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Polls close, vote counting begins in Scotland’s historic referendum on independence from UK
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Excitement vied with apprehension as Scottish voters went to the polls Thursday in a referendum on independence, deciding whether to dissolve a 307-year union with England that brought prosperity but has increasingly felt stifling to many Scots.
Mission Creek Greenway Kokanee Run-Walk event coming in October
KELOWNA - Start off the month of October on the right foot by registering now for the annual ‘Mission Creek Greenway Kokanee Run-Walk’. The Saturday, October 18 event will help raise funds for enhancements by the Friends of Mission Creek to the popular recreational trail. Participants will travel either the three or six-kilometre fun walk...
Driver fatigue potential cause of B.C. tour bus crash: transportation minister
KAMLOOPS – British Columbia's transportation minister says a highway crash that injured dozens of tour bus passengers last month was most likely caused by driver error.
UPDATE: Juror No. 14 selected in Magnotta first-degree murder trial
MONTREAL – Another juror has been chosen to hear evidence at Luka Rocco Magnotta's murder trial, bringing to 14 the number picked so far.
Runners to show their true colours for hospital charity
KELOWNA - Anyone keen to show their true colours by running for charity will have the chance this weekend at the Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour event this weekend. The mini-marathon was created to raise money for state-of-the-art equipment for Kelowna General Hospital's new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre, currently under construction. Participants of...
Second crossing of Okanagan Lake begins with a three-year study
KELOWNA - A consulting firm was chosen recently by the province to carry out a three-year transportation study looking for the best way to get people across Okanagan Lake. Delcan Corporation was selected by the B.C. Ministry of Transporation and Infrastucture to undertake the planning assignment. The study will cost $2 million. Delcan will look...
Rare respiratory virus strikes man in Thompson-Cariboo region
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A rare respiratory virus mainly affecting children across multiple states south of the border has made its way into the Thompson-Cariboo region of the Interior, Interior Health has confirmed. Medical Health Officer Dr. Sue Pollock says three cases are known in B.C. including an adult male from the Thompson-Cariboo region. Dr. Pollock says...
Voters in Scotland decide whether to break from UK and become independent
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Scots held the fate of the United Kingdom in their hands Thursday as they voted in a referendum on becoming an independent state, deciding whether to unravel a marriage with England that built an empire but has increasingly been felt by many Scots as stifling and one-sided.
It’s decision day in B.C. teachers’ labour dispute with provincial government
VANCOUVER – More than half a million public school students in British Columbia should know by the end of the day whether they'll be heading back to class as early as next week.
Report finds most Canadians have good mental health, but may not be full picture
TORONTO – More than 75 per cent of Canadians aged 15 or older are considered to have "flourishing" mental health — feeling good about life and functioning well most days, a report released Wednesday says.
Rob Ford devastated by rare-cancer diagnosis; to undergo chemotherapy
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is devastated after being diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, his brother said Wednesday even as doctors announced they were optimistic about the ailing politician's treatment.
Teachers debate tentative contract ahead of vote that could reopen B.C. schools
VANCOUVER - The initial euphoria of getting a negotiated deal in the bitter B.C. teachers' strike has worn off and now more than 40,000 union members are tallying their wins and losses before voting on the contract. Members of the B.C. Teachers' Federation will weigh in on whether the agreement reached after six days of...
Bryan Adams fans will find Heaven and more at Prospera Place this winter
KELOWNA - Recording artist Bryan Adams will make a stop in Kelowna as he tours the country in January to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his multi-million selling album, Reckless. The concert takes place January 15 at Prospera Place. It features a set dedicated to pieces included in the 1984 Reckless album, such as "One...
Three cases of enterovirus confirmed in British Columbia: health authority
VANCOUVER – An uncommon respiratory virus that is sweeping across parts of the U.S. has been confirmed in three people in British Columbia.
Share your ideas with the city of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The official plan for Kamloops won't be a vision of the future without input from the community according to the city. The big question being put forward is, 'How can we make Kamloops an even better place?' and fo find out, a number of public input opportunities will be offered during the month...