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Crime Stoppers most wanted: Cassidy Baron Billy
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of August 22, 2013. Cassidy Baron Billy (DOB 1981-05-13) is wanted for nine counts of breach of undertaking, one count of break and enter and one count of failure to appear. Billy is described as...
Recent drownings continue spike in fatalities on Okanagan waters
OKANAGAN - With two more deaths on Okanagan Lake recently confirmed, the B.C. Coroners Service says the incidence of drownings this year remains elevated. After releasing an advisory earlier this summer, coroners service spokesperson Barb McLintock says they're reminding the public once more about water safety. "Last year there was a significant increase of drownings...
UPDATE: Dump fire contained, effort winds down
UPDATE: 3:09 p.m. Aug. 21, 2013 VERNON - Fire and Rescue Services is winding down its involvement in the landfill fire that started Monday. While the fire continues to burn, the Regional District is working to bring in a wildfire contractor who will continue to soak down the landfill property and maintain a fire watch...
Logging truck overturns
KELOWNA - Emergency crews are at the scene of an overturned logging truck at Posthill Lake Road and Farmers Drive. The truck hit a pole in the accident and Fortis B.C. has been called to restore power to two homes in the area. Lt. Geoff Ross of Ellison Fire Deparment says speed could be a...
Police seek help finding missing elderly man
KAMLOOPS - Police are now turning to the public to help them find the 87-year-old man they have been searching for around the Riverside Park area. Alexander McIntosh of Kamloops last contacted family on Sunday, Aug. 18 at about 8 p.m. Investigators located his car in the west end of the parking lot at Riverside...
Throne speech won’t change determination to balance budget: Flaherty
WAKEFIELD, Que. – Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says Canadians shouldn't anticipate any new direction from him in the upcoming throne speech in October, but should expect him to be true to his word that he'll balance the budget in 2015 "without doubt."
Nanny struggles to find work after boss convicted of human trafficking: court
VANCOUVER – A nanny whose former boss was convicted of human trafficking says she has lost trust in people and is embarrassed by the media attention her case has attracted.
Be a kid at heart again and join Kelowna’s first Run in Colour
KELOWNA - Kelowna's inaugural Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour on behalf of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (KGH Foundation) takes place on September 21 starting at Waterfront Park. It is a great opportunity for young and old to be kids at heart again! And Kelowna's Twin Creek Media has taken this challenge seriously by supporting...
Be a kid at heart again and join Kelowna’s first Run in Colour
KELOWNA - Kelowna's inaugural Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour on behalf of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (KGH Foundation) takes place on September 21 starting at Waterfront Park. It is a great opportunity for young and old to be kids at heart again! And Kelowna's Twin Creek Media has taken this challenge seriously by supporting...
Community gaming grants awarded to six Kelowna organizations
KELOWNA – Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country, Steve Thomson, MLA for Kelowna-Mission, and Christy Clark, MLA for Westside-Kelowna, announced that the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development is providing Community Gaming Grants to six Kelowna community organizations, totalling $177,900. Organizations Receiving Funding: - Lake Country Art Gallery Society – $20,000 - Central Okanagan...
Dog bites child’s face
COLDSTREAM - A child was bitten on the face by a dog prompting a call for ambulance and police. The child and a neighbour's dog were both being cared for by the child's grandparents when the incident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. Aug. 17. Emergency Health Services came to the home and called for assistance...
Cop uses bicycle as shield to protect victim from beating
KAMLOOPS - An officer had to use his bike to protect himself and an injured man during a fight on the Overlander Bridge Walkway last night. On Aug. 19 at about 8:30 p.m. RCMP received a report of a fight between two men on the bridge. An off-duty Kamloops sheriff who happened to be in...
Birds observe the speed limit when it comes to keeping away from cars: study
VANCOUVER – It appears birds observe the speed limit — even if drivers don't.
Vote for Bernard Avenue as a ‘Best Place’ in Canada
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is hosting its annual competition to recognize Canada's truly special places, and the revitalized Bernard Avenue is in the running to win. “What we have with Bernard Avenue is truly unique,” says Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray. “Residents and tourists alike gather and spend time downtown at a variety of...
Temporary closure of Parkinson pool
The Parkinson Recreation Centre’s aquatic area will be temporarily closed from August 26 through September 7 for annual general maintenance. This closure will affect the main pool, children’s play pool, whirlpool and steam room. The aquatic area is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, September 8. Parkinson Recreation Centre customers are invited to use the aquatic...