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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Burning Fire Hazard Debris Today
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - With good air quality and venting conditions today (Thursday, March 12, 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...
Missing Kelowna man found
UPDATE: RCMP say a man reported missing Feb. 26 has been found. As per our…
Spring into action with Active Living and Culture activities
KELOWNA - The City of Kelowna’s Active Living and Culture division is ready to help you spring into action. Break out of winter hibernation by signing up for your favourite activity or exploring something new, like a spin class, oil painting or cooking. The Spring Activity and Program Guide will be available online on Tuesday,...
Carter family donation to enhance study space for trades students at Okanagan College
A generous gift by a local family will help support the creation of two new study spaces at Okanagan College, as part of the $33-million project to renovate and expand the institution’s trades training complex. Al Carter, a well-known auto industry pioneer in Kelowna, has donated $50,000 to support the construction of two group study...
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...
Free flu clinic postponed due to high demand
SUMMERLAND - Don't roll up your sleeve just yet — a public flu clinic in Summerland will be rescheduled because demand is exceeding supply. Public flu clinics at St. John's Lutheran Church Dec. 4 has been postponed, but a new date and location will not be chosen until additional vaccine is ordered, according to a...
UPDATE: Kelowna teen found safe and sound
UPDATE: The Kelowna RCMP say a teenager reported missing July 24 has been found and he is safe. KELOWNA - RCMP need help finding a Kelowna teenager who has been missing for two weeks. Orin Lucas was last seen July 24 and police think he may be avoiding police because he is still active on...
Suspect in deadly Moncton RCMP shootings found fit to stand trial
MONCTON, N.B. - A New Brunswick man charged with fatally shooting three RCMP officers and wounding two others last month in Moncton has been found fit to stand trial. Justin Bourque, who faces three charges of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder, underwent a psychiatric assessment that concluded Bourque is competent and mentally...
Woman pleads guilty to assaults, shaving heads for her dealer
KAMLOOPS – The lawyer for a woman who kept video footage of herself beating and shaving heads of at least two women, told Kamloops Supreme Court during a sentence hearing his client was acting under the direction of her boss. Mary Lynn Dyson, 30, pleaded guilty last month to charges of assault with a weapon,...
Help prevent the nuisance of mosquitoes
Warmer temperatures may result in an increase in hatching mosquitoes in the Central Okanagan. While crews have been out since early April monitoring and treating almost 200 known breeding locations for mosquito larvae, residents can also play a part in reducing the likelihood of hatches in and around their properties. The Regional District operates the...
New landfill entrance opens June 2
The new gates to the landfill swing open on Monday. The existing Glenmore Road entrance to the landfill will be closed to customers and the new entrance off John Hindle Drive will be open for business. The new entrance means better service for landfill customers. Improvements include a new recycling area before the main gates,...
Rails with Trails opens for National Health and Fitness Day
One location, two celebrations, five sports and a few Olympians – it must be National Health and Fitness Day. The City of Kelowna and PacificSport Okanagan will be celebrating both the opening of Rails with Trails Phase Two and National Health and Fitness Day at an event on Saturday, June 7. The event will be...
Brown Road re-opens this week
WEST KELOWNA - Work is complete on Brown Road in West Kelowna and will be open to motorists Saturday, May 31. The road has been closed since March 18 for the significant Westbank Centre Revitalization Project. Barricades and fencing will be removed by the end of day Friday and the newly-upgraded road will be open...
Challenge Penticton Canada recommendation
Penticton – The City of Penticton has recommended the Challenge Family negotiate a licence to operate the Challenge Penticton Canada race for 2015 with Kevin Cutjar and Michael Brown. The partners outlined their vision for the race through the Expressions of Interest and Statements of Qualifications process. This competitive bid process yielded three submissions, and...
Play On! Hockey road and parking lot closures
CBC Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On! Hockey will host an outdoor 4-on-4 street hockey tournament on Saturday, May 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 23, the Dolphins parking lot at Waterfront Park will be closed. Water...
Okanagan College and SD 23 partner on innovative student-centred program
On April 29, Okanagan College and Central Okanagan School District (SD 23) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a groundbreaking new program called Early College. Early College provides access to education opportunities and a supported transition to College for high-ability youth facing circumstances that would hinder their academic performance at a traditional...
Kelowna city council highlights: May 12
Westcorp hotel Council forwarded the Westcorp hotel development to a public hearing on June 24. Consideration will be given to amendments to the Official Community Plan and rezoning to accommodate the development of a hotel with retail, restaurant and conference space on the corner of Queensway and Water Street. Centre of Gravity Council received an...
Green thumbs and even greener neighbourhoods
Do you have a stunning outdoor space or know someone that does? The Communities in Bloom Committee is now accepting nominations for Green Thumb Awards which honour eye-catching local gardens. The awards recognize local individuals, businesses and communities that help beautify our City through their gardening and stewardship efforts. Interested individuals can go online at...
Move for health day
Penticton – Getting a move on has never been so affordable, as the Penticton Community Centre celebrates Move For Health Day with discounted rates. Move for Health Day, set for Saturday, May 10, is an international event started 12 years ago by the World Health Organization to promote physical activity. The B.C. Recreation and Parks Association...