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Some in Canadian delegation being kept out of Mandela stadium ceremony
JOHANNESBURG – Some members of Canada’s delegation in South Africa to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s life are being left out of today’s memorial service for the former president.
Father of U.K. hiker missing in B.C. pleads with public to help him find his son
VANCOUVER – The father of a British backpacker who was last seen three weeks ago in Vancouver is in the city and imploring the public to help him find his son.
Stick-to-it holiday fitness tips
This can be a challenging month in the fitness industry, as personal trainers and gyms see many clients lose motivation and abandon their training consistency in favour of fun and festivities.
Help kids understand that Christmas is about giving by making up baskets
TORONTO — Michael Smith wants his children to understand that the Christmas season is about using their time and talent to bring joy to others.
Greeting someone with cancer during holiday festivities calls for sensitivity
TORONTO – The festive season often brings invites to parties and dinners, a chance to catch up with those we may not have seen for some time. So greeting an extended family member or friend who has cancer can lead to some awkward moments, especially if their appearance has changed dramatically.
Beyond the beard: Santa School offers an in-depth education on becoming Claus
It may seem easy to look the part of Santa Claus with the beard, red suit and rotund belly, but the owner of the Santa School says there's more to stepping into the black boots than merely mimicking his outer appearance.
Okanagan College English professor nominated for prestigious Journey Prize
Okanagan College English professor Jeremy Lanaway’s short story “Downturn” has been nominated by The Fiddlehead literary journal for the Journey Prize long list. The $10,000 prize is awarded annually to an emerging Canadian writer for a short story or excerpt from a fiction work-in-progress by the Writers’ Trust of Canada and McClelland & Stewart. “’Downturn’...
Hugo De Burgos named among Canada’s Most Influential Hispanics
UBC assistant professor a role model for visible minorities Assistant Professor of Anthropology Hugo De Burgos has been named one of Canada’s 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians. Chris Alexander, minster of immigration, and Ian Troop, CEO of Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games presented the awards at a ceremony in Toronto recently. “I am honoured and...
Bringing cheer: Hospital hosts holiday music performance
This year Kelowna General Hospital will host a musical celebration to lift the spirits over the holiday season. “Christmas at KGH” will bring entertainers to the main lobby of the Centennial Building each day from noon – 1 p.m. from Dec. 16 – 31. Music is a language that brings life, comfort, peace, and healing,...
Rotary light display ready for Kerry Park
The Rotary Clubs of Kelowna will start setting up a colourful seasonal light display in Kerry Park today. After inspections and upgrades of the light display donated to the club by Jerry Budnick, along with some minor upgrades to the electrical service in Kerry Park, the Capri Rotary Club members will start assembling the display...
Big White Rally Weekend a Resounding Success
Big White Ski Resort hosted the 6th annual Big White Rally that took place over the December 7th-8th weekend. Organized by the West Coast Rally Association, the competing rally teams tested the limits of speed and braved the brisk cold, on surface terrain of: snow, ice, ridges and bumps. With one of the largest starting...
B.C. pot advocate’s petition to decriminalize marijuana comes up short
VICTORIA – A British Columbia pot activist has come up 100,000 signatures short in his province-wide petition aimed at decriminalizing marijuana.
Rockets Sweep Ice
KELOWNA – A season series sweep over the Kootenay Ice by the Okanagan Rockets. The Rockets defeated the Ice in back to back games over the weekend in Rossland. Beginning with Sunday Dec 8th, Kootenay was able to get one goal on the board but it didn’t slow the Rockets down as they cruised to...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Peter John Crabtree
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 9, 2013. Peter John Crabtree, 35, is wanted for one count of breach of probation. Crabtree is described as 5’10” tall and 161 lbs. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Crime Stoppers...
Large number of presidents, royalty and celebrities expected for Mandela memorial service
JOHANNESBURG – The memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday is poised to be one of the largest such gatherings in generations with tens of thousands of local mourners and almost 100 foreign leaders expected.