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‘Tis the season for togetherness, but some find solace in moments of solitude
TORONTO – The holidays are widely seen as a time of togetherness to gather for dinners, cocktail parties, gift exchanges and outdoor activities, yet whether by choice or circumstance, some find solace in moments of solitude during the festive season.
Court approves charges in 30,000 litre Slocan Valley jet fuel spill
NELSON, B.C. - The British Columbia government and a fuel-service company are facing allegations under the Fisheries Act in a rare prosecution launched by a member of the public. A provincial court judge approved the charges filed by Marilyn Burgoon, a Kootenay, B.C., resident, over a massive jet fuel spill in July 2013 that caused...
Study involving UBC scientist says Chinook salmon could be wiped out by 2100
VANCOUVER – New climate-change research involving a University of British Columbia scientist predicts that one of the West Coast's most prized salmon stocks could be wiped out over the next 85 years.
Rock and blues legend Joe Cocker dies at 70
COLORADO – Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer known for his frenzied cover of "With a Little Help From My Friends," the teary ballad "You Are So Beautiful" and a contorted performing style uncannily parodied by John Belushi on "Saturday Night Live," has died. He was 70.
Traffic snag on Ord Road cleaned up
KAMLOOPS - Traffic was reduced to one lane alternating on Ord Road near Richmond Steele this morning after a driver flipped her pickup truck flipped onto its roof at the side of the road. The roadway was completely closed for a short period while emergency crews freed the female driver from the vehicle. She had...
Accused Kamloops store robber with imitation gun cries for hot food, money for bills
KAMLOOPS – A man who broke down in tears while robbing a store told a clerk he needed hot food, cigarettes and money to pay bills, court has heard.
Gordie Howe’s family reports ‘miraculous’ improvement following stem cell treatment
DETROIT - Gordie Howe's family says the hockey great has made a "miraculous" improvement after he participated in a stem cell clinical trial. The 86-year-old Howe had a serious stroke in late October, but in a statement released through the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, his family said his physical therapists have been "astonished" by...
B.C. wines available at grocery stores on April 1
VICTORIA – Home-grown British Columbia wines are getting their own shelf at provincial grocery stores this spring.
Mounties looking for owners of rare gold-plated coins
KELOWNA - RCMP are looking for the owner of a set of commemorative gold coins turned in to police Wednesday morning. The limited edition coins are struck in gold-plated nickel by the Royal Canadian Mint. They memorialize the 1984 Papal visit of Pope John Paul II and were presented by the Canadian Conference of Catholic...
Rare white kermode bear will get new Kamloops home this spring
KAMLOOPS - A rare, white kermode bear will have a new home in Kamloops waiting when he wakes up from hibernation this spring. The rescued male bear named Clover was given to the B.C. Wildlife Park in 2012 after it became habituated to humans and several attempts to relocate him to the wild failed. While...
Killiney Beach water interruption notice
KILLINEY BEACH - Some customers of the Killiney Beach Water System should plan to be without water service on Monday morning. Water will be shut off for approximately 75 homes below Westside Road while the Regional District repairs a leak in a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) at Westside Road and Kildare Way. The work is...
Gifts for kids who are grown-ups
When it comes to Christmas gifts for grown-ups, some might say it's all about being a kid at heart. With that in mind, take a look at some of the trending and pending toys for adults announced this holiday season. You've joked about Smell-o-vision and heard that someday it may actually happen — well that day is......
Guitar signed by McCartney, Clapton, Beck stolen from West Vancouver store
WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. – A guitar graced with the signatures of music legends including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck has been reported stolen from a store in West Vancouver.
Seven small Kelowna businesses make B.C. awards semi-finals
KELOWNA - The Top 10 semi-finalists for the 12th Annual Small Business BC Awards have now been selected, and seven very special companies are from Kelowna. These semi-finalists include: CoreHealth Technologies for Best Workplace and Best Company, Culinary Ink GastroVentures Ltd. for Best Emerging Entrepreneur, Float Space for Best Emerging Entrepreneur, The Greenery Garden Centre...
UPDATE: Dallas Stars owner ordered to pay $140,000 at sentencing
KAMLOOPS – Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi, and his company Northland Properties Corporation will have to pay $140,000 after each was convicted on two counts of harmful alteration of a fish habitat. In Kamloops Provincial Court, Judge Stephen Harrison ordered Gaglardi and Northland Properties Corporation pay $5,000 per count, totalling $20,000 in court fines. As...
B.C. Christian law school loses the support of the provincial government
VICTORIA – British Columbia's government has pulled its support for a proposed law school at a Christian university.
You’ve got mail: Holiday cards deliver unique, personalized touch in digital era
TORONTO – Carolyn Bechard remembers her mother spending evenings at the kitchen table writing out cards paired with family portraits as a part of their Christmas tradition — one she has also embraced as her own.
Fashion comes at a cost, Don Cherry’s suits occupy almost every closet
TORONTO – Don Cherry's wardrobes are overflowing.
RCMP chase down suspect in unexpected Kelowna bait vehicle theft
KELOWNA - Apparently one of the RCMP's bait vehicles is so darn attractive it can get stolen even when Mounties aren't trying. A 31-year-old North Okanagan man faces potential theft charges after the bait vehicle was activated early Thursday morning in Kelowna, but there's a twist. The vehicle was to be used by B.C. RCMP...
RCMP looking into report of threats against RIH
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating a report of threats involving Royal Inland Hospital, though Mounties haven't disclosed the nature of the alleged threats. Police first learned of the incident December 10, just before 11 a.m. according to a media release. They say threats were made through a third party who told police. As a...
‘Birdman’ tops Golden Globes with leading 7 nominations, ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Imitation Game’ net 5
NEW YORK, N.Y. – "Birdman" squawked loudest in the Golden Globes nominations, flying away with a leading seven nods including best picture in the comedy or musical category.
Vipers clobber Warriors 3-0
VERNON, BC - A game that could have gone either way in the third period Wednesday night in Vernon, went the wrong way for the West Kelowna Warriors. A back and forth battle through the first 40 minutes wielded no goals, 5 posts and 45 shots combined between the two teams, as Jarrod Schamerhorn and...
Rockets acquire Josh Morrissey
KELOWNA - Kelowna Rockets President-GM Bruce Hamilton has announced a major trade involving four players and two draft picks with one of the top defenceman in the Western Hockey League coming Kelowna’s way. The Rockets have acquired defenceman Josh Morrissey and forward Gage Quinney from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for Rockets players Austin...
Rockets defeat Hurricanes in shootout
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout on Wednesday night in Lethbridge kicking off its five game Alberta road trip with a win. Nick Merkley scored the shootout winner to seal the victory, after the Hurricanes had come from behind and tied the game 3-3 with two goals in the...