Symposium is being held at Silver Star Mountain Report in Vernon from March 20 to 22 and features three keynote speakers who...
Elementary students put mind over muscle
UBC SCIENTISTS OFFER YOUNG STUDENTS AN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT COOL NEUROSCIENCE Neuromuscular physiology is a fancy term used to describe the connection between your muscles and your brain, enabling you to run, jump and be awesome. And it’s a science topic Okanagan elementary school students will know a lot more about when they attend this...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: March 18
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Tuesday, March 18th) in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and Rose Valley Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners with permits from their local fire authority. Further controlled...
Canadian boys among alleged victims of online child-exploitation network
WASHINGTON – U.S. authorities say 14 men have been charged with operating an online child-exploitation network that preyed upon hundreds of boys in the United States, Canada and overseas.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jordon Benjamin Schilling
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 18, 2014. Jordon Benjamin Schilling, 24, is wanted for one count of assault and one count of breach of undertaking. Schilling is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 170 lbs. He...
1 in 4 Canadian kids admit to cyberbullying, 1 in 3 have been bullied: poll
TORONTO – About one in four Canadian kids surveyed about cyberbullying admitted they have been "mean or cruel" to someone online, while more than one in three say they've been a victim, according to a newly released study.
Harper on hand to greet last Canadian troops coming home from Afghanistan
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston are welcoming home the last Canadian troops from Afghanistan.
Expert urges people to check avalanche forecasts after eight deaths in one week
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – An avalanche expert says the deaths of eight people this month in the mountains of British Columbia and Alberta is especially heartbreaking because there is so much information available warning of the danger.
City announces Civic Awards finalists
KELOWNA - In just under two months, the City will name the recipients of the 39th Annual Civic and Community Awards -- a decision that will prove just as difficult as selecting this year’s category finalists, which were announced today. The Civic and Community Awards are the City of Kelowna’s premier awards event dedicated to...
Casa Loma Drainage Project – Phase 2 Begins
The District of West Kelowna will start work this week on the Casa Loma Drainage Project – Phase 2, beginning with work on a portion of Campbell Road. As with all projects of this magnitude, residents in the area can expect dust, noise, vibrations and traffic disruptions. Colmar Construction Ltd. has been contracted to perform...
UBC Distinguished Speaker Series features primatologist Birute Galdikas
HEAR PERSONAL STORIES FROM SCIENTIST'S FOUR DECADES IN THE JUNGLE WITH ORANGUTANS The public is invited to a free presentation on Monday, April 7, by primatologist, conservationist, and ethologist Birute Galdikas. It is the final event in this season’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by UBC’s Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. In her...
Blazers week in review: March 17
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 vs. Kelowna Rockets – 4-1 Loss Bolton Pouliot was brilliant in goal making 40 saves despite a 4-1 loss. Nick Merkley, Tyrell Goulbourne and Ryan Olsen were the Rockets goal scorers. Olsen added his second of the game into an empty net. Eric Krienke tallied for the Blazers as he was...