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Study highlights potential public health benefits of medical cannabis
KELOWNA - Cannabis has been long maligned as an addictive narcotic that could lead to serious health issues, but a UBC and University of Victoria study demonstrates that more people are using cannabis as a substitute for prescription drugs and alcohol. And that may be a good thing, says UBC Okanagan Assoc. Prof. Zach Walsh....
New president and CEO announced for Interior Health
KELOWNA - A new president and chief executive officer has been named for the Interior Health Authority. It was announced at a board meeting today, Oct. 6, that Chris Mazurkewich will take over as president and CEO on Oct. 26. He is replacing Dr. Robert Halpenny, who announced his resignation earlier this year. Halpenny’s last...
New movie of the week being filmed in Osoyoos
OSOYOOS - A new Valentine’s Day TV movie that begins filming this week is being shot entirely in Osoyoos. A Hand in Love is a ‘story about true love in an on again - off again relationship.’ The movie will feature a young couple dealing with business, a vineyard, a blog and a baby. The...
Suspicious garage fire quickly doused by Kelowna Fire Department
KELOWNA - An early morning garage fire near Cameron Park in Kelowna caused has been deemed suspicious. The Kelowna Fire Department was called out shortly after 5 a.m. today, Oct. 6, to reports of a fire inside a detached garage. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire but not before there was some damage...
UPDATE: Semi carrying equipment for Jason Aldean tour flips near Kamloops; Prince George concert rescheduled
KAMLOOPS - A semi truck carrying equipment for country singer Jason Aldean and his band crashed early this morning on route to Prince George. RCMP say the truck went off the side of Highway 1 and hit a rock, which caused the truck to flip just before 1 a.m. today, Oct. 6. About 15 metres...
Feds lose bid to place niqab ruling on hold, could pave way for Ishaq to vote
OTTAWA – A new court ruling means a devout Muslim woman who chooses to cover her face now has a chance to become a Canadian and vote in the Oct. 19 federal election.
B.C. wife, husband ‘stuck’ after IRA-related refugee claim turned down
VANCOUVER – A former British soldier married to a disabled Canadian woman may be forced to leave their Victoria home for the United Kingdom after a series of missteps and a snarl of red tape.
Week of perfect fall weather ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - As far as autumn goes, this should be a good week in the Okanagan with temperatures above normal during the day and overnight. While we are waking up to temperatures several degrees below seasonal normals of 5 Celsius the mercury is supposed to stay above those normals for the rest of the week....
Chance of snow at higher elevations around the Okanagan tonight
OKANAGAN - We all know it’s officially fall but you may not be ready to hear this — snow levels are dropping to 1,500 metres tonight. Environment Canada is calling for a low of just 8 or 9 Celsius tonight, Oct. 2, throughout the Okanagan, just above seasonal normals of 6 C, but with a...
B.C. lags in protecting sensitive health data: Privacy commissioner
VANCOUVER – If British Columbians can't trust authorities to secure their sensitive medical records, there could be serious consequences to their health and a slump in scientific research, says the province's privacy commissioner.
X-Files trailer released: Do you recognize any scenes?
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The highly anticipated return of X-Files will include scenes shot in B.C. this spring and the recently released trailer includes a brief look at what we can expect when the show hits the air next year. The six-episode return of the popular TV series will include at least one scene shot in the...
Report ranks premiers from best, Mike Harris, to worst, Pauline Marois
VANCOUVER – A new Vancouver-based think-tank says it has conducted a performance review of 80 premiers since 1981 and former Ontario premier Mike Harris, a Tory, was rated the best while Quebec's PQ premier Pauline Marois was the worst.
Two Kamloops residents charged for feeding Whistler bear
KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops residents visiting Whistler have been charged after being caught feeding a bear from their car. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the Kamloops residents were observed tossing food out the vehicle window on Callaghan Road in Whistler while a bear ate the food. The person who noticed the incident provided the...
Aboriginal agency says B.C. government shifting blame in foster teen’s death
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is facing mounting criticism for accusing an aboriginal agency of making a "real mistake" that led to the death of a young man in government care outside a hotel.
Fire rips through downtown Penticton businesses
PENTICTON - Penticton firefighters are on scene of a fire at two downtown businesses this morning. The Penticton Fire Department was called to the 200 block of Main Street around 5:40 a.m., Sept. 30, on a first alarm and immediately noticed smoke visible from coming from Fibonacci Roastery and Cafe and the neighbouring Hooked on...
UPDATE: Body of missing man found
UPDATE: 8:28 A.M., SEPT 30, 2015 RCMP has located the body of German Santana and his truck. Santana was involved in a fatal single vehicle crash about 20 kilometres west of Princeton on Highway 3. The investigation has been turned over to the B.C. Coroners Service and RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services. 7:14 A.M., SEPT....
Nova Scotia man makes himself overly comfortable in B.C. home
KAMLOOPS – He fed the cats, prepared a meal, shaved, showered and even took meat out of the freezer to thaw.
Michael Buble, Don Cherry, Ron MacLean to receive stars on Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO – Hockey broadcasters Don Cherry and Ron MacLean will cement their legacies away from the ice with a shared star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto.
Open burning ban partially lifted in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS – Open burning will soon be allowed throughout the fire centre, though residents in…
B.C. government, teachers work out a lesson plan for new curriculum
VICTORIA – Education Minister Mike Bernier says the government will spend $1 million to train British Columbia's teachers on the new school curriculum, costing students four days of instruction over the next three years.
Federal party leaders debate foreign policy but eyes fixed on domestic audience
OTTAWA – They were supposed to be looking out onto the world, but the three federal party leaders debating foreign policy had their eyes firmly fixed closer to home.
Lake Country man found unconscious following Shuswap crash
SALMON ARM - A single vehicle collision in the Shuswap Saturday evening sent a Lake Country man to hospital with head and internal injuries. The vehicle struck a power pole in the 4700-block of Eagle Bay Road around 6:45 p.m., Sept. 26, causing the airbags to deploy and major damage to the vehicle. First responders...
Super moon, eclipse delights Okanagan sky watchers
OKANAGAN - Across most of the region the skies cleared in time to catch at least part of the rare super moon and lunar eclipse event Sunday evening, Sept. 27. A supermoon occurs when a full or new moon makes its closest approach to the Earth and appears slightly larger and brighter than normal. A...
Sunny and warm end to September in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - The weekend was filled with typical autumn weather, and a few cooler nights, but we can expect it to warm up a bit during the week as September comes to a close. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to reach as high as 22 C this week. The mercury is expected to reach...