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Man with 84 priors charged with drug trafficking
PENTICTON - A traffic stop led to the arrest of three people for drugs yesterday on Argyle Street. Penticton RCMP pulled a vehicle over Sept. 3 and found crystal methamphetamine and associated drug paraphernalia. The three people inside the car, two men and a woman were arrested, but one of the men and the woman...
B.C. participates in Senate reference case
VICTORIA - The B.C. government filed its legal position today with the Supreme Court of Canada in the federal government's Senate reference case about what procedures would be required to reform or abolish the Senate. It is B.C.'s position that any significant changes to the Senate should be subject to the general Constitution amendment process and made in consultation with...
Come celebrate in your new Jim Lind arena
MP Dan Albas and West Kelowna Mayor and Council cordially invite all West Kelowna residents to attend the official opening of the newly-renovated Jim Lind Arena, including a free public skate! Jim Lind Arena Official Opening FREE PUBLIC SKATE 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna Saturday, September 14 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free skate rentals...
Sun-Rype recommends selling remaining shares
KELOWNA - The Sun-Rype board of directors has recommended shareholders vote to allow SRF Acquisition, a subsidiary of Great Pacific Industries, to buy up outstanding shares of the company. While the move was originally recommended by an independent proxy firm, Sun-Rype announced in a press release this afternoon a special shareholders meeting has been scheduled...
Police confirm a third incidence of police impersonator
CHASE - A third incident of someone impersonating a police officer was reported in the North Shuswap area. Chase RCMP received a report from an area couple on Friday between 3 and 4 p.m. They say they were driving east on Squilax-Anglemont Road near Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park on the North Shuswap and were followed...
Support and awareness are key to ending Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
VICTORIA - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects an estimated nine in every 1,000 infants. And because the wide-ranging symptoms are not always visibly apparent, it is sometimes called an invisible disability. Yet those who live with FASD face life-long challenges that most of us don't ever have to worry about. They often have difficulty finishing high school, building...
Two years of Liberal jobs plan leaves B.C. with 9,500 fewer private sector jobs
VICTORIA — This month’s jobs report shows the province has lost 9,500 private sector jobs since the Liberals launched their jobs plan two years ago, proving that the plan has been a failure, say New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberal jobs plan is a failure. We’ve lost 9,500 private-sector jobs since it started two years ago,...
August job numbers show modest growth for province
VICTORIA - British Columbia experienced modest growth in employment in August. The province had a net increase of 6,200 jobs, with part-time employment increasing by 16,000. This gain was off-set by a decrease of 9,800 full-time jobs. Since August of last year, employment is up by 8,400 in the Vancouver Island and Coast region; down by 1,500 in...
Grist joins Sharks rookies in Penticton
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Blazers defenseman Sam Grist is on his way to Penticton, BC to join the San Jose Sharks rookie squad at the Young Stars Tournament being held in Penticton, BC. The 20-year-old, who stands at 6’5” and 228lbs, suited up for 61 games with the Blazers last season posting five goals, and 21...
Rockets exhibition to close with WHL division rival games
The Kelowna Rockets will close out its Western Hockey League exhibition schedule this weekend with a pair of games against WHL BC Division rivals. The Rockets are in Kamloops tonight to take on the Blazers before hosting Vancouver on Saturday night at Prospera Place in the final game of the preseason for the Rockets. Several...
B.C.’s commitment to water sustainability
VICTORIA - Fresh water is one of British Columbia's most valuable natural resources. It provides us with clean energy, supports our iconic salmon runs and quenches our thirst. It is the lifeblood of our province and, as a limited resource, must be cared for wisely to ensure its continued health and security for future generations. Modernizing B.C.'s Water Act...
Two women arrested during police search for drugs
KELOWNA - Two women could face charges after police discovered a substantial amount of drugs while executing a search warrant at a home on Moubray Road. Police arrived at the residence in the 300 block Aug. 27 and seized 2.5 gallons of GHB, several ounces of cocaine, crack cocaine and crystal meth, 10 bottles of...
Campaign to reduce distracted driving begins
VERNON - Distracted driving is the number one cause of accidents today, but a month-long campaign aims to reduce those numbers. Cell Watch is an educational program beginning today in Vernon designed to remind drivers it's illegal and dangerous to use hand-held cell phones and other portable electronic devices when driving. It's happening in communities...
Interior Health moving new heart and surgical building toward completion
KELOWNA - Interior Health is moving closer to starting renovations of the KGH Strathcona building and the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre project. Today they issued requests for proposals for architectural, electrical and mechanical consulting services. The requests support the final phase of the project and will result in renovations to the Strathcona building to provide...
Industry Training Authority independent reviewer named
VICTORIA - To ensure British Columbians are first in line for the skilled jobs of the future, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond announced that Jessica McDonald is appointed as Independent Review Lead (IRL) for the review of the Industry Training Authority (ITA). This appointment is one commitment set out in...