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Jennifer Stahn
Cool, wet weekend in store for Okanagan
OKANAGAN - This weekend should offer a reprieve from the hot, dry weather that has led to a number of wildfires burning around the region. Today, July 24, highs will range from 25 Celsius to 28 C, according to Environment Canada. Skies will be a mix of sun and cloud and there is a 30...
New Dr. Seuss book ‘What Pet Should I Get?’ discovered in a box in his home
TORONTO – Cathy Goldsmith never thought she'd see a brand new development in Seussville.
Killer whale stranded on B.C. rocks nursed for hours ahead of rising tide
HARTLEY BAY, B.C. – A killer whale stuck on a tiny island off British Columbia's coast was protected for eight hours by rescuers as they waited for the high tide to wash her off the rocks.
Crews make gains on Coldstream Creek fire
ASHCROFT – A four-day old fire that was exhibiting aggressive behaviour earlier in the week…
Big Internet providers must open fibre networks to competitors; CRTC
GATINEAU, Que. – Canada's small Internet service providers are promising "faster speeds, better service, affordable pricing" following a decision by the country's communications regulator that will force the big telecom firms to open their fibre optic networks to competitors.
Troubling amount of child porn being shared on online in B.C.: study
VANCOUVER – A new study has revealed a disturbing amount of child pornography is being distributed online in British Columbia.
Five things to know about the Canadian economy
TORONTO – The Canadian economy was thrust into the spotlight Wednesday with the sinking Canadian dollar and the Parliamentary Budget Office's determination that the federal government is facing a $1-billion deficit. Five things to know:
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts ended for Bear Creek fire
WEST KELOWNA – The evacuation alert for the Bear Creek Interface Fire is rescinded as of 2 p.m. today. 10:16 a.m. July 22 update. Submitted by CORD Emergency The Emergency Operation Centre advises that the Evacuation Alert for the Bear Creek fire remains in effect. The area burned by the fire remains at 1.8 hectares and...
Kelowna road closures for the coming week
KELOWNA - Work will take place on several bridges, Lakeshore Road and Baron Road this week. BRIDGE REHABILITATION WORK Beginning Thursday, July 23 maintenance repair work will occur for the following bridges: - Ellis Street over Mill Creek - East Kelowna Road over Mission Creek - City of Kelowna Works Yard over Mill Creek The...
B.C. doctor’s photo of patient, text message was no joke: college
VICTORIA – A British Columbia doctor who texted an unauthorized photo of a patient's catheter site along with a joke to somebody not involved in the case has been fined $20,000.
100 Men Who Give a Damn Grows to 170 – Date set for first meeting to pick charity of choice
Kelowna – The success of the 100 Men Who Give a Damn, a group of men who want to give back to their community but have limited time, has grown to 170. In committing, members are asked to give $100 directly to one of three nominated charities, four times per year. The first event to...
Safety minister says Anonymous threats against RCMP taken seriously
DELTA – Canada's public safety minister shrugged off questions Tuesday about his government's response to threats against the RCMP by the hacktivist group Anonymous, saying he fully trusts law enforcement to investigate.
Fire risk closes Knox Mountain Drive
KELOWNA - Knox Mountain Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic due to an extremely high fire hazard effective today. The upper gate has been closed since June 22. “The entire park will remain open to the public on foot or by bike, but we are limiting access by vehicle as a preventative safety measure,”...
Smoky skies advisory issued for Okanagan
OKANAGAN - It may come as little surprise given the number of fires burning in the area, but a smoky skies advisory has been issued for the entire Okanagan. The special air quality statement was issued by the Ministry of Environment and the Interior Health Authority yesterday evening, July 21, for the entire Okanagan, including...
Most Canadian toddlers vaccinated against key childhood diseases: StatsCan
TORONTO – Statistics Canada says a high percentage of two-year-old kids have been vaccinated against a variety of childhood diseases and most parents believe such shots are important.
Ticketed for using cellphone while driving, upset man rams police cars at Winnipeg headquarters
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police have charged a 24-year-old courier following a one-man rampage outside police headquarters that was, according to authorities, an angry reaction to a traffic ticket.
Fire risk closes Giant’s Head Mountain Park to vehicle traffic
SUMMERLAND - Because of the high risk of person-caused fires, Giant’s Head Mountain Park Road is closed to vehicle traffic. The closure is effective immediately due to dry vegetation along the roadside. The fire danger rating is currently high but is expected to reach extreme in the next couple of days. “We have moved to...
Penticton RCMP want help finding man with outstanding warrants
PENTICTON - A man known to be violent and considered a risk to public safety is wanted by Penticton RCMP. Officers are asking for help in locating Jessy Michaud, who has three outstanding warrants for his arrest as of July 17. The 46-year-old Caucasian is 5’9” tall and 161 lbs with brown hair and blue...
BlackBerry cuts jobs, shifts employees as part of turnaround plan
TORONTO – Another round of jobs cuts has been levelled on staff at BlackBerry Ltd. as it deals with weak smartphone sales and pushes ahead with a turnaround plan.
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...
Two groups to launch Charter challenge against sections to Anti-Terrorism Act
TORONTO – Two groups say they plan to launch a charter challenge today against sections of the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act, also known as Bill C-51.
UPDATE: Bear Creek wildfire 75 per cent contained; evacuation alert still in place
WEST KELOWNA – The 1.8-hectare wildfire burning in Bear Creek Provincial Park is now 75 per cent contained, but the last 25 per cent will be a challenge. B.C. Wildfire Management says six air tankers, three helicopters and 26 firefighters worked yesterday to keep the aggressive fire from spreading. “Crews remained on site overnight and...
Sunny week ahead for Okanagan
OKANAGAN - It was a hot, sunny and stormy weekend and this week is expected to be a bit closer to normal Okanagan summer weather. Temperatures reached as high as 36 Celsius Sunday as storms rolled through the region. While there is a risk of thunderstorms again today the chance of rain forecast for the...
Bringing the heat in the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN - Mother Nature gave us a bit of a reprieve this week, but the temperatures will be back into the 30s again this weekend. After several weeks of intense heat and then a week of near-normal temperatures, the Okanagan will again see temperatures reach the low- to mid-30s Saturday through Tuesday. Environment Canada is...