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- Speed a possible factor in death of snowboarder at Big White
- Drunk drivers in Kelowna can expect the unexpected from police
- It's 1936 all over again; An American sports columnist gets a bizarre Nazi flashback in Vancouver
- NHL’s Detroit Red Wings to hold open practice in Kelowna
- Police looking for ‘very busy people’ involved in substantial grow show
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Chuck Poulsen: How much did you love the Olympics? Let's count it out
Supporters argue there is no way to measure the vast public relations value of the Games in the U.S. and abroad. That’s the problem. There is no way to measure, although that won’t stop the homers from claiming money-well-spent.
Chuck Poulsen: Why I won't call it Jim Stuart park
"Who decided to name the new park Jim Stuart Park? Fellow politicians. They must be stopped from this kind of in-breeding."
Stockwell Day: Now they believe
"They didn't expect that this time we had no intention whatsoever to 'share the podium'. We were out to own it."
Distractions
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Gordon Ficke: The old Glenrosa Irrigation Flume Part Two
“Some of the stories,” Ross reveals, “could have been disastrous from lack of knowledge!” Gorman continues, “I was involved in one in 1955 with my brother John at Jackpine Lake.”
TOP STORY
West Kelowna council rejects Targa Bambina rally race
3:49 pm | 03.09.2010
Concerns about noise, fire danger, dominate debate about event proposed for May long weekend.
Rutland Rapist developed taste for petite, lone women
11:59 pm | 03.01.2010
Stephens made a crucial error that led police to catch him. He was caught in a single case of sexual assault and upon his conviction he was forced to turn over DNA samples. From there, it all unravelled.
Simpson sentenced to four years in prison for manslaughter
4:55 pm | 03.09.2010
Judge rejects his claim that an accidental stabbing killed his room-mate.
West Kelowna taking over its own sewage
4:30 pm | 03.09.2010
Okanagan Sun gaming grant punted; team plays on
12:09 pm | 03.09.2010
The BCFC team has their $30,000 grant pulled after the province cuts adult sports funds.
Warriors, Vees clash in second round of BCHL playoffs
8:00 am | 03.09.2010
The Okanagan rivals meet tonight in game one of the series beginning in Penticton.
Police looking for 'very busy people' involved in substantial grow show
11:00 am | 03.08.2010
"This is certainly among the largest single grow operation we have taken out in a residence..."
Queen of the World: Kathryn Bigelow, Hurt Locker walk away with top Oscar honours
1:16 am | 03.08.2010
Former Warriors employee claims sexual harassment
4:30 pm | 03.07.2010
The hockey club and one of its volunteers are named in a human rights complaint.
Speed a possible factor in death of snowboarder at Big White
10:46 am | 03.07.2010
The snowboarder was part of a large group from the Lower Mainland. A doctor was on the scene within minutes after hearing their screams for help.
Texas publisher apologizes for 'insensitive' column likening Vancouver to '36 Nazi Games
10:01 am | 03.07.2010
Warriors fan bus roaring to go
11:06 am | 03.06.2010
The Fan Bus service costs $22 per game and includes one ticket, pizza and pop and a chance to win some great prizes.
Public asked to participate in economic development strategy
10:18 am | 03.06.2010
The online survey is available immediately via the district’s website and participants have until March 31 to complete the survey.
Sledge hockey captivates Kelowna as Paralympic Games await their turn in Vancouver
5:22 pm | 03.05.2010
"I tried sledge hockey on a whim and fell in love with it right away. It was my first time back on the ice after my injury and the same old feeling came back when I was on the sled... when I'm out on the ice I don't feel disabled at all."
New B.C. tax credits got nothing on location, location, location
12:05 pm | 03.05.2010
Location is still the most important part of the business, the Okanagan film commissioner says. It has potential on its own to land a major movie production in the Okanagan and—even better—maybe an ongoing television series.
More Local News
Marshall Melnychuk: Shining happy people holding hands 6:11 pm
2010 Winners Announced for the Key Business Awards 10:14 am
Rally race planned for Glenrosa Road jumps gun on council approval 5:00 am
Council deliberates third draft of financial plan 1:38 pm
With H1N1 almost gone, attention turns to West Nile virus 12:22 pm
Councillor dumps on tipping fees for West Kelowna garbage 8:30 am
Annual food drive to benefit Westside food bank 2:23 pm
Resort employee says he was fired because he has hepatitis 6:00 am
West Kelowna council highlights 10:52 am
Grande-sized crash at Starbucks 2:18 pm
BC NEWS
Campbell River men charged with murder after beating death 1:01 pm
Crosby's missing hockey stick, glove found 1:01 pm
Winter weather returns to Metro Vancouver 1:01 pm
Two B.C. men split $19M jackpot 1:01 pm
Wheelchair-bound Canadian hospitalized after Australian train station attack 12:01 pm
Debt still looms over jailed investment adviser Thow 12:01 pm
Surrey man facing eight more child porn charges for total of 16 11:01 am
Canadian actor Corey Haim found dead at 38 10:01 am
Canadians, Afghans beat back Taliban in 'crazy' fighting: Soldier 10:01 am
Health minister wants Americans to pay for surgeries in B.C. 10:01 am
Breaking News
Alberta judge orders voir dire hearing in Syncrude trial over dead ducks 3:46 pm
Scotiabank arm poised to buy Siam City stake 3:46 pm
Bill Gates no longer world's richest man 3:46 pm
Norbourg swindler may testify against Quebec watchdog 3:46 pm
Rising provincial debts a "ticking time bomb," CIBC says. 1:46 pm
Manitoba hotels to watch for child abusers. 1:46 pm
Minister orders review of `unacceptable' invoices. 1:46 pm
N.L. lab chief resigns over testing errors. 1:46 pm
U.S. Secret Service, RCMP bust counterfeiting ring. 1:46 pm
Seals aren't pets, experts warn. 1:46 pm
Sports »
Howard takes advantage of Gushue errors to stay unbeaten 11:41 am
NASCAR missed chance to fix the `code' 11:41 am
Chelios recalled by Thrashers 11:41 am
Complex factoring system ensures no Paralympian has an unfair advantage 10:31 am
Wheelchair curling: How it works 10:31 am
Limited TV options for Paralmypics. 10:31 am
Athletes to watch at Paralympics 10:31 am
Sledge hockey: How it works 10:31 am
Para-biathlon: How it works 10:31 am
Cross-country skiing: How it works 10:31 am
Business »
OECD says Canada Post should be privatized. 12:36 pm
Debt still looms over jailed investment adviser Thow. 11:41 am
TSX up after two-day slide. 11:41 am
Fred Sarkari: What? What is that? 9:49 am
More changes in the Bank of Canada's top ranks 9:36 am
Markets up on positive data from China. 7:36 am
CANADA WORLD BUYERS; Acquisitions abroad top foreign takeovers 5:31 am
Turning a recession into a depression 5:31 am
The mother of all loopholes; Non-resident Canadian citizens enjoy tax-free status on their world-wide earnings 5:31 am
Ottawa wary of U.S. bill to end NAFTA; New wave of protectionism hits Capitol Hill 5:31 am
Entertainment »
She's Out of My League 5:29 am
Trailer: She's Out of My League 5:29 am
Green Zone 5:29 am
Trailer: Green Zone 5:29 am
Remember Me 5:29 am
Trailer: Remember Me 5:29 am
Sandra Bullock turns up to collect prize, hand out DVDs, razz judges 5:43 am
Queen of the World: Kathryn Bigelow, Hurt Locker walk away with top Oscar honours 1:16 am
Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin's Oscar hosting report card; Put simply, we were treated to a wild and crazy guy & a mild and lazy guy 1:16 am
Preparing for movie night in Kelownifornia 4:27 pm
Lifestyle »
Marshall Melnychuk: Top 5 foods and supplements for your brain 9:53 am -=edit=-
How to save $167 in fine style: Bluetooth headset roundup 6:30 am -=edit=-
Marshall Melnychuk: The best 5 foods and supplements for your brain 7:16 am -=edit=-
Read All Over: Embracing the Wide Sky 9:53 am -=edit=-
Activist fights for right to aided suicide 6:46 am -=edit=-
Routines the key to kids' good nights; Consistent bed, meal times help children avoid sleep problems in their later years. 6:46 am -=edit=-
Last veteran of the Great War dies at age 109 9:18 pm -=edit=-
Paul Latimer: Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder 1:53 pm -=edit=-
Marshall Melnychuk: A grapefruit a day is way better than an apple 10:39 am -=edit=-
Arrivals Travel: Whistler has gold medal savings in 2010 5:00 am -=edit=-
