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Langley RCMP look for owner after photo from Second World War recovered
LANGLEY, B.C. – Mounties in Langley, B.C., are looking for the rightful owner of a photograph apparently taken in Holland during the Second World War.
Another beef product recalled over possible E. coli contamination
OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its alert over beef products from Belmont Meats of Toronto because of possible E. coli contamination.
Sea otter with severe gunshot wounds rescued off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER – An adult sea otter found with gunshot wounds to its head and body is fighting for its life after being rescued by the Vancouver Aquarium.
Vernon fires above provincial average
In 2012 the City of Vernon experienced 2.3 fires per 1,000 persons, well above the provincial average of 1.5 fires per 1,000 persons! “Of the fires our department attended last year, Vernon was very fortunate that none of them resulted in a residential fatality!” said Deputy Fire Chief, Lawrie Skolrood. “And where smoke alarms have...
Penticton citizens rate quality of life, service as excellent
PENTICTON — The majority of residents rate the quality of life in the City of Penticton as excellent, according to 2013 Citizen Survey findings presented to Council today. The City of Penticton established a baseline of citizen satisfaction with City service levels and provision with its inaugural survey in 2012. Accurate and relevant data and...
Health Literacy Forum begins Oct. 23
KAMLOOPS – School District No. 73, in collaboration with the City of Kamloops is hosting a Health Literacy Forum on October 23rd, 2013 for 500 grade 6 students and their teachers at the Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse. The theme for this day is focused on social and emotional Health. As a result of consultation with...
Become a Vernon ambassador of 2014 sister city tour to Europe
The City of Vernon, Sister Cities Committee invites you to be part of the long awaited 14 day adventure from Vernon to Europe leaving on September 18, 2014. Visits will be made to our sister cities Tavullia, Italy and Frankenburg, Austria, plus a special stop at the Swarovski Crystal Factory in Innsbruck, Austria, will highlight...
Rocket’s Cooke up: nomination for Goaltender of the week
The WHL has nominated Jordon Cooke of the Kelowna Rockets for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Cooke, a 20-year-old from Leduc, AB, posted a 2-0 record with a shutout in two starts over the past week for Kelowna, allowing just two goals on 49 shots for a 1.00 goals-against average and a...
Blazers acquire two players and three draft picks
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Blazers General Manager Craig Bonner announced this morning that the Blazers have sent 19-year-old import forward Tim Bozon and 19-year-old defenseman Landon Cross to the Kootenay Ice in exchange for 17-year-old forward Collin Shirley, 18-year-old defenseman Matt Thomas, first and fifth round WHL Bantam Draft picks in 2015 and a third round...
Man punched and kicked downtown
KELOWNA - A man was taken to the ground and kicked in the face by three others early Sunday morning at Lawrence Avenue and Pandosy Street. Kelowna RCMP say two 19-year-old men were on Lawrence Avenue at about 1 a.m. and tried to spark up a conversation with five other men who apparently became angry....
Police say sex offender who fled Canada has been arrested in Seattle for harassment
SEATTLE – A sex offender who fled Canada has been arrested in Seattle for harassment.
Man in hospital after flipping motorcycle
PENTICTON - A man remains in hospital following a lone motorcycle crash that happened on Eastside Road yesterday. The 60-year-old from Keremeos riding his 1985 Yamaha had just finished passing another vehicle when he lost control near Sunny Bay Road at about 5:30. When he hit the ditch the motorcycle flipped and the man was...
UPDATE: Summerland woman found
10:51 a.m. Oct. 22, 2013 UPDATE: The RCMP is reporting the missing woman from Summerland has been found. SUMMERLAND - Police are hoping someone out there can tell them where to find a 30-year-old woman who disappeared while walking her dog. May Lee Shipton of Summerland was reported missing Oct. 19. RCMP believe she may...
B.C. civil liberties group launches lawsuit over Canadian spying allegations
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia civil liberties group is suing a federal government agency over allegations it has spied on citizens.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Dwaine Allan Joyce
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 22, 2013. Dwaine Allan Joyce (DOB 1962-06-03) is wanted for one count of theft under $5000. Joyce is described as a 51-year-old white male, 5’9” tall and 181 lbs. He has grey hair...