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Okanagan-Shuswap Housing Market Trends for October Continue on Par with 10-Year Average
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported October 2013 sales activity of all MLS property types have continued to improve since early this year, and are up 20% compared to last year at this time. Residential home sales last month were above the Board’s 10-year average for October – 550 units versus 510 –...
Scenic Canyon Regional Park open
A portion of Scenic Canyon Regional Park that has been closed since late September is now open again. The area of the park between KLO and Mission Creeks and the Field Road and McCulloch Road parking areas and the Layer Cake Mountain Lookout next to the Gallagher’s Canyon subdivision was closed after ongoing reports of...
Police release composite sketch of man believed to be behind UBC sex assaults
VANCOUVER – Mounties have released a composite sketch of the man believed to be behind six sexual assaults at the University of British Columbia's Vancouver campus.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Senators vote to suspend Patrick Brazeau; Pamela Wallin
OTTAWA – Senators have voted to suspend colleague Patrick Brazeau, a former member of the Conservative caucus, for allegedly claiming improper expenses.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Tayssir Elkadri
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 5, 2013. Tayssir Elkadri (DOB 1958-04-14) is wanted for one count of assault, one count of mischief and one count of utter threats to burn, destroy or damage property. Elkadri is described as...
Anatomy of a scandal: key developments in history of the Senate expenses saga
OTTAWA – Senators are scheduled to vote today on a government motion to suspend without pay embattled colleagues Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin. A look at other key dates in the Senate expenses scandal:
Rocket’s Kryski and Jost dominate at Challenge Cup
KELOWNA - It was a strong performance by two members of the Okanagan Rockets at the recent 2013 U16 Challenge Cup. Attending the round robin tournament in Calgary was Jake Kryski and Tyson Jost. While Team BC lost out to Team Alberta in the gold medal match, both Kryski and Jost preformed exceptionally well during...
Rob Ford’s ‘crack’ admission called legally safe, ‘cynical’ political ploy
TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford's stunning turnaround admission that he has in fact smoked crack cocaine was little more than a cynical ploy designed to curry public sympathy while offering little exposure to criminal charges, law experts said Tuesday.
Lack of progress on pipeline scuttles meeting between Clark, Redford
VANCOUVER – British Columbia and Alberta both have their reasons, but the bottom line is the two provinces are still wrangling over conditions linked to the proposed Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Northern Gateway pipeline, and those arguments have forced the last-minute postponement of talks between Premier Christy Clark and Premier Alison Redford.
Under one roof: Multigenerational family living can offer added comforts at home
With a baby on the way, Will Stroet and his wife, Kim The, realized their two-bedroom condo — which doubled as a work space — simply wasn't going be sufficient.
Vancouver man at centre of international outcry over Holocaust memorabilia
VANCOUVER – Canadian Jewish leaders are asking online retailers to be more vigilant, after an investigation by the Mail on Sunday newspaper in Britain found a Vancouver man and several other eBay retailers auctioning clothing and items that belonged to victims of Nazi concentration camps.
Team WHL 2013 Subway® Super Series roster announced
CALGARY – The Western Hockey League, in collaboration with the Canadian Hockey League, the Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club and the Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club, today announced the majority of the roster of Team WHL which will compete against Team Russia in the 2013 SUBWAY® Super Series. Team WHL will face Team Russia in Game...
University gathers to remember Canada’s fallen soldiers
Student who worked at Vimy and Somme leads UBC’s Remembrance ceremony Sarah McIntosh knows the Somme Battleground -- its trenches, its tunnels, its gravestones -- rather well. McIntosh spent the past two winters in France, working at Vimy Ridge and the Somme Battleground memorial sites. The fourth-year history student in the Irving K. Barber School...
Blazers vs. Spokane Chiefs to win
It was a back and forth game as the Blazers hung on for a 5-4 win over the Spokane Chiefs. Aspen Sterzer and Cole Ully had big games recording three points apiece while Tyson Ness chipped in with a goal and an assist. Bolton Pouliot made 31 saves for the win. Click here for Highlights and Recap.
British Army to continue to train thousands of troops in southern Alberta
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – The British Army will continue to send thousands of soldiers to train in southern Alberta, but wants a better deal from Ottawa.
Central Okanagan Remembrance Day Ceremonies
The Regional District of Central Okanagan office will be closed on Monday, November 11th in honour of Remembrance Day. All citizens are encouraged to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms and to attend one of the many Remembrance Day ceremonies throughout the Central Okanagan. Kelowna City Park Cenotaph Organized by...
Remembrance Day road closures
Royal Canadian Legion and the Army, Navy and Air Force veterans will hold their annual Remembrance Day parades in downtown Kelowna and Rutland respectively on Monday, Nov. 11. Roads will be temporarily closed to accommodate the parades between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Downtown road closures - Mill Street, from Queensway Avenue to Bernard Avenue...
Get those snow tires on
Next snowfall expected to bring white to the valleys OKANAGAN - That dusting of snow seen on mountain tops across the region over the weekend will become a feature of the valley tomorrow morning. With a system crossing the interior overnight, Environment Canada estimates 2 - 4 cm to fall in the lowest valleys and...
Dozens of Canadians willing to pay for web sex with ‘virtual’ 10-year-old girl
An international children's rights group says it has uncovered dozens of Canadians willing to pay to watch a 10-year-old Filipino girl perform sex acts on a webcam during a sting operation.
UPDATE: Man shooting house with camera identified
UPDATE: Police have identified the man who was taking pictures of a house on Speer Street. KELOWNA - Police want to know who the guy with the camera was and why he was taking pictures of a house on Speer Street. Kelowna RCMP were told about the man just before 1 p.m. Oct. 7. He...
Where is this man: police hunt exhausted
KELOWNA - Police are turning to the public to help them find a gang associate with warrants in Kamloops, Kelowna, Surrey and Ontario. Corey Foster, 35, also known as Corey Rosscoveili Foster, Patrick Vaughn Pettman, John James Walker and also goes by the nick-name Rocko is wanted on 30 charges for assault, weapons, breach of...
Rob Ford’s apology ‘was enough,’ says Toronto’s deputy mayor
TORONTO – Toronto's deputy mayor says a public apology by embattled Mayor Rob Ford "may not be the one that everyone had anticipated but it was enough."
Fall RDCO water system flushing notice
The Regional District is about to begin its fall water main flushing program. The work is scheduled to take place during the first two weeks of November affecting customers of the Killiney Beach water system. Environmental Services staff will be flushing mains between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Later...
Okanagan College helps fill Penticton’s coming need for construction workers
Last week’s announcement of a major resort-style housing development in Skaha Hills is welcome news for the regional economy and highlights the need for more construction professionals. Greyback Developments Ltd. and the Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation announced the project, which will be located on a 550-acre site on the shores of Skaha Lake west...