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Christian family donation drives new student space at Okanagan College
Students at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus will soon have a bright new gathering space thanks to a donation by a local family. In memory of Frank Christian, his wife Barbara Christian along with her children Randy, Lorinda, and Liana have pledged $75,000 to support a new food service seating space in the trades training complex...
B.C. man accused of terrorism said he converted to Islam for ‘jihad’: trial
VANCOUVER – The trial of a British Columbia man accused of plotting to bomb the provincial legislature on Canada Day has seen video of him saying he converted to Islam because he wanted to fight.
Jon Stewart’s exit as a phoney newsman is a loss to real news and the audience that craved it
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Jon Stewart's fans were gobsmacked by the sad news he delivered on Tuesday's edition of "The Daily Show": He's leaving his phoney anchor desk and ending his reign as phoney newsman, and the loss is to real news.
France calls ‘Fifty Shades’ romantic and only gives it an under-12 restriction in cinemas
PARIS – French children as young as 12 can head to see the highly-anticipated erotic drama "Fifty Shades of Grey" on its release Wednesday, after the country's film board decided against giving it an adult certificate.
Get your kids vaccinated to protect them and other people’s kids:health minister
VANCOUVER – The federal health minister says she can't help but get emotional over some parents' decision not to get their children vaccinated against infectious diseases.
Man accused in B.C. terror plot quoted bin Laden, planned rocket attack
VANCOUVER – A man accused of plotting to bomb the British Columbia parliament buildings on Canada Day with his wife quoted terrorist Osama bin Laden and spoke of plans to fire homemade rockets at the provincial legislature, an undercover RCMP officer told the couple's trial Tuesday.
West Kelowna firefighters have a new head honcho
WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna announced their new fire chief today. Jason Brolund takes the place of retiring West Kelowna Fire Rescue chief Wayne Schnitzler who leaves his position March 27, 2015. “I am extremely pleased to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue as their Chief," Brolund said in a media release. "I...
Colin James spring tour is about more than rock ‘n roll
KELOWNA - The Colin James concert in Kelowna next month will be more than rock and blues because James is embracing all of himself these days. The six-time Juno Award winner has been part of the music scene for almost a quarter of a century, exploring multiple genres such as rock, blues, pop, gospel and...
Two drivers, two crashes, same potential impaired charges
KELOWNA - Two separate crashes over the weekend could result in impaired driving charges for two Kelowna men. A concerned citizen flagged down police Feb. 7 at 11:16 p.m. to alert them to a 32-year-old Kelowna man slumped over the steering wheel of a blue Mazda 3 parked on Water Street, according to an RCMP...
Rockets lose to Seattle 2-1 Tuesday
The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Kelowna Rockets 2-1 on Tuesday night in Seattle, snapping a five game Kelowna winning streak in the process. The T-Birds scored twice in the third period to come from behind for the win. Nick Merkley had the Rockets only goal on the night, scoring midway through the first period as...
Father undergoing surgery to save one of his 3-year-old twin daughters
TORONTO - A Kingston, Ont., father underwent an operation Tuesday to give part of his liver to one of his ailing twin daughters. Michael Wagner's three-year-old twins — Phuoc and Binh — have Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the liver, heart and other organs, and without a liver transplant the girls would die....
Big White receives top honours from Ski Canada magazine
KELOWNA - It's been a great year so far for Big White Ski Resort, with a record snowfall, plenty of business and now, Ski Canada Magazine has ranked it among the top Canadian world-class ski destinations. "We collect anecdotes all year from readers, writers and ski industry types" Ski Canada Magazine editor Iain MacMillan said in...
Privacy rights won’t be trampled in terror fight, says public safety minister
OTTAWA - The privacy rights of Canadians will be respected under new anti-terrorism legislation that would allow more information-sharing with the United States, says Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney. Blaney has been discussing security issues in London with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and ministerial counterparts from Britain, Australia and New Zealand. On the...
B.C. government pours proceeds of crime into fighting domestic violence
SURREY, B.C. – Premier Christy Clark says her government is diverting money from "the bad guys" to their victims as the province upgrades its strategy towards ending violence against women.
West Kelowna family fun day
The District is hosting Stick n Puck n Rings events for kids from 5 to 17 years old on Family Day, Monday, February 9, 2015 in Jim Lind Arena at the following times: · Stick n Puck n Rings (5 – 9yrs) 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. · Stick n Puck n Rings (10 – 13yrs) ...
Pedestrian and bicycle plan in the works for West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA - West Kelowna Council is considering a draft of a plan to improve the community’s pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and is inviting comments from the public. The Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure Implementation Plan for West Kelowna prioritizes projects to improve the District’s pedestrian and bicycle networks. The plan references existing plans including...
Assisted suicide advocate honours ‘trailblazer’ for high court victory
VANCOUVER – An advocate for doctor-assisted suicide is celebrating the Supreme Court of Canada decision on doctor-assisted suicide by remembering the British Columbia woman whose cause he championed more than 20 years ago, when she took her dying breath.
RCMP arrest 13 people in drug trafficking investigation
KELOWNA - A drug trafficking investigation led to 13 arrests Friday morning but only five will face the judge. Kelowna RCMP showed up at what they say is a known problem residence in the 1300 block of Belaire Avenue with a search warrant, according to an RCMP media release. Mounties found cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and...
Hockey legends pay tribute to Gordie Howe ahead of Saskatoon celebrity dinner
SASKATOON - Some of the greatest players in hockey history are paying tribute to Gordie Howe today in Saskatoon. Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Hull, Brett Hull and Howe's sons Mark and Marty were on hand for a media availability ahead of tonight's celebrity sports dinner. Gretzky says Howe has always been one of his idols and...
High court to hear case on overseas terror tracking by Canadian spies
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will delve into the legalities of overseas spying by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
B.C. to post budget surplus, but spending not on agenda, says Finance Minister
VICTORIA – Finance Minister Mike de Jong says this year's budget bottom line is rosier than originally forecast but that doesn't mean the government is about to embark on a spending spree.
CWMM Consulting wins engineering award
KELOWNA - CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. of Kelowna took the top award for Design and Contract Preparation - Structures at the 11th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its exceptional work on the Highway 2 Tupper Creek to 192nd Road project. CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. was awarded a $1.2 million contract to create a design and tender package...
Nominations open for OCAA annual Alumni Awards
KELOWNA - The Okanagan College Alumni Association (OCAA) is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni of Okanagan College and Okanagan University College for their demonstration of excellence in the areas of leadership, the environment, business or industry, public or community service, the...
Kelowna College students received more than $169,000 in scholarships
KELOWNA - In recognition of educational merit and community contributions, the Okanagan College Foundation has awarded 136 Okanagan College Kelowna campus students with a total of 173 scholarships and bursaries valued at $169,697 during the 2013-2014 academic year. “Our students consistently demonstrate incredible dedication to our community while also excelling in their studies,” says Central...