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Bumble Bee Foods agrees to $6 million settlement in death of worker cooked with 6 tons of tuna
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Bumble Bee Foods agreed to pay $6 million to settle criminal charges Wednesday in the death of a worker who was cooked in an oven with tons of tuna.
Packing an iPhone: RCMP called after man spotted with gun-shaped cellphone case
GRAND BEACH, Man. – A Manitoba man has turned his cellphone case over to police after it caused panic on a crowded public beach.
Flawed science, lack of consultation cited as ruling ends fracking water licence
VANCOUVER – The Environmental Appeal Board has overturned a water licence granted to an oil and gas company in northeastern British Columbia, ruling the licence was based on bad science and bad faith.
Embattled senator Patrick Brazeau pleads guilty to assault, cocaine charges
GATINEAU, Que. – Sen. Patrick Brazeau has pleaded guilty to reduced charges of assault and possession of cocaine.
Hall of Famer Yogi Berra dies at 90; Yankees great was beloved for slugging and sayings
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The lovable legend of Yogi Berra, that ain't ever gonna be over.
Seniors outnumber children under 15 for the first time in Canada: StatCan
Canada's seniors have edged out the number of children under the age of 15, according to the latest population figures that experts say contain further evidence of a long-projected shift in the country's demographic makeup.
McDonald’s Canada introducing new self-serve options and table service
TORONTO – McDonald's Canada CEO John Betts says lining up to pay for the same old burger will soon be a thing of the past.
Danish zoo dissects young lion before large crowd, is criticized for its culling practices
ODENSE, Denmark – A Danish zoo publicly dissected a year-old male lion Thursday, pulling out its blood-red organs to show a few hundred people including children — an event met outside of Denmark with criticism and online protests.
Supreme Court rules on tough British Columbia impaired driving law
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed British Columbia's tough drunk-driving law, which imposes heavy fines, penalties and immediate roadside suspensions.
61 wingsuit skydivers from around the world soar over California in record-breaking formation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Sixty-one wingsuit skydivers have flown into the record books, creating a diamond-shaped formation while soaring over California before breaking apart and floating to the ground.
Creating pornography charge dropped for Dutch man linked to Amanda Todd case
VANCOUVER – Dutch prosecutors have dropped a charge of creating child pornography against Aydin Coban, the same man who is accused of extortion and Internet luring in Canada connected to the Amanda Todd case.
Transplant gives new face, scalp to burned volunteer firefighter, will restore normal vision
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A volunteer firefighter badly burned in a 2001 blaze has received the most extensive face transplant ever, covering his skull and much of his neck, a New York hospital announced Monday.
Man arrested on Parliament Hill, charged for carrying weapon, appears in court
OTTAWA – A Toronto man arrested for allegedly carrying a hidden weapon at the entrance to the Centre Block of Parliament was remanded in custody Wednesday.
Human-rights complaint to be launched against the University of British Columbia
VANCOUVER – A former University of British Columbia graduate student plans to go the province's human rights tribunal over what she calls the school's broken and dysfunctional system for reporting and processing cases of sexual assault and harassment.
Feds defend request for right-to-die time extension, call opponents naive
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is telling the Supreme Court of Canada that those pushing for speedy implementation of right-to-die policies are naive about the legislative process.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
It's finally here. After weeks of decorating, baking and shopping — it's Christmas Day.
How to keep track of Santa as he travels the world
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - NORAD is ready again to track Santa as he makes his way around the world and into the Thompson-Okanagan to bring gifts to all the girls and boys. Of course, Santa can't just hop on his sleigh and ride these days. There is air traffic control to consider with Christmas flights zipping this...
Water quality advisory for Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for residents served by the Killiney Beach and Westshore water systems in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. The advisory affects properties connected to the two separate community water systems servicing these subdivisions off Westside Road. As a result...
Clean Air Day
KAMLOOPS – Join the ECOSmart Team and the CAP Team on Wednesday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fourth Avenue between Seymour Street and Lansdowne Street to celebrate Clean Air Day. Come on down to this exciting event to learn and raise awareness about clean air initiatives in Kamloops. In conjunction with...
UPDATE: Kamloops teen located
UPDATE: 3:28 P.M., MAY 12, 2015 RCMP say 15-year-old Kyla Spijksma has been located and is safe. 11:06 A.M., MAY 12, 2015 KAMLOOPS - Police are asking for help locating a teen last seen by her family Monday evening. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Cheryl Bush says Kyla Spijksma, 15, was last seen by her family...
Nominations open for 2015 Sustainability Awards
VERNON - The City of Vernon is encouraging businesses, schools and community organizations to nominate someone for Vernon’s Sustainability Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievements that contribute to community sustainability through environmental stewardship, economic viability and social inclusiveness. Award categories include Building and Development, Sustainable Businesses, Community Sustainability and Youth Initiatives. Details and additional information...
UBC study finds nurse ‘navigators’ play vital role in senior care
RETIRED BABY BOOMERS MAY PROVIDE VOLUNTEER WORKFORCE TO HELP IN RURAL SETTINGS KELOWNA - Retired baby boomers — professionals looking for something meaningful to do during retirement — might be the answer to helping seniors with chronic illness live independent lives. A three-year study conducted by researchers at UBC Okanagan has determined that with the...
College Alumnus helps trades students plug into cutting edge classroom and financial skills training
KELOWNA - The current generation of students needs to feel that the community is behind them and invested in their futures, says an Okanagan College alumnus whose donation is helping build a new learning environment at the College’s Kelowna campus. Dale Lamb, President of D.K.L. Financial Services Inc., has donated $50,000 towards to the Bright...
Rain, snow increase avalanche risk in Interior
KAMLOOPS - With less than a week left in March spring is well under way at lower elevations, but that doesn’t mean winter conditions are not present on mountain highways or in the backcountry. Avalanche Canada is warning of moderate to high risks of avalanche in many of the alpine and treeline elevations throughout the...