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Regulation means natural gas pipelines will be free of oil and bitumen:B.C.
VICTORIA – A proposed network of pipelines from natural gas fields in British Columbia's northeast to liquefied natural gas export plants in the northwest will not be permitted to pump oil and diluted bitumen, the provincial government says.
Trial date to be set for former teacher facing child pornography charge in B.C.
KAMLOOPS – A retired teacher facing a child-pornography charge will return to B.C. Supreme Court in two weeks to set a trial date.
Clouston dealt to Warriors, Davidson to stay
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have sent 18-year-old defenseman Connor Clouston to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a fifth round WHL Bantam Draft pick. Clouston was selected by the Blazers in the third round of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. The Medicine Hat native played 81 career games with the Blazers and had...
Another Vee lands at UND
PENTICTON –The Penticton Vees are pleased to announce defenseman Gabe Bast (96) has committed to the University of North Dakota (UND) for the 2016-2017 season. “Gabe has been a steady presence on our backend, a two way Defenseman that can play in all situations, says President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson. “This is...
Charges laid in B.C. following November cross-border drug bust: RCMP
VANCOUVER – Drug charges have been laid in British Columbia against two men accused of trying to import 29 kilograms of cocaine from the United States.
Ontario, B.C. to grow faster than Alberta in 2015 due to oil price: economist
TORONTO – Falling oil prices will shift the balance of power among Canada's provinces this year, with Alberta expected to see its growth rate slashed in half, according to Bank of Montreal chief economist Douglas Porter.
Kamloops students’ space project delayed by Oct. rocket crash delayed again
KAMLOOPS – A science project dreamed up by a group of students in Kamloops that exploded on a rocket launching pad almost two months ago is on hold again.
Hearing delayed for prohibited driver who killed woman at Kamloops crosswalk
KAMLOOPS – A chronic prohibited driver who struck and killed a woman at a crosswalk in Kamloops has had his appeal hearing delayed for nearly a month.
Flu season is peaking in many parts of Canada; the sick should head to bed
TORONTO – It's official — flu season is in full swing in many parts of Canada.
Kamloops students’ space project set for liftoff… again
KAMLOOPS – A science project dreamed up by a group of students in Kamloops that exploded on a rocket launching pad almost two months ago is about to get a second chance at space travel.
RESOLUTIONS: Getting into an exercise routine
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Improving fitness may be one of the top resolutions made each year, and why not? With the promise of increased lifespan and improved quality of life, it just makes sense. Among adults, roughly 62 per cent of men and 45 per cent of women are classified as overweight or obese in Canada. Participaction...
UPDATE: Kelowna woman found safe and sound
UPDATE: RCMP say 54-year-old Valerie Fast has been located and she is safe and sound. KELOWNA - RCMP are looking for public assistance to help them find a missing Kelowna woman. Valerie Fast was last seen November 28, according to an RCMP media release. Police, friends and family are very worried about her well-being because...
UPDATE: Highway 1 open again between Revelstoke and Golden
UPDATE: Highway 1 between Golden and Revelstoke is now open in both directions. GOLDEN B.C. - RCMP have shut down a section of Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden following a serious vehicle accident. RCMP say the four vehicle crash claimed the lives of two women and happened at roughly 2:30 p.m. Friday near Canyon...
PHOTOS: 2015 Polar Bear Swim in Peachland draws plenty of gutsy swimmers
PEACHLAND - Even with a windchill that made -4 Celsius feel like -9, plenty of people gathered for the annual Polar Bear Swim in Peachland New Years Day. Most were spectators, there to cheer on those who took the plunge. Many dressed in fun costumes for the event. One participant held her baby tight in...
At medical school, psychiatry professor making ‘Seinfeld’ about much more than nothing
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – "Seinfeld" may have been a show about nothing, but a psychiatry professor is using it for much more than that.