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Mix of veterans, new blood as Canada names para-alpine team for Sochi
CALGARY – Canada will have a mix of experience and youth on the slopes at the Sochi Paralympic Games.
New video emerges of a rambling Rob Ford; brother denies it was filmed Monday
TORONTO – A new video was posted today on YouTube showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford rambling and using a Jamaican swear word.
The 2nd Annual Indoor GranFondo & Family Festival
KAMLOOPS - The 2nd Annual Kamloops Indoor GranFondo and Family Festival will again be held on Family Day weekend – Sunday, February 9th. Starting at 10:00 a.m., come out to enjoy an active day with the kids at the Tournament Capital Centre! The Kamloops Indoor GranFondo is a fundraiser for the MS Society, and is...
Improved maintenance on two northern B.C. highways driven by LNG plans
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's multibillion dollar plans for a liquefied natural gas industry will soon affect where the rubber meets the road — literally. The Ministry of Transportation says it will boost maintenance classifications for Highways 16 and 97 North, which roughly bisect the province through Prince George. Both routes will receive Class A status,...
Avalanche victim in B.C. identified as 28-year-old Alberta man
PRINCE GEORGE – The B.C. Coroner’s office has released the name of a man who died in an avalanche last Saturday in eastern B.C.
Avalanche victim in B.C. identified as 28-year-old Alberta man
PRINCE GEORGE - The B.C. Coroner’s office has released the name of a man who died in an avalanche last Saturday in eastern B.C. He is identified as 28-year-old Kym Alvin Avery Wilson of Warburg, a small community near Leduc in central Alberta. The coroner’s office says Wilson was in a group of five people...
Local celebrities announced for Kelowna’s version of “Dancing with the Stars”
Waltz, disco and even hip-hop are hitting the streets once again with local celebrities gearing up for Kelowna’s 6th annual “Swinging with the Stars” event. This successful event, presented by Bayshore Home Health is slated for Saturday, March 1, 2014. The event will take place for the first time at The Delta Grand Okanagan Resort....
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Wireless Code of Conduct. What It Means
JANUARY 20, 2014 - Recently one of our local newspapers in Okanagan-Coquihalla asked an online survey question to readers, the question was a simple one: “Do you support the CRTC’s wireless code of conduct?”. What got my attention was that nearly 70% of those who took part in the survey felt the code of conduct...
Kamplan Advisory Committee ready to tackle the Official Community Plan
KAMLOOPS – In late December, an Advisory Committee tasked with representing the community on the Review and Update of KAMPLAN 2004 was established. This two-year planning process will review existing land use patterns and the progression of KAMPLAN throughout the years to ensure future growth can be accommodated, considering the three pillars of sustainability: economic,...
“Jell-O and cheese” effect could really shake up Vancouver during earthquake
VANCOUVER – New research is shaking up the entire notion of what could happen to the Vancouver area during an earthquake, indicating bridges and tall buildings would rattle and sway a whole lot more than previously thought.
Western Canada Open Ski Cross at TELUS Park results
Big White Ski resort was proud to host the Western Canada Open Ski Cross at TELUS Park over the weekend (January 18th and 19th). The racers were more than impressed with the quality of the race tracks terrain in TELUS Park and the clear bluebird skies provided unlimited visibility for the entirety of the weekend....
A fresh look at Pandosy Waterfront
KELOWNA - City Council endorsed a public engagement process at today’s meeting that will see the City and the community work together to craft a new plan for Pandosy Waterfront. The redevelopment of the seven City-owned lakefront properties on Abbott Street, north of Cedar Avenue is listed as one of Council’s priorities for 2014. “We...
Three home games for Blazers this week
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers are into their home heavy part of their schedule as they are on a seven-game home stand. The Blazers host the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Wednesday is a Rain Check Night. Any unused season tickets can be exchanged for a ticket to the game at no charge. It is...
Smoke-free environments provide a breath of fresh air
While smoking rates have steadily declined over the last decades, tobacco still kills more people every year than all illegal drugs, suicides, homicides and car accidents combined. January 19-25 is National Non-Smoking Week and Interior Health wants to remind everyone of the importance of local action to address the leading cause of preventable death and...
WestJet increases flights to Fort McMurray
KELOWNA - New flight routes between Kelowna and Fort McMurray are expected soon at YLW. As WestJest Encore expands services across Canada and into the U.S. the company has also launched new routes between the two Canadian cities to start May 12. The seven additional flights each week to Fort McMurray will be the largest...