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B.C. Conservative Leader recounts close call with massive grizzly bear
KAMLOOPS – The leader of B.C.'s Conservative Party says his political opponents seem a lot less threatening after a recent encounter with a massive grizzly bear.
MAGNOTTA TRIAL: Jury hears from Karla Homolka’s sister
MONTREAL – Relatives of a former prime minister and a notorious killer testified at Luka Rocco Magnotta's murder trial Friday after their names and return addresses were listed on packages sent by the accused.
Gonzalo expected to reach Newfoundland as powerful storm: forecasters
HALIFAX – Hurricane Gonzalo is expected to transition to a strong post-tropical storm on Saturday that could bring heavy rains to southeastern Newfoundland, the Canadian Hurricane Centre said Thursday.
Boil water notice for Garnet Valley Water System
SUMMERLAND - A boil water notice was issued today for those on the Garnet Valley Water System until further notice. The District of Summerland says electrical problems caused an interruption in chlorination so water right now is not properly disinfected. There is a risk therefore of bacteria in the water so it must be boiled...
Man arrested for impaired driving after rollover in Lake Country
KELOWNA - A Lake Country man was arrested for impaired driving after he rolled his Volkswagon Golf on Glenmore Road Tuesday morning. The 22-year-old was apparently driving in the 9000 block of Glenmore Road in Lake Country at around 4:30 a.m. Oct. 15 when the crash happened. A witness told police the grey car appeared...
Air Canada allows flight attendants to wear gloves to protect against Ebola
MONTREAL – Air Canada's flight attendants have won permission from the carrier to wear disposable gloves to help protect themselves from the risk of coming into contact with the Ebola virus.
First man to be offered sentencing circle in Kamloops back behind bars
KAMLOOPS – The first person to be offered a native sentencing circle in Kamloops two years ago is back behind bars after racking up 15 charges.
MAGNOTTA TRIAL: Jury watches so-called murder video published on the Internet in 2012
CAUTION: GRAPHIC CONTENT MAY DISTURB SOME READERS
Canadians paying more for cable, wireless, Internet and telephone services: CRTC
OTTAWA – Canadian families spent more on communications services in 2013, suggests a report by the CRTC.
Union, seniors, disabled plan legal challenge over end of home mail delivery
OTTAWA – Seniors' groups and organizations for people with disabilities are joining the Canadian Union of Postal Workers in a planned legal challenge to preserve home mail delivery.
Prisoner sues B.C. saying he slipped on urine thrown into his cell by 2 inmates
KAMLOOPS – A British Columbia man who claims he slipped in urine that was thrown into his prison cell has filed a lawsuit against the province seeking $25,000 plus court fees.
Canada ready with quick-response expert team should Ebola arrive, says Ambrose
OTTAWA – Should Ebola arrive on Canadian soil, Health Minister Rona Ambrose says a team of public health experts and epidemiologists is standing by to provide support, expertise, rapid diagnoses and emergency supplies.
Supreme Court confronts question of whether Canadians can seek help to die
OTTAWA – Parliament's inaction in the face of changing opinion on the right of Canadians to seek help ending their lives means the Supreme Court of Canada must weigh in, the court was told Wednesday.
Avalanche and blizzard in Nepal kill 12 people, including 4 Canadians
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Officials say an avalanche and a blizzard in Nepal's mountainous north have killed at least 12 people, including four Canadians.
Former Kelowna journalist wounded in Afghanistan vows to return there to work
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Over and over, Canadian AP journalist Kathy Gannon has re-lived the decisions that led to the death of her close friend Anja Niedringhaus and her own severe injuries, as they went about their jobs chronicling the story of Afghanistan.