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Person of interest in Calgary Amber Alert case could be released Friday
CALGARY – A man Calgary police consider a person of interest in the disappearance of a boy and his grandparents could be released from custody later this week.
Fossil finds show B.C. once a home where ancient hedgehogs roamed
VANCOUVER – Tiny, ancient hedgehogs and pre-historic tapirs once roamed the Bulkley Valley in northern British Columbia, many millenia ago when the area was a temperate oasis from the surrounding tropics, says a new study.
Firefighters rush to reported pump house fire
KAMLOOPS - A report of an explosion at the Noble Creek Pumphouse north of Westsyde turned out to be a grassfire caused by a bird hitting a power line. The call came in at 1:38 p.m. and Kamloops firefighter Steve Kilmartin says trucks from two halls responded. When it was apparent it wasn't a structure...
Germany routs Brazil 7-1, reaches world cup final
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — With Neymar out injured, just about everyone in Brazil knew it would be tough against Germany.
House fire on North River Drive quickly knocked down
KAMLOOPS - Nobody was home except the family dog when a fire broke out in a Batchelor Hills area house Tuesday afternoon. Firefighter Steve Kilmartin says the fire was quickly knocked down at 1751 North River Drive just before 2 p.m. July 8. A neighbour reported the fire, sparked at the rear of the home....
Alleged thieves arrested at Osoyoos liquor store
OSOYOOS - A Penticton woman was arrested following an attempted theft at a B.C. Liquor Store in Osoyoos last week. During the police investigation Tuesday, July 2, Mounties arrested a second person alleged to be waiting for the woman outside the store in a pickup truck stolen out of Kelowna. Investigators also found items reported...
Man convicted of stabbing friend 73 times to face second trial
KAMLOOPS – The retrial of a man convicted of stabbing his friend 73 times during a drunken altercation has begun in a Kamloops courtroom.
Summer at Silver Star Mountain Resort offers all ages family fun
Silver Star’s summer resort is now in full swing and there are so many things to do for all ages and activity levels. Hiking, biking, camping, wine tasting, yoga, disc golf, bowling – Silver Star has it all. Hikers can trek the cascading hillsides and wildflower meadows of the Monashee mountains, accessible from the village...
Intersection Closure Next Week for Roundabout Installation at Stevens & Westlake Roads
The intersection of Westlake and Stevens Roads will be closed from July 8 to July 18 for concrete pouring as the new roundabout traffic circle at that location begins to take shape. The concrete will need to cure for at least 7 days. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes to access Stevens Road and...
Riders stranded for hours on California coaster
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — A roller coaster hit a tree branch at the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park, dislodging the front car, leaving four people slightly injured and keeping nearly two dozen summer fun-seekers hanging 20 to 30 feet in the air for hours as day turned to night.
Canadian pills allegedly travelling long distance, onto market in southern U.S.
WASHINGTON – The ongoing availability in Canada of an abuse-prone pharmaceutical may be having a spillover effect far beyond its borders.
U.S. to free Marc Emery, Canada’s ‘Prince of Pot,’ after 5-year imprisonment
VANCOUVER – Canada's "Prince of Pot" is expected to be released from prison in the United States within days, but it could be weeks before Marc Emery and his followers can celebrate his freedom.
Vernon and area communities to spend latest provincial grants as needed
VERNON - Vernon and surrounding towns are getting a million bucks from the province to put towards some essential community services and each muncipality gets to decide how to spend it. The $1 million bump will be divided between Vernon, Lumby, Enderby and the North Okanagan Regional District and is part of almost $74 million...
Records show person of interest in Calgary Amber Alert case had troubled past
CALGARY – A man identified as a person of interest in the mysterious disappearance of a Calgary child and his grandparents has been described in past court documents as an intelligent but troubled man.
B.C. lawyers withdraw services to protest lack of legal aid funding
VANCOUVER – Legal aid lawyers who have withdrawn services donned their black robes to protest outside provincial court in Vancouver, saying the B.C. government is failing to meet the needs of the most vulnerable citizens.
Free Public Wi-Fi at JBMAC
Parents are now able to enjoy free public Wi-Fi at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre while watching their kids swim. This Wi-Fi has been made available as a free service, on a trial basis, in response to numerous public enquiries. Fitness enthusiasts are also able to use this resource, as a signal will also be...
Bulman Bridge temporary closure
Beginning 7 a.m. Monday, July 14 until the end of August, the Bulman Road Bridge will be closed for replacement. Detour routes will be posted on Old Vernon Road for alternate access to Shadow Ridge Golf Course and Sunset Ranch. Access to businesses and residences is a priority and will be maintained, follow detour routes...
Car catches fire in busy parking lot
VERNON - A Vernon couple were in the hot seat this afternoon when the car they were depending on to get them home burst into flames. The middle-aged man and woman just finished having lunch and returned to their car parked in a lot across from Superstore on Anderson Way. The woman slid behind the...
Plane to get mechanical inspection following minor incident at YLW
KELOWNA - There was some tension at the airport Monday when the crew of a commercial flight approaching YLW reported an indicator light on the right side landing gear was not glowing green to indicate the wheel was fully locked. The traffic control tower called the airport's Aircraft Rescue Firefighters along with the Kelowna Fire...
Construction begins for med school space at VJH
VERNON - Doctors in training have another incentive to learn and practice in the Interior with 3,123 square feet of Polson Tower set aside for students, physicians and administrators. The project expands work space for the UBC Faculty of Medicine's Southern Medical Program. The new facility is being constructed in the previously empty west end...
Investigators bring in boat in search near Calgary-area acreage in missing family case
AIRDRIE, Alta. – Investigators brought in a dog and a police motorboat on Sunday as they shifted their search for a five-year-old Calgary boy and his grandparents to a field and a slough north of an acreage.
Manitoba government to deliberately flood swath of land to protect others
WINNIPEG – Manitoba is preparing to deliberately flood a swath of land and threaten 150 homes as it struggles to contain a torrent of flood water coming from Saskatchewan.
Staffing challenges force temporary closure of some services at VJH
VERNON - Out-patient laboratory care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Polson Tower will be closed Sundays starting July 6 due to a staff shortage. The change will only last until the end of the month, according to a press release from Interior Health. Waiting times will likely increase at the the Vernon Downtown Laboratory site with...
Former Rocket hired as new assistant coach
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets have a new assistant coach and he's a member of the alumni. The club announced former Rockets player Kris Mallette, 35, will assume the position. He's in his fifth year of coaching and comes to Kelowna from a position as associate head coach for the Vernon Vipers. Mallette is a...