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Judge rules against dropping perjury charges for Mountie in Dziekanski case
VANCOUVER – A judge has ruled against tossing charges of perjury for a Mountie accused of lying about what happened when a Polish immigrant was stunned by a Taser and died at Vancouver's airport.
Kelowna Rockets defeat Red Deer Rebels in shootout
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Red Deer Rebels 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday night, kicking off a four game road trip with its third straight victory. Madison Bowey scored the game winner in the shootout, the only player on either team to score as Jackson Whistle stopped all four Red Deer shooters he faced....
Parkinson Recreation Centre’s pool open
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 staff will continue to monitor the equipment. “While the water clarity did not pose any health concerns, the closure was necessary to maintain...
Make sure your address is easily seen from the street
Seconds count when responding to emergency calls. But something that’s sometimes taken for granted may result in unnecessary delays for emergency crews heading to a call for help. Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas are reminded that it’s their responsibility to post visible address numbers that can easily...
Bart the cat crawls back from grave days after being hit by car in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. – Bart the cat was hit by a car, buried and crawled back from the dead — literally.
Monarch butterflies rebound 69 per cent in Mexico, but numbers still dangerously low
MEXICO CITY – The number of Monarch butterflies that reached wintering grounds in Mexico has rebounded 69 per cent from last year's lowest-on-record levels, but their numbers remain very low, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
Solitary confinement branded cruel, inhumane as more groups challenge practice
TORONTO – The federal government is facing a second court challenge to the use of solitary confinement in prisons.
Vancouver indie shoot heads to the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - Stars will once again shine across the Okanagan when an indie feature film shoot moves from Vancouver to various locations in West Kelowna and North Okanagan next week. A specific schedule of filming days and locations for Unseen was not provided in a media release from the Okanagan Film Commission, however stargazers might...
Tim Hortons lays off unspecified number of staff at its headquarters
TORONTO – Tim Hortons is refusing to say how many employees will lose their jobs at its headquarters and regional offices in a reorganization of its operations announced Tuesday.
B.C. Premier Clark says diversified economy keeps province on balanced budget
VICTORIA – British Columbia's diverse economy is its greatest asset, and Premier Christy Clark said that's what is helping her government to present another balanced budget next month.
ISIL praises October slaying of soldier in Ottawa; calls for attacks in the West
BEIRUT – The spokesman for the Islamic State group has praised the gunman who killed a Canadian soldier at the National War Memorial in October and is calling on Muslims living in Western countries to carry out attacks.
Sick kids should only get medical marijuana when other treatments fail, pediatrics group says
CHICAGO – With virtually no hard proof that medical marijuana benefits sick children, and evidence that it may harm developing brains, the drug should only be used for severely ill kids who have no other treatment option, the nation's most influential pediatricians group says in a new policy.
Forecasters warn of heavy snowfall, high winds as blizzard marches to Maritimes
HALIFAX – A blizzard from the Eastern U.S. is expected to hit the Maritimes beginning early Tuesday with heavy snow and strong winds that could knock out power and make for treacherous driving conditions.
Award-winning Jay Ingram speaks about the science of Alzheimer’s
KELOWNA - Jay Ingram describes Alzheimer’s as a wicked disease that society has ignored for too long. While much research has been done on memory loss, the cruelty of Alzheimer’s is the tragic effect it has on the life of the patient, and how it devastates those left to care for a person who no...
Canada finds case of H7N9 bird flu in B.C. traveller; first in North America
TORONTO – Canadian health authorities say they have diagnosed a case of H7N9 bird flu in a British Columbia woman who recently returned from China.
UPDATE: Near zero visibility for some foggy Okanagan areas
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for much of the Southern Interior. According to Environment Canada, a strong temperature inversion over southern B.C. will cause widespread, dense fog to develop over many Southern and Central Interior valleys this evening. The fog will persist until midday Tuesday. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced...
Former Dragon to speak at Okanagan College
KELOWNA - A famous Canadian entrepreneur, well-known for his former role as the deal-breaker on CBC's Dragons' Den is lecturing at Okanagan College Tuesday, Jan. 27. The free lecture takes place at the Kelowna campus' Centre For Learning at 2 p.m. and is open to staff, students and the general public. W. Brett Wilson is...
Divorce education workshop coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA - On Saturday February 7, 2015 at the Kelowna Public Library, the team at Building A NewWay Forward is offering Module 1 of a much-needed Divorce Education Program Called Divorce: Phase 1 - Understanding The Process. This workshop provides participants with clear information for what to expect from themselves and what options are available...
‘Beautiful Night of Love’ with Opera Kelowna
KELOWNA – This February, Opera Kelowna will hold its exclusive annual Valentines' Day fundraising event, Belle Nuit D'Amour (‘Beautiful Night of Love’) at the Hotel Eldorado. Come and enjoy a romantically elegant glitz and glam gold themed evening with Cirque De Soleil talent, fire jugglers and world-class Opera Singing right out of ‘The Tales of...
Water quality notification for Black Mountain Irrigation District
The Black Mountain Irrigation District (BMID) is advising all customers in our service area of a temporary change in water quality. BMID has scheduled some major infrastructure works at the district’s intake. BMID will be shutting off the main supply of water and will be utilizing water from the BMID groundwater wells and from the...
Four Kelowna organizations receive grants
KELOWNA – Four local organizations have received $243,000 in funding from the provincial government through the Community Gaming Grant program. Organizations Receiving Grants: C.N.I.B. Southern Interior Region - $100,000 Resurrection Recovery Resource Society - $60,000 John Howard Society of the Central & South Okanagan - $55,000 Kiwanis Club of Kelowna-Summit - $28,000 “The funding going...
UBC looks for community input on long-term campus options
UBC is reaching out to the community, asking for input on how the campus should grow and evolve over the next couple of decades. An open house, where the public can examine and participate in the UBC Okanagan Campus Master Plan review, takes place Wednesday, January 28. Over the past decade, a $400-million construction program...
Parkinson Recreation Centre’s pool remains closed
KELOWNA - Parkinson Recreation Centre’s main pool remains closed due to water clarity. Swim lessons and aquatic fitness classes are cancelled this afternoon. Those customers affected will be contacted by Parkinson Recreation Centre staff. Refunds for the cancelled classes will be credited back to customers’ accounts. “A mechanical issue with our filtration system has affected...
Some Holocaust lessons being forgotten as survivors gather at Auschwitz 70 years on
OSWIECIM, Poland – A decade ago, 1,500 Holocaust survivors travelled to Auschwitz to mark the 60th anniversary of the death camp's liberation. On Tuesday, for the 70th anniversary, organizers are expecting 300, the youngest in their 70s.