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What NHL’s seven Canadian teams need as free-agency period begins
Here's a look at what the NHL's seven Canadian teams need as free agency begins at noon on July 1, with salary-cap estimates courtesy of CapGeek:
Numbers related to GM’s delayed recall of cars for faulty ignition switches
Ignition switches have presented General Motors with significant safety issues this year. Here are details of the switch problems by the numbers:
Canada Day Celebrations parking and transit
Downtown Kelowna will be bustling with excitement during Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, July 1. Due to all the great activities and entertainment, there will be road and parking restrictions. Roads On July 1, there will be a road closure on Water Street from Cawston Avenue to Sunset Drive from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...
What unites Canada? Charter of Rights and universal health care: poll respondents
MONTREAL – Respondents to a new poll say the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and universal health care are tops among things that help unite the country.
Flooding forces evacuations and strains sewers on waterlogged Prairies
GAINSBOROUGH, SASKATCHEWAN, – Residents of flooded communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are looking to the sky for relief after heavy rain forced evacuations and swamped highways.
Two women injured after hose falls off fire truck
KELOWNA - Two women were injured when they were hit by a hose that fell off a Kelowna Fire Department truck racing to an emergency Sunday night. Firefighters were responding to an incident on Leon Avenue at 11:38 p.m. June 29. The truck was making a right turn from Highway 97 onto Abbott Street and...
Motorcyclist hit by truck
KAMLOOPS - The driver of a motorcycle is in hospital with possible spinal injuries following a crash at the corner of Springhill Drive and Summit Drive in Kamloops. The motorcylist, making a left turn onto Springhill Drive, was hit by a truck in the early afternoon, June 30. The truck was flipped onto its side....
Annual Curbside Catch Basin Mosquito Control Treatment
This week you may see people driving through Central Okanagan neighbourhoods and throwing packets into curbside catch basins. Weather permitting from Wednesday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 6th, five crews (three in cars, two on scooters) will be driving by every roadside catch basin in the City of Kelowna, District of Lake Country, a portion...
Crown wants nearly 10-year sentence for B.C. man convicted in cold-case murder
KAMLOOPS – A B.C. man convicted in a 1999 murder and the "calculated" coverup that followed should be imprisoned for nearly a decade, the Crown says.
RCMP search for man missing since boxing day
KELOWNA - RCMP would like the public to help them find a man who hasn't been seen since Dec. 26, 2013. Terrance Michael Landon is Caucasian, 57, 5'7" and 141 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and a full, grey beard. Anyone with information can contact their local police or Crime Stoppers at...
British Columbia’s cash offer to end teacher’s strike ends today
VANCOUVER – The province's offer to give B.C.'s public school teachers some extra cash if they sign a deal ending their strike expires today.
The early recipe for Confederation: one part fellowship, two parts Champagne
CHARLOTTETOWN – In the summer of 1864, less than three years before Canada became a country, a government steamship laden with politicians and Champagne set off from Quebec City on an unusual mission.
New Brunswick to accredit controversial law school proposed in B.C.
ST. ANDREWS, N.B. – The New Brunswick Law Society has voted to accredit a controversial law school proposed in British Columbia.
Which Canadian city was sacked by Americans? and other questions about Canada
Here are some questions about Canada, which marks its 147th birthday July 1. The answers to all the questions, which were compiled by Historica Canada, immediately follow after the last question.
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,...
2014 seniors picnic: volunteers needed
The 2014 Seniors’ Picnic will take place at Riverside on Friday July 18th, from 10am to 2pm. At this event we are expecting anywhere from 150-400 seniors, so for us to host this FREE special event for the seniors in our community, volunteers are needed! This event is a great opportunity to get out, enjoy...
Property owners reminded of tax due date
Tax notices were sent at the end of May to more than 13,000 property owners within the District of West Kelowna and payments are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2014. Taxes can be paid: In person, online or by telephone banking through most Canadian financial institutions; or, By mail, via courier or...
Timeline for Gellatly Road repairs extended
The timeline for emergency repairs to the eroding bank of Gellatly Road, closed since May 2, has been extended to approximately July 15. Staff have faced complex engineering challenges as construction moves past the initial five week estimate. Throughout the project, the District has been in consultation with federal and provincial authorities to ensure proper...
West Kelowna council highlights: June 24, 2014
Certificate of Recognition Mayor Doug Findlater, on behalf of Council, presented Certificates of Recognition for the extraordinary efforts taken to save the life of Mr. Dennis Savage on March 12, 2014, who collapsed in full cardiac arrest while playing a game of senior hockey at Royal LePage Place arena. This proactive hockey group had purchased...
Get to Westside Daze fireworks safely
The Westside Daze fireworks are always a hugely popular event with crowds gathering on the shores of Gellalty Bay to take in the Saturday night display. This year, with the emergency closure of Gellatly Road leading to the waterfront, the District of West Kelowna is reminding motorists and pedestrians that the road is closed and...
Reminder of citizens’ survey deadline
West Kelowna residents are reminded to return their 2014 Citizens’ Survey by Monday, June 30 at 4:00 p.m. Residents who did not receive a survey in the mail can obtain a copy by visiting www.districtofwestkelowna.ca and looking under Departments, Administrative and Protective Services, Citizens’ Survey 2014. The survey is also available for pick up in...
Let Stuart Park be your stage
Get ready to groove to the beat this summer with qualified dance instructors to guide you every two-step and hip swing of the way. The City of Kelowna’s annual Dancing in the Park program is back and ready to get your blood pumping. This free, fun event will be held at Stuart Park on Water...
Silver Star bike park now open: New trails unveiled
VERNON - Silver Star Mountain Resort opened its Bike Park today and is now operating seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until September 1. All downhill (DH) and cross-country (XC) trails, with the exception of the very top of the DH trails, Double Dog and Shazam, are open. These trails are expected...
UBC fine arts alumni host Body of the Land workshop
Getting back to nature is the theme for an interactive, hands-on workshop being organized by fine arts graduates from UBC’s Okanagan campus. The day-long event, at Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre, will give participants an opportunity to enjoy nature and at the same time observe and listen to artistic readings from local writers. The event covers...