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District recognized with employer award by ASTTBC
The District of West Kelowna was honored with the 2014 Employer Award for Career Enhancement and Success of Technology Professionals at the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) annual awards and recognition celebration November 1, 2014 in Vancouver, BC. The award recognizes the District as an employer that creates a work environment that...
There’s time to get off-road vehicles registered before it’s mandatory
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Owners of off-road vehicles are expected to start registering their vehicles beginning Monday, Nov. 17, however there is a buffer zone in place to ensure everyone has an opportunity to get it done before it becomes manditory. To provide plenty of notice and allow for a smooth transition, the new registration system is currently...
Underdog Capitals upset Vees
DUNCAN - There’s a reason why the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ Kyle Horsman wears the ‘C.’ The Capitals Captain scored twice, including the game-winning goal in the third period, as the Capitals upset the Penticton Vees 4-2 Sunday afternoon in Duncan. With the loss at the Island Savings Centre, the Vees take home three out of...
Autopsy hearing told Winnipeg storage locker babies found in garbage bags
WINNIPEG – Police who searched a storage locker where six dead infants were discovered said the remains were in kitchen garbage bags, plastic containers and, in one case, a pail.
Kamloops corrections staff among 30 recognized for exemplary service
KAMLOOPS - There were six corrections staff members from Kamloops recognized for exemplary service during a recent ceremony in Victoria. The six are among 30 across the province honoured for their decidation to public safety, community protection and long-term commitment to helping offenders successfully reintegrate into society, according to a media release. They were given...
City Park tennis courts closed till spring
City Park’s tennis courts were scheduled for completion in October, but surface finishing has been delayed due to cool weather in September. The courts will reopen in the spring of 2015. In the meantime, tennis players can take advantage of one of the City’s 12 other public tennis courts located neighbourhood parks. For more information...
Wellness studio offers pregnancy workshop
The TNRD Library System is hosting a free, informative talk and workshop, called Happy Mommy, Healthy Baby, at the Kamloops Library on Thurs., Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. The event will be presented by Drs. Lisa and Robert Conroy from Inspire Chiropractic & Wellness Studio. Drs. Conroy will share empowering strategies that can help encourage...
Sex workers, advocates say new anti-prostitution law still unconstitutional
VANCOUVER - A group of current and former sex workers in Vancouver say the Conservative government's new prostitution law will continue to put them in danger. The government's new anti-prostitution bill passed through the final stage of debate in the Senate earlier this week. The bill was in response to a Supreme Court of Canada...
Temporary parking closure at Mission Creek Regional Park
On Friday morning, Nov. 7, the parking lot near the Mindy Tran memorial in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed. Crews will be removing some large steel support framing that was used to hold a log entrance structure between the parking lot and the nearby Greenway trail. Other areas of the park will still...
Get your stuff fixed at new Repair Café
Do you have a household item in need of repair, don’t want to toss it out, but stumped on how to fix it? That toaster that just won’t toast? A lamp in need of re-wiring? The old bicycle sitting neglected with a flat? A chair suffering from wobbly leg syndrome? Some clothes in need of...
Okanagan buses will get cameras after man fatally stabbed on transit
KELOWNA – BC Transit says surveillance cameras will be rolling on some buses in the central Okanagan next spring after a man was stabbed to death on Kelowna transit.
Trans Mountain lawyer alleges pipeline protesters intend to harm Kinder Morgan
VANCOUVER – Climate change and freedom of expression shouldn't be factors in considering an injunction application against protesters blockading pipeline work through Metro Vancouver, a lawyer told a B.C. Supreme Court judge.
Bill to make Remembrance Day a national holiday inches ever closer to law
OTTAWA – A New Democrat MP's bid to make Remembrance Day a national statutory holiday is now one step closer to reality.
Drummer of rock band AC/DC accused in New Zealand of trying to arrange killings of 2 people
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The drummer for rock band AC/DC on Thursday was accused of trying to arrange two killings.
German doctor disputes Crown’s suggestion Magnotta was trying to fool him
MONTREAL – A German psychiatrist says he doesn't believe Luka Rocco Magnotta was trying to trick him and gather ammunition for his own defence when the accused murderer engaged in wild ramblings during their dealings in 2012.
Big day on Parliament Hill; two Liberal MPs kicked out of caucus, Conservative MP resigns
TWO LIBERALS MPs KICKED OUT OF CAUCUS AMID ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT
Penticton man dies after SUV goes into lake
PENTICTON - A Penticton man died alone in his SUV after the vehicle left the road and rolled into Farleigh Lake Halloween morning. A media release from the B.C. Coroners Service states Thomas Viji Santosham, 74, was the sole occupant and driver of the SUV while travelling southeast on Farleigh Lake Road East, 12 kilometres...
Spaces available for homeless during extreme weather alerts
NORTH OKANAGAN - Vernon and Salmon Arm recently received funds from the province for extreme weather spaces for people whose health may be threatened by cold, wet weather. Vernon will be able to provide 10 temporary spaces at the John Howard Society of the North Okanagan (Gateway House), 2800 33 St. beginning today through March...
Ghomeshi’s $55-million lawsuit without merit and abuse of process, CBC says
TORONTO – A $55-million lawsuit filed by former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi should be thrown out because it is without merit and an abuse of process, the broadcaster argues in court filings Wednesday.
Stuckless guilty of 2 counts of gross indecency; acquitted on 2 counts of buggery
TORONTO – Months after pleading guilty to 100 charges related to the sexual abuse of 18 boys, the man at the centre of the Maple Leaf Gardens sex scandal has been convicted in two more charges linked to two of those victims.
WHO asks Canada to justify visa ban for residents of Ebola-affected countries
TORONTO – The World Health Organization has asked Canada to justify its decision to limit travel to this country from the West African countries combating Ebola.
WestJet may add extra row of seats on its flights to grow revenues
WestJet Airlines is considering adding another row of seats on its planes to drive higher revenues after it puts in a new entertainment system over the next two years.
Magnotta trial hears about German psychiatrist’s first encounter with accused
MONTREAL – A German psychiatrist who spoke with Luka Rocco Magnotta at a Berlin prison hospital following his arrest in Jun Lin's death says he rambled, often jumping from topic to topic.
Vernon advance voting stations open today
VERNON - Advance voting opportunities are available Wednesday morning in Vernon, so if you can't be in town on November 15 the city has you covered. Three voting opportunities will be offered before election day starting Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, 3505 30 Ave. On Wed. Nov. 12...