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With homegrown radicalism in spotlight, government to introduce new spy powers
OTTAWA – As investigators piece together a suspected terrorist attack in Quebec that left one soldier dead and another injured, a parallel political dimension is playing out on Parliament Hill.
Man in terror-linked attack had been arrested this summer, say RCMP
MONTREAL – The man police say deliberately drove a car into two soldiers in a "despicable act" the government linked to terrorist ideology had been arrested by RCMP this summer, a spokeswoman for the federal police force said Tuesday.
Kamloops man who wielded imitation firearm and caused lockdown gets conditional sentence
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man whose actions caused police to lock down a neighbourhood and issue a public warning about the use of imitation firearms has been handed a three-month conditional sentence.
MAGNOTTA TRIAL: UK reporter says accused authored email implying future slaying
MONTREAL – A British newspaper received an email believed to be from Luka Rocco Magnotta that suggested the death of a human was being planned just months before Jun Lin's slaying, the jury heard Tuesday.
KGH staff training to receive Ebola patients for Interior Health region
KELOWNA - Kelowna General Hospital is one of five B.C. hospitals training staff on the protocols required to deal with Ebola should the disease make its way into the province. Health Minister Terry Lake issued the update about the health care system's preparation Tuesday. "Our Ebola preparedness task force has been meeting regularly, and has...
Canadian fighter jets leave Alberta military base for Kuwait
COLD LAKE, Alta. - Canadian fighter jets have left the Cold Lake military base in Alberta to join an international combat mission against Islamic State extremists in Iraq. The CF-18 Hornets are heading to Kuwait, which will serve as Canada's base of operations. About 600 personnel — along with the jets, two surveillance planes and...
Oscar Pistorius goes to jail after being sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing girlfriend
PRETORIA, South Africa – Oscar Pistorius was taken away in a police van with barred windows Tuesday to start serving a five-year prison sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Work underway on pilot for TV sitcom based on Chris Hadfield’s first book
MONTREAL – Former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says he has no idea who will star in the pilot for a TV sitcom based on his first book: "An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth."
Designer Oscar de la Renta, beloved by first ladies, socialites and starlets, dead at 82
NEW YORK, N.Y. – At his Fashion Week runway show in September, Oscar de la Renta sat in his usual spot: in a chair right inside the wings, where he could carefully inspect each model just as she was about to emerge in one of his sumptuous, impeccably constructed designs.
RCMP ‘executed’ B.C. man after search in the woods: family
SLOCAN – The family of a B.C. man who was shot by the RCMP during a manhunt that shut down a small town says police failed to attempt to end the ordeal peacefully and instead "executed" him.
B.C.’s LNG green law expected, followed by tax legislation
VICTORIA – Environment Minister Mary Polak is set to introduce environmental rules governing the development of liquefied natural gas in British Columbia.
Mobile learning centre offers support to First Nations families
OKANAGAN - A strategy to offer First Nations families convenient access to early learning materials will soon hit the road in a mobile unit, travelling to Indian bands in the Southern Interior. The B.C. Early Years Centre will offer access to a range of early learning and health and family services to support families with...
MP cites hit and run on 2 Canadian Forces members as “possible terror attack”
SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. – Quebec provincial police say a motorist is dead from gunfire after he struck two members of the Canadian Forces with his car in an incident an MP cited in the Commons as a "possible terror attack."
Three people allegedly bear-sprayed in Vernon
VERNON - Bear spray was one of the weapons used during an alleged assault on three people in Vernon late Saturday afternoon. The incident was reported to police Oct. 18 at about 4:45 p.m. and took place in the area of 18 Avenue and 31 Street. RCMP haven't disclosed the other weapon that may have...
Driver with four firearm offences had a sawed-off shotgun and stolen plates
VERNON - A sawed-off shotgun was among the items found during a search after police stopped the driver of a pickup truck and discovered the vehicle had stolen plates. At around 11:20 p.m., Thurs. Oct. 18, Mounties were conducting a check stop in the 4600-block of 27 Avenue. An officer stopped an eastbound, black Dodge...
Enderby man arrested for trafficking in cocaine
ENDERBY - An RCMP stolen firearms investigation came up empty for guns but resulted in an arrest following the discovery of cocaine and cash in Enderby. Rural members of the RCMP started their investigation in early October and the trail led to a residence in the 1900 block of George Street. During the search officers...
Kelowna’s mail-in voting deadline approaches
KELOWNA - The City of Kelowna would like to remind folks about the mail-in voting application deadline. Eligible voters who won't be in town for election day, Sat. Nov. 15 or during advance polls Nov. 5, 12, 13 and 14 can still vote by mail. Those with a disability, illness or injury effecting their ability...
Road work continues along 32 Avenue
VERNON - Closure of a section of 32 Avenue is ongoing until Nov. 12 between 27 and 29 Street while the city works on utility and railway upgrades. No through traffic is allowed during the duration of this project. Detours are in effect and the City of Vernon asks motorists to plan their route around...
MAGNOTTA TRIAL: First-degree murder trial hears from Harper’s deputy chief of staff
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Banishment from B.C. community not a charter violation, judge rules
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man who criminally harassed his former girlfriend and her family will remain banished from the city as part of his probation.
Canada to give additional $30 million for Ebola response; total now $65 mil
TORONTO – Canada is contributing an additional $30 million for the international Ebola containment effort, Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose said Friday.
Hurricane Gonzalo storms towards southeastern Newfoundland, flooding possible
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Newfoundlanders were told to prepare for another round of extreme weather as forecasters warned hurricane Gonzalo could cross the island's southeastern tip as a post-tropical storm overnight Saturday.
Container ship full of oil, diesel adrift off British Columbia coast
OLD MASSETT, B.C. – A Russian container ship carrying hundreds of tonnes of fuel was drifting without power in rough seas off British Columbia's northern coast Friday, a scenario a nearby First Nation community described as its "worst fear."
Kelowna man allegedly found with stolen van and ammunition
KELOWNA - A 33-year-old Kelowna man, who is known to police, was charged after Mounties found him with a stolen mini-van early Wednesday evening. The Dodge Caravan was reported stolen from a business in the 2300 block of Enterprise Way at 9:16 a.m., Oct. 14, 2014. The alleged theft was witnessed as the vehicle was...