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Shelley Jordan
Quotes from Mandela in Canada: ‘Our victory has become your victory’
Nelson Mandela had strong ties to Canada, where he found support and inspiration in his fight against apartheid. Here are some notable quotes from visits to Canada by Mandela, who died Thursday:
Nelson Mandela dies at age 95; South Africa’s president says ‘we’ve lost our greatest son’
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela has died at age 95. Jacob Zuma says "we've lost our greatest son." LINKS: Quotes from Mandela in Canada: 'Our victory has become your victory' - The Canadian Press Mandela said he found inspiration in Canadian respect for diversity - The Canadian Press Nelson Mandela inspired music,...
B.C. Mountie given two years probation for shooting man
DUNCAN, B.C. – A Vancouver Island Mountie found guilty of aggravated assault after shooting a man during a traffic stop has been sentenced to two years probation.
Three B.C. women found dead but no foul play suspected in any case
KELOWNA – The bodies of three women have been found in separate B.C. jurisdictions, but foul play is not suspected in any of the deaths.
Tree of Memories at Kelowna Memorial Park cemetery
KELOWNA - Honour a loved one this holiday season at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, where two Tree of Memories will be available for visitors to place an ornament in remembrance of their loved ones. The first tree will be located under the dome by the Promontory Green Interment Garden, while a second tree will...
Valleyview frontage water main break
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops experienced a water main break last night around 4 p.m., reported on the Valleyview frontage road in the 1900 block. An 8 inch isolation valve was damaged causing a water interruption. The valve is 14 feet deep and is in a travel portion of the Valleyview frontage road. Crews...
Food bank and Teddy Bear Nights this weekend
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have two final home games ahead of them this weekend before they head out on the road prior to the Christmas break. On Friday, December 6th, Tim Bozon and Landon Cross will make their returns to Kamloops as the Blazers host the Kootenay Ice. The Ice also possess forward Sam...
Brown Road reopens in Westbank Centre
WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna has reopened Brown Road between Main Street and Bering Road, just in time for the influx of holiday traffic into Westbank Centre. The section of road had been closed since August 26 for a significant Westbank Centre Revitalization project. Pedestrians are advised to watch for uneven curbs...
Vees score, come from behind to win over Merritt
PENTICTON –Fans had to hang onto their stuffed toys longer than they would have liked but in the end the Penticton Vees got them out of their seats more than once on Wednesday. The Vees scored four unanswered goals, all in the second period, en route to a 4-1 win over the Merritt Centennials in...
Update to road closure interruptions
Work has been delayed due to cold weather at 30th Avenue near 35th Street, which were to be closed December 4-6 to traffic for installation of new BC Transit bus shelters. The City will advise when work resumes.
Stabbing victim targeted
VERNON - Police say a man is recovering after a stabbing that happened in the 4000 block of 27A Street last night. Vernon RCMP was told of the crime at about 7:30 p.m and found the man, 42, injured inside his home. He was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Several...
Foul play not suspected in sudden death
KELOWNA - Kelowna RCMP have their lips pressed firmly together over their investigation into the sudden death of a woman Friday night at an apartment complex in the 300 block of Franklyn Road in Rutland. At 11:55 p.m. police received a report of a woman, 45, found dead inside her residence. Mounties arrived and conducted...
B.C. court doubled prison term to 10 years for father convicted of incest
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's highest court has doubled a prison term to 10 years for an elderly father who sexually abused his daughters, sexually touched his granddaughter and once described his family as his "harem."
Study compares tech habits of Canadian boomers versus Gen Y and Z consumers
TORONTO – Canadian boomers have lagged behind younger tech-obsessed consumers when it comes to buying gadgets and getting hooked on the web, but a new report suggests that might be changing.
Rockets slay Giants
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Vancouver Giants 4-3 on Tuesday night at Prospera Place, tying the game with just seconds remaining in the 3rd period and winning it in overtime. Damon Severson scored the winner after a hectic overtime that featured scoring chances at both ends of the ice, before Severson jumped on...