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Coming soon to a movie theatre near you: competitive video games
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Competitive gaming is ready for its close-up.
Speed traps make law breakers see double over the weekend
VERNON - RCMP used a cunning technique to nab speeders along Highway 97 south of Vernon over the weekend. Officers with the traffic section set up two separate speed operations within five kilometres of each other on the highway between Vernon and Winfield on March 14 and 15. Drivers who thought they'd put the pedal...
Income splitting to drain workers from labour force, particularly women: PBO
OTTAWA – The Harper government's controversial income-splitting tax plan will encourage some workers — particularly women — to leave or stay out of the labour force, the parliamentary budget office said Tuesday.
Free workshop teaches smart burning tips
KELOWNA - Get the most from your wood burning fireplace, insert or wood stove by attending a free Wood Heating Workshop. It’s being held Wednesday, April 8th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park, Springfield and Durnin Roads. A Wood heating specialist will be...
District of Lake Country calls for referendum workers
Lake Country, BC – Referendum election officials are needed to assist with the 2015 referendum set for Saturday, April 25 to approve the borrowing of up to $2.6 million for purchasing 50 per cent of the Okanagan Rail Corridor within District boundaries. Those wishing to work the referendum can download and submit the application form...
Keep roads safe and clean: cover your landfill load
KELOWNA - The spring weather has inspired residents to get an early start on their spring cleaning. Some residents have been dropping off recycling and waste at Glenmore Landfill, but neglecting to cover their load. This creates an environmental impact as waste can fall out and litter roadsides. It also poses a safety concern. “Debris...
District of West Kelowna says thank you to retiring fire chief Wayne Schnitzler
WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna proudly thanks retiring West Kelowna Fire Rescue Chief Wayne Schnitzler for his years of excellent service and wishes him well in his future endeavors. Chief Schnitzler announced his intention to retire, effective March 27, in December 2014. “We knew this day would come and are very pleased...
CSIS helped government prepare for expected Northern Gateway protests
OTTAWA – Canada's spy agency helped senior federal officials figure out how to deal with protests expected last summer in response to resource and energy development issues — including a pivotal decision on the Northern Gateway pipeline.
B.C. terrorism suspect ‘panicking’ in hours before attack: trial
VANCOUVER – A jury has watched video that shows a woman accused of planning an attack at B.C.'s legislature telling her husband she was panicking in the hours before the plot was set to unfold.
Target says it considered Canadian windup in September, didn’t decide for months
TORONTO – Nearly five months before Target Corp. decided to leave Canada, the retailer's executive team had already considered winding up operations as one of a list of options for its failing Canadian business.
B.C. unions continue push for $15 minimum wage with march in Victoria
VICTORIA – British Columbia's labour movement says it will continue to push for a $15 minimum wage even after the government introduced a 20-cent increase and a policy linking future hikes to inflation.
Canada, U.S. sign new border agreement to speed crossings
WASHINGTON – Travel to the United States by road, rail and sea could undergo a major revamp as the result of a new agreement between Canada and the U.S.
Water service interruption scheduled this week
VERNON - Water service will be interrupted Tuesday and Wednesday in areas of Vernon while the city conducts repairs. The city is replacing mainline valves and some customers will be without water from 8 a.m. Tues., March 17 to 4 p.m. Wed., March 18, according to a media release. The areas affected include: 621 to...
Regional District of Central Okanagan board meeting: March 12, 2015
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Notes from the March 12, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan regular meeting. Second Regional Rescue Program Team The Regional Board has approved funding a second regional rescue team. The District of West Kelowna Fire Rescue already provides Auto Extrication, Ice Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Low Embankment Rescue, Technical High-Angle Rope Rescue...
Putin reappears after 10-day absence, looks healthy
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin resurfaced Monday, smiling and looking his normal self after a 10-day absence from public view that fueled a wave of rumors about his health.