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Find out how YLW plans to spend $55.6M
KELOWNA - Kelowna International Airport is inviting the general public to an open house so they can see for themselves how construction projects costing $55.6 million will change the landscape at YLW in the year ahead. The open house takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 31 on the Messanine level at...
WestJet warns customers after uncovering ticket scam for conference
CALGARY – WestJet (TSX:WJA) is warning customers after uncovering a scam involving a deeply discounted airfare offer for travellers headed to an upcoming conference in the United States.
Court hears accused terrorist worry killing children will anger Muslims
VANCOUVER – As time ticks by with no news of an explosion, accused B.C. terrorist John Nuttall becomes increasingly panicked about a potential Muslim backlash if too many children die in the legislature bomb plot.
Canada announces bid for 2019 bobsled and skeleton world championship
WHISTLER, B.C. – Canada wants to bring the world's fastest sliding athletes back to the track that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Woman protesting Bill C-51 expelled from the Commons for exposing her breasts
OTTAWA – The words "C-51: State terrorism" were scrawled on a woman's breasts after she whipped off her top in the Commons on Monday, resulting in her being ejected from the public gallery.
Free fitness for a week of no excuses starting Saturday
PENTICTON - This spring, it’s time for you to be free and fabulous. With release of the new Spring-Summer Recreation Guide, the Penticton Community Centre celebrates the return of Try It For Free Week. From Saturday, March 28 to Friday, April 3, the public is invited to get their fitness on track for a price...
How to help West Kelowna become a community in bloom
WEST KELOWNA - The Partners in Bloom, West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation, have already begun planning for this year’s Communities in Bloom National competition entry and are hosting a community meeting to seek support and volunteers from residents, organizations and businesses. “We are really excited about this year’s competition because we have so many...
Burning fire hazard debris today
KELOWNA - With good air quality and venting conditions today (Monday, March 23, 2015) the Regional District of Central Okanagan advises controlled burning is underway in Rose Valley Regional Park off Pettman and Bowes Roads. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of a multi-year B.C. Wildfire Management Branch fire hazard...
Mounties charge Alberta teenager with attempting to travel for terrorism
EDMONTON – RCMP say a teen has been arrested in Alberta and charged with terror-related offences.
Pulled from icy creek, toddler is revived after 101 minutes of CPR, makes full recovery
In a survival story his doctors call extraordinary, a 22-month-old Pennsylvania boy whose lifeless body was pulled from an icy creek was revived after an hour and 41 minutes of CPR and has suffered virtually no lingering effects.
B.C. aboriginal band enacts laws to govern territory after historic court win
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – A British Columbia aboriginal nation granted rights and title by Canada's high court has introduced its own laws governing its territory and resources within the area.
Kelowna tech company RackForce bought for $33M
KELOWNA - A Kelowna-based technology and communications infrastructure company has been sold to an Ontario-based company for $33 million. RackForce Networks, the largest Canadian company specializing in enterprise cloud services, was aquired by TeraGo Inc., a national provider of complete end-to-end data services. The deal was announced by Thornhill, Ontario-based TeraGo in a media release Thursday, March...
Consumers could see Internet bills rise in light of CRTC ruling, analysts say
TORONTO – Consumers could see Internet costs edge higher as cable companies look to maintain profits in light of a ruling that forces them to unbundle television channels.
Two dogs declared aggressive reported stolen from Kelowna dog pound
KELOWNA - A pair of dogs seized after two goats were killed in Joe Rich Wednesday, were reported stolen from the Central Okanagan Regional District dog pound Thursday morning. The break and enter and theft at the dog pound, located at 890 Weddell Pl. in Kelowna, was reported at about 7:05 a.m., Thursday, March 19....
Former employees accuse Kelowna food company of tampering with best-before labels: Global Okanagan
KELOWNA - An Italian food importer based in Kelowna is facing allegations by former employees of tampering with best-before and expiry dates on some of the food products it sells. According to Global Okanagan, more than one person has come forward alleging misconduct. Valoroso Foods has operated in Kelowna for 18 years and specializes in...
Case of US woman allegedly cutting fetus from mother highlights fetal homicide debate
LONGMONT, Colo. – The gruesome case of a woman accused of cutting open the belly of a pregnant woman and removing her unborn baby girl is reviving a highly-charged debate in the U.S. over when a fetus can legally be considered a human being.
Judge dismisses challenge to Christian law school after B.C. reverses approval
VANCOUVER – A B.C. Supreme Court judge has dismissed legal action over the plan for a controversial law school at a Christian university, saying the man's challenge is "moot."
New rules for tailings ponds based on findings from Mount Polley collapse
VANCOUVER – The disastrous collapse of the Mount Polley mine tailings pond in B.C.'s Interior last year has spurred new provincial environmental requirements for similar operations.
CRTC to require cable, satellite companies to offer basic package, with $25 cap
GATINEAU, Que. – Cable and satellite service providers will soon have to offer consumers an "entry-level" television service, at a cost of no more than $25 a month.
Seattle Thunderbirds score for the win in overtime against Kelowna Rockets
KELOWNA - The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night at Prospera Place. Lane Pederson scored the winning goal three minutes into overtime to give Seattle the win, after Kelowna had battled back from two one-goal deficits. The loss dropped the Rockets record to 51-13-5-1 on the season. Rourke Chartier...
New traffic pattern on Doyle Avenue next Tuesday
KELOWNA - Doyle Avenue between Ellis Street and St. Paul Street will be reduced to one lane of eastbound traffic on Tuesday March 24, from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Doyle Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic, except for transit. Construction crews will be pouring concrete as part of the Interior Health building project....
Case of Ontario man accused of killing Merritt and Abbotsford girls in 1970s goes to trial
VICTORIA – The case of an Ontario man charged with first-degree murder in the historic deaths of two young girls in B.C. will go directly to trial.
B.C. terror suspect anxious waiting for news of explosions in Victoria
VANCOUVER – As the morning of Canada Day slipped away from him, John Nuttall knew something was wrong.
Vernon Vipers use home ice to even series against Penticton Vees
VERNON - The Interior Division Final will come down to a best-of-three after the Vernon Vipers picked up a 5-2 win over the Penticton Vees Wednesday night, in game four at Kal-Tire Place. The Vipers, like the Vees, held serve on home ice, winning both games by 5-2 scores to come back from a 2-0...