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Family emphasized in new foster care class urged by B.C. child advocate
VICTORIA – When the foster father of a teenager tormented by imaginary voices became too anxious for the safety of his own children, British Columbia's children's ministry approved his plan to move the youth to a rental unit he paid someone else to staff.
Firefighters free Vancouver Island man trapped in home destroyed by mudslide
NANAIMO, B.C. – Firefighters on central Vancouver Island had to use chainsaws to free a man trapped inside his home that was partially buried by a mudslide.
20,000 flowers, 6,000 children, royals & Queen Latifah: Highlights from the Nobel Prize galas
STOCKHOLM – European royals, U.S. celebrities, 6,000 schoolchildren and thousands of honorary guests gathered in Oslo and Stockholm on Wednesday to celebrate the winners of the 2014 Nobel Prizes. The centre of attention was the youngest-ever Nobel prize winner, 17-year-old Pakistani Malala Yousafzai. Also honoured was French writer Patrick Modiano and scientists from the U.S., Japan, Norway and France. Here are some highlights from the two Nobel Prize award ceremonies, held in Stockholm and Oslo.
Critics ask why Canada hasn’t blocked international trade in 76 endangered species
Recently released documents indicate the federal government has reservations about restricting international trade in endangered species — more of them than almost any other government on Earth.
Traffic rerouted at West Victoria-Mission Flats Overlander Bridge on-ramp
KAMLOOPS - A water main break on the on-ramp to the Overlander Bridge from West Victoria Street-Mission Flats is causing some trouble. The city has traffic control in place to detour vehicles through the downtown core. Drivers are asked to take a moment to plan their route to avoid the area. A city crew is...
Energy efficiency program puts $700K back in UBCO hands
KELOWNA - An energy efficiency program at UBC Okanagan resulted in $700,000 in rebates since it was first implemented in 2005. Upgrades began in the gymnasium, where energy-efficient lighting was installed. From there, the University has worked alongside FortisBC during large campus expansion projects to ensure they meet the new standards while most older campus...
Chiefs defeated by Summerland, make another trade
Despite a comeback in the third period, the Kelowna Chiefs were unable to secure a victory over the Summerland Steam. On Tuesday, the Steam made their first visit to Rutland Arena this season where they defeated the Chiefs 3-2. Cole Woodliffe of the Steam scored two goals before Austin Dorn netted the Chiefs first of...
Four Vees to wear maple leaf at World Junior ‘A’ Challenge
PENTICTON –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce four players have been named to the Team Canada West roster for upcoming World Junior ‘A’ Challenge (WJAC). Defensemen, Gabe Bast (96) and Dante Fabbro (98), along with forwards, Demico Hannoun (95) and Tyson Jost (98), will wear the maple leaf for Canada...
Cagey canine eludes searchers for 5 months despite use of bacon, chicken, pet psychic
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Rotisserie chicken, bacon, dog toys, more than a dozen volunteers and even a psychic have not been enough to find Murphy, an elusive golden retriever whose owner's five-month search for the beloved animal has captivated one mountainous area of Vermont.
Saskatchewan’s Perry Bellegarde wins vote for Assembly of First Nations chief
WINNIPEG – Saskatchewan's Perry Bellegarde is the new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
West Kelowna seeks public input on carriage houses
WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna is beginning a two month consultation process to find out if the community is in favour of seeing carriage houses in the neighbourhood. Often referred to as a granny suite, garden flat, laneway house or coach house, a carriage house is a smaller second home on a...
Coldstream man dies in logging accident
COLDSTREAM - A Coldstream man lost his life in a heli-logging accident near Tahsis Sunday. David Thompson Kennedy, 47, was employed as a tree-faller. The exact details of the incident weren't revealed by the B.C. Coroners Service, other than he sustained critical injuries on the job Dec. 7, 2014. He was transported to Campbell River...
Hockey stars and politicians say goodbye to Beliveau at sombre funeral
MONTREAL - A who's who of the hockey and political worlds paid an emotional farewell on Wednesday to Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau, whose death last week unleashed a national outpouring of grief. Dickie Moore remembered his longtime teammate as a "great man." "It is a tremendous honour to stand here for my teammate and...
IH secures enough flu vaccine to open postponed clinics
OKANAGAN - Some flu clinics postponed last week have been rescheduled now that Interior Health has secured enough vaccine. An additional 10,000 doses of influenza vaccine means IH can open their doors for public flu clinics starting next week. There are multiple options for those seeking the jab. Kelowna – The December 15 public drop-in...
WorkSafe BC report shows new dual-investigation tool following mill explosions
VICTORIA – Workplace disasters that kill or injure employees in British Columbia are now more likely to result in criminal charges with the introduction of a new investigation model that improves the chances of prosecutions, says a WorkSafeBC administrator.
Air Canada rouge to fly daily year-round between YLW and Toronto
KELOWNA - YLW will be able to boast daily service year-round between Kelowna and Toronto Pearson International Airport starting in June through Air Canada rouge. The service was introduced in 2002 as a seasonal option according to a media release. "We are pleased to be one of the first new domestic routes for the Air...
Crafts: Transfer photos onto just about any surface for an easy, personal, DIY gift
Busy lives may require sacrifices, but forgoing handmade gifts for the holidays doesn't have to be one of them. We only need to plan well to have our crafts and give them away too.
UPDATE: School lockdown ends, RCMP discover deceased suspect
KAMLOOPS - Following a manhunt on Lac Le Jeune road, police discovered the suspect who was considered armed and dangerous in the vehicle they were searching for throughout the afternoon of Dec. 9. The 40-year-old man was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted wound. A firearm was recovered nearby. Police began their investigation and subsequent...
KGH spends donation on ‘GPS’ for ear nose and throat
KELOWNA - Kelowna General Hospital is getting something on their wish list — an image-guided Fusion ENT Navigation System for Ear, Nose and Throat — thanks to a generous $45,000 donation from the Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward Foundation. The much-need equipment is similar to a car GPS in the way it precisely guides surgeons...
Nursing professor receives award of excellence from provincial body
KATHY RUSH HONOURED FOR WORK DONE IN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM KELOWNA - Kathy Rush, an associate professor with UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing, was recently honoured with an Award of Excellence from the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. Rush, presented with an award for excellence in education, is one of 36 nurses recognized...
Little girl who met duchess Kate in 2011 dies after battle with cancer
CALGARY – A young Alberta cancer patient whose timid embrace of the Duchess of Cambridge captured hearts around the world has died.
Another nurse allegedly attacked at Hillside Centre
KAMLOOPS - A nurse working at Royal Inland Hospital's Hillside Centre in Kamloops was allegedly attacked by a patient Sunday. The event comes within days of a similar event between a patient and doctor at a Penticton hospital. According to a media release from the B.C. Nurses' Union, an experienced nurse was grabbed by the...
Next hurdle in rail corridor deal is securing funding
KELOWNA - It's been a week since a negotiated sales, purchase and gift agreement was signed with CN for the defunct rail line between Kelowna and Vernon, and now it's all about securing funding. The City of Kelowna will appear as the sole purchaser to satisfy a requirement from the Canadian Transportation Agency discontinuation process...
Fire at Vernon restaurant deemed suspicious
VERNON - Police and the Vernon Fire Department are looking into the cause of a suspicious fire at the New Delhi Restaurant in Vernon. Deputy fire chief Lawrie Skolrood says the fire started inside the building sometime before 3:15 a.m. when the building’s sprinkler system went off and triggered an alarm. Firefighters forced their way...