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Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery spring maintenance
KELOWNA - Starting Monday, March 16, the City of Kelowna’s Memorial Park Cemetery gates will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until October 31. To allow for grounds maintenance during this time, only fresh cut flowers, wreaths or other natural floral offerings shall be placed on grave sites within...
Executions by firing squad poised to make comeback in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah, the only state in the past 40 years to carry out a death sentence by firing squad, is poised to bring back the Old West-style executions if the state cannot track down drugs used in lethal injections.
Avalanche near Golden BC claims life of back-country skier
GOLDEN, B.C. – A skier was killed Monday when an avalanche swept down a slope in the Selkirk Mountains about 75 kilometres northwest of Golden, B.C.
Emotional witness tells B.C. court about boat crash that injured him, killed pal
KAMLOOPS – A man who suffered two collapsed lungs and several broken bones when he was struck by a boat during a fatal collision on Shuswap Lake became emotional in court as he described the crash.
Income-assistance families can work, keep more cash: B.C. government
VICTORIA – The B.C. government says it hopes to move more families living on income assistance back into the workforce by increasing the amount of extra cash they're allowed to earn and keep.
B.C. to have mandatory online tribunal to settle small claims, strata disputes
VICTORIA – B.C. attorney general says the government is set to introduce Canada's first mandatory online tribunal system to settle minor disputes involving small claims court and strata councils.
Alleged gangster says he was watching romantic movie when B.C. man shot him in knee
KAMLOOPS – An alleged gangster accused of shooting a drug-dealing "cannabis advocate" has told a jury in Kamloops that he was at home watching a romantic movie with his girlfriend when the incident occurred.
Vipers meet Vees for second consecutive Interior Division finals this weekend
VERNON - The Vernon Vipers will face the Penticton Vees in a rematch of the Interior Division finals following their sweep of the Merritt Centennials. The best of seven division final kicks off Saturday, March 14 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Puck drops at 6 p.m. The Vipers took out the Merritt Centennials in...
Vees to face Vipers for second consecutive BCHL Interior Division final
PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees eliminated the West Kelowna Warriors last night 7-0 and move on to face the Vernon Vipers in a rematch of the Interior Division finals. The best of seven division final kicks off Saturday, March 14 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Puck drops at 6 p.m. The Vees advance to...
UPDATE: Crash causes delays near Summit Connector, driver allegedly fled scene
KAMLOOPS – Police are following up with a driver who allegedly fled the scene of an accident that took place Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Victoria Street West and Mission Flats Road. Patric Dupuis, who witnessed the accident, said the driver of a black Dodge SUV tailgated him close to the intersection of Summit...
B.C. agency hails experimental treatment that sent cancer to remission in weeks
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Cancer Agency is hailing an experimental treatment that brought a woman with terminal cancer into remission in just five weeks. But one of the researchers involved in the study cautions it could be years before the treatment is widely used and it's still not clear if it will work for all...
Vernon man sentenced to nine months in jail, probation for child luring
VERNON – A Vernon man who attempted to lure a child online has been sentenced to nine months in jail.
Profanity spray painted on North Glenmore Elementary
KELOWNA - Police are looking for possible witnesses after "profanity and vulgarity" was spray painted on a school in North Glenmore last month. The incident was reported Feb. 14, 2015 at 8 a.m. at North Glenmore Elementary school. An investigator on the case doesn't think the graffiti was created by an artist but believes it...
Two scams making rounds in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Two scams were reported recently in the Kamloops area and police are warning residents to be aware. Fraudulent emails were received that appear to be from Revenue Canada, but they're not. As well, there are reports of people selling items online and receiving fraudulent cheques in return, according to a Kamloops RCMP media...
Envelope of cash turned in to Vernon RCMP
VERNON - The person who lost an envelope of cash on a Vernon sidewalk will find it safe at the Vernon RCMP detachment. An area resident was out walking her dog in the area of Bodwell and Pottery Road at roughly 8 a.m. March 4, 2015 when she noticed the envelope on the ground. It...
Jihadis hate Canadian values, minister tells MPs studying anti-terrorism bill
OTTAWA – New anti-terrorism measures are needed to protect the public from extremists who hate Canadian values, says Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney.
B.C. local government auditor office under review amid reports of wasted time
VICTORIA – A leaked report says a government office created to ensure B.C.'s local governments use tax dollars wisely is suffering from a lack of confidence in the agency's leadership.
B.C. terrorist suspects made video to inspire others to join holy war: trial
VANCOUVER – A pair of accused terrorists recorded a video calling on Muslims to rise up and join a holy war for Islam — no matter the cost — days before their alleged Canada Day plan to detonate pressure-cooker bombs at the provincial legislature, their trial heard Monday.
Kingston, Ont., girl home after liver transplant, twin sister still waiting for donor
KINGSTON, Ont. – A three-year-old Kingston, Ont., girl is back home after receiving part of her father's liver in a transplant surgery, while her twin sister is still waiting for a donor to be found.
Owner of winning $50M Lotto Max ticket comes forward almost one year later
VANCOUVER – It could be an extreme case of delayed gratification for whoever has won $50 million.
Mission Creek Greenway closures until March 31
KELOWNA - Parts of the Mission Creek Greenway will be closed off and on until the end of March as the city conducts pruning and vegetation maintenance. The Regional District of Central Okanagan is asking the public to obey signs, barricades and flag people and to stay out of any closed areas. There'll be temporary...
Kalamalka Lake source water back online
COLDSTREAM - Water quality testing shows the Kalamalka Lake water source has returned to safe parameters and the tap is back on. Greater Vernon Water made the announcement Monday, March 9, 2015. They caution customers water quality may have changed, and to expect differences such as increased hardness. Those with in-home water treatment systems or...
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Kamloops girl located
UPDATE: 7:41 A.M., MARCH 10, 2015 RCMP report the missing teen has been found safe and sound. KAMLOOPS - RCMP hope someone can help them locate a teen who hasn't been seen since March 8. Gabrielle Morris is 13-years-old, 5'1" tall, 80 pounds with long blond hair and blue eyes, according to an RCMP media...
Vernon’s Pospisil to the rescue as Canada beats Japan to advance to Davis Cup quarters
VANCOUVER – Vasek Pospisil got a chance to step out of Milos Raonic's shadow on Sunday night.