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RCMP, prosecutor investigate B.C. Liberal government’s ethnic vote plan
VICTORIA – The outgoing leader of British Columbia's New Democratic Party says information he provided to the RCMP last month has prompted an Election Act investigation and the appointment of a special prosecutor who has since been tasked with helping police probe the Liberal government's failed plan to woo ethnic voters.
Elderly man escapes car accident without injury
CELISTA - An 87-year-old man may be feeling lucky today considering what an accident he was involved in did to his car. On Sept. 25, at about 4:30 p.m. the man was driving his white Lincoln east along Squilax-Anglemont Road when he lost control and went into the ditch. He took out a B.C. Hydro...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Adam Lane Wallace
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 27, 2013. Adam Lane Wallace (DOB 1987-08-16) is wanted for one count of break and enter. Wallace is described as a 26-year-old non-white male, 5’7” tall and 170 lbs. He has black hair...
Edmonton lawyer accused of trying to smuggle meth into jail for client
EDMONTON – A defence lawyer has been charged with trying to smuggle methamphetamine past security at the Edmonton Remand Centre.
Badger Baby and Badger Kids sunscreen recalled; contaminated by bacteria
TORONTO – Health Canada says two children's sunscreens are being recalled due to contamination with a trio of bacteria that can cause serious infections.
Keep your rec vehicles locked and secured
St. Ives - A pair of recreation vehicle thefts may be connected according to Chase RCMP. The two thefts happened Sept. 3. The first happened in St. Ives with thieves entering an unlocked garage where they made off with an ATV and an offroad vehicle. The owner and neighbours say they didn't hear or see...
B.C. Mounties run out of tips in Highway of Tears deaths
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The investigation into several cold-case murders of woman along B.C.'s so-called Highway of Tears appears to have stalled.
Police searching for missing woman
KAMLOOPS - The RCMP is asking for help finding a 22-year-old woman who hasn't been in contact with friends or family since Sept. 18. Amy Begon is described as Caucasian, 5'3", 140 lbs with long blond hair. Police would like Amy to contact them about her whereabouts. Anyone with information can contact Kamloops RCMP at...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Theresa Mary Malo
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 26, 2013. Theresa Mary Malo (DOB 1961-12-14) is wanted for two counts of fail to comply with probation. Malo is described as a 51-year-old white female, 5’2” tall and 111 lbs. She has...
Eight person brawl turns ugly
KELOWNA - A woman was knocked unconcious with a snow shovel and a man taken to hospital as a result of a fight that happened yesterday morning. At about 11:20 a.m. Sept. 23, Kelowna RCMP were told eight people were armed with bats and hockey sticks and fighting in the Black Mountain area. When they...
Fitkidz adds vibrancy in downtown Penticton
PENTICTON — Downtown Penticton has received an injection of vibrancy, as Fitkidz Gymnastics Club moved into the “Bus Barn” building on Ellis Street. “We are so pleased that Fitkidz has found a new home in Downtown Penticton. Their gymnastics club not only brings jobs into the commercial core, but hundreds of youth and families are...
Fitkidz adds vibrancy in downtown Penticton
PENTICTON — Downtown Penticton has received an injection of vibrancy, as Fitkidz Gymnastics Club moved into the “Bus Barn” building on Ellis Street. “We are so pleased that Fitkidz has found a new home in Downtown Penticton. Their gymnastics club not only brings jobs into the commercial core, but hundreds of youth and families are...
Deals at trunk sale this weekend
Love a good garage sale hunt? Then you’ll want to take in the annual fall Trunk Sale this weekend at Okanagan College. Organized by the Regional Waste Reduction Office, the Trunk Sale champions reuse and recycling with one huge community style garage sale in the Okanagan College parking lot this Saturday from 8am until noon....
Vees send Becker to Salmon Arm
PENTICTON – The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club has traded forward Max Becker (95) to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for future considerations, the team announced Wednesday. Becker played in three of the Vees first five games this season and did not record a point. The Orange, California native came to the Vees after spending...
Kelowna highlights of Sept. 23 City Council meeting
Awards at UBCM Mayor Walter Gray shared information about three awards presented to the City of Kelowna at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention last week. The City won the UBCM Community Excellence Award for Best Practices for its mobile service request system. It received the Open for Business Award from the B.C. Small...