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Okanagan College’s Dr. Barry McGillivray has decided to reinvest in the economy of the region that has treated him well
McGillivray, Associate Dean of the College’s School of Business, is donating $100,000 to develop a research centre at the College that will be focused on small business and entrepreneurship in the Southern Interior. “I’m giving back to a region that has been very good to me,” says McGillivray. “Supporting research to benefit small businesses and...
Westbank Centre DCCs reduction considered: let council know what you think
In an effort to encourage revitalization in Westbank Centre, West Kelowna Council is considering a reduction in Development Cost Charges (DCCs) for the area. Council wants to know what the public thinks about this initiative. Council gave first, second and third reading of the Westbank Centre Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw on January 13 and...
Dog License Renewal Deadline February 28
Central Okanagan dog owners shouldn’t leave renewing their pet license to the last day as local government offices will be closed on Saturday, February 28th. The end of February is the deadline for dog owners to renew their license for 2015 without a late fee. As of March 1st, all license renewals are subject to...
Ellis Street utilities upgrades coming soon
KELOWNA - Great cities have great downtowns and Kelowna continues to experience significant investment in its downtown core. Those improvements also come with some temporary disruption to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Upgrades to the Library Parkade utilities, including water main and water services on Ellis Street, will begin in preparation for the parkade expansion to...
17 B.C. police officers investigated for dozens of misconduct allegations
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Seventeen police officers from a small city in British Columbia are being investigated for alleged misconduct amid concerns that criminal cases may have been compromised.
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says latest BSE cow was born on Alberta farm
EDMONTON – The Canadian Cattlemen's Association says a beef breeding cow found with mad cow disease on an Alberta farm was born in the province at a different farm.
Luka Rocco Magnotta to withdraw appeal of murder conviction: reports
MONTREAL – Several published reports say Luka Rocco Magnotta will withdraw his appeal of a conviction in the first-degree murder of Jun Lin.
Canadians drinking more imported wines and tequila: study
TORONTO – Canadians are saying "ole" when it comes to tequila, with more people expected to knock back shots of the spirit in the next few years, a new study suggests.
Highlights from B.C.’s 2015-2016 provincial budget
VICTORIA – Highlights from the British Columbia budget tabled Tuesday:
Allowing for disturbing online behaviour can be a good thing, says expert
Regulating the publication of violent images and disturbing comments posted through social networking websites could do more harm than good, says digital media expert Aimee Morrison.
B.C. couple to stand trial maintain poaching charges violate aboriginal rights
KAMLOOPS – A First Nations couple who claim they are being "persecuted for being Indian” must stand trial for alleged poaching offences in B.C., a provincial court judge has ruled.
Canadian dollar higher amid concerns over Greece’s future in the eurozone
TORONTO – The Canadian dollar was higher Tuesday amid a higher tolerance for risk on financial markets despite concern about Greece's future in the eurozone.
Mars One project says 6 Canadians including 2 from B.C. among final 100 up for trip to Red Planet
A half-dozen Canadians remain in the running for a controversial plan by a Dutch-based organization to establish a colony on Mars by 2025. Mars One, the non-profit organization spearheading the project, says the six Canadians include four people from Ontario and two from British Columbia. A seventh Canadian, a 29-year-old man from the Yukon, who...
Cost of Canada’s war against ISIL estimated at $122 million and counting
OTTAWA – Canada's combat mission against the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant is expected to cost about $122 million in the current budget year.
CBC’s ‘X Company’ based on real Second World War spy camp in Ontario
TORONTO – It's 1942 and a group of Allied agents are training at a top-secret facility — not in Europe, but on the shores of Lake Ontario.