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Lakeshore Road bridge construction nearing completion
KELOWNA - Now that the Lakeshore Road bridge is starting to look more like a bridge again, expect some changes and continued traffic interruptions along the roads leading to it over the next couple of weeks. Work at the intersection at Lakeshore Road and Lexington Drive has started and traffic through the area is going...
Report finds most Canadians have good mental health, but may not be full picture
TORONTO – More than 75 per cent of Canadians aged 15 or older are considered to have "flourishing" mental health — feeling good about life and functioning well most days, a report released Wednesday says.
Rob Ford devastated by rare-cancer diagnosis; to undergo chemotherapy
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is devastated after being diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, his brother said Wednesday even as doctors announced they were optimistic about the ailing politician's treatment.
Rare respiratory virus strikes man in Thompson-Cariboo region
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A rare respiratory virus mainly affecting children across multiple states south of the border has made its way into the Thompson-Cariboo region of the Interior, Interior Health has confirmed. Medical Health Officer Dr. Sue Pollock says three cases are known in B.C. including an adult male from the Thompson-Cariboo region. Dr. Pollock says...
Teachers debate tentative contract ahead of vote that could reopen B.C. schools
VANCOUVER - The initial euphoria of getting a negotiated deal in the bitter B.C. teachers' strike has worn off and now more than 40,000 union members are tallying their wins and losses before voting on the contract. Members of the B.C. Teachers' Federation will weigh in on whether the agreement reached after six days of...
Kamloops teachers, protesters welcome Clark and cabinet with loud rally
KAMLOOPS - The atmosphere was one of celebration as Premier Christy Clark and her cabinet sat in on a luncheon in Kamloops Wednesday, though outside teachers gathered to continue the rally for a better education system. “A lot of the issues around public education still remain,” David Komljenovic, president of the local teachers’ union and...
Three cases of enterovirus confirmed in British Columbia: health authority
VANCOUVER – An uncommon respiratory virus that is sweeping across parts of the U.S. has been confirmed in three people in British Columbia.
Overnight mobile home fire displaces man and his cat
KELOWNA - Firefighters managed to extinguish a fully engulfed mobile home before flames spread to neighbouring units at Okanagan Villa Mobile Home Park overnight. The Kelowna Fire Department were called to put out the fire at 3:11 a.m. Sept. 17 and when they arrived the mobile home was already fully involved, according to a press...
Runners to show their true colours for hospital charity
KELOWNA - Anyone keen to show their true colours by running for charity will have the chance this weekend at the Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour event this weekend. The mini-marathon was created to raise money for state-of-the-art equipment for Kelowna General Hospital's new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre, currently under construction. Participants of...
NASA picks Boeing and SpaceX to carry astronauts to space station by 2017
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA is a giant step closer to launching Americans again from U.S. soil.
Defining ‘non-combat deployment’ in fight with ISIL a tricky proposition, expert
OTTAWA – The phrase "boots on the ground" is a well-worn stand-in for "war" — a word nobody wanted to use Tuesday as MPs gathered for an emergency debate on the decision to join the fight against militants in the Middle East.
With 48 hours to go, sides scramble to convert swing voters in Scottish independence vote
EDINBURGH, Scotland – The two sides in Scotland's independence debate scrambled Tuesday to convert undecided voters, with just two days to go until a referendum on separation.
Submit Grants in Aid applications by October 31
Not-for-profit community service organizations are reminded that they have until October 31, 2014 to submit Grants in Aid applications to the District of West Kelowna. Mayor and Council recognize that not-for-profit community organizations and agencies provide valuable contributions to the municipality. Each year, Council carefully considers the applications from many worthy nonprofit groups and balances...
B.C. man who killed four women gets life without parole for 25 years
PRINCE GEORGE – The northern B.C. man who killed four women has been given a life sentence without the chance of parole for 25 years.
Opera Kelowna offers formal and fun night of music and dance
KELOWNA - Opera Kelowna is about to start their second season with Opera Gala 2014, a black-tie and full-gown affair at the Kelowna Art Gallery. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Kelowna Art Gallery, located at 1315 Water St. It's a premier concert production of Masters of Easter Europe featuring Kelowna pianist...
Second crossing of Okanagan Lake begins with a three-year study
KELOWNA - A consulting firm was chosen recently by the province to carry out a three-year transportation study looking for the best way to get people across Okanagan Lake. Delcan Corporation was selected by the B.C. Ministry of Transporation and Infrastucture to undertake the planning assignment. The study will cost $2 million. Delcan will look...
United Nations names Leonardo DiCaprio a Messenger of Peace for climate change
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The United Nations has named Leonardo DiCaprio a UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on climate change.
Bryan Adams fans will find Heaven and more at Prospera Place this winter
KELOWNA - Recording artist Bryan Adams will make a stop in Kelowna as he tours the country in January to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his multi-million selling album, Reckless. The concert takes place January 15 at Prospera Place. It features a set dedicated to pieces included in the 1984 Reckless album, such as "One...
Canadiens will have four alternate captains rather than giving anyone the C
LAVAL, Que. – Debate raged all summer over who would be the next captain of the Montreal Canadiens.
Premier Jim Prentice shrinks Alberta cabinet, appoints two outsiders
EDMONTON - Jim Prentice, sworn in Monday as Alberta's 16th premier, promised to remake the face of a scandal-scarred government — and he did so by literally bringing in new faces. Prentice announced he had taken the unusual step of reaching outside his government caucus to name two unelected civilians to fill the key cabinet...
Government releases plan to fight violence against aboriginal women
OTTAWA – The federal government has released details of its plan to address the issue of violence against aboriginal women and girls.
Man who died in Hwy 33 motorcycle accident identified
KELOWNA - The B.C. Coroners Service has released the identity of a man who died after losing control of his motocycle and crashing on Highway 33 Sept. 12. He was Jeffrey James McNeil, 46, from Grand Forks. A witness saw McNeil lose control of his motocycle as he was riding south on Hwy 33 last...
B.C. man who recruited girls convicted on 30 charges including human trafficking
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man who lured teenage girls into prostitution has been convicted of 30 charges including human trafficking, believed to be the first such conviction in the province. Reza Moazami was charged with 36 counts that also included living on the avails of a juvenile, sexual assault and sexual interference. Three of...
Rockets ready to launch into the 2014-15 season
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets roster has been a little tight with seven veteran players away at NHL hockey camps, but they'll be unified in time for the first 2014-15 season game this Saturday against their historic rival, the Kamloops Blazers. Though the roster was trimmed in advance of the season, Jackson Whistle (Vancouver), Madison...