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Harper talks wine and weed in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The Prime Minister steered clear from the pipeline controversy during his speech to a crowd of mostly party faithful at a scenic vineyard in West Kelowna Friday evening, but he did touch on wine and weed. Caucus members from across the province, including local members of parliament Dan Albas and Ron Cannan,...
Man shot in Kelowna
KELOWNA - A Kelowna man, 47, was shot in the leg and taken to hospital Wedesday night. Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Burtch Road in Kelowna at about 5:45 p.m. Sept. 11. When Mounties arrived, the found the man was suffering from a gunshot wound though the...
Recreation centre flood damage causing delays
COLDSTREAM – Opening of some areas of the Vernon Recreational Centre will be delayed because of flood damage from September 2. The Vernon Recreation Centre is currently shutdown for annual maintenance, with the opening originally scheduled for September 23rd. The flood earlier this month was caused when a pressure reducing valve increased the water pressure...
Suspicious package isn’t the bomb
KELOWNA - Mounties investigating a suspected bomb in Rutland yesterday soon realized they were dealing with a different device for getting blasted—a bong. Kelowna RCMP were told of the suspicious package lying at the side of the road in the 400 block of Ziprick Road at about 4:45 p.m. Sept. 11. When they arrived, they...
Stand-off in north Glenmore ends in suicide
KELOWNA - Police action on Clifton Road yesterday to deal with an armed suicidal man was too late—he was dead before police even arrived. Police closed the road near Boppart Court most of the day and called in the Southeast District Emergency Response Team. They tried to speak to the 68-year-old man inside, but got...
Free training for coaches during BC Coaches Week
VICTORIA - In honour of BC Coaches Week (Sept. 14-22, 2013), coaches will have the opportunity to take advantage of free National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes announced today. The courses are being offered throughout the province, with a particular focus on communities that normally would not have access to them....
Safety improvements for B.C. communities
VICTORIA - The Government of British Columbia is investing $5 million this year for more than 50 projects in communities throughout B.C. that will improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists on provincial highways and roads. The Community Safety Enhancement Program was launched following the 2010 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention. Since then, 120 safety enhancement projects...
UPDATE: Season ticket pickup party
PENTICTON - After listening to feedback from their fan base and concerns over logistical issues, the Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club has changed the date and venue for their season ticket pickup, in hopes to better accommodate their fan base to Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 at the South Okanagan Events Centre Plaza from 4:30 p.m....
Poet and artist Chantal Neveu launches UBC’s Visiting Author series
Crossover book Coït introduces author to new readers Chantal Neveu, an influential Québécoise poet, author and interdisciplinary artist, opens UBC’s 2013-14 Visiting Author series. Neveu mixes multiple forms of art to deliver new insights into language and culture. She will give a reading of her work at the Okanagan Regional Library, 1380 Ellis St., Kelowna,...
Upgrades continue to Hwy 33
KELOWNA – Following several upgrades to the approach to the 8 Mile Curve of Highway 33, Lake Country residents and visitors will now benefit from road resurfacing and safety improvements between Muir Road and Mills Road. “Upgrading Highway 33, including the recent $3.4 million investment in safety improvements, is a priority and an important way...
RCMP dog leads the way to missing Armstrong woman
VERNON - The family of a missing Armstrong woman is happy today because a police dog who "nose" it's job was able to locate her. RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk says the woman's mother reported her missing in the morning Sept. 10., saying she walked away from hom into the nearby woods. The mother said she...
Woman defends herself with cell phone
KAMLOOPS - A woman may have escaped an assault this afternoon by pulling out her cell phone and letting a potential attacker know she was dialing 911. Kamloops RCMP say the woman, 52, was followed into a public washroom at Riverside Park at about 3:20 p.m. today by a man in his 50's who then...
Rampaging man taken down downtown
KAMLOOPS - There were a few nervous people on Victoria Street this afternoon as a man banged on windows and attempted to rob someone outside the Royal Bank. Several people called police shortly before 2 p.m. to tell them a man was downtown acting aggressively. Police ended the 23-year-old's rampage inside the Commodore Restaurant where...
With video: Family escapes North Shore house fire
UPDATE: 4:08 p.m. Sept. 10, 2013 KAMLOOPS - A man, his wife and infant child escaped a North Shore house fire that brought explosions and thick black smoke today. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says police first received a report that shots were fired near the Alexander Avenue residence. As the caller continued, police heard there were...
Liberal policies will mean massive rate hikes at B.C. Hydro
VICTORIA — Leaked documents have revealed that the B.C. Liberal government knew massive rate increases were in store at B.C. Hydro, but hid that information until after the election, say New Democrats. The documents show British Columbians can expect to see a shocking 26 per cent hike in their hydro bill by 2016, a hike...