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B.C. NDP recommends May 25, 2014 leadership vote to replace Dix
VICTORIA – British Columbia's New Democratic Party executive is recommending May 25 next year as the date for a leadership vote to replace current party leader Adrian Dix.
RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit takes over university assaults case after third attack
VANCOUVER – The RCMP's Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation into a series of late-night assaults against female students at the University of British Columbia.
US police say they used Google Earth to bust medical marijuana garden with too many plants
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Police say the view from space helped them bust a medical marijuana garden with too many plants in the state of Oregon.
Canada to heed U.S. pleas to crack down on generic OxyContin, Ambrose hints
OTTAWA – Health Minister Rona Ambrose suggested Monday there could soon be movement from Canada on U.S. pleas to outlaw addictive, generic formulations of the painkiller OxyContin amid a simmering dispute between the two countries.
Sex offender who fled Canada to Seattle registers near downtown preschool
SEATTLE – Records show a sex offender who caused school closures before he fled Canada is now registered at an address near Pike Place Market in Seattle — a block from a preschool.
Facebook says opening site to preteens ‘is something we think about’
TORONTO – Some privacy advocates were rankled when Facebook announced changes to its policies last week that allow teens to post public updates that can be viewed by anyone in the world.
Chiefs defeat North Okanagan
KELOWNA – Make it five straight victories for Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs. Kelowna defeated division rival North Okanagan Knights 6 – 4 on Sunday afternoon in Armstrong, wrapping up a three game weekend. Ryan Baim (2G) opened up scoring for Kelowna in the first period but North Okanagan would quickly take control of the...
Back-to-back shutout victories for Okanagan Rockets
KELOWNA – The Okanagan Rockets picked up a couple of shutout victories against the Kootenay Ice over the weekend. Starting with Sunday October 20th, the Rockets made it look easy as they dominated the Ice 12 – 0 for the weekend sweep. Tanner Campbell posted his 1st career hat-trick plus added two assists for a...
Flu season is on the way. Protect yourself … and others
With flu season approaching, public health nurses across Interior Health are gearing up for this year’s influenza (flu) vaccination campaign. Last year, over 173,000 seasonal flu shots were provided free of charge to those at risk of complications from the flu. “The World Health Organization (WHO) determines the strains to be included in the annual...
Group alleges animal cruelty at two Alberta chicken farms
VANCOUVER – An animal rights organization is urging McDonald's Canada to take a firm stand against what it calls "shocking animal cruelty" captured on a graphic video it says was taken at two Alberta farms.
Canadian, other foreign experts in North Korea for rare international conference
PYONGYANG, North Korea – In a bid to bolster its laggard economy, North Korea plans to set up new special economic zones and has created a group to assist potential foreign investors, state media and the organizers of a rare international conference in Pyongyang said Wednesday.
Greenpeace protesters blockade Kinder Morgan pipeline terminus in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY, B.C. – Greenpeace protesters have set up a blockade at the Kinder Morgan oil pumping facility in Burnaby, B.C.
Alberta’s handling of fleeing offender ‘morally reprehensible’: Wildrose
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Opposition Wildrose party says the Alberta government should do everything it can to bring a convicted sex offender back to Canada to face charges he removed his electronic monitoring bracelet.
Vernon city councillor loses legal fight with Canada Revenue Agency
VERNON - Some say you can’t fight city hall. A Vernon city councillor has learned you also can’t fight the taxman. Patrick Nicol will not get a new trial on charges laid by the Canada Revenue Agency. A B.C. Supreme Court judge has upheld the lower court ruling. Nicol, who also serves as board chair...
Famous artist finds $60 is too high for original work
What makes a work of art valuable? Famous British street artist Banksy set up an artist's stall on a busy New York street to see if passersby would dish out a mere $60 for works labelled original and authentic. Few took him up on the offer. Banksy creations have been known to go for tens...