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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...
Candidates have up to seven days to remove signs
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The elections are over but there are still some of those brightly-coloured election signs lying around. They should all be gone soon though, candidates are required to remove them by this weekend. The Ministry of Transportation has the strictest regulations, requiring signs to be removed the next working day after the general voting...
Could you lend a hand to help the animals?
Every year, the B.C. SPCA cares for almost 37,000 homeless, abused and abandoned animals across British Columbia. In Kamloops and the surrounding area they care for over 1,100 animals per year. The B.C. SPCA receives no funding from the federal or provincial government and relies on donations and fundraising events to support its operations. “The...
Kelowna’s most wanted
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of Oct. 28, 2014. Christopher Lee Thompson (DOB 1979-07-16) is wanted for two counts of fail to comply with probation. Thompson is described as a 35-year old white male, 5’11” tall and 177 lbs. He...