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B.C. says tough drunk driving law saves 190 lives, cut death rate in half
VICTORIA – British Columbia's Liberal government believes 190 lives have been saved since controversial new impaired driving rules were introduced three years ago.
Ghostbusters actor has died
CHICAGO – An attorney for Harold Ramis says the actor has died.
YMCA’s Healthy FlowRider Competition Open to all for Strong Kids Megathon
The YMCA Strong Kids Megathon is this Saturday and Mike Brodie and his two sons Morgan, age 15, and Loklin, age 10, are busy preparing for H20’s FlowRider Competition, which is part of the Y’s Fundraiser to support local families in need. As passionate and dedicated flow-boarders with nearly six months experience, the Brodie family...
Crotch: A performance and art installation by Keith Hennessy
On the surface, Crotch is about art, its histories, and its heroes. Deeper, a sadness grows, a queer melancholy, in an evocative, interpretive performance. Moving across a stage full of sculpture, performer Keith Hennessy references the images and actions of legendary artist Joseph Beuys, embodying his shamanic beliefs and channeling this mythic figure. With music...
Philanthropic Sisters Donate $710.20 to KGH from Rock Sales
KELOWNA – Inspired by the care Kylee, now 10, received during her emergency open heart surgery as a newborn, the duo set up shop in the lobby of KGH and sold their hand-painted rocks on Valentine’s Day. Readers were so touched by the sisters’ story in the newspaper on February 9th, they were dropping by...
Last Week to Save for Dog License Renewals
Dog owners across the Central Okanagan have until this Friday, February 28th to renew their dog license for 2014, in order to save a late fee. Dog licenses cost $20 for pet that’s been spayed or neutered and $60 if not. Starting March 1st, a $20 late fee is added to all renewals. All dogs...
Rockets flying high with 31 wins so far this season
KELOWNA – Big wins on the road for the Okanagan Rockets over the weekend. Tyson Jost led the team to a 5 – 4 victory over the Cariboo Cougars on Sunday, earning his third straight hat-trick. He’s now accumulated 15 points over the past three games and set a new club record with 39 goals....
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Bryan Galata
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of February 24, 2014.
Kelowna Flightcraft loses long-time contract with Purolator Courier
KELOWNA - Kelowna Flightcraft will no longer be holding a contract with Purolator Courier — one they've held since 1977 — starting March 31. The contract was for the carriage of Purolator's cargo product and the Canada Post mail. “Since 1977 we have been a key supplier of dedicated and reliable air services for Purolator...
Police might have your keys
VERNON - The RCMP want to return various stolen items and keys to their rightful owners recovered during the arrest of a 29-year-old man wanted on an outstanding warrant for uttering threats. There are 22 sets of keys amongst the items siezed by police February 18. Also seized was a small quantity of drugs. Police...
Crown wants up to year in jail for Kamloops female coach who had sex with girl
KAMLOOPS - A female hockey coach could spend up to a year behind bars after admitting to a lengthy sexual relationship with a 15-year girl in Kamloops. At a sentencing hearing in B.C. Supreme Court, Crown lawyer Don Mann is arguing for a nine to 12 month jail term, up to two years' probation and...
Vernon library to open doors but access limited
VERNON - It looks like the Vernon library will open it's doors again soon, at least paritially. The library was recently flooded forcing the closure but after restoration efforts, the public will be allowed in starting February 24. Coffee, juice and cookies will be served in the lobby to celebrate the partial opening, that excludes...
The REAL Story About Vees Chaplain Jamie Weberg
Special to Infotel News PENTICTON - At this time of year, the Penticton Vees players and coaches are consumed by wins and losses, and how it affects their season, and let’s be honest, their personal well-being. But their focus has also shifted off the ice recently, after one member of their organization was dealt with...
Woman in fatal accident near Chase identified
CHASE - A woman who died in an accident near Chase February 10, 2014 has been identified. She was Carley Rosaline Kennedy, 27, of Mara, a small community near Shuswap. Kennedy was the driver and sole occupant of a car involved in a crash with a pickup truck in the Hoffman Bluffs area west of...
Two arrested following alleged theft of pilot vehicle
KAMLOOPS - Police recovered a vehicle reported stolen from a Husky gas station earlier today. Police received a report that a highway pilot vehicle had been stolen at about 12:30 p.m. today from the gas station located on Highway 5. They were told two men had taken off in the vehicle and were heading north...