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Mulched Christmas trees a chip off the old block
KELOWNA - Taking down the Christmas tree can be something to look forward to because so much good can come from chipping it at one of a number of locations around the district. “Your tree can have another life after the holidays," Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart says. "By dropping it off at any one...
Friesen joins Blazers
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have added 17-year-old forward Mitch Friesen to the roster. Friesen is expected to play for the Blazers tonight as they head to Kelowna to start the post-Christmas schedule against the Rockets. Friesen started the season with the Blazers suiting up for nine games and recording on assist. He was re-assigned...
B.C. premier cancels Christmas trip to Kenya with son, citing ‘private reasons’
VANCOUVER – B.C. Premier Christy Clark did not go on a planned trip to Kenya with her son over the holidays.
National Defence spent $14,000 on poll about superheroes’ abilities
OTTAWA – Defence researchers spent almost $14,000 on a survey that asked whether superheroes can leap over skyscrapers.
Cactus Jacks denies negligence after patron was attacked with pool cue
KAMLOOPS – A downtown nightclub is denying allegations of negligence launched by a patron who was stabbed in the eye with a pool cue.
Recent incidents prompt RCMP warning about snow safety
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - So you got a new pair of skis/snowshoes a snowboard, an ATV or snowmobile for Christmas and can't wait to explore the great wilderness of B.C.? The RCMP has a message for you. Due to a number of recent events including the death of two outdoor enthusists, Mounties are asking skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers...
B.C. struggles with how to treat the most severe of mentally ill drug addicts
VANCOUVER – Imagine this: Every day, you can feel people looking at you warily. They want to hurt you. Even the police are out to get you. You try to rid your mind of all the ill-intentioned people, but you can't ignore the other thing that is gnawing at you. Those bugs on your arm won't leave you alone, no matter how often you gouge at them.
Search for 22-year-old British tourist resumes with funding from family
VANCOUVER – The search for a young British backpacker who went missing in Vancouver one month ago has resumed.
Video games: stress buster or massive time sucker? Experts offer control tips
TORONTO – It starts innocently, as a time filler on a bus or a stress buster after a hard day at the office.
Swap or sell: what to do with holiday gifts that just don’t work for you
CALGARY – That sweater your great Aunt Bertha gave you for Christmas isn't really your style, but you'd feel guilty getting rid of it.
Lac-Megantic disaster chosen as 2013’s Canadian Press News Story of the Year
LAC-MEGANTIC, Que. – Heading into 2013, Lac-Megantic was known as a quiet holiday town in a Quebec region recognized abroad for its mountaintop observatory and its inky, starry skies.
Be careful out there on the roads
VERNON - Police have been busy this holiday season with traffic related incidents because of treacherous roads, and poor choices. On Friday, 23 reported motor vehicle accidents had RCMP scrambling to keep up. Each was related to the weather and resulting slippery road conditions. Though external forces could be blamed for road havoc in these...
Overturned logging truck snarls Hwy 97 traffic
PENTICTON - An overturned logging truck on Highway 97 just north of the city is slowing down traffic this morning. The accident happened around 7 a.m. Police, fire and ambulance are on scene. Southbound traffic is moving slowly through the scene while northbound traffic is being sent on a detour through West Bench.
Book by B.C. researcher says media, police not talking straight on pot
VANCOUVER – As it turns out, Nov. 6, 2012, was a big day for marijuana laws.
RCMP looking for private video of Big White stabbings
Big White - Multiple people were apparently stabbed during a fight that happened outside a licenced business in the 5300 block of Big White Road Saturday very early morning. West Kelowna RCMP would like witnesses to step forward, particularly those with video of the incident. They say the fight began sometime before 12:45 a.m. with...