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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 October 29, 2014. Nigel Anthony Chouinard (DOB 1986-12-01) is wanted for three counts of breach of probation. Chouinard is described as a 27-year old white male, 6’1” tall and 161 lbs. He has brown...
City, CUPE 338 ratify five-year collective agreement
KELOWNA - CUPE Local 338 and the City of Kelowna have ratified an historic five-year collective agreement. The agreement is effective Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2018. “This historic five-year agreement provides fair compensation for employees while enhancing service and operational flexibility,” says Stu Leatherdale, Director of Human Resource & Corporate Performance. “The annual...
Rockets’ Jackson Whistle named Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week
KELOWNA – The Canadian Hockey League today announced Jackson Whistle of the Kelowna Rockets is the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Oct. 26. Whistle posted a 2-0-0-0 record with a shutout victory for a goals-against-average of 0.50 and save percentage of .981. Whistle made 53 saves in two games for...
Mudslide at Sri Lanka tea plantation buries workers’ homes; 10 dead, more than 250 missing
KOSLANDA, Sri Lanka – A mudslide triggered by monsoon rains buried scores of workers' houses at a tea plantation in central Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and leaving more than 250 missing, an official said.
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...
Kerry says Canada-U.S. security “tweaks” needed, but affirms “Canada Strong”
OTTAWA – The United States and Canada aim to tweak their security relationship, but U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says that's not a sign of any shortcoming that emerged from last week's fatal attacks on Canadian soldiers.
Hockey great Gordie Howe resting at daughter’s home in Texas after stroke
DETROIT – Hockey legend Gordie Howe has lost some function on the right side of his body after having a stroke Sunday in Texas.
Apple’s Tim Cook says Apple Pay had 1 million activations in first 3 days
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple's new mobile payment system had over 1 million activations in the first three days after it became available, and is now more widely used than any competing payment system.
UPDATE: Pool reopened at Parkinson Recreation Centre
UPDATE 3:44 p.m., Oct. 29, 2014 The Parkinson Recreation Centre main pool has now re-opened. A reduction in water clarity was caused by a mechanical malfunction that affected the pool’s filtration system. The issue has been resolved and City staff will continue to monitor the equipment. The closure was necessary to maintain a clean and...
Wanted man may be in Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Calgary Police Service believe a man wanted on warrants for a series of commercial break and enters may be in the Okanagan. In early September the police service issued a request for more information about a man believed to be linked to numerous occurrences of commercial property break and enter and thefts...
Magnotta murder trial hears details of arrest in Berlin Internet cafe
MONTREAL – The dramatic search for Luka Rocco Magnotta ended at a Berlin Internet cafe in June 2012 with an abrupt admission from the accused that he was the person authorities were looking for.
Big White hammered by snow overnight
KELOWNA - Crews at Big White awoke to about seven centimetres of the white stuff this morning and with temperatures sitting below zero and snow still falling, it is expected enough snow will be on the ground for season opening Nov. 27. Josh Foster says in his 11 years at Big White they have only...
Why wildland firefighters keep coming back
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - It can feel like warfare; heading into a fire, in the middle of nowhere for days on end at the mercy of Mother Nature. Yet something about being on the battle lines draws in wildland firefighters season after season. For Jarvis Manuel, a 14-year veteran with B.C. Wildfire, it’s the people. For Thomas...
Get your skis shined up
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Two of the three big ski hills in the region are starting to see snow accumulate and that means one thing, ski season is just around the corner. The first runs are set to open Nov. 22 at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, though preseason race training will start as soon as there...
Get ready for the snow
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There have been small amounts of snow on mountain passes already this fall, but it hasn’t lasted long or accumulated enough for many people to really take note. Thursday morning Highway 97C saw warnings of slushy and slippery sections near the Pennask Summit and Environment Canada issued a special weather statement warning of...
Penguins fans sing Canadian anthem
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - National Hockey League fans showed their love and support for Canada Wednesday night at a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. The team flooded the arena with red light, images of the Canada flag and maple leafs while the words to the anthem were posted on the large screens so...
Constituency offices shut down following Ottawa shooting
KELOWNA - It appears the constituency offices of Members of Parliament across the country have been shut down following events in Ottawa this morning, including local MP Ron Cannan's. Cannan's Capri Mall office was dark this morning after a gunman opened fire at Parliament Hill. Cannan, MP for Kelowna-Lake Country, was in Ottawa at a...
Students across province prepare to vote
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Students across the province will get a chance to take part in the democratic process this November, from meeting candidates and hosting forums to reading about election issues and casting votes. In Kamloops Westsyde Secondary School students will once again be participating in Student Vote, a program aimed at getting young people involved...
Don’t forget, it’s flu season
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While the public's attention has been on Ebola and enterovirus D68 recently, Interior Health is preparing for flu season, rolling out influenza vaccines to clinics and phamacies around the region. Dr. Robert Parker says they start getting calls in September but early November is when they typically start offering vaccinations to the general...
Just call it Autummer as high temperatures approach records
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - People in the Shuswap enjoyed a record breaking day Sunday and for much of the Thompson-Okanagan region it was a warm day, just not quite hot enough to break records. In Salmon Arm, a temperature of 20.8 Celsius was enough to break a 40-year-old record and was well past the seasonal normal of...
Open burn ban to be fully lifted
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Kamloops Fire Centre received calls of open burns in areas still under prohibition this long weekend, but staff are happy none led to wildfires. Fire Information Officer Kayla Pepper says a 13.7 hectare fire just north of Lytton this weekend is believed to be human-caused, but not a result of open burning....
Washout strands campers near Browne Lake
KELOWNA - Campers trapped by a washout on a forestry road near Browne Lake Thursday were prepared to camp for a longer period, but the incident has search and rescue team members reminding people to be prepared in the back country. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue members were sent to rescue five people trapped east...
Tesla bringing speed to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Car enthusiasts and environment lovers can share a little excitement this week after it was announced Tesla Motors is bringing a set of fast-charging stations to Kamloops. The company, beloved by those in the technology, green and automotive industries for its pioneer work in developing renewable energy vehicles, will be leasing 1,300 square-feet...
Your chance to see a blood-red moon this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Not only do we get to view a full moon and a minor meteor shower this week, we will also be treated to a total lunar eclipse that will give the moon a blood red colour. In our end of the world, the eclipse is expected to be visible from start to finish,...