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Truck used to ram front of Lake Country Liquor Store
LAKE COUNTRY - Police are trying to figure out who's responsible for the theft of a truck and attempted break and enter of a Lake Country business last Thursday. When police arrived at the Lake Country Liquor Store located at 9522 Main St. shortly after 12:38 a.m. July 17 they saw the front door was...
Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Prince George’s 1st birthday with collector coins
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Mint is adding to the international hoopla surrounding the birthday of a baby prince with the release of commemorative coins. Prince George of Cambridge, son of Prince William and his wife Kate, turned one on Tuesday. The Mint is releasing coins that feature the Queen with her three heirs —Prince...
Alberta man at the wheel of truck stolen from a Kelowna address
KELOWNA - RCMP went looking for someone reportedly driving impaired near Eldorado Road and found a possible auto thief. Witnesses told Mounties they saw an impaired driver just leaving the Eldorado Road area at about 12:43 a.m. July 22, according to a press release. They said the driver seemed to have trouble starting the Dodge...
Forward Newell storms into Penticton for Vees 2014-15 season
PENTICTON - The Vees are adding an offensive punch to the their lining, signing forward Patrick Newell, (96) for the 2014-15 season. “Patrick’s skill set will only add to our depth upfront and he’ll be looked upon as an impact player for us. It’s always a great benefit to an organization to add a player...
Union says B.C. port truckers being shortchanged, calls for government action
VANCOUVER – Drivers servicing the country's largest port urged government on Monday to take swift action against trucking companies, which they say aren't living up to a deal hammered out last spring to end a strike.
First Nations back away from squatters asserting aboriginal title
VANCOUVER – Squatters given eviction notices for camping in a Vancouver park claim they have a right to put down stakes because they're on unceded land, but three local First Nations whose territory they're occupying are distancing themselves from the protest.
‘Simpsons World’ will be blocked from Canada; exclusive to FXX in U.S.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Don't have a cow, man, but Canada has been locked out of "Simpsons World."
West Kelowna wildfire and others across B.C. dying down thanks to cool weather and rainfall
WEST KELOWNA – Thousands of people displaced by a wildfire near Kelowna, B.C. were allowed to return to their homes Sunday, but dry conditions and lightning have kept firefighters busy throughout the western provinces and the Northwest Territories.
Wildfires dying down in parts of B.C. thanks to cool weather and rainfall
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – Thousands of people displaced by a wildfire near Kelowna, B.C. were allowed to return to their homes Sunday, but dry conditions and lightning have kept firefighters busy throughout the western provinces and the Northwest Territories.
SMITH CREEK LATEST EVAC ORDERS AND ALERTS
July 21, 2014 11:45 a.m. The Emergency Operation Centre advises that the Evacuation Order for the Smith Creek Fire has been lifted for additional streets in the Tallus Ridge Neighbourhood effective 12 p.m. Monday, July 21. The Evacuation Order remains in effect for eight large, rural, private properties in the interface areas immediately above Smith...
High cost of gas, accommodations keeping Canadians at home this summer: survey
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A new survey says nearly one quarter of Canadians won't be travelling this summer, with budget concerns keep them close to home.
Heavy fines and potential jail time awaits those caught in Smith Creek restricted zone
WEST KELOWNA - To help ensure public and firefighter safety, the Kamloops Fire Centre is restricting access to certain areas in and around the Smith Creek fire zone, even as many are returning to their homes. An Area Restriction Order is in effect immediately and will remain in place until July 31, or until the...
Ontario team takes over Smith Creek fire command
WEST KELOWNA - An incident management team from Ontario has taken command of the Smith Creek fire in West Kelowna, translating into additional support for local staff. The collaborated effort of West Kelowna, Peachland, Lake Country and Kelowna fire departments will continue and personnel from the Wildfire Management Branch will also offer support in varying...
B.C. residents brace for evacuation as wind picks up, fuels wildfire
VANCOUVER – Linda Corscadden has been watching nervously from the back lawn of her West Kelowna, B.C., home as water bombers strafe a raging fire just a kilometre away.
Israel presses forth in Gaza ground operation and prepares to “significantly” expand campaign
GAZA, Palestine – Israeli troops pushed deeper into Gaza on Friday in a ground offensive that officials said could last up to two weeks as the prime minister ordered the military to prepare for a "significantly" wider campaign.
Ontario medical student, girlfriend among passengers of doomed Malaysian flight
A 24-year-old medical student from Ontario and his German girlfriend headed to Bali on vacation are among nearly 300 people who were killed when their Malaysia Airlines flight was shot down over Ukraine.
Smith Creek fire approaching main Westside power feeder
WEST KELOWNA - Power outages are possible because of the Smith Creek fire and residents need to prepare. A press release from the District of Central Okanagan statest the fire is burning within 100 metres of the main feeder line serving Peachland, Westbank and West Kelowna. Crews from West Kelowna, Peachland, Kelowna, Lake Country along...
Firefighters battling 200 ha West Kelowna wildfire report few overnight flare-ups
WEST KELOWNA - Firefighters battling a 200 hectare fire in the Smith Creek neighbourhood of West Kelowna are reporting some good news this morning, saying the few flare-ups during the night were quickly knocked down. Crews from West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country and B.C. Wildfire Management Branch monitored the fire overnight and are assessing the...
Smith Creek fire at 200 hectares, more than 2,500 evacuated
WEST KELOWNA - The Smith Creek wildfire has grown to 200 hectares as of 10:30 p.m. and remains entirely uncontained, officials say. Fire officials are trying to get a guard around the fire to protect some 1,100 homes in its path. The fire was called in as a grass fire at about 1:20 p.m. July 17,...
Surrey man who died at Paul Lake identified
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Coroners Service has identified a man who drowned in Paul Lake, near Kamloops, July 12, 2014. He was Lyle Johnston, 84, from Surrey. Johnston was staying at the family's summer cabin on Paul Lake 19 km northeast of Kamloops. The event happened when he went to the lake to cool off....
Home thought lost in Smith Creek fire saved by helicopter crew
WEST KELOWNA - A home first thought to be decimated by a rank three wildfire burning in the Smith Creek Road area of West Kelowna has been saved. Thick smoke shrouded an evacuated home and outbuilding as the fire passed through the 1800 block area of Dixie Road and firefighters believed the property was destroyed,...
One Canadian among dead on downed Malaysian plane
AMSTERDAM – An official with Malaysia Airlines says at least one Canadian was among the 295 people aboard a passenger plane that was downed today over Ukraine.
Search in Calgary murder case to continue after searchers vow to keep going
AIRDRIE, Alta. – Organizers say they'll continue their civilian search for signs of a missing five-year-old Calgary boy and his grandparents after earlier calling it off because of a social media backlash.
Journalists count at least 22 bodies at Ukraine plane wreckage site
GRABOVO, Ukraine – Ukraine said a passenger plane carrying 295 people was shot down Thursday as it flew over the country, and both the government and the pro-Russia separatists fighting in the region denied any responsibility for downing the plane.