Junior hockey
KIJHL announces death of player in vehicle incident
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is mourning the loss of Castlegar Rebels forward Nathan (Nate) Jackman, who passed away in a car accident early Sunday just north of Nelson.Jackman, who recently completed his rookie season with the Rebels, was set to celebrate his high school graduation later this month....
May 08, 2024
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Pet safety
Don't forget pets when making emergency plans: BC SPCA
People are reminded to think about their pets -- in addition to family members -- when making plans for emergencies.The BC SPCA says pets are often forgotten when these plans are being put together.Bill Penhallurick, the BC SPCA's manager of emergency response, said making a plan for your pet not only ensures their saf...
May 08, 2024
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prevention services
Company launches wildfire damage protection pilot ahead of elevated-risk season
Intact Financial Corp. has launched a pilot program to reduce wildfire damage to customers' homes in Western Canada as another season of elevated fire risk approaches.The insurer says it has contracted Wildfire Defense Systems to provide prevention services when a wildfire is less than five kilometres away from the hom...
May 08, 2024
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Kamloops Council
Committee of the Whole asks Kamloops mayor to resign
Kamloops council's Committee of the Whole has voted to ask Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson to resign.The vote came shortly after the provincially-appointed municipal adviser to Kamloops council delivered his report for the first time in public - putting Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson squarely in the crosshairs.NEW - #Kamloops Counc...
May 07, 2024
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Toxic Drug Crisis
Public drug use is once again illegal in B.C.
Public drug use is once again illegal in British Columbia. Health Canada approved the B.C. government's request to once again make it illegal to use illicit substances in public spaces "Addiction is a health matter, not a criminal justice one, but that doesn't mean that anything goes. Parks and beaches have to be ...
May 07, 2024
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RCMP
Driver hits police vehicle, refuses breath demand
A driver in Kelowna literally backed into trouble.RCMP say officers were assisting paramedics in the 400-block of Lawrence Avenue on Saturday, May 4 around 1:15 a.m. when an officer noticed a white SUV backing up nearby that hit a parked police vehicle before attempting to drive away."The driver was stopped immedi...
May 07, 2024
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Road Work
Spallumcheen road set for five hour closure
A portion of a road in rural Spallumcheen will be closed for a few hours Tuesday, May 14.The Township of Spallumcheen said a portion of Back Enderby Rd. between Highway 97A and Mountain View Rd. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for pulverization. Traffic will be detoured via Mountainview Rd.Signage of the work and...
May 07, 2024
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Weather statement
Snow flurries may fall over Coquihalla, Highway 3
Some area highways may see some light snowfall on Monday.Environment Canada issued special weather statements for the Coquihalla and Highway 3 on May 6, stating there was a potential for flurries over high elevation mountain passes."A Pacific frontal system will move across B.C. today (Monday)," the weather a...
May 06, 2024
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RCMP
Police try to reunite urn with owner
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are seeking the owner of a small urn that was found in a Vernon park. The urn was turned into police in April by a member of the public who found it in Linear Park along 25th Avenue. If you believe it is yours and can prove ownership, please contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250)...
May 06, 2024
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Recycled & reused
Get rid of your old tires: Tire collection events coming to Kelowna & Vernon
If you have old or unused tires around your yard, here is the chance to dispose of them responsibly.Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) is hosting tire collection events in Kelowna and Vernon in the coming weeks.Tires, on or off rims, can be dropped off free of charge.The Kelowna event is from 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25...
May 05, 2024
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