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MP McLeod encourages applications for federal funding to protect recreational fisheries
Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, is encouraging local angling, fishing and conservation groups to get their applications in for the newly established Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnership Program. As outlined in Economic Action Plan 2013, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will make $10...
Swells swell for north coast grandma planning gruelling ocean swim
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – A First Nations grandmother living on B.C.'s north coast is literally diving into the fight against cancer, with a 60 kilometre swim through frigid ocean waters between Prince Rupert and her village of Lax Kw'alaams (lacks-qwah-lambs).
B.C. says hikers can depend on mobile maps in woods, but rescue group concerned
VICTORIA – British Columbia's government says hikers can put away their fold-up maps and depend on their mobile devices when heading out into the back country now that high-resolution topographical maps can be downloaded for free.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Michael Patrick Gardiner
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of June 19, 2013. Michael Patrick Gardiner (DOB 1980-03-05) is wanted for one count of theft, one count of obstruction, one count of trafficking, one count of fail to appear and one count of breach...
Man arrested after threats made to oilsands facility in northern Alberta
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man has been charged after threats were made against an oilsands facility in northern Alberta.
Parking lot, alley closed for National Aboriginal Day
The parking lot on the corner of Ellis Street and Lawrence Avenue, and the alley between Ellis Street and Pandosy Street (400 block), will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 21 to accommodate a celebration for National Aboriginal Day. This celebration will not impact normal traffic routes. For more information...
No review for abortion-doctor killer suspected in Canadian shootings
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a petition to review the murder case of an anti-abortion extremist who is also suspected in the shootings of three Canadian doctors.
West Kelowna teen found
UPDATE: The girl has been located. Another 15-year-old girl was reported missing in Okanagan this week, this time from the 2100 block of Tomat Avenue in West Kelowna. Police are searching for Sara Dunn who left home on Saturday at about 10 a.m. and has not returned. Although Dunn has a history of going missing,...
Canada-U.S. team develops promising ‘sharp-shooter’ drug aimed at several cancers
TORONTO – A Canadian-U.S. team of researchers has developed a new "sharp-shooter" drug they hope will be a breakthrough in treating several types of cancer.
Families wait for men’s bodies to be recovered from creek after rocks blasted
KIMBERLEY, B.C. – The families of two young men whose truck was swept into a creek in Kimberley, B.C., will have to wait for the bodies to be recovered.
Gun Amnesty Yielding Results in Kamloops
Kamloops RCMP have had 17 firearms turned over to date, as the gun amnesty program continues throughout the month of June. The majority of those turned in are long guns and the consistent theme is that they have belonged to a former generation, have been passed down, and the owners don’t want them around. Some...
Take steps to avoid mosquito bites and West Nile virus
Summer is here and so are the mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance; some carry West Nile virus, a disease that is spread from infected birds to humans through mosquito bites. Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding can help to reduce the risk of becoming infected with West Nile virus. West...
Canada Games flag raising ceremony
A flag-raising ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at 1 pm at the Tournament Capital Centre in honour of the Canada Games being held in Sherbrooke, Quebec from Aug. 2 to 13th, 2013. The Mayor will be conducting the ceremony as part of a nation-wide celebration of the Canada Games. New Westminster was...
Provincial topographical base maps go mobile
Recreationalists and resource professionals looking for an easier way to explore B.C.'s wilderness can now leave their fold-out maps at home. GeoBC has created a series of free, high-resolution topographical maps specifically designed for viewing on mobile devices. GeoBC's popular Terrain Resource Information Management (TRIM) base map series has been redesigned to enable the GPS georeferencing functionality associated with mobile...
RCMP fines 102 speeders in Lake Country
It was a rough ride for 102 drivers who received speeding tickets yesterday after police set up a radar trap in the Highway 97 construction zone near Oyama in Lake Country.
Street brawl in front of Starbucks puts man in hospital with serious injuries
KELOWNA - A 23-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted in a street brawl was found lying on the road by police. Police say the event happened about 12:25 a.m. June 17 in front of the Starbucks located at Bernard Avenue and Pandosy Street. Witnesses told RCMP they saw a group of men fighting and then...
Dan Albas MP: weekly report
Last week was perhaps one of the most unusual I have yet encountered on Parliament Hill. A bizarre incident occurred late in the week when a national news outlet broke a story that Thomas Mulcair, Leader of the Official Opposition, had failed to stop at a series of stop signs on Parliament Hill with an...
Crime Stoppers most wanted
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province wide warrant as of June 18, 2013. Joseph Robert McCook (DOB 1982-11-22) is wanted for three counts of driving while prohibited. McCook is described as a 30-year-old white male, 5’7” tall and 172 lbs. He has brown...
UPDATE: Gas leak stopped on Borden Avenue
UPDATE: 5:00 p.m., 2013 A gas leak discovered at Borden Avenue near Gordon Drive was stopped at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. Fortis BC spokesperson David Wylie says at least one lane on Borden Avenue was shut down so crews could investigate. He says the damage was caused by a third party and a Fortis BC...
UPDATE: White powder not hazardous
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. June 17, 2013 It turns out the white powder found at a Canada Post office in Kelowna this afternoon wasn't dangerous - it was icing sugar. The Kelowna Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Team responded to a call at 530 Cawston Avenue earlier today when the acting manager discovered a white powder in...
Woman arrested for stabbing charged with attempted murder
A woman arrested June 13 for allegedly stabbing a Kelowna man during an argument was charged with attempted murder today. Police say the 47-year-old woman from Kelowna was arguing with a 39-year-old man and uttering threats when the event happened late in the evening on Leon Avenue near Water Street. They say the two knew...
Post-secondary students feel stress, anxiety, have suicidal thoughts: survey
A major health survey released today shows Canadian post-secondary students feel stressed and overwhelmed — some have even considered suicide.
Hundreds of northern B.C. residents rally against Enbridge
Hundreds of northern BC residents rallied in Terrace on Sunday June 16th, demonstrating that public opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers project is still very strong. As the Enbridge Joint Review Panel (JRP) begins to hear final arguments in Terrace, after 18 months of hearings, northerners continue to send a clear...
Pin pad scam hits Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are warning the public of pin pad fraud in the city after receiving three reports of attempts since June 13. The method scammers are using involves the suspect’s initial transaction being declined at which time they offer to try another payment option. The suspect continues to handle the pin pad machine and...