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Judge denies Kamloops man’s plea to have seized marijuana plants returned
KAMLOOPS – A provincial court judge has denied a Kamloops man's application to be reunited with 10 medical marijuana plants that were seized by RCMP last summer.
Burning fire hazard debris today
KELOWNA - With good air quality and venting conditions today (Thursday, March 19, 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 BC Wildfire Management Branch fire hazard...
Police: Stranger lures pregnant woman with baby clothing ad, then stabs, removes unborn child
LONGMONT, Colo. – A pregnant woman who went to a Colorado home to buy baby clothes advertised on Craigslist was lured by a stranger who posted the online ad and then stabbed her in the stomach and took out her unborn child, police say.
Wireless cameras put bird’s-eye-view of mating Stanley Park herons online
VANCOUVER – It's supposed to be a private encounter, but all eyes are on the screen as the long-legged heron swoops into the scene and proffers a classic token of desire: a stick.
Why a drone is following skiers around Big White
KELOWNA - Looking the part is half the battle when you're on the ski hill, but now you can tuck away your GoPro camera and awkward pole accessories during your next Big White ski adventure because the mountain resort offers a drone filming service to capture your feats of athleticism. It's as simple as signing...
RCMP say illegal fentanyl linked to more than 100 deaths in Alberta last year
EDMONTON – Police and health officials are raising the alarm about an illegal form of a painkilling drug linked to more than 100 deaths last year in Alberta.
Accused B.C. terrorist hoped attack would help ‘brothers’ in Afghanistan
VANCOUVER – As far as John Nuttall knew, three pressure cookers full of plastic explosives would soon detonate on the lawn of the British Columbia legislature.
Canada and British Columbia support skills training for older workers
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Honourable James Moore, Minister Responsible for British Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, along with Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour for British Columbia, announced today that up to 470 unemployed older workers will benefit from 14 skills training projects...
Galactic stars to beetle shells, the universe is explored in two upcoming Science in Society Speakers Series in Vernon
VERNON - Exploring Earth’s smallest yet most beautiful particles to the sparkling farthest reaches of space, the Science in Society Speakers Series concludes with two talks that span the gamut of matter in our universe. On Thursday March 26, American astrophysicist Dr. Geraldine J. Peters will speak about marvelous binary stars and on Thursday April...
Upcoming Appetite for Art fundraiser supports children’s and educational programming
Kelowna, BC: The idea of combining a celebration of the best in local food, art, and drinks has been a successful one for the Kelowna Art Gallery – and it’s back! On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Walker Real Estate presents the Appetite for Art Fundraiser at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Proceeds from this important evening...
Fire extinguisher training for adults
Penticton – The Penticton Fire Department is offering Fire Extinguisher Training to interested adults. The 30-minute training provides a basic understanding of fire safety and the use and limitations of fire extinguishers. The program fulfills WorkSafe B.C. regulations requiring staff training on how to operate fire safety equipment. Training will be held on two days...
PST webinars help B.C. businesses
VICTORIA - Businesses wanting to learn more about the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) can join an interactive webinar hosted by the provincial government on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto announced today. Due to limited space, participating businesses must register online by Tuesday, March 24, 2015. The interactive webinars provide information...
New garden space for care home on Bernard Ave
KELOWNA – David Lloyd Jones Home, located at 934 Bernard Ave, has begun planning a new outdoor garden space for its residents. Jonathan Clare, Residential Manager at David Lloyd Jones Home explains, “We are truly blessed to live in an area where we can enjoy the outdoors virtually year round. Those who call David Lloyd...
Vernon Vipers ready to even the score on home ice against Penticton Vees
VERNON - With the Vernon Vipers winning game three against the Penticton Vees in the division finals they're aiming to even the series on home ice tonight. This will be the 11th time the two teams have met this season and defending champions Vipers will be fighting to take down the Vees who've won eight...
Burning fire hazard debris today
With good air quality and venting conditions today (Wednesday, March 18, 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 BC Wildfire Management Branch fire hazard mitigation program...
Mounties warn of increase in ‘sextortion’ targeting online victims
RICHMOND, B.C. – RCMP in British Columbia are issuing a public warning following an increase in so-called "sextortion" cases.
Penticton Vees take a hit in game three against Vernon Vipers
VERNON - It was a strong start for the Penticton Vees scoring two goals in the first period, but the Vernon Vipers were able to erase that and take the win in a 5-2 finish in game three at Kal-Tire Place Tuesday. Connor Chartier and Steen Copper scored inside the first four-minutes for the Vees,...
How a quick call to police helped someone with mobility problems
VERNON - A scooter has been returned it to its owner thanks to a tip from the public. Mounties believe the scooter, valued at $500, was taken overnight on March 8 from a home on 30 Avenue in Vernon, according to a Vernon RCMP media release. The owner of the scooter has mobility problems and...
Lake Country Food Bank digs in to build new facility
LAKE COUNTRY - Less than two months after winning $100,000 in a contest to put toward the project the Lake Country Food Bank broke ground today on their new million-dollar facility. During the ceremony, representatives were on hand from the District of Lake Country along with other major partners including a few from Okanagan College....
21 killed in Tunisia attack; 2-3 gunmen at large
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Attackers opened fire Wednesday at a major museum in Tunisia's capital, gunning down 17 tourists as dozens more sprinted to safety. At least 21 people in all were killed, including two gunmen, but some attackers may have escaped, authorities said.
‘Allahu Akbar’: B.C. man praised Allah after planting bombs at legislature
VANCOUVER – Accused terrorist John Nuttall repeatedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" after allegedly planting homemade pressure-cooker bombs on the lawn of the British Columbia legislature on Canada Day, his trial has heard.
Wounded vets and families to see improved access to allowances; new benefits
VANCOUVER – The latest initiatives in the Harper government's bridge rebuilding exercise with veterans comes with promises to improve access to an allowance for the most seriously wounded soldiers and to create a new benefit for caregivers.
Coming soon to a movie theatre near you: competitive video games
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Competitive gaming is ready for its close-up.
Union alleges Kitimat smelter emissions turn residents into ‘guinea pigs’
VICTORIA – A lawyer for smelter union workers says a petition filed Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court claims the provincial government is allowing Kitimat residents to become pollution guinea pigs.