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Crime Stoppers most wanted: Anthony Wade Nevius
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 28, 2013. Anthony Wade Nevius (DOB 1990-02-01) is wanted for one count of breach of undertaking. Nevius is described as a 23-year-old white male, 5’9” tall and 161 lbs. He has brown hair...
The City of Kamloops introduces new format for 2014 budget meetings
KAMLOOPS – Each year the City hosts public meetings regarding the City budget to give citizens an overview and hear their comments and suggestions. This year, City Council is not only offering the meetings earlier in the year, but changing them to a workshop-style format to encourage meaningful conversation regarding the 2014 budget. This year’s...
Spooky FREE Skate
KAMLOOPS – Looking to get your little ones active and burn some of their Halloween energy? This Halloween get out and join in some safe family fun with the Fabulously Freaky Halloween Event at Valleyview Arena Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This is a free event sponsored by Tim Hortons. Don’t forget...
Blazers week in review
Saturday, October 26, 2013 vs. Everett Silvertips– 7-6 Overtime Loss The Blazers scored with 6.9 seconds left to force overtime, but the Silvertips ended the game on a power play in extra time for a 7-6 win. Matt Needham enjoyed a five point night with a goal and four assists. Chase Souto had two goals...
Stuff the Bus for charity drive coming soon
Most of us don't think twice about grabbing a warmer jacket or extra sweater… Thank goodness our Stuff the Bus event is only a week away so people who want to help people can come and drop off warm clothing they aren't using anymore for those in need. Stuff the bus takes place Saturday, Nov....
Halloween safety
PENTICTON — Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not at the expense of children’s safety. The Penticton Fire Department encourages all parents and children to follow a few simple tips to stay safe on All Hollow’s Eve. “Halloween is one of the most thrilling nights of the year for children, and also one...
Take Jack Out Back!
After Halloween is over, instead of throwing your pumpkin in the garbage, you’re reminded to compost it instead. “Just chop up your pumpkin into smaller pieces and toss it into your backyard composter with some fall leaves,” says Rae Stewart, Waste Reduction Facilitator with the Regional District.” “Pumpkins are rich in nitrogen, an important part...
Okanagan Rockets win streak continues
KELOWNA – A goal in the final minute of play extended the Okanagan Rockets winning steak to a season high six games. The Rockets defeated the North Island Silvertips 3 – 2 on Sunday at Capital News Centre in game two of the series. The Silvertips made life difficult for the Rockets squad that lost...
Chiefs add another victory
Kelowna, BC – October 27, 2013 – Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs defeated the Princeton Posse to wrap up the weekend. The Chiefs earned a 6 – 4 win on Sunday October 27th in Princeton. The Posse’s Eric Kubis opened up scoring in the first period but Kelowna would quickly answer back with goals from...
Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates Water Outages
Customers of two Regional District water systems will not have water for most of the day on Wednesday, October 30th. Environmental Services staff will be inspecting, cleaning and doing maintenance on the reservoirs that service the Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems in the north Westside Road area of the Regional District. This work...
Explore our unending fascination with vampires and the novel that started it all—Bram Stoker’s Dracula—at a free Okanagan College lecture
Little did author Bram Stoker know he was creating a cultural icon when he published Dracula in 1897. This blood-curdling tale has been the inspiration for everything from movies to breakfast cereal and has spurned a seemingly limitless fascination with the undead. Okanagan College English professor and literary critic Terry Scarborough will reveal little known...
UPDATE: Another sex attack on UBC campus, RCMP step up patrols
VANCOUVER – RCMP say there has been another sex attack at UBC on the weekend and police have concluded the string of assaults are the work of the same man.
Forest worker’s close encounter with aggressive wolf pack prompts safety warning
MERRITT, B.C. – British Columbia's forest safety council has issued an unusual safety alert after a forestry worker narrowly escaped a pack of wolves while working in the province's southern Interior.
Things left unsaid: government’s answers on Senate scandal still a moving target
OTTAWA – "We would have a cup of coffee, I think, once or twice," former prime minister Brian Mulroney told a 1996 deposition of his relationship with German businessman Karlheinz Schreiber.
Health Canada is manipulating a review of cell phone radiation; critics
OTTAWA – A safety advocacy group says Health Canada is ignoring science that shows some Canadians are getting sick from using cell phones and other wireless technology.