
Marine midwife? Endangered orca may have had help giving birth: experts
VANCOUVER – Scientists were fairly certain that a matron killer whale from an endangered pod off British Columbia's coast had given birth to the newest calf — then new evidence made them change that opinion.

Okanagan Valley cited in Wine Enthusiast’s top 10 list of travel destinations
The Okanagan Valley has earned a spot on Wine Enthusiast magazine's top 10 list of travel destinations.

B.C. students await rocket liftoff to launch science experiment into space
KAMLOOPS – Four British Columbia boys are hoping a third attempt will finally launch their elementary-school science experiment into space on Saturday aboard a rocket set to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

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.

Kevin Vickers, hailed as hero for stopping Ottawa shooter, to become ambassador
OTTAWA – The man hailed as a hero for stopping an attack on Parliament Hill has been named Canadian ambassador to Ireland.

Cosby’s Ontario shows set to kick off against backdrop of protests
KITCHENER, Ont. – Bill Cosby was greeted with cheering and applause as he walked on stage Wednesday night in Kitchener, Ont., wearing a grey sweatshirt with the phrase "hello friend."

Officials: 9 measles cases linked to December visits to Disney theme parks in California
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Seven Californians and two people in Utah have confirmed cases of measles likely contracted on trips last month to Disney theme parks in California, state officials said Wednesday.

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...

Most of Canada’s oilsands unusable if world moves on climate: report
A new study says most of Canada's oilsands will have to be left in the ground if the world gets serious about climate change.

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...

Sketch-inspired comedy in again in Canadian TV
For many years, "sketch" was a word that would get you thrown out of a TV network's boardroom.

Edmonton mass murder highlights need for awareness of domestic violence: police
EDMONTON – Police and community agencies say the recent mass murder of eight people in Edmonton underlines the need for more public awareness of domestic violence.