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Former Hotel Eldorado partner declares himself a candidate for Kelowna city council
KELOWNA - A strong business backgound is what the former general manager and partner in Kelowna's Hotel Eldorado says he can bring to the table if elected to Kelowna City Council. Brad Sieben was born and raised in Kelowna and says the perspective he would bring to the job of councillor is well rounded and...
Government, opposition together support MP’s bill to restore power to Commons
OTTAWA – Conservative MP Michael Chong's bid to shift the balance of power between caucuses and party leaders easily passed a critical vote in the Commons on Wednesday.
YLW ready for troubled morning commercial flight
KELOWNA - Emergency crews were ready when a Bombardier Dash 8 with potential landing gear problems approached the runway at YLW at 10:52 a.m. today. The pilot of the commercial flight from Calgary told air traffic control the green light that indicates wheels are fully locked wasn't illuminating, according to a press release from Kelowna...
Kelowna man’s strange day ends with an arrest
KELOWNA - When Kelowna RCMP showed up to investigate a report of a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning they soon realized something about the man's story wasn't quite right. The Chrysler 300 with Alberta plates was reported stolen at 11 a.m. from a home in the 1000 block of Bernard Avenue. Mounties say the 21-year-old complainant...
Rob Ford’s sister told police she smoked crack with him: court documents
TORONTO – Newly released documents say Rob Ford's sister told police the Toronto mayor was smoking crack cocaine with her one night in late April in the company of a drug dealer and a friend of Ford's who is facing criminal charges.
Drivers beware: school zone speed limits in effect Monday
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The strike is over, the kids are going back to school and the RCMP is reminding drivers to pay attention to speed limits and watch for foot, bicycle and skateboard traffic around all school zones. Mounties say while school zones are where a large concentration of kids will be found, they have to...
What you’ll have to do if you win a seat at Kelowna council
KELOWNA - Want to put your name into the hat for the upcoming Kelowna City Council election? Those interested in running for council are invited to an information session in council chambers, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. City staff will be there to present an overview of how council operates and to discuss the role...
Grass fire quickly knocked down on Abel Street
WEST KELOWNA - Fire crews rushed to the scene of a grass fire in the 1900 block of Abel Street just after 3:30 p.m. Friday. When firefighters arrived, they found a rank two fire about 50' x 50' in size. A steady wind didn't stop them from dousing the fire and they were currently in...
Food carts help the poor, feed the hungry and they’re green
KELOWNA - Watch out Kelowna — there's a local gang in the 'hood riding green bikes and towing carts full of 'Socially Conscious Comfort Food' around town for charity. Not only that, but Culinary Ink is packing this food in biodegradable materials and packaging. Proceeds from the food they're serving goes to a variety of...
UBCO project focuses on protecting freshwater fisheries
OKANAGAN - The Okanagan Nation Alliance is a stakeholder in a new B.C. research project looking at how population growth is affecting freshwater fisheries. It's hoped the research will offer insight into how freshwater fisheries can be better informed and subsequently managed. The project is funded in part by Genome B.C., but is also supported...
Goodell to end silence and discuss NFL’s conduct amid growing din over domestic violence
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Roger Goodell will make his first public statements in more than a week about the rash of NFL players involved in domestic violence when he holds a news conference Friday.
Scotland rejects independence
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scottish voters have resoundingly rejected independence, deciding to remain part of the United Kingdom after a historic referendum that shook the country to its core.
Home Depot eliminates malware that affected 56 million credit cards
TORONTO – Home Depot said Thursday that 56 million payment cards used at its American and Canadian stores between April and September were compromised by a type of criminal software that hadn't previously been seen in other attacks.
UPDATE: Juror No. 14 selected in Magnotta first-degree murder trial
MONTREAL – Another juror has been chosen to hear evidence at Luka Rocco Magnotta's murder trial, bringing to 14 the number picked so far.
B.C. teachers cast ballots on bittersweet contract deal with province
VANCOUVER – The mood was bittersweet Thursday as British Columbia teachers cast ballots on a tentative contract deal that could bring down picket lines and put them back in the classroom.
Polls close, vote counting begins in Scotland’s historic referendum on independence from UK
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Excitement vied with apprehension as Scottish voters went to the polls Thursday in a referendum on independence, deciding whether to dissolve a 307-year union with England that brought prosperity but has increasingly felt stifling to many Scots.
Mission Creek Greenway Kokanee Run-Walk event coming in October
KELOWNA - Start off the month of October on the right foot by registering now for the annual ‘Mission Creek Greenway Kokanee Run-Walk’. The Saturday, October 18 event will help raise funds for enhancements by the Friends of Mission Creek to the popular recreational trail. Participants will travel either the three or six-kilometre fun walk...
Symphonic rock show will help the SPCA
KELOWNA - Music lovers can sit back and take in the 'It's All Good' symphonic classic rock show knowing part of the money spent on their ticket will help support the local SPCA. The event takes place Friday, Sept. 19 beginning at 8 p.m. at Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street, Kelowna. It features a 25...
Kelowna native stabbed to death in Calgary
CALGARY - A woman from Kelowna who was living in Calgary died over the weekend, stabbed to death during an alleged domestic assault, and now her friends are hoping to raise the money to help her father travel to pick up his daughter's ashes. The gofundme.com fundraiser "For Suzie" was put together for 39-year-old Susan...
Driver fatigue potential cause of B.C. tour bus crash: transportation minister
KAMLOOPS – British Columbia's transportation minister says a highway crash that injured dozens of tour bus passengers last month was most likely caused by driver error.
Kelowna man in hospital after targeted attack
KELOWNA - A Kelowna man remains in hospital with serious injuries he recieved from an alleged assault Tuesday night. Kelowna RCMP received a report at 10:38 p.m. Sept. 16 that someone was screaming at a residence in the 1500 block of Leaside Avenue. When Mounties arrived, they found the 25-year-old inside the home with serious...
Voters in Scotland decide whether to break from UK and become independent
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Scots held the fate of the United Kingdom in their hands Thursday as they voted in a referendum on becoming an independent state, deciding whether to unravel a marriage with England that built an empire but has increasingly been felt by many Scots as stifling and one-sided.
Public help needed for Shannon Lake clubhouse arson investigation
WEST KELOWNA - Mounties want to know who might have lit the Shannon Lake Golf Course clubhouse on fire and are asking the public for help. The fire happened at about 1 a.m. May 11. During the investigation the scene was examined and witnesses interviewed along with employees of the golf course and neighbours. Police...
It’s decision day in B.C. teachers’ labour dispute with provincial government
VANCOUVER – More than half a million public school students in British Columbia should know by the end of the day whether they'll be heading back to class as early as next week.