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UPDATE: Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested
UPDATE: 8:49 a.m. KELOWNA - An Okanagan man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching the conditions of his parole was arrested this morning when police responded to the report of a disturbance at a local hotel. Police were told a man was running up and down the hallways of the hotel located in the...
Vernon man arrested for trying to lure a child online
VERNON - A 50-year-old Vernon man was arrested for child exploitation following a covert online investigation. The B.C. RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit intercepted the man Aug. 16 at a fast food restaurant, where he planned to meet the "boy" he met online. What the man didn't realize is the boy he was meeting was...
Helmet cam captures motorcyclist’s collision with bear on B.C. highway
HOPE, B.C. – The RCMP say a motorcyclist appeared to be too busy pointing his helmet cam at his speedometer as he rocketed down a B.C. highway to notice a bear run across the highway right into his path.
Two charged in BMO robberies
KELOWNA - Two men have been charged following an investigation into two separate bank robbies at Bank of Montreal locations earlier this summer. The second robbery happened Aug. 8 just before 10 a.m. at the BMO located at 1141 Harvey Ave. The alleged robber handed the teller a note saying he had a weapon and...
Rockets rookie camp attracts 180 prospects
One of the biggest Kelowna Rockets rookie camps ever began Wednesday as close to 180 prospects from far and wide poured into Prospera Place to register and meet with Kelowna Rockets management and staff. Players and fans lined up outside of Prospera Place to register and then be introduced to the Rockets organization, including its...
Thousands converge on Kamloops for BC Seniors Games
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops economy is getting a shot in the arm this week as nearly four thousand B.C. seniors with their families and supporters arrive for the BC Seniors Games. Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes lit the torch today in Kamloops, officially opening the Games. The government of British Columbia is contributing $175,000...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Cassidy Baron Billy
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of August 22, 2013. Cassidy Baron Billy (DOB 1981-05-13) is wanted for nine counts of breach of undertaking, one count of break and enter and one count of failure to appear. Billy is described as...
Giving bikers a bad name
YOU'RE MISSING SOMETHING KELOWNA - Police say he was packing a Colt handgun, a knife, drugs and cash when he climbed aboard an underpowered scooter and putted into Kelowna last week. Marshall Hunter, a 32-year-old man from Lake Country is facing multiple charges after he was pulled over while driving a stolen scooter as it...
Throne speech won’t change determination to balance budget: Flaherty
WAKEFIELD, Que. – Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says Canadians shouldn't anticipate any new direction from him in the upcoming throne speech in October, but should expect him to be true to his word that he'll balance the budget in 2015 "without doubt."
Nanny struggles to find work after boss convicted of human trafficking: court
VANCOUVER – A nanny whose former boss was convicted of human trafficking says she has lost trust in people and is embarrassed by the media attention her case has attracted.
Be a kid at heart again and join Kelowna’s first Run in Colour
KELOWNA - Kelowna's inaugural Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour on behalf of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (KGH Foundation) takes place on September 21 starting at Waterfront Park. It is a great opportunity for young and old to be kids at heart again! And Kelowna's Twin Creek Media has taken this challenge seriously by supporting...
Be a kid at heart again and join Kelowna’s first Run in Colour
KELOWNA - Kelowna's inaugural Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour on behalf of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (KGH Foundation) takes place on September 21 starting at Waterfront Park. It is a great opportunity for young and old to be kids at heart again! And Kelowna's Twin Creek Media has taken this challenge seriously by supporting...
UPDATE: Dump fire contained, effort winds down
UPDATE: 3:09 p.m. Aug. 21, 2013 VERNON - Fire and Rescue Services is winding down its involvement in the landfill fire that started Monday. While the fire continues to burn, the Regional District is working to bring in a wildfire contractor who will continue to soak down the landfill property and maintain a fire watch...
Site preparation next move toward RIH Clinical Services Building
KAMLOOPS - There might be a shovel in the soil as early as September as plans for the Clinical Services Building of the Royal Inland Hospital moves to the next phase. Site preparation is at the forefront of the latest development plans for the future Clinical Services Building of the Royal Inland Hospital. An inivitation...
Woman charged after hood surfer dies
SICAMOUS - RCMP have laid charges after a man was thrown from the hood of a car and died Aug. 14. Christina Laforge, 46, of Sicamous was arrested Aug. 15 on charges of criminal negligence causing death and impaired driving causing death. The man who died was Troy Charlton, 49, of Sicamous. Police say Charlton...
Community gaming grants awarded to six Kelowna organizations
KELOWNA – Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country, Steve Thomson, MLA for Kelowna-Mission, and Christy Clark, MLA for Westside-Kelowna, announced that the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development is providing Community Gaming Grants to six Kelowna community organizations, totalling $177,900. Organizations Receiving Funding: - Lake Country Art Gallery Society – $20,000 - Central Okanagan...
Recent drownings continue spike in fatalities on Okanagan waters
OKANAGAN - With two more deaths on Okanagan Lake recently confirmed, the B.C. Coroners Service says the incidence of drownings this year remains elevated. After releasing an advisory earlier this summer, coroners service spokesperson Barb McLintock says they're reminding the public once more about water safety. "Last year there was a significant increase of drownings...
Birds observe the speed limit when it comes to keeping away from cars: study
VANCOUVER – It appears birds observe the speed limit — even if drivers don't.
Vote for Bernard Avenue as a ‘Best Place’ in Canada
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is hosting its annual competition to recognize Canada's truly special places, and the revitalized Bernard Avenue is in the running to win. “What we have with Bernard Avenue is truly unique,” says Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray. “Residents and tourists alike gather and spend time downtown at a variety of...
Temporary closure of Parkinson pool
The Parkinson Recreation Centre’s aquatic area will be temporarily closed from August 26 through September 7 for annual general maintenance. This closure will affect the main pool, children’s play pool, whirlpool and steam room. The aquatic area is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, September 8. Parkinson Recreation Centre customers are invited to use the aquatic...
Logging truck overturns
KELOWNA - Emergency crews are at the scene of an overturned logging truck at Posthill Lake Road and Farmers Drive. The truck hit a pole in the accident and Fortis B.C. has been called to restore power to two homes in the area. Lt. Geoff Ross of Ellison Fire Deparment says speed could be a...
Vees exhibition tickets on sale
PENTICTON, BC –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club has announced pricing for their 2013 BCHL exhibition schedule. Tickets are $5 for all age groups, for all three exhibition home games. The Vees open their exhibition schedule in West Kelowna on Sunday, before hosting the Warriors Monday in the back half of the home-and-home; face-off...
Justin Trudeau, wife Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau expecting third child in March
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau is about to become a father — again.
Campfire ban rescinded for Clearwater Fire Zone
KAMLOOPS - Effective at 12 noon on Wednesday, Aug. 21, campfires will remain prohibited in all areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre except the Clearwater Fire Zone. A map of the areas covered by the campfire ban is available online at: http://bit.ly/168bRv2 The partial rescind of the campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Centre is due to rainfall over...