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Eight bands get $7 million in tax money from mine as part of deal with B.C.
VANCOUVER – Eight aboriginal bands will get more than $7 million in tax money from a copper mine near Kamloops, B.C., as part of a revenue-sharing partnership with the provincial government.
Blazers host Rockets Friday night
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers are hosting their divisional rivals on Friday night as the Kelowna Rockets make their second appearance of the season at Interior Savings Centre. Kamloops Harley Davidson is the game sponsor and they will be set up in sponsor’s corner on the concourse selling select clothing. Christmas Amalgamated will be set...
HASMAT investigates suspicious white powder found in park
KELOWNA - The Fire Department was called in after a white powder was discovered on the ground at Davie Road Park by a City of Kelowna worker this morning. The Fire Department asked for the assistance of the Hazardous Materials Response Team to help secure the scene before going in, suited up in their 'B'...
Edmonton murder investigation leads to Kelowna man
EDMONTON - A Kelowna man has been charged with first degree murder following an investigation into a 2012 house fire where the body of a man was found. Thaven Phillip Gardiner, 38, was charged in the death of Phillipp Jochen Woehrle, 28, whose body was found by Edmonton Fire and rescue amongst the ashes of...
RCMP should allow Mountie to smoke medicinal pot in uniform: cannabis advocate
FREDERICTON – An advocate of medical cannabis says the case of a New Brunswick Mountie who's reportedly been told he cannot smoke the drug while in uniform underscores the need for employers to better understand medicinal marijuana.
Two more alleged dealers off Penticton streets
PENTICTON - The Drug Task Force was cleaning up an area of Skaha Lake Road Monday, netting two people allegedly peddling illegal drugs in parking lots. There were two separate arrests November 25. A woman, 19, was taken away in handcuffs from the parking lot of a hotel in the 2700 block of Skaha Lake...
Managing meltdowns: Tips on tackling tantrums and engaging kids during holidays
TORONTO – With the arrival of the holiday season comes the inevitable spike in shopping excursions and social gatherings — and with them, potential opportunities for children to act out.
Minimal disruption for all during Kelowna Family YMCA renovations
During a 10 month renovation to the Kelowna Family YMCA aquatic change rooms starting January 6th, 2014, disruption to members and the public will be minimal. “Serving families is a priority and the YMCA is investing in creating temporary change cubicles for families and special needs during this time” says Karlene Sewell, GM Kelowna Family...
Logan Lake to close emergency department Friday
LOGAN LAKE - The Logan Lake Health Centre emergency department will once again close for a day because they won't have enough doctors. The temorary closure takes place Friday, Nov. 29. Normal operations are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. The rest of the health centre will remain open with other services available as...
Road closure due to movie production 13 Steps
KELOWNA - Numerous Productions Inc. is in Kelowna filming its new production, 13 Steps. To ensure the safety of residents and crew, Bay Avenue in the downtown North End will be closed between Ellis Street to Guy Street from 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 to 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. RCMP members will be onsite...
Some facts about powerful painkiller oxycodone and the dangers it can pose
OTTAWA – Some facts on oxycodone:
Firefighters’ food drive
WEST KELOWNA - The holidays are a time of great need for West Kelowna’s local food bank and the thousands of non-perishable items collected during the Christmas season can keep the shelves full right through the winter. West Kelowna Fire Rescue members are volunteering their time to go door to door throughout the community collecting...
Students to learn what it means to be digital citizens in a digital world
KELOWNA – Okanagan Mission Secondary School’s Social Media class, in conjunction with the Central Okanagan School District, are excited to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Alec Couros, Professor of Educational Technology and Media from the Faculty of Education with the University of Regina. Dr. Couros will facilitate sessions around what it means to be a digital citizen...
Identity thief big time spender
KELOWNA - A woman who obtained credit cards using someone else's identity apparently racked up $2400 in charges, says police. Mounties received a report of identity theft fraud that happened in September. An unknown woman used the identity of a 44-year-old Kamloops woman so she could get credit cards at The Bay, Canadian Tire and...
Kamloops… This is how we roll
KAMLOOPS – There’s something brewing in Kamloops, and Tourism Kamloops and the City of Kamloops invite you down to the Blazers game on Friday, November 29th, 2013 to find out just what it is. With the Tim Hortons’ Brier Men’s Curling Championship less than 100 days away, Tourism Kamloops and the City are launching their...