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Second World War veteran, home invasion victim Ernest Cote dead at 101
OTTAWA - Ernest Cote, a celebrated Canadian veteran of D-Day who lived a storied life both on and off the battlefield, has died at the age of 101. Cote was remembered fondly Thursday by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and senior cabinet members, but also by historians like Serge Durflinger, who said the former soldier led...
Plunging gas prices slow January inflation to 1.0%: Statistics Canada
OTTAWA - Rate cut? What rate cut? Thursday's sluggish January inflation reading from Statistics Canada is the latest signal to many economists that another interest rate cut is not likely to be in the cards on Wednesday at the Bank of Canada's next policy meeting. "Developments that have taken place since the last Bank of...
City begins next phase of flood protection works in Marshall Field
VERNON - The City of Vernon has moved forward with the next phase of flood protection works in Marshall Field, with work beginning this week. Work under this phase will be completed by contractor R355 Enterprises, and includes restoration and landscaping of works completed in late 2014, as well as the continuation of the channel...
Roger Huston to commence as the new Public Works Manager for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen on March 30
PENTICTON - Roger Huston, a dedicated professional with over 22 years’ experience in local government will commence his employment with the RDOS on March 30, 2015. Roger comes to us with over 20 years in local government occupying senior management positions within a Public Works department. He has previously held similar positions with the City...
Couple married 67 years dies holding hands in their California home, just as they wished
FRESNO, Calif. – After spending 67 years together as devoted husband and wife, there was no question how Floyd and Violet Hartwig would end their lives — together.
‘I want to kill’: B.C. terror suspect appears eager as Canada Day nears
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia man accused of plotting to bomb the provincial legislature on Canada Day appeared eager to carry out the attack in the days leading up to the holiday, telling an undercover RCMP officer they were in the middle of a war, his trial has heard.
Man arrested for hit and run accident that left woman with serious injuries
VERNON - Vernon RCMP have arrested a suspect they believe left the scene of a crash that left a woman with serious spinal injuries Dec. 3, 2014. The accident between a blue Jeep and a Hyundai car happened at roughly 5:30 p.m. at 39 Avenue and Alexis Park Drive. The driver of the Jeep was...
Rebuilt West Kelowna landmark grabs heritage award
WEST KELOWNA - The $537,000 CNR Wharf Project in West Kelowna has won a Central Okanagan Heritage Society award. It was determined by District council in 2010 the CNR Wharf was in need of reconstruction having deteriorated to the point it put the public at risk. The popular swimming area was closed to the public...
Rockets come from behind to defeat Royals
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Victoria Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna with four different scorers keying a come from behind win. After falling behind the Royals 2-0 after the first period, the Rockets raced back for the win in the third straight game between the WHL BC Division...
Second trial in Lytton stabbing death yields same guilty conviction
KAMLOOPS – A man who stabbed his friend 73 times wept as a jury convicted him of second-degree murder for a second time in a Kamloops, B.C., courtroom.
West Kelowna council highlights: February 26, 2015
SILGA Resolution Council agreed to submit the following resolution to be considered by the Southern Interior Local Government Association at its annual general meeting April 28 to May 1: INTERFACE WILDFIRE PROOFING WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia continues to experience large, aggressive wildfires and in 2014 experienced the third highest fire season (in hectares...
Family opposes outings from psychiatric hospital for B.C. man who killed 3 kids
COQUITLAM, B.C. – A panel considering whether a father who murdered his three children should be granted outings from a psychiatric hospital has heard the B.C. man wants to take a rehabilitation course in cooking bacon.
Popular three-minute thesis contest returns to UBC campus
KELOWNA - Imagine having three minutes to explain what you’re passionate about. And there’s money on the line if you do a good job. That’s the challenge facing a group of competitive grad students at UBC’s Okanagan campus, going head to head in the annual 3MT (three-minute thesis) event. Finalists from campus run-offs will compete...
UBC celebrates the research, and those who are making a difference
KELOWNA - Research matters. Whether it’s a new chip on cell phones to monitor health, helmets that prevent concussions, or new methods to provide safe drinking water, research underway at UBC’s Okanagan campus continues to evolve and improve our lives. UBC Okanagan is hosting its 10th annual Celebrate Research week March 2 to 6, and...
Burning of leaves and green brush linked to health programs according to RDOS
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is advising residents not to burn wet leaves, thatch and brush. Smoke from burning can create serious health problems. Instead leaves and brush can be put out for yard waste collection in March, brought to a local landfill for free drop-off or composted at home. Wet leaves, thatch and green...