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Police find elderly woman who mistakenly drove from Richmond, B.C., to Kamloops
RICHMOND, B.C. – Police say a missing elderly woman from Richmond, B.C., has been located alive and well hundreds of kilometres from her home.
Avalanche control and rockslides along popular routes
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There are a few things to consider if you're navigating B.C. roads or enjoying the great outdoors today. According to DriveBC.ca, avalanche control is happening Jan. 20, 2015 on Highway 1 from the west boundary of Glacier National Park to the east boundary in both directions, so targeted areas along the route will be...
Canadian snowbirds could bring home invasive aquatic species: B.C. conference
RICHMOND, B.C. – Canadian snowbirds towing pleasure boats back to Western provinces from winter getaways in the United States are in danger of bringing back some unwelcome guests — two invasive aquatic species.
Former B.C. Children’s Ministry worker facing child pornography charge
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A former employee with British Columbia's Ministry of Children and Family Development is facing child pornography charges over allegations that occurred while he was still working with the department, the RCMP confirmed Tuesday.
B.C. minor hockey league warns ‘abrasive’ parents, fans of spectator ban
VICTORIA – A minor hockey league on Vancouver Island is warning parents that it will ban all spectators from the stands during games if they continue to verbally abuse referees, players and coaches.
Step right up and get your tickets for the Vernon Winter Carnival
VERNON - The Vernon Winter Carnival may not be happening until February, but organizers say folks can start buying tickets this Friday. The theme this year for the February 6-15, 2015 event is Carnival of Rock and Roll, so prepare to see the likes of Elvis, Elton John or the Boss. Previous themes have included...
17th Annual Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival half sold out
SUN PEAKS - The largest winter gathering of B.C. wineries in the province begins tomorrow with over half of 20 events sold out, making for the most successful pre-event ticket sales in the festival’s history. Infused with mountain personality, the 17th Annual Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival runs from January 16 to 25, drawing...
Five Kelowna organizations to receive gaming grants
KELOWNA – Five local organizations have received more than $215,000 in funding from the provincial government through the Community Gaming Grant program. Organizations Receiving Grants: Living Positive Resource Centre - Okanagan - $100,000 for Education and Prevention Central Okanagan Hospice Association - $65,500 for its Bereavement Program Knights of Columbus #6233 - $20,000 for its...
Sex-abuse victim tells priest’s sentencing hearing wood smell triggers memories
IQALUIT, Nunavut – There's a smell that brings it all back.
English parents shocked to get ‘no-show’ bill after 5-year-old son misses birthday party
LONDON – It was not what Derek Nash expected to find in his 5-year-old's school bag: A bill demanding a "no-show fee" for another child's birthday party.
New Predator Ridge firehall up and running
VERNON - Construction of the new firehall at Predator Ridge is complete, it's staffed and its truck is ready to roll. The City of Vernon first approved the project in the 2011-2015 Financial Plan. The 999 year lease agreement for the project's land was secured by the city of Vernon for $10 in March 2014 from...
Fire erupts at home in BX neighbourhood
VERNON - Firefighters battled flames and thick smoke after a grease fire erupted in a Vernon kitchen Friday afternoon. BX-Swan Lake fire chief Bill Wacey says it appears the homeowner was cooking falafel in her Pearson Road home when the fire started around 4 p.m. Jan 16. “We had smoke pouring out of the house,...
Police raid medical marijuana dispensary business
KELOWNA - Just because a business is known as a medical marijuana dispensary doesn't mean they won't get raided by police. RCMP Const. Kris Clark says a search warrant was executed on the dispensary located on the 500-block of Lawrence Avenue Thursday, Jan.15 after police received unspecified complaints. “In this particular case we had reasonable...
Temporary traffic rerouting coming for Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS – Residents are advised that there will be intermittent, temporary road closures and traffic rerouting on the Royal Inland Hospital campus ring road to accommodate construction activity on the new Clinical Services Building. These day-long closures will begin Monday, Jan. 19, and will occur periodically, as needs arise, until autumn 2015. The impact will...
Man arrested for break and enter also wanted in Alberta
VERNON - Mounties arrested one of two men a witness said broke into a new townhouse construction site overnight, Jan. 16, 2015. RCMP received the report at roughly 3:30 a.m., according to a media release. The caller told police two men wearing hoodies partly covering their faces came to the scene in a silver pickup...