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B.C. dog walker sentenced to six months in jail after six dogs died in her care
SURREY, B.C. – A Vancouver-area dog walker who admitted to leaving six dogs inside her hot truck has been sentenced to six months in jail for their deaths.
Delta Grand bought by U.S. Marriott hotel chain
BETHESDA, Md. - Marriott International Inc. has signed a deal to buy the Delta hotel brand from B.C. Investment Management Corp. for $168 million. Under the agreement, the U.S. hotel chain will take over the management and franchise operations for the 38 Delta hotels and resorts including 10,000 rooms across Canada from the provincial investment...
Judge rules against dropping perjury charges for Mountie in Dziekanski case
VANCOUVER – A judge has ruled against tossing charges of perjury for a Mountie accused of lying about what happened when a Polish immigrant was stunned by a Taser and died at Vancouver's airport.
Kelowna Rockets defeat Red Deer Rebels in shootout
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Red Deer Rebels 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday night, kicking off a four game road trip with its third straight victory. Madison Bowey scored the game winner in the shootout, the only player on either team to score as Jackson Whistle stopped all four Red Deer shooters he faced....
Parkinson Recreation Centre’s pool open
The Parkinson Recreation Centre main pool has now re-opened. A reduction in water clarity was caused by a mechanical malfunction that affected the pool’s filtration system. The issue has been resolved and staff will continue to monitor the equipment. “While the water clarity did not pose any health concerns, the closure was necessary to maintain...
Make sure your address is easily seen from the street
Seconds count when responding to emergency calls. But something that’s sometimes taken for granted may result in unnecessary delays for emergency crews heading to a call for help. Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas are reminded that it’s their responsibility to post visible address numbers that can easily...
Bart the cat crawls back from grave days after being hit by car in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. – Bart the cat was hit by a car, buried and crawled back from the dead — literally.
Monarch butterflies rebound 69 per cent in Mexico, but numbers still dangerously low
MEXICO CITY – The number of Monarch butterflies that reached wintering grounds in Mexico has rebounded 69 per cent from last year's lowest-on-record levels, but their numbers remain very low, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
Solitary confinement branded cruel, inhumane as more groups challenge practice
TORONTO – The federal government is facing a second court challenge to the use of solitary confinement in prisons.
Vancouver indie shoot heads to the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - Stars will once again shine across the Okanagan when an indie feature film shoot moves from Vancouver to various locations in West Kelowna and North Okanagan next week. A specific schedule of filming days and locations for Unseen was not provided in a media release from the Okanagan Film Commission, however stargazers might...
B.C. hockey rivalry devolves into arguments, prompts judge to order peace bond
COURTENAY, B.C. – A junior hockey team owner on Vancouver Island who's been ordered to stay away from the owners of a rival team says he regrets the heated arguments that set off the dispute, but he feels he's been unfairly portrayed by the courts and the media.
Tim Hortons lays off unspecified number of staff at its headquarters
TORONTO – Tim Hortons is refusing to say how many employees will lose their jobs at its headquarters and regional offices in a reorganization of its operations announced Tuesday.
Alleged thief’s guns were within reach during RCMP chase
OSOYOOS - RCMP arrested the armed driver of a 'getaway' vehicle that made it to Osoyoos following an alleged break and enter in Midway, B.C., January 23. In a media release, Mounties say the 2003 Dodge Dakota was stolen from Grand Forks. It was then driven to Midway where Daniel Wayne Miller, 43, of Cranbrook...
UPDATE: Car accident knocks out power to 2,663 hydro customers
ARMSTRONG - DRIVER TOLD OFFICERS SOMETHING GOT CAUGHT IN THE STEERING WHEEL ARMSTRONG - A car accident knocked out power to about 2,663 B.C. Hydro customers in the North Okanagan Monday, Jan. 26. The accident happened around 4 p.m. just south of Armstrong on Highway 97A. Customers in Armstrong, Spallumcheen and Vernon were affected. A...
B.C. Premier Clark says diversified economy keeps province on balanced budget
VICTORIA – British Columbia's diverse economy is its greatest asset, and Premier Christy Clark said that's what is helping her government to present another balanced budget next month.
ISIL praises October slaying of soldier in Ottawa; calls for attacks in the West
BEIRUT – The spokesman for the Islamic State group has praised the gunman who killed a Canadian soldier at the National War Memorial in October and is calling on Muslims living in Western countries to carry out attacks.
Sick kids should only get medical marijuana when other treatments fail, pediatrics group says
CHICAGO – With virtually no hard proof that medical marijuana benefits sick children, and evidence that it may harm developing brains, the drug should only be used for severely ill kids who have no other treatment option, the nation's most influential pediatricians group says in a new policy.
Forecasters warn of heavy snowfall, high winds as blizzard marches to Maritimes
HALIFAX – A blizzard from the Eastern U.S. is expected to hit the Maritimes beginning early Tuesday with heavy snow and strong winds that could knock out power and make for treacherous driving conditions.
Award-winning Jay Ingram speaks about the science of Alzheimer’s
KELOWNA - Jay Ingram describes Alzheimer’s as a wicked disease that society has ignored for too long. While much research has been done on memory loss, the cruelty of Alzheimer’s is the tragic effect it has on the life of the patient, and how it devastates those left to care for a person who no...
Canada finds case of H7N9 bird flu in B.C. traveller; first in North America
TORONTO – Canadian health authorities say they have diagnosed a case of H7N9 bird flu in a British Columbia woman who recently returned from China.
UPDATE: Near zero visibility for some foggy Okanagan areas
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for much of the Southern Interior. According to Environment Canada, a strong temperature inversion over southern B.C. will cause widespread, dense fog to develop over many Southern and Central Interior valleys this evening. The fog will persist until midday Tuesday. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced...
Former Dragon to speak at Okanagan College
KELOWNA - A famous Canadian entrepreneur, well-known for his former role as the deal-breaker on CBC's Dragons' Den is lecturing at Okanagan College Tuesday, Jan. 27. The free lecture takes place at the Kelowna campus' Centre For Learning at 2 p.m. and is open to staff, students and the general public. W. Brett Wilson is...
Divorce education workshop coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA - On Saturday February 7, 2015 at the Kelowna Public Library, the team at Building A NewWay Forward is offering Module 1 of a much-needed Divorce Education Program Called Divorce: Phase 1 - Understanding The Process. This workshop provides participants with clear information for what to expect from themselves and what options are available...
‘Beautiful Night of Love’ with Opera Kelowna
KELOWNA – This February, Opera Kelowna will hold its exclusive annual Valentines' Day fundraising event, Belle Nuit D'Amour (‘Beautiful Night of Love’) at the Hotel Eldorado. Come and enjoy a romantically elegant glitz and glam gold themed evening with Cirque De Soleil talent, fire jugglers and world-class Opera Singing right out of ‘The Tales of...