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All ages live show set for Vernon date
If you've overslept your alarm that was set for the last few Talkin' Donkey shows you'd better set another for Saturday January 25th. Much a buzz has been coming from the walls of the Talkin Donkey lately with the fellows from Paperboy packing the house consistantly. “We couldn't be happier with the response we've gotten...
YLW passenger numbers soar to new heights
New destinations, new airlines and growing passenger numbers have made 2013 a record-breaking year for Kelowna International Airport (YLW). “This has been a tremendous year for the YLW community,” says Airport Director Sam Samaddar. “We have a record number of airlines serving our region to a record number of destinations and we had each of...
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Discussion Needed on Canada’s Energy Future
Back in a mid November report I asked for input on the subject of pipelines. To my surprise, the amount of feedback I received was not as a strong as I was hoping for. What was not surprising is the comments I did hear back were quite divided with some strongly opposed to all pipelines...
Blazers week in review
Tuesday, January 7, 2013 at Tri-City Americans – 2-1 Loss The Americans broke a 1-1 tie with 1:38 to go in the game to beat the Blazers 2-1 in Kennewick, Washington. Josh Connolly was the lone goal scorer as he finished off a rebound from a shot off Jesse Shynkaruk’s stick. Click here for Highlights...
A Splash of Color makes camps possible for kids with disabilities
KELOWNA - January 13, 2014 - Every summer over 260 kids with disabilities from the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas attend Easter Seals Camp Winfield having a blast of a time! Now you can help a child by splashing out in colour on April 19, when the Easters Seals Splash of Color Family Fun Run...
City of Vernon providing sand for Vernon sidewalks, walkways and driveways
Because of the recent weather conditions that have caused icy and sometimes dangerous conditions, the City of Vernon is providing sand at no cost for private sidewalks, walkways and driveways. Vernon residents should bring their own bucket and shovel to access the sand, which is located outside the gates of at the City's Public Works...
What to do if you have the flu
VICTORIA - It is influenza season and many with flu-like symptoms may be wondering about the best way to seek medical attention. If you have influenza, you can be highly infectious and an unnecessary visit to the emergency room, clinic or doctor's office, could put others at risk. Calling 8-1-1 from the comfort of home provides 24-hour access to professional...
Truck thief’s hopes dashed by crash
VERNON - A 34-year-old man from Hope, allegedly fleeing in a truck stolen in Kamloops, crashed into a tree while being intercepted by Vernon RCMP Sunday. At 7 a.m. January 12 Kamloops RCMP told Vernon rural members the stolen white Ford F 250 being tracked by GPS might be heading their way. Mounties prepared to...
Air Canada apologizes after Alberta soldier with PTSD charged for service dog
EDMONTON – An Alberta soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder says she's disappointed Air Canada wouldn't allow her dog on board a plane as a service animal.
Destroy banned marijuana by mixing it with water, kitty litter: Health Canada
OTTAWA – Users of medical marijuana will soon be prohibited from growing their own pot — and the federal government is suggesting they turn to their feline friends for help in properly disposing of leftover stashes.
Ryan Rehill in NHL central scouting rankings
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have one player in NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings. Ryan Rehill is rated #98 amongst North American skaters eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft. Rehill has had a tremendous sophomore season with the Kamloops Blazers. The 6’2” and 210lb defenseman has played in all 44 games with the Blazers this...
Avalanche triggers slide, blocking Highway 16 near Robson, B.C.
VALEMOUNT, B.C. – RCMP say an avalanche has triggered a large landslide, which has blocked Highway 16 near Mount Robson, on the Alberta-B.C. boundary.
Lumby cougar sighting ends in bloodshed
LUMBY - A homeowner on Horner Road came face-to-face with a cougar January 3, and if that wasn't enough to frighten her, the woman soon learned what the animal was doing in her yard. The cougar had attacked her dog. The woman told police the big cat was about ten feet from her door when...
Oliver correctional facility construction expected this spring
OLIVER - Deciding who will build the Okanagan Correctional Centre wasn't easy, but a selection has been made and the first shovel will soon pierce the earth. Plenary Justice was chosen to work with the B.C. Government to build the state-of-the-art facility starting this spring, shortly after the agreement is finalized. Three teams were evaluated...
Licenced grower caught with 409 plants
LUMBY - With only a few months to go before the new marijuana grow legislations kicks in, a licenced grow-op was dismantled in Lumby because the growers had far exceeded their limit. Mounties executed a search warrant for drugs in the 100 block of Rawlings Road January 7. When they arrived they found some of...