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Tips about child luring cases need to go to correct detachment
KELOWNA - The RCMP would like the public to continue calling in tips about suspected child luring in the area, but they want to make sure everyone knows where to direct them. "The Kelowna RCMP are currently receiving tips on all child luring investigations and request that they be directed appropriately," Const. Kris Clark says...
Envelopes with white powder found at offices of federal ministers in Quebec
MONTREAL – Police in Quebec are investigating after envelopes containing white powder were sent to the riding offices of at least two federal ministers.
CRTC issuing first fine under anti-spam law, $1.1M penalty for Compu-Finder
OTTAWA – The CRTC has issued its first fine under Canada's anti-spam law.
Ellis Street temporary closure
KELOWNA - Beginning Monday, March 9, at 7 a.m. Ellis Street will be closed between Doyle Avenue and the north side of the Library Parkade (mid-block from Cawston Avenue) until April 10 to continue utility upgrades. Great cities have great downtowns and Kelowna continues to experience significant investment in its downtown core. The improvements also...
Open house for Upper Glenrosa Area Plan
WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna is hosting an open house to collect ideas and input on the Upper Glenrosa Area Plan – Phase 1. Please join us to review up-to-date information about the opportunities and costs for municipal water, sewer and transportation connections in the area. Provide your ideas about future development...
Last call for high schools to register for 25th annual math competition
Leave your calculators at home: a sharp pencil, an eraser, and your thinking cap is all Grade 8 to 12 students need to participate in the annual British Columbia Secondary School Mathematics Contest (BCSSMC) for the Okanagan Region. Many local high schools have already registered, but those still wishing to do so have until this...
Skills Canada B.C. competition showcases local talent
KELOWNA – Skills Canada British Columbia’s (Skills BC) regional skills competition for Central Okanagan will be held this Friday, March 6, 2015 at Okanagan College in Kelowna. The competition, one of 13 taking place throughout British Columbia, provides a platform for students from grade 6 to grade 12 to showcase their talents in the skilled...
New Wilden Creativity Award will recognize an emerging UBC artist
KELOWNA - Expressing one’s creativity may be its own reward, but one fortunate visual arts student at UBC Okanagan will now receive added encouragement thanks to the support of the Blenk family, the local developers of Wilden. The Wilden Creativity Award will go to a graduating student—Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts—in...
School districts benefit from energy-savings funding
VICTORIA - Twenty-four B.C. school districts are sharing $5 million for energy projects like lighting upgrades, boiler replacements, solar panels and electric vehicles under the Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP). In the Arrow Lakes school district (SD 10), a new solar energy system will be installed at Lucerne Elementary/Secondary and Nakusp Elementary. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas...
Man described as drunk, armed and distraught taken into custody in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM - An apparently distraught, intoxicated man who was carrying a firearm was eventually taken into custody near Salmon Arm Wednesday evening. RCMP received a report about the man March 4 at 5:11 p.m. They were told he was drunk in a vehicle on a rural property of Black Road and that he had...
UPDATE: Missing Enderby woman found dead
UPDATE: 9:39 A.M. MAR. 5 A missing senior with dementia was found dead Wednesday afternoon. RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk says people fishing in the Salmon Lake area found Barbara Derenowski, missing since Monday afternoon, and reported it to the Merritt RCMP detachment. “Early indications appear that Barbara got her truck stuck in snow on a...
Chemical fire at Vancouver’s port prompts evacuation, health warnings
VANCOUVER – A chemical fire at a Vancouver container terminal led to a partial evacuation of Canada's largest port for several hours Wednesday afternoon, as a cloud of white smoke drifting over the city prompted health warnings and road closures.
Last chance to see Shania Twain in Vancouver as she announces farewell tour
VANCOUVER - Shania Twain says she's very sure her upcoming tour will be her last forever, but there are two opportunities to catch her show in Vancouver this June. The Rock This Country Tour features musician-actor Wes Mack who'll open all shows in Canada including two in Vancouver at Rogers Arena June 7 and 9,...
Flu misery winding down but time to start next winter’s vaccine, aiming for better protection
WASHINGTON – The miserable flu season is winding down but not quite over yet, health officials said Wednesday, even as the government picked what it hoped would be a better vaccine recipe for next fall and winter.
RCMP to show Oct. 22 shooter’s video Friday, provide ‘detailed update’
OTTAWA – The RCMP will show MPs the video Michael Zehaf Bibeau made last October before he killed a Canadian soldier and stormed Parliament Hill.
Great Okanagan Beer Festival a first for Kelowna
KELOWNA - There's more than just wine to the Okanagan and as proof another popular fermented drink will be celebrated at the Great Okanagan Beer Festival for three whole days this May. More than 40 breweries from across the country and around the world will be offering more than 90 beers to try at sampling...
The latest on the Boston Marathon bombing trial: Defence says Tsarnaev was involved in attack
BOSTON – A lawyer for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has begun her opening statement by admitting her client participated in the attacks.
B.C. Alzheimer’s patient loses right-to-die case despite living will
VANCOUVER – Family members of an 83-year-old woman with late-stage Alzheimer's disease have lost their latest legal challenge to force a care home to stop providing food to honour what they say were her last wishes.
Researchers probe link between bariatric surgery and higher colon cancer risk
TORONTO - Bariatric surgery has been a boon to obese patients hoping to shed significant pounds or to treat weight-related diabetes, but the downside is an increased risk of developing colon cancer. Now researchers believe they may know why. The surgery significantly reduces the amount of food a person can eat by reconfiguring the digestive...
Accused imagined execution if terror plot with wife was thwarted: trial
VANCOUVER – As time ticked toward a crucial deadline, a British Columbia man accused of plotting to bomb the provincial legislature on Canada Day warned his wife that an Arab businessman who was helping them with their plan would turn into a monster if they fell short, their trial has heard.
Investigation disrupts flow of fentanyl and other drugs: Vancouver Police
VANCOUVER – Police in Vancouver have announced charges against 10 people following a five-month investigation aimed at disrupting the distribution of fentanyl and other illegal drugs.
Missing Kelowna man found
UPDATE: RCMP say a man reported missing Feb. 26 has been found. As per our…
Rocket Goulbourne signs entry-level deal with Philadelphia Flyers
KELOWNA - Kelowna Rockets forward Tyrell Goulbourne has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. The 21-year-old Edmonton native was a third-round selection of the Flyers, 72nd overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Goulbourne is currently in his fifth season with the Rockets and according to a media release, this is his...
Strides to End Homelessness lane restrictions
Kelowna Gospel Mission’s Strides to End Homelessness 5-kilometre walk will be held on Saturday, March 7. Participants will be using sidewalks and pathways, however motorists are still advised to watch for participants along the route. There will be a partial single-lane closure on Leon Avenue outside of the Kelowna Gospel Mission in effect from 3:30...