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B.C. predator declared dangerous offender, given indeterminate prison sentence
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia man who plied two teenage girls with drugs and alcohol and failed to intervene as they died has been declared a dangerous offender.
Crews keep Kelowna storage shed fire from spreading
KELOWNA - A fire in a Kelowna industrial area was quickly knocked down before it could spread last night. Crews were called out to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Ethel Street near Weddell Place around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, according to Platoon Capt. Eric Simpson. When they arrived they found a...
Canadian beer mile specialist Lewis Kent makes appearance on “Ellen”
Lewis Kent has another victory to add to his running resume — winner of "Ellen's Beer Mile Race."
Mark Zuckerberg welcomes his daughter, and will devote $45 billion to combat world ills
SAN FRANCISCO – Talk about birth announcements: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife say they'll devote nearly all their wealth — roughly $45 billion — to solving the world's problems in celebration of their new baby daughter, Max.
Remote B.C. community frets over cut lifeline as plug pulled on Internet
STEWART, B.C. – In an age where quality of life includes being connected to the Internet, the mayor of a remote northwestern British Columbia town says it's like they've gone from using cars to horses.
UPDATE: Power resumes at Orchard Park Mall
KELOWNA - A power outage in Kelowna that shut down Orchard Park Shopping Centre this afternoon has been restored at 5:40 p.m. Earlier this afternoon, shoppers already at the mall were being allowed to stay indoors while new shoppers were turned away shortly after noon today, Dec. 1. A store manager at the mall said...
NATO to ask Canada, allies to renew commitment to fund Afghan troops and cops
BRUSSELS – NATO's future role in Afghanistan and how to fund the country's fledgling security forces is up for debate Tuesday among the military alliance's foreign ministers meeting.
Mayor calls Mount Polley permit early Christmas present for Cariboo miners
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has approved a permit allowing water discharge from a mine that was the centre of an environmental disaster, and the decision has drawn cheers from the area's mayor.
Kelowna Mounties aiming to cram more cruisers this year
KELOWNA - Kelowna and Lake Country RCMP are once again gearing up for the 4th Annual RCMP Cram the Cruiser fundraising event set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Cooper's Foods in Lake Country, and will run between 9 a.m. and 3...
Cold snap continues in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - While the temperatures continue to remind us why the stereotype of all Canadians living in parkas and igloos exists, it is nowhere near the record lows recorded in the Okanagan. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to remain well below zero all weekend but is forecasting the mercury to hit near seasonal normal...
Firefighters hold 18th annual Holiday Food Drive
WEST KELOWNA - Please help firefighters fill the shelves of the Westside Community Food Bank in time for the holidays. The West Kelowna Fire Rescue Holiday Food Drive is an annual tradition in the community and firefighters thank the community for their tremendous show of support each and every year. In just two days, firefighters...
B.C. slammed over announcing huge Site C deal while project’s future uncertain
BURNABY – B.C. Hydro's decision to push forward with a massive construction contract for the Site C dam megaproject has prompted an outpouring of opposition from First Nations, environmental and advocacy groups across British Columbia.
Turkey releases recording of agitated warnings issued to Russian plane before shooting it down
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey has released audio recordings of what it says are the Turkish military’s repeated warnings to the pilot of the Russian plane before it was shot down at the border with Syria _ audio that grows increasingly more agitated.
B.C. finance minister forecasts budget surplus decline, but stable economic growth
VICTORIA – British Columbia's budget surplus projections are dipping, but economic growth remains steady amid declines in neighbouring provinces and for overseas trading partners, says Finance Minister Mike de Jong.
Aboriginals far more likely to die violently than other Canadians
TORONTO – Canada's aboriginals were far more likely to die violently than other Canadians in 2014, with aboriginal men at greater risk than women, Statistics Canada reported on Wednesday.
UBC in damage control mode after failing sexual assault complainants: Alumna
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia seems more concerned with handling a public relations crisis than taking meaningful action to help women feel safe after multiple allegations of sexual assault, says a complainant.
Premier says funding details on B.C.-bound refugees to be worked out with feds
BURNABY, B.C. – British Columbia is ready to welcome Syrian refugees but still needs to work out funding details with the federal government, Premier Christy Clark says.
Blasting activity begins in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA - The City of West Kelowna is advising the public that blasting activity related to subdivision construction east of East Boundary Road, to the north of the Vineyard Drive neighbourhood will occur over the next four weeks. A blasting permit has been issued to Victor Projects Ltd. for site construction and servicing for...
Have a say on final design for new West Kelowna skate park
WEST KELOWNA - Construction of a new skate park for West Kelowna is on track for spring with the final two design options just released and made available online for community viewing and feedback. The options were created using feedback from the first community survey, which was completed in September. Everyone is welcome to look...
Federal court says judge who asked victim why she couldn’t keep her knees together off all cases pending review
OTTAWA – The Federal Court says a judge who once asked a sexual assault victim why she couldn't keep her knees together will not be hearing cases until further notice.
Mexican workers who disappeared from Okanagan farm in June located
VERNON – Four Mexican men working at a Vernon orchard who disappeared back in June…
PM Trudeau meets Queen in London
LONDON – Justin Trudeau has reacquainted himself with the Queen, this time as the prime minister of Canada rather than the son of Canada's parliamentary leader.
Overdose deaths could be reduced if more B.C. doctors used database: report
VANCOUVER – Overdose deaths could be reduced in British Columbia if more doctors used a provincial database to track prescriptions for painkillers, a new report says.
Survivor says giant wave knocked over whale-watching boat near Tofino
VICTORIA – Dwayne Mazereeuw knew lives were at risk after a giant wave hit the Leviathan II and tossed him, his wife and 25 others into the chilling, rolling waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island.