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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...
Managing meltdowns: Tips on tackling tantrums and engaging kids during holidays
TORONTO – With the arrival of the holiday season comes the inevitable spike in shopping excursions and social gatherings — and with them, potential opportunities for children to act out.
Sony re-gifts ‘The Interview’ in limited Christmas Day release, also exploring video-on-demand
NEW YORK, N.Y. – "The Interview" was put back into theatres Tuesday when Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a limited Christmas Day theatrical release for the comedy that provoked an international incident with North Korea and outrage over its cancelled release.
New research out of B.C. university helps team take bite out of bedbug epidemic
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia biologist has endured 180,000 bites with the intention of sucking the life out of the worldwide bedbug epidemic.
‘Tis the season for togetherness, but some find solace in moments of solitude
TORONTO – The holidays are widely seen as a time of togetherness to gather for dinners, cocktail parties, gift exchanges and outdoor activities, yet whether by choice or circumstance, some find solace in moments of solitude during the festive season.
Rock and blues legend Joe Cocker dies at 70
COLORADO – Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer known for his frenzied cover of "With a Little Help From My Friends," the teary ballad "You Are So Beautiful" and a contorted performing style uncannily parodied by John Belushi on "Saturday Night Live," has died. He was 70.
Accused Kamloops store robber with imitation gun cries for hot food, money for bills
KAMLOOPS – A man who broke down in tears while robbing a store told a clerk he needed hot food, cigarettes and money to pay bills, court has heard.
Gordie Howe’s family reports ‘miraculous’ improvement following stem cell treatment
DETROIT - Gordie Howe's family says the hockey great has made a "miraculous" improvement after he participated in a stem cell clinical trial. The 86-year-old Howe had a serious stroke in late October, but in a statement released through the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, his family said his physical therapists have been "astonished" by...
Mounties looking for owners of rare gold-plated coins
KELOWNA - RCMP are looking for the owner of a set of commemorative gold coins turned in to police Wednesday morning. The limited edition coins are struck in gold-plated nickel by the Royal Canadian Mint. They memorialize the 1984 Papal visit of Pope John Paul II and were presented by the Canadian Conference of Catholic...
Killiney Beach water interruption notice
KILLINEY BEACH - Some customers of the Killiney Beach Water System should plan to be without water service on Monday morning. Water will be shut off for approximately 75 homes below Westside Road while the Regional District repairs a leak in a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) at Westside Road and Kildare Way. The work is...
Gifts for kids who are grown-ups
When it comes to Christmas gifts for grown-ups, some might say it's all about being a kid at heart. With that in mind, take a look at some of the trending and pending toys for adults announced this holiday season. You've joked about Smell-o-vision and heard that someday it may actually happen — well that day is......
Guitar signed by McCartney, Clapton, Beck stolen from West Vancouver store
WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. – A guitar graced with the signatures of music legends including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck has been reported stolen from a store in West Vancouver.
Seven small Kelowna businesses make B.C. awards semi-finals
KELOWNA - The Top 10 semi-finalists for the 12th Annual Small Business BC Awards have now been selected, and seven very special companies are from Kelowna. These semi-finalists include: CoreHealth Technologies for Best Workplace and Best Company, Culinary Ink GastroVentures Ltd. for Best Emerging Entrepreneur, Float Space for Best Emerging Entrepreneur, The Greenery Garden Centre...
B.C. Christian law school loses the support of the provincial government
VICTORIA – British Columbia's government has pulled its support for a proposed law school at a Christian university.
You’ve got mail: Holiday cards deliver unique, personalized touch in digital era
TORONTO – Carolyn Bechard remembers her mother spending evenings at the kitchen table writing out cards paired with family portraits as a part of their Christmas tradition — one she has also embraced as her own.
Fashion comes at a cost, Don Cherry’s suits occupy almost every closet
TORONTO – Don Cherry's wardrobes are overflowing.
RCMP chase down suspect in unexpected Kelowna bait vehicle theft
KELOWNA - Apparently one of the RCMP's bait vehicles is so darn attractive it can get stolen even when Mounties aren't trying. A 31-year-old North Okanagan man faces potential theft charges after the bait vehicle was activated early Thursday morning in Kelowna, but there's a twist. The vehicle was to be used by B.C. RCMP...
‘Birdman’ tops Golden Globes with leading 7 nominations, ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Imitation Game’ net 5
NEW YORK, N.Y. – "Birdman" squawked loudest in the Golden Globes nominations, flying away with a leading seven nods including best picture in the comedy or musical category.
Vipers clobber Warriors 3-0
VERNON, BC - A game that could have gone either way in the third period Wednesday night in Vernon, went the wrong way for the West Kelowna Warriors. A back and forth battle through the first 40 minutes wielded no goals, 5 posts and 45 shots combined between the two teams, as Jarrod Schamerhorn and...
Rockets acquire Josh Morrissey
KELOWNA - Kelowna Rockets President-GM Bruce Hamilton has announced a major trade involving four players and two draft picks with one of the top defenceman in the Western Hockey League coming Kelowna’s way. The Rockets have acquired defenceman Josh Morrissey and forward Gage Quinney from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for Rockets players Austin...
Rockets defeat Hurricanes in shootout
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout on Wednesday night in Lethbridge kicking off its five game Alberta road trip with a win. Nick Merkley scored the shootout winner to seal the victory, after the Hurricanes had come from behind and tied the game 3-3 with two goals in the...
Family emphasized in new foster care class urged by B.C. child advocate
VICTORIA – When the foster father of a teenager tormented by imaginary voices became too anxious for the safety of his own children, British Columbia's children's ministry approved his plan to move the youth to a rental unit he paid someone else to staff.
Firefighters free Vancouver Island man trapped in home destroyed by mudslide
NANAIMO, B.C. – Firefighters on central Vancouver Island had to use chainsaws to free a man trapped inside his home that was partially buried by a mudslide.
20,000 flowers, 6,000 children, royals & Queen Latifah: Highlights from the Nobel Prize galas
STOCKHOLM – European royals, U.S. celebrities, 6,000 schoolchildren and thousands of honorary guests gathered in Oslo and Stockholm on Wednesday to celebrate the winners of the 2014 Nobel Prizes. The centre of attention was the youngest-ever Nobel prize winner, 17-year-old Pakistani Malala Yousafzai. Also honoured was French writer Patrick Modiano and scientists from the U.S., Japan, Norway and France. Here are some highlights from the two Nobel Prize award ceremonies, held in Stockholm and Oslo.