Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Shelley Jordan
Police cases unite diverse demonstrators; stir US debate and protests
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Thousands took to the streets from New York City to San Francisco for a second straight night to protest a grand jury clearing a white police officer in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man.
Veterans deserve special rights like aboriginals, lawyer tells B.C.’s top court
VANCOUVER – Veterans deserve special treatment under the constitution in the same way aboriginals are guaranteed unique rights, a lawyer for six soldiers injured in Afghanistan has told British Columbia's top court.
Obesity can shave years off life, and years of life lived free of disease
TORONTO – A new study suggests obesity can shave years off lives and — before it does — dramatically increase the time obese people spend dealing with two major chronic conditions.
B.C. says action taken on 75 per cent of missing women report recommendations
VICTORIA – Attorney General Suzanne Anton says British Columbia is a safer place for women compared to when serial killer Robert Pickton was prowling Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Vehicle give-away contest will benefit someone in need
KELOWNA - A contest to benefit either a family in need or a local non-profit group will award the winner a restored Ford Explorer, along with $1,000 toward insurance. Three companies including the Royal Sun Alliance insurance group, Craftsman Collision and BCAA joined forces to give away the almost-like-new 2010 Ford Explorer. The RSA donated...
Kinder Morgan president says policing costs are not company’s responsibility
BURNABY, B.C. – The president of Kinder Morgan says his company isn't responsible for the policing bill related to pipeline protests at a Metro Vancouver conservation site.
2015 Tourism Kelowna board of directors announced
KELOWNA - Tourism Kelowna announced their new 2015 board at their recent annual general meeting held at the Delta Grand Resort, Wednesday There were 100 people in attendance Dec. 3. The event provided attendees with an overview of Kelowna’s 2014 tourism indictors and key Tourism Kelowna results for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, as well as...
RCMP charge Montreal boy, 15, with terror-related charges
MONTREAL – A 15-year-old Montreal boy appeared in court Wednesday to face terrorism-related charges.
Rockets defeat Saskatoon Blades
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Saskatoon Blades 5-1 on Wednesday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, snapping a mini three game home winless streak and improving to 23-3-3-0 on the season. Rourke Chartier scored twice while Nick Merkley had a goal and two assists as the two Kelowna forwards continued to sit one-two...
Extra caution urged for pedestrians and motorists with 5 deaths in 11 days
KELOWNA - With five pedestrian deaths across the province in the last 11 days, the B.C. Coroners Service is urging motorists and those on foot to take extra care. In four of the five cases, the pedestrians - who ranged in age from 73 to 87 years - were struck by vehicles that were making left-hand turns....
Saskatchewan scientist finds ancient cancer in man who died 4,500 years ago
SASKATOON – A group of researchers, including a Saskatchewan scientist, have found what may be the oldest case of human cancer in the world.
People shell-out to eat crocodile for charity
KELOWNA - A recent charitable event challenged those with adventurous palates to a dinner featuring 30 kinds of exotic meats not commonly found in the local grocery store — and it was a success. The event named Wild Game Night took place during Oktoberfest and proceeds will now go to the Kelowna's Gospel Mission to...
Two more farms in B.C. under quarantine due to avian flu
VANCOUVER - Two more farms in southwestern British Columbia have been placed under quarantine because they received chickens from a facility infected with avian influenza, though officials don't yet know whether any birds at the new sites actually have the virus. The announcement brings to four the number of farms in B.C.'s Fraser Valley now...
Work by over seventy local artists featured in new exhibition at Kelowna Art Gallery
KELOWNA - More than 70 artists will soon have their best work on display at the Bring out your Best exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery. The gallery asked the public to submit pieces for inclusion in the exhibition. The large response means the show will feature a variety of media including photography, painting, sculpture...
TV watching time is shrinking while smartphone use, streaming increases, report says
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Americans are turning away from live TV on the tube and tuning in to streaming services, a Nielsen report says.
Free flu clinic postponed due to high demand
SUMMERLAND - Don't roll up your sleeve just yet — a public flu clinic in Summerland will be rescheduled because demand is exceeding supply. Public flu clinics at St. John's Lutheran Church Dec. 4 has been postponed, but a new date and location will not be chosen until additional vaccine is ordered, according to a...
Avian flu reported on two farms in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
VANCOUVER – Two poultry farms in southwestern British Columbia are under quarantine and thousands of birds are set to be euthanized after the discovery of an avian influenza of the H5 subtype, provincial and federal agencies said Tuesday.
Big spike in aboriginal women behind bars, government study finds
OTTAWA – A new report says there has been a big spike in the number of aboriginal women in Canada's prisons.
West Kelowna fire chief announces spring retirement
WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna will say goodbye to fire chief Wayne Schnitzer, a member of the fire department on the Westside for 22 years. Schnitzer began his fire service in 1979 as a payed, on-call firefighter in Surrey, becoming a full-time career firefighter in 1982. He joined the former Westside Fire...
Kelowna man crashes and dies near Kamloops
KELOWNA - A Kelowna man was killed when he crashed with a tractor-trailer just south of Duck Range Road near Kamloops Saturday. Jairo Alexis Vicioso David, 34, of Kelowna was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle when the accident happened at roughly 5 p.m. Nov. 28, according to an RCMP media release. David...
Teens learn hard way yellow light means stop not hit the gas
KELOWNA - Two teens involved in a serious collision at a Kelowna intersection managed to escape with only minor injuries Sunday night. Kelowna RCMP say an officer came upon the accident at Harvey Avenue and Spall Road at 8:09 p.m. Nov. 30. Witnesses say a black Chevy Impala traveling west on Harvey was moving fast,...
Homicide dropped last year, rate hits 1966 level: StatsCan
OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says the country's homicide rate fell last year to 1.44 victims for every 100,000 people, its lowest level since 1966.
Actor Mickey Rourke defeats boxer less than half his age in exhibition bout in Moscow
MOSCOW – Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring Friday at the age of 62, defeating a fighter less than half his age in an exhibition bout.
Culinary scholarship is gravy for determined cooking student
Okanagan College culinary arts student Dayna Duckworth-Dolan was more than a little surprised this month when she learned that she had won one of the three $1,500 B.C. Hospitality Foundation Scholarships selected by the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia and sponsored by SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts. “Overwhelmed, excited, shocked and amazed” is the way...