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B.C. has Canada’s highest child poverty rate at nearly 19 per cent: report
VICTORIA – A coalition of advocacy groups says British Columbia's child poverty rate is the highest in Canada, at almost 19 per cent.
Identity thief big time spender
KELOWNA - A woman who obtained credit cards using someone else's identity apparently racked up $2400 in charges, says police. Mounties received a report of identity theft fraud that happened in September. An unknown woman used the identity of a 44-year-old Kamloops woman so she could get credit cards at The Bay, Canadian Tire and...
Kelowna to be city within script of new movie
KELOWNA - Another movie set to begin production in the Okanagan will not only be shot in Kelowna, but will portray Kelowna as the city within the story. The movie, called '13 Steps' will be shooting through December and includes cast members Raoul Trujillo (Riddick, Cowboys and Aliens) and Jackie Cruz (Orange is the New...
Kelowna crime stats for Nov. 18-24
KELOWNA - The Kelowna RCMP have released their property crime statistics for the week of Nov. 18 - 24.
Rogers, NHL insist deal will be good for hockey fans but benefits not clear yet
TORONTO – Rogers and the NHL insist their new 12-year deal for Canadian TV and digital rights will be good for hockey fans, although the details of how exactly consumers will benefit isn't yet clear.
Interior Health sets its sights on stopping HIV
On December 1, communities around the world will be celebrating World AIDS Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about HIV prevention and treatment. This year’s theme is “Getting to zero – zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.” That may seem like a tall order but Interior Health, community partners,...
Sears Canada to lay off nearly 800 staff, say sources
TORONTO – Sears Canada is laying off nearly 800 employees across its operations as it moves ahead with a multi-year plan to reduce operating costs, say a source familiar with the plans.
Rockets forward Nyberg leaves team
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets regret to announce that import player Henrik Nyberg has left the Rockets to return to his hometown in Sweden. Nyberg, 19, was in his second season with the Rockets and had appeared in 21 games this year, collecting three assists. "Henrik has come to the realization that playing in North...
Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – November 25, 2013
Here are the highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – November 25, 2013 Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid The Regional Board has approved the following Central Okanagan East Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid subject to confirmation the proposal complies with the RDCO Sign Bylaw: Ellison Parks and Recreation Society - $5,000 for projects including quarterly newsletter distribution boxes/signs, Community...
Blazers and Cougars exchange forwards
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers announced this morning that they’ve acquired 17-year-old forward Carson Bolduc from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for 18-year-old forward Aaron Macklin. Bolduc is into his second WHL season and has suited up for 77 WHL games already. The Salmon Arm, BC native finished with seven points in 54 games...
First Nation Elders share language skills with UBC students
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE MAKES LEARNING AN INTERACTIVE EVENT In a fun learning exchange, elders from the Splatsin First Nation taught words from their language to UBC students, while the students shared a fun interactive learning game with the elders. The Splatsin elders recently came to UBC’s Okanagan campus to play a verbal game with students...
TELUS dials in to Western Canada’s RoboCup Junior event with big donation to Okanagan College Foundation
About 200 elementary and secondary students across the Okanagan will be putting their robots through the paces this year in more RoboCup challenges than ever, thanks to a generous donation from TELUS. TELUS has donated $8,000 to the Okanagan College Foundation, and the money has been used to create new competition platforms so that young...
Celebrate winter in West Kelowna
Join us for free family fun at the annual Christmas Light Up and Winterfest this weekend in West Kelowna. Christmas Light Up Kick off the holidays with us at the Mt. Boucherie Community Centre Courtyard on Saturday, November 30 beginning at 5 p.m. We will officially launch the holiday season in West Kelowna by counting...
Shake things up with the Winter Activity Guide
December is almost here and many residents are busy planning for the holidays, but don’t forget to plan your New Year resolutions for 2014. If you want to try something new, or just stay active, take a look at the Winter Activity Guide, online starting Tuesday, Nov. 26. From fitness and cooking classes to sports...
Inmate from Vernon murdered
MAPLE RIDGE - An inmate found unresponsive at a women's prison in Maple Ridge and pronounced dead at hospital was a resident of Vernon prior to incarceration. The woman's family has been notified and she has been indentified as April Peregooda, 51. Ridge Meadows RCMP were called to the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women November...
City seeks public input on new parking strategy
The City’s Parking Management Strategy is the subject of a public open house Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parkinson Recreation Centre. The City is asking residents to share their ideas and feedback to help shape a new city-wide Parking Management Strategy that will change regulations and rates. The strategy is focused...
Proposed class action suit filed over Health Canada letters IDing pot users
VANCOUVER – A proposed class action lawsuit has been launched after a slip-up by Health Canada outed thousands of medical marijuana users.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Adam John Woodhouse
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 26, 2013. Adam John Woodhouse, 24, is wanted for one count of breach of probation. Woodhouse is described as a white male, 6’2” tall and 181 lbs. He has brown hair and blue...
MP Dan Albas Report
SECOND ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT (2012-2013) As mentioned in a recent MP report, as a result of the positive feedback I received from last year`s accountability report this will now become an annual report that I will submit to the citizens of Okanagan-Coquihalla. I will also follow the format used last year including information from the...
Blazers Week in Review
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 vs. Victoria Royals – 2-1 Loss The Royals scored twice on the power play in the first period and hung on the rest of the way for a 2-1 win over the Blazers. Chase Souto made it 2-1 near the end of the second period with a power play goal. Patrik...
Celebration of Coyote Reads after-school literacy program partnership at Okanagan College
On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Okanagan College Salmon Arm campus will celebrate the Coyote Reads after-school literacy program for Aboriginal elementary and middle-school students with a treasure hunt, presentations, and bannock and tea. Generously funded by the Vancouver Foundation, the literacy program partners four North Okanagan schools, School District #83, Okanagan College and the Literacy...
UBC researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Three UBC ecologists who study the natural world at very different scales -- from marine ecosystems, to plant and soil systems, to microbial communities -- have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society, and the publisher of the journal Science. UBC’s...
Man asleep behind the wheel, allegedly at four times the limit
KELOWNA - Two Kelowna men seem to have been making an extreme sport out of drinking and driving in separate incidences investigated by police over the weekend. The first incident happened Saturday, just before 2 p.m. Kelowna RCMP received a report of a man, slumped over the wheel of a burgundy Jeep behind the Boston...
Connecting wine country with the Rockies
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS KEY TO SUCCESS OF NEW AIR SERVICE The success of a new air route involves more than just getting 'bums in seats' once or twice a year. That was the underlining theme of a full-day Think Tank hosted by the City of Cranbrook Economic Development and Pacific Coastal Airlines on Nov. 20. The...