Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

Bill Cosby applauded at first of three Ontario shows

KITCHENER, Ont. – Bill Cosby received a warm standing ovation Wednesday night at his first Canadian show, but outside the theatre protesters braved bone-chilling temperatures to express their opposition to the controversy-ridden comedian who faces mounting allegations of sexual abuse.

Shiny new names for three Thompson-Nicola electoral areas

KAMLOOPS - The names of three electoral areas, each previously represented by their own simple single letter, will now have a fancy descriptive name associated with them. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has offically adopted the new names effective immediately. That means area "L" which includes Westwold, Monte Creek and Knutsford is now known as "Grasslands";...

Woman caught on video setting up traps on North Vancouver bike trails:police

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - A 64-year-old woman accused of setting up traps on bike trails in North Vancouver is facing criminal charges after her actions were allegedly caught on video. RCMP say she was seen on video setting up logs, branches and rocks after two mountain bikers decided to buy, install and monitor security cameras...

Vernon RCMP need help finding an armed bank robbery suspect

VERNON - Mounties continue to investigate a bank robbery that happened at the Interior Savings Credit Union December 9 but so far haven't been able to make an arrest. According to an RCMP media release, there have been several leads from the public about the 25- to 35-year-old suspect and they're again asking the public...

SD23 plans to open schools January 7

KELOWNA - School District 23 has looked at the weather forecast, checked out the progress of road crews and is gearing up to open schools tomorrow. Though it looks positive for schools opening January 7, the school district anticipates some safety concerns could be a problem for pedestrians and motorists because not all side streets...

Rockets acquire Draisaitl; Oilers pick to play Wednesday

KELOWNA - Kelowna Rockets President/GM Bruce Hamilton announced today that the Rockets have acquired the rights to forward Leon Draisaitl from the Prince Albert Raiders. Draisaitl, 19, was released back to the Western Hockey League by the Edmonton Oilers on the weekend and is expected in the Rockets lineup on Wednesday when the Rockets host...