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Computer glitch causing flight delays fixed
UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2013 - 10:19 The glitch at Pearson International Airport in Toronto that caused delays across the country last night appears to be fixed and flights are back on schedule according to a CBC news update. Jan. 10, 2013 - 5:12 p.m. A computer glitch at Pearson International Airport in Toronto may cause...
Continental Cup is underway
Taking on the World might sound like an enormous task, but that's exactly what happened to the North America women's team this morning in Penticton at the Continental Cup curling competition. The North American women's team includes skipper Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg who, according to a report from curling.ca is just getting back to the...
RCMP continue to field multiple computer scam calls
UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2013 - 9:31 a.m. RCMP say they received more than 250 calls regarding the Ransomeware scam yesterday and continue to receive more. They are asking the public only to report an incident if they are a victim of fraud. Simple reports of finding this form of malware on a computer should be...
Two vehicle crash sends one to hospital
A two vehicle accident in Peachland last night resulted in serious injuries for a Kaleden man. West Kelowna RCMP say a Ford flat-deck truck lost control in a slushy, slippery section of Hwy 97 as it was travelling north near North Beach Road. The truck spun twice and crossed all oncoming lanes before the Pontiac...
Accident victim from Big White Ski Resort identified
UPDATE: Jan. 10, 2013 - 9:09 a.m. The B.C. Coroner's Service has confirmed the identity of the man who died at the Big White Ski Resort Jan. 8. He is Nickolas Voyer-Taylor, age 22, from Winnipeg. Voyer-Taylor was a seasonal employee and resident of the resort. He was out snowboarding and was found by other...
Highways are open again
UPDATE: Jan. 9, 2013 - 4:49 p.m. According to DriveBC.com, all roads listed in the morning advisory are open. Only Hwy 1, 10 km east of Salmon Arm is expecting to be closed tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. as crews recover a vehicle from the area. As well, black ice is still a...
Big deal for Kelowna’s Vineyards Networks
Vineyard Networks, a Kelowna technology company serving a global market, is getting down to business with a California-based corporation. The company announced in a press release it entered into an agreement to be acquired by Procera Networks Inc. for $28 million. Of the total, $15.4 million will be in the form of Procera common stock...
Crash victim identified
UPDATE: Jan. 9, 2013 - 11:50 The B.C. Coroner's Service has released the name of a man who was killed in an accident Jan. 7 near Mackenzie. The man is 43-year-old John Darril McIntosh from Penticton. Family has been notified and the RCMP and coroner's office continue their investigation. Jan. 8, 2013 - 3:27 p.m....
Weather could mess with flight schedules today
UPDATE: Jan. 8, 2013 - 4:43 Because of the snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada, Kelowna International Airport is asking passengers expecting to travel from YLW for the remainder of the day to check with their airline or visit the airport's website for arrival and departing flight information. Jan. 8, 2013 - 2:42 Environment Canada...
Weather could mess with flight schedules today
UPDATE: Jan. 8, 2013 - 4:43 Because of the snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada, Kelowna International Airport is asking passengers expecting to travel from YLW for the remainder of the day to check with their airline or visit the airport's website for arrival and departing flight information. Jan. 8, 2013 - 2:42 Environment Canada...
Man arrested after breaking RCMP window
A Penticton man was arrested Sunday morning for breaking the front window of the Kelowna RCMP detachment. Police say the 30-year-old fled on foot after the window was broken and refused to stop when police intercepted him on Ellis Street, south of Queensway Ave. Officers say the man then wrapped a studded belt around his...
People safe after minor accident at Kelowna International Airport
A minor incident this morning at Kelowna International Airport has caused the delays of a WestJet flight. The nose wheel of a passenger jet slid off the pavement as it was taxiing toward the runway during takeoff. Nobody was injured as a result of the accident and passengers of the WestJet flight 150 to Edmonton were...
Snowfall warning ended for North Okanagan
UPDATE: Jan. 7, 2013 - 11:54 a.m. The snowfall warning for North Okanagan including Vernon has ended. Jan. 7, 2013 - 10:11 a.m. A snowfall warning has been issued for North Okanagan including Vernon. An accumulation of 10-15 cm is expected today but snow should begin tapering off this afternoon. More snow is expected tomorrow...
Snowfall warning ended for South Okanagan
UPDATE: Jan. 7, 2013 - 10:16 a.m. A snowfall warning for the South Okanagan region including Penticton has ended. Jan. 7, 2013 - 10:09 a.m. A snowfall warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the South Okanagan including Penticton. An accumulation of 10-15 cm is expected today but should begin to taper off later...
Snowfall warning ended for Central Okanagan
UPDATE: Jan. 7, 2013 - 10:12 a.m. A snowfall warning for the Central Okanagan region including Kelowna has ended. Jan. 7, 2013 - 9:29 a.m. A snowfall warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the Central Okanagan region including Kelowna. An accumulation of 10-15 cm is expected today. The snow should taper off later...
New telescope to create a picture of the universe
With construction of a radio telescope beginning next month near Penticton, researchers from the University of British Columbia are hopeful they'll soon have a better understanding of the origins of the universe. The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) brings together the talents of cosmologists from the UBC, University of Toronto's Canadian Institute for Theoretical...
Gang member arrested in West Kelowna
A West Kelowna man with gang connections is facing new charges today after police seized weapons during a search warrant on a suspected drug house. The Kelowna gang suppression unit arrested 33-year-old Austin William Murray and Chelsea Elizabeth Kibzey as they left their Kinnear Avenue house Jan. 2. Murray is a prolific offender prohibited indefinitely...
2013 property values drop in Central Okanagan
Some homeowners in Kelowna and surrounding area may not be happy when they see the Central Okanagan assessment roll notices being sent out in the next few days. “Most home owners in the Central Okanagan can expect modest changes in the -5 per cent to +5 per cent range,” says deputy assessor, Tracy Wall. Commercial...
Penticton poet needs animators for latest work
Penticton poet and writer Shane Koyczan is exploring the lasting effects of bullying with his latest work and is extending an invitation to animation artists to bring it to life. Koyczan's To This Day spoken word poem is a call to confront the issue of bullying and tackles the impact it has over the course...
Man escapes house fire
A Kelowna man and his dog are safe today thanks to a properly maintained smoke detector. The man was awakened by the device around 3 a.m. and after smelling smoke had time to call 911 and the fire department before climbing out the bedroom window of his Dickson Ave. house. When fire crews arrived, they...
Kelowna brings New Year’s celebrations to families
For those looking for a family-friendly New Year's experience, Kelowna and area has a lot to offer. The New York New Year's festival will rock the city starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 at Stuart Park. The event is free to attend and activities are based around the skating rink. Attendees can enjoy live musical performances;...
2013 promises plenty of entertainment options
We are graced here in the Thompson-Okanagan to be the beating heart of culture and front row for so much of what nature has to offer. With a new 2013 calendar ready to go up, exciting events, devised or natural are ready to be penciled in for the new year. Close to home, venues are...
Fire destroys garage
Kelowna firefighters raced to the scene of a garage fire yesterday morning. When crews arrived just after 11 a.m. to the 567 Clifton Rd. home, flames and smoke were coming from the soffits and the attached garage was fulling engulfed. There was nobody inside the house. Three engines, one rescue and one command unit along...
Charity’s vision is to end homelessness
Inn From the Cold is not a typical homeless shelter. Sure, they offer a warm place to rest on a cold winter's night and they fill empty bellies with hot, nourishing food, but they won't stop there. They want to see an end to homelessness, and they're evolving a plan to make it happen. With...