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Get ready for new Kelowna HOV lane rules
KELOWNA - There are some new rules to follow if you're driving Highway 97 through Kelowna, starting January 19. The High Occupancy Vehicle lanes will transition to time-of-day operations. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding holidays, the HOV lanes must be observed. At all other times, the lanes will be available...
Most of Canada’s oilsands unusable if world moves on climate: report
A new study says most of Canada's oilsands will have to be left in the ground if the world gets serious about climate change.
Employee stares down gun barrel during gas bar robbery
VERNON - A witness at the Safeway Gas Bar on 32 Street told Mounties the business was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night. The incident happened shortly before 10:30 p.m. January 6 at the gas bar located at 4300-32 Street in Vernon, according to an RCMP media release. The witness told police the suspect went inside...
Woman caught on video setting up traps on North Vancouver bike trails:police
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - A 64-year-old woman accused of setting up traps on bike trails in North Vancouver is facing criminal charges after her actions were allegedly caught on video. RCMP say she was seen on video setting up logs, branches and rocks after two mountain bikers decided to buy, install and monitor security cameras...
UPDATE: Teenage girl found safe and sound
UPDATE: Hayley Haines has been found and is safe and sound, according to an RCMP media release. KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for public assistance to help them locate a missing teenage girl. Hayley Haines was last heard from January 4, but has been away from home for a couple weeks. Though this is...
Sketch-inspired comedy in again in Canadian TV
For many years, "sketch" was a word that would get you thrown out of a TV network's boardroom.
Edmonton mass murder highlights need for awareness of domestic violence: police
EDMONTON – Police and community agencies say the recent mass murder of eight people in Edmonton underlines the need for more public awareness of domestic violence.
Regulation means natural gas pipelines will be free of oil and bitumen:B.C.
VICTORIA – A proposed network of pipelines from natural gas fields in British Columbia's northeast to liquefied natural gas export plants in the northwest will not be permitted to pump oil and diluted bitumen, the provincial government says.
SD23 plans to open schools January 7
KELOWNA - School District 23 has looked at the weather forecast, checked out the progress of road crews and is gearing up to open schools tomorrow. Though it looks positive for schools opening January 7, the school district anticipates some safety concerns could be a problem for pedestrians and motorists because not all side streets...
Trial date to be set for former teacher facing child pornography charge in B.C.
KAMLOOPS – A retired teacher facing a child-pornography charge will return to B.C. Supreme Court in two weeks to set a trial date.
Another Vee lands at UND
PENTICTON –The Penticton Vees are pleased to announce defenseman Gabe Bast (96) has committed to the University of North Dakota (UND) for the 2016-2017 season. “Gabe has been a steady presence on our backend, a two way Defenseman that can play in all situations, says President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson. “This is...
Clouston dealt to Warriors, Davidson to stay
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have sent 18-year-old defenseman Connor Clouston to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a fifth round WHL Bantam Draft pick. Clouston was selected by the Blazers in the third round of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. The Medicine Hat native played 81 career games with the Blazers and had...
Police hunt underway for alleged pepper-spraying thief
VERNON - Police are on the hunt for the person who apparently went into a Mac's Convenience store last night and pepper-sprayed the clerk to steal some packs of cigarettes. RCMP headed to the store located at 4300-27 Street at 7:30 p.m. January 5 to investigate. They're currently working with the property owners to determine...
Ontario, B.C. to grow faster than Alberta in 2015 due to oil price: economist
TORONTO – Falling oil prices will shift the balance of power among Canada's provinces this year, with Alberta expected to see its growth rate slashed in half, according to Bank of Montreal chief economist Douglas Porter.
Charges laid in B.C. following November cross-border drug bust: RCMP
VANCOUVER – Drug charges have been laid in British Columbia against two men accused of trying to import 29 kilograms of cocaine from the United States.
Kamloops students’ space project delayed by Oct. rocket crash delayed again
KAMLOOPS – A science project dreamed up by a group of students in Kamloops that exploded on a rocket launching pad almost two months ago is on hold again.
Rockets acquire Draisaitl; Oilers pick to play Wednesday
KELOWNA - Kelowna Rockets President/GM Bruce Hamilton announced today that the Rockets have acquired the rights to forward Leon Draisaitl from the Prince Albert Raiders. Draisaitl, 19, was released back to the Western Hockey League by the Edmonton Oilers on the weekend and is expected in the Rockets lineup on Wednesday when the Rockets host...
Vernon RCMP need help finding an armed bank robbery suspect
VERNON - Mounties continue to investigate a bank robbery that happened at the Interior Savings Credit Union December 9 but so far haven't been able to make an arrest. According to an RCMP media release, there have been several leads from the public about the 25- to 35-year-old suspect and they're again asking the public...
Flu season is peaking in many parts of Canada; the sick should head to bed
TORONTO – It's official — flu season is in full swing in many parts of Canada.
Hearing delayed for prohibited driver who killed woman at Kamloops crosswalk
KAMLOOPS – A chronic prohibited driver who struck and killed a woman at a crosswalk in Kamloops has had his appeal hearing delayed for nearly a month.
Kamloops students’ space project set for liftoff… again
KAMLOOPS – A science project dreamed up by a group of students in Kamloops that exploded on a rocket launching pad almost two months ago is about to get a second chance at space travel.
Man will face the judge for what RCMP say he did during Smith Creek fire
WEST KELOWNA - The man who RCMP believe took advantage of the West Kelowna fire evacuation notice last July to break into an empty home to steal has been charged. On July 2014, West Kelowna RCMP received a report of break and enter and theft from a home in the 2500 block of Cobblestone Road....
Tip helps Mounties locate stolen truck and sleds
KELOWNA - A pickup truck and four of six sleds reported missing out of Kelowna were recently recovered by RCMP and they hope someone has information to help them locate the other two. The theft from the 1900 block of Underhill Street in Kelowna of the white Ford F350, Wells Cargo trailer and six snowmobiles,...
How to get the city to do a great job clearing snow on your street
KELOWNA - The city of Kelowna is working to get the snow off area roads and residents can help by moving vehicles from curbs and into driveways and parking lots. With heavy snowfall in the past 24 hours and more on the way the city of Kelowna is requesting cars parked curbside be moved to...