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Kelowna tech company RackForce bought for $33M
KELOWNA - A Kelowna-based technology and communications infrastructure company has been sold to an Ontario-based company for $33 million. RackForce Networks, the largest Canadian company specializing in enterprise cloud services, was aquired by TeraGo Inc., a national provider of complete end-to-end data services. The deal was announced by Thornhill, Ontario-based TeraGo in a media release Thursday, March...
Two dogs declared aggressive reported stolen from Kelowna dog pound
KELOWNA - A pair of dogs seized after two goats were killed in Joe Rich Wednesday, were reported stolen from the Central Okanagan Regional District dog pound Thursday morning. The break and enter and theft at the dog pound, located at 890 Weddell Pl. in Kelowna, was reported at about 7:05 a.m., Thursday, March 19....
Former employees accuse Kelowna food company of tampering with best-before labels: Global Okanagan
KELOWNA - An Italian food importer based in Kelowna is facing allegations by former employees of tampering with best-before and expiry dates on some of the food products it sells. According to Global Okanagan, more than one person has come forward alleging misconduct. Valoroso Foods has operated in Kelowna for 18 years and specializes in...
Judge dismisses challenge to Christian law school after B.C. reverses approval
VANCOUVER – A B.C. Supreme Court judge has dismissed legal action over the plan for a controversial law school at a Christian university, saying the man's challenge is "moot."
Seattle Thunderbirds score for the win in overtime against Kelowna Rockets
KELOWNA - The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night at Prospera Place. Lane Pederson scored the winning goal three minutes into overtime to give Seattle the win, after Kelowna had battled back from two one-goal deficits. The loss dropped the Rockets record to 51-13-5-1 on the season. Rourke Chartier...
New traffic pattern on Doyle Avenue next Tuesday
KELOWNA - Doyle Avenue between Ellis Street and St. Paul Street will be reduced to one lane of eastbound traffic on Tuesday March 24, from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Doyle Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic, except for transit. Construction crews will be pouring concrete as part of the Interior Health building project....
Case of Ontario man accused of killing Merritt and Abbotsford girls in 1970s goes to trial
VICTORIA – The case of an Ontario man charged with first-degree murder in the historic deaths of two young girls in B.C. will go directly to trial.
B.C. terror suspect anxious waiting for news of explosions in Victoria
VANCOUVER – As the morning of Canada Day slipped away from him, John Nuttall knew something was wrong.
Burning fire hazard debris today
KELOWNA - With good air quality and venting conditions today (Thursday, March 19, 2015) the Regional District of Central Okanagan advises controlled burning is underway in Rose Valley Regional Park off Pettman and Bowes Roads. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of a multi-year BC Wildfire Management Branch fire hazard...
Police: Stranger lures pregnant woman with baby clothing ad, then stabs, removes unborn child
LONGMONT, Colo. – A pregnant woman who went to a Colorado home to buy baby clothes advertised on Craigslist was lured by a stranger who posted the online ad and then stabbed her in the stomach and took out her unborn child, police say.
Wireless cameras put bird’s-eye-view of mating Stanley Park herons online
VANCOUVER – It's supposed to be a private encounter, but all eyes are on the screen as the long-legged heron swoops into the scene and proffers a classic token of desire: a stick.
Why a drone is following skiers around Big White
KELOWNA - Looking the part is half the battle when you're on the ski hill, but now you can tuck away your GoPro camera and awkward pole accessories during your next Big White ski adventure because the mountain resort offers a drone filming service to capture your feats of athleticism. It's as simple as signing...
RCMP say illegal fentanyl linked to more than 100 deaths in Alberta last year
EDMONTON – Police and health officials are raising the alarm about an illegal form of a painkilling drug linked to more than 100 deaths last year in Alberta.
Accused B.C. terrorist hoped attack would help ‘brothers’ in Afghanistan
VANCOUVER – As far as John Nuttall knew, three pressure cookers full of plastic explosives would soon detonate on the lawn of the British Columbia legislature.
Canada and British Columbia support skills training for older workers
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Honourable James Moore, Minister Responsible for British Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, along with Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour for British Columbia, announced today that up to 470 unemployed older workers will benefit from 14 skills training projects...
Upcoming Appetite for Art fundraiser supports children’s and educational programming
Kelowna, BC: The idea of combining a celebration of the best in local food, art, and drinks has been a successful one for the Kelowna Art Gallery – and it’s back! On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Walker Real Estate presents the Appetite for Art Fundraiser at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Proceeds from this important evening...
PST webinars help B.C. businesses
VICTORIA - Businesses wanting to learn more about the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) can join an interactive webinar hosted by the provincial government on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto announced today. Due to limited space, participating businesses must register online by Tuesday, March 24, 2015. The interactive webinars provide information...
New garden space for care home on Bernard Ave
KELOWNA – David Lloyd Jones Home, located at 934 Bernard Ave, has begun planning a new outdoor garden space for its residents. Jonathan Clare, Residential Manager at David Lloyd Jones Home explains, “We are truly blessed to live in an area where we can enjoy the outdoors virtually year round. Those who call David Lloyd...
Burning fire hazard debris today
With good air quality and venting conditions today (Wednesday, March 18, 2015) the Regional District of Central Okanagan advises controlled burning is underway in Rose Valley Regional Park off Pettman and Bowes Roads. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of a multi-year BC Wildfire Management Branch fire hazard mitigation program...
Mounties warn of increase in ‘sextortion’ targeting online victims
RICHMOND, B.C. – RCMP in British Columbia are issuing a public warning following an increase in so-called "sextortion" cases.
Lake Country Food Bank digs in to build new facility
LAKE COUNTRY - Less than two months after winning $100,000 in a contest to put toward the project the Lake Country Food Bank broke ground today on their new million-dollar facility. During the ceremony, representatives were on hand from the District of Lake Country along with other major partners including a few from Okanagan College....
21 killed in Tunisia attack; 2-3 gunmen at large
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Attackers opened fire Wednesday at a major museum in Tunisia's capital, gunning down 17 tourists as dozens more sprinted to safety. At least 21 people in all were killed, including two gunmen, but some attackers may have escaped, authorities said.
‘Allahu Akbar’: B.C. man praised Allah after planting bombs at legislature
VANCOUVER – Accused terrorist John Nuttall repeatedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" after allegedly planting homemade pressure-cooker bombs on the lawn of the British Columbia legislature on Canada Day, his trial has heard.
Wounded vets and families to see improved access to allowances; new benefits
VANCOUVER – The latest initiatives in the Harper government's bridge rebuilding exercise with veterans comes with promises to improve access to an allowance for the most seriously wounded soldiers and to create a new benefit for caregivers.