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Okanagan COSAR team searches for missing ‘brother’ in the wilds of Australia
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Three search and rescue members from the Okanagan left for Australia Nov. 4 to help locate a Canadian who went missing in a rugged area known as Snowy Mountains in mid-May. Team leader Troy Becker of the West Kelowna Fire Department, along with COSAR Search manager Brett Millard and GSAR member Matt...
Rob Ford says he was ‘extremely, extremely inebriated’ in new video
TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he was "extremely, extremely inebriated" in a video that surfaced Thursday.
On the hunt for poppy fund thief
WEST KELOWNA - Police are on the lookout for a suspect they say stole donation boxes with money intended for seriously ill children and veterans. RCMP received at least four different complaints from various businesses. Each time, a man came into the business and took off with the donation box while staff was distracted. Each...
Online shoppers want discounts and free shipping would encourage more web buying
MONTREAL – Consumers have become more demanding shoppers online, expecting discounts and free shipping with a group of younger shoppers called "online super buyers" leading the way, says an e-commerce survey.
Alberta school trustee sorry for tweets that were racist, homophobic, sexist
CAMROSE – A school trustee in rural Alberta is apologizing for sending tweets that were racist, homophobic and sexist.
B.C. government doesn’t know how many grizzly bears are out there: study
VANCOUVER – A new study says the British Columbia government doesn't know how many grizzly bears remain in the province and is risking their survival by continuing to allow a commercial hunt for the bruins.
Proof that the best ideas come from Universities
PLEASE, TIM HORTON'S, USE THIS EVERYWHERE KELOWNA - UBCO staff may have solved a nation-wide productivity problem when they installed a live-streaming camera so students and staff can monitor the line-up at the campus Timmy's. Are you watching, Tim Horton's? It started with the IT department trying to figure out when they could get coffee...
Finlay named BCMML Player of the Month
KELOWNA - Some exciting news for a member of the Okanagan Rockets. B.C. Hockey announced on Nov. 6 that Liam Finlay is the Major Midget League Player of the Month for October. Finlay wrapped up the month with five goals and nine assists for 14 points. He’s had plenty of other on ice achievements including...
Additional green Christmas decorative workshop added
A third ‘Green Christmas’ decorative workshop has been added for adults who want to learn how to and make decorative wreaths and swags for the holiday season.. It will run Friday, November 22nd from 10:00 am to 12noon at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park. There is a cost of $10 per person to...
Federal report finds B.C.’s natural gas reserves double previous estimates:Clark
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark says a federal energy report concludes British Columbia's natural gas reserves are double the size of previous estimates.
Former Peachland reporter charged with child porn
PEACHLAND - It's bad news for a Peachland reporter who is facing child pornography charges. David Andrew Preston, 50, creator of an online news source called Peachlandnews.com was charged June 12 with making or publishing child pornography, importing or distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography. He is due back in court Dec. 5. Preston's...
Decision nears for tree planters claiming filthy, racist conditions at camp
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will hear final arguments next month as it considers the case of a group of tree planters who allege they endured slave-like conditions and discrimination while working at a remote camp in southeastern B.C.
New marina vandalized with graffiti
KELOWNA - The new downtown marina has been scarred by graffiti only weeks after the ribbon was cut to celebrate its completion. Police want to know who did it. The unknown man tagging the marina last month was caught on video surveillance causing damage to two pilings and four benches, using a black marker to...
UBC team part of federal concussion research initiative
Grant funds new scientific study about concussions to children and youth Paul van Donkelaar’s research into the effect concussions have on young athlete brains received a financial boost from the federal government this week. Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose has announced Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funding for 19 concussion research projects, providing more...
$1.2-million gift helps UBC educators promote mindfulness
Donation helps Faculty of Education at Okanagan campus launch new program A Colorado educator and philanthropist has donated intellectual property valued at $1.2-million to the Faculty of Education at UBC’s Okanagan campus. SMARTinEducation (SMART) is a program in mindfulness – the intentional cultivation of moment-by-moment focused attention and awareness – for educators. Research into the...
Highlights of November 4 Kelowna city council meeting
Update from UBC Okanagan Council met with UBC Okanagan Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr. Deborah Buszard to hear about new initiatives, enrollment numbers, economic assessment and discuss areas of mutual interest. Free parking downtown Council approved free on-street parking in downtown Kelowna on every Saturday in December. Ice skate opportunities Council approved a one-year Licence of Occupation...
Rockets and Tommy Gun’s kick off Movember tonight
The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to be partnering with Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop in a month long fund-raising and awareness campaign for Movember that will kick off tonight at the Rockets home game against Red Deer. Kelowna Rockets players and coaches will be growing moustaches for the month of Movember and are encouraging fans to...
Okanagan College Foundation hands out thousands of dollars to Vernon students
Dozens of Okanagan College students attending the Vernon campus will have smiles on their faces and more money in their pockets this week when awards totaling $41,000 are handed out from the Okanagan College Foundation. Thirty-five students will be receiving 58 awards at the annual Awards Reception, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7...
Rockets Alumni among over 300 players on WHL Scholarship
Former Kelowna Rockets players are finding success in post-secondary classrooms across Canada as part of the Western Hockey League's scholarship program this year at schools right across Canada. WHL Commissioner Ron Robison has announced that a total of 305 WHL graduate players have been awarded WHL Scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year with 10 former...
Married crime fighters recognized for recovery of stolen vehicles
KELOWNA - The RCMP are branding a husband and wife team heroes for their outstanding volunteer service in recovering 27 stolen vehicles from 2009-13. Dustin and Gina Kearns of Kelowna spent over 700 volunteer hours helping the RCMP recover stolen vehicles in the city and received the detachment commander's commendation for outstanding service during the...
With historic Senate vote done, parties gather to map next steps forward
OTTAWA – The major political parties meet in Ottawa today to map the next steps forward, now that senators have voted to suspend three of their own.
Enbridge CEO lauds Alberta-B.C. pipeline deal, working on updating pricetag
CALGARY – The CEO of Enbridge Inc. is lauding yesterday's pipeline deal between the premiers of Alberta and B.C. and says the company is working on updating the pricetag for its contentious Alberta-to-West Coast proposed oil pipeline.
Preparation is key when riding your ATV
KELOWNA - Being well equipped for an emergency spared a stranded ATV'er a night out in the cold yesterday. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue were called out at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 to help a stranded ATV'er stuck on Little White Mountain south of Kelowna. The ATV'er had a GPS and Satellite phone. Because he...
Mulcair, Trudeau urge Rob Ford to seek help for substance abuse issues
OTTAWA – "Get help."