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With historic Senate vote done, parties gather to map next steps forward
OTTAWA – The major political parties meet in Ottawa today to map the next steps forward, now that senators have voted to suspend three of their own.
Enbridge CEO lauds Alberta-B.C. pipeline deal, working on updating pricetag
CALGARY – The CEO of Enbridge Inc. is lauding yesterday's pipeline deal between the premiers of Alberta and B.C. and says the company is working on updating the pricetag for its contentious Alberta-to-West Coast proposed oil pipeline.
Concussion safety key for hockey-playing kids on and off the ice, experts say
TORONTO - They may not yet be in the big leagues, but hockey-playing youngsters, their parents and coaches need to be mindful of concussion safety and the warning signs of brain injuries that have sidelined some of the game's biggest stars, experts say. Concussions forced Pittsburgh Penguins captain and Canadian superstar Sidney Crosby to miss...
Okanagan-Shuswap Housing Market Trends for October Continue on Par with 10-Year Average
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported October 2013 sales activity of all MLS property types have continued to improve since early this year, and are up 20% compared to last year at this time. Residential home sales last month were above the Board’s 10-year average for October – 550 units versus 510 –...
Mulcair, Trudeau urge Rob Ford to seek help for substance abuse issues
OTTAWA – "Get help."
Scenic Canyon Regional Park open
A portion of Scenic Canyon Regional Park that has been closed since late September is now open again. The area of the park between KLO and Mission Creeks and the Field Road and McCulloch Road parking areas and the Layer Cake Mountain Lookout next to the Gallagher’s Canyon subdivision was closed after ongoing reports of...
Free smoke alarms for seniors program wrapping up
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Fire Rescue has seen an excellent response to the Seniors Smoke Alarm Program. As a result of the successful but overwhelming response to the program, Kamloops Fire Rescue will no longer be accepting requests for smoke alarms. Due to the tremendous response to the program, we have identified that there is a...
Police release composite sketch of man believed to be behind UBC sex assaults
VANCOUVER – Mounties have released a composite sketch of the man believed to be behind six sexual assaults at the University of British Columbia's Vancouver campus.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Senators vote to suspend Patrick Brazeau; Pamela Wallin
OTTAWA – Senators have voted to suspend colleague Patrick Brazeau, a former member of the Conservative caucus, for allegedly claiming improper expenses.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Tayssir Elkadri
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 5, 2013. Tayssir Elkadri (DOB 1958-04-14) is wanted for one count of assault, one count of mischief and one count of utter threats to burn, destroy or damage property. Elkadri is described as...
Anatomy of a scandal: key developments in history of the Senate expenses saga
OTTAWA – Senators are scheduled to vote today on a government motion to suspend without pay embattled colleagues Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin. A look at other key dates in the Senate expenses scandal:
Rocket’s Kryski and Jost dominate at Challenge Cup
KELOWNA - It was a strong performance by two members of the Okanagan Rockets at the recent 2013 U16 Challenge Cup. Attending the round robin tournament in Calgary was Jake Kryski and Tyson Jost. While Team BC lost out to Team Alberta in the gold medal match, both Kryski and Jost preformed exceptionally well during...
Rob Ford’s ‘crack’ admission called legally safe, ‘cynical’ political ploy
TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford's stunning turnaround admission that he has in fact smoked crack cocaine was little more than a cynical ploy designed to curry public sympathy while offering little exposure to criminal charges, law experts said Tuesday.
Lack of progress on pipeline scuttles meeting between Clark, Redford
VANCOUVER – British Columbia and Alberta both have their reasons, but the bottom line is the two provinces are still wrangling over conditions linked to the proposed Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Northern Gateway pipeline, and those arguments have forced the last-minute postponement of talks between Premier Christy Clark and Premier Alison Redford.
Under one roof: Multigenerational family living can offer added comforts at home
With a baby on the way, Will Stroet and his wife, Kim The, realized their two-bedroom condo — which doubled as a work space — simply wasn't going be sufficient.