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Crime Stoppers most wanted: Andrew Jan Josef Watroba
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of February 4, 2014. Andrew Jan Josef Watroba, 59, is wanted for one count of fail to attend court. Watroba is described as a white male, 6’1” tall and 252 lbs. He has brown hair...
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Discussing Services for Veterans
From a funding perspective, veteran benefits have been increased overall by close to $5 billion in new and additional funding- this has been invested to expand the eligibility for the permanent impairment allowance, setting monthly minimums for veteran’s in rehabilitation, doubling the funds available to a family under the funeral and burial program are just...
Blazers week in review: February 3
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 vs. Spokane Chiefs – 6-3 Loss The line of Cole Ully, Chase Souto and Matt Revel had a good night for the Blazers despite a 6-3 home ice loss. Ully and Souto each had a goal and two assists, while Revel finished with a goal and a helper. The WHL’s scoring...
Cat shot 17 times in the head with pellet gun will undergo surgery
SARNIA, Ont. – A southwestern Ontario humane society is asking for the public's help in identifying those responsible for what they're calling a "horrific animal cruelty" case.
100K Worth of Ideas for ‘Our Rutland’
KELOWNA - Rutland residents and businesses are invited to share 100K Worth of Ideas they want invested in the Rutland Town Centre. The City of Kelowna and partner organizations are asking for suggestions to turn ideas into $100,000 in investments that enhance Rutland’s already strong sense of community. In partnership with The Rutland Unified Stakeholders...
Last call for civic and community awards nominations
KELOWNA - The deadline to submit nominations for the 39th Annual City of Kelowna Civic and Community Awards is fast approaching. Know an outstanding Kelowna citizen, volunteer, athlete, artist or business? Nominate them today. The awards honour individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions and achievements in 2013 that directly benefitted the Kelowna community. The Civic...
Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna, BC, Canada ABSOLUT Bartending Competition- ABSOLUT Success!
Big White Ski Resort hosted the 2nd annual ABSOLUT Bartending Competition last night, February 1st, 2014, in the Village Centre Mall. With over 300 guests in attendance the event was a resounding success and many are already buzzing about next year’s event! Guests were invited from 7:30-9:30 pm to an exhilarating evening of mixology mastery...
Rockets’ Myles Bell named Denny’s WHL player of the week
CALGARY - The Western Hockey League announced today that Kelowna Rockets’ forward Myles Bell is the Denny’s WHL Player of the Week for the week ending February 2, 2014. It’s the second Denny’s WHL Player of the Week award this season for Bell. Bell scored six goals and three assists for nine points along with...
Former Blazer Regehr plays 1000th NHL game
KAMLOOPS - Former Kamloops Blazers defenseman Robyn Regehr played his 1000th NHL game on Saturday, February 1 with the Los Angeles Kings. Regehr played three seasons with the Kamloops Blazers from 1996-1999 compiling 69 points and 346 penalty minutes in 183 games with the Blazers. The 33-year-old defenseman has played 14 NHL seasons with the...
Mariko Tamaki showcases her multi-media work on Tuesday, Feb. 11
UBC VISITING AUTHOR'S STORIES SPAN GRAPHIC NOVELS, CREATIVE NON-FICTION, COMEDY Prepare to be entertained, as multi-media artist and writer Mariko Tamaki brings her irreverent sense of humour and views on reality and fantasy in a story-telling medley as UBC’s latest Visiting Author. Tamaki presents her works on Tuesday, February 11, 7 p.m. in a free...
Is medical cannabis the answer to chronic joint pain?
RESEARCHERS DISCUSS BENEFITS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS FOR THOSE WITH ARTHRITIS Cannabis researcher Zach Walsh, and research assistants Kim Crosby and Kelsey Lozenski, will discuss the latest evidence regarding the effectiveness and risk of medical cannabis for arthritis patients. The trio will present these results, their research on the therapeutic use of cannabis, and discuss access...
Family Day Game Ticket Packages/Post-Game Skate
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will be hosting a 2 p.m. game on Monday, February 10 against the Tri-City Americans for B.C. Family Day. Special Family Day pricing will be in effect for the afternoon game to encourage families to come to the game at an affordable price. Ticket prices will be Adult $15.50, Youth...
Teck Resources confirms chemical spill into Columbia River in Trail, B.C.
TRAIL – Teck Resources is confirming that its smelter in Trail has spilled up to 25,000 litres of a chemical solution into the Columbia River.
B.C. leads Canada in living organ donations, as BC Transplant marks banner year
VANCOUVER – Doctors in British Columbia performed a record number of kidney transplants from living donors in 2013.
Man who died when struck by train identified
KAMLOOPS - A man who was struck by a train in Kamloops January 29 and died of his injuries has been identified. He was Yvon George Joseph Gagne, 40, of no fixed address. Gagne was hit by an eastbound freight train on the CP Rail main line tracks under the Overlander Bridge while walking east...