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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.
Stockwell Day: Post Olympic blues?
"Talking about gold, the next day the Minister of Finance unveiled about 270 Billion dollars of it in his Budget. Yes, that's a big number. Here's what it looks like in bite size pieces."
Gordon Ficke: The oldest house in Westbank
"When the Griffin’s arrived, the family lived in the interim with his uncle Jack for a few months because there were still renters residing in the Goldie house."
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Warriors hope to grab series lead tonight in Penticton
12:52 pm | 03.15.2010
A win will put the Warriors in a position to close out the series at home on Tuesday night.
Paralympic cross-country skiing: Canada's Brian McKeever wins gold
11:44 am | 03.15.2010
The 30-year-old legally blind Paralympic cross country skier/biathlete from Canmore, Alta. wins Canada's first gold medal at Paralympics.
Wheelchair curling: Skip's ice sense often sends team to the top
10:18 am | 03.15.2010
Team Canada didn't play Sunday evening and resumes action today with games against Japan and Sweden.
Canada's sledge hockey team thrashes Sweden 10-1
5:16 pm | 03.14.2010
Canada now has a day off before playing Norway Tuesday night in its final preliminary round game.
Colette Bourgonje wins first Paralympics medal for Canada
3:06 pm | 03.14.2010
A 48-year-old teacher from Saskatoon was Canada's first medal-winner in the 2010 Paralympic Games Sunday.
Warriors even playoff series at two apiece
11:10 am | 03.14.2010
Trevor Bailey scores in overtime as Westside claw their way back into series.
Kelowna novel writing sensation takes a second run at penning a mystery
3:00 pm | 03.13.2010
Kelowna constructed Flavia de Luce gets back to sleuthing, thanks to author Alan Bradley.
Canada shakes off slow start to top Italy in sledge hockey
2:52 pm | 03.13.2010
Canada scored three goals in the third period to defeat the Italians 4-0 before a capacity house of 6,800 fans at the University of B.C.'s Thunderbird Arena.
Multimillion-dollar marijuana grow op found in Okanagan Falls
2:50 pm | 03.13.2010
Two men have been charged after Mounties raided an elaborate multi-million-dollar grow op in Okanagan Falls.
Warriors back in series after winning game three
11:12 am | 03.13.2010
Westside will try to even the series tonight, when they host the fourth game of the Interior Conference semi-finals.
Warriors hope to salvage series
3:36 pm | 03.11.2010
Westside look to rebound at home after falling behind 2-0 in their Interior Conference semi-final series with Penticton.
West Kelowna council fielded reports on everything from baseball to gravel pits
10:54 am | 03.11.2010
Council highlights from Tuesday, March 9 meeting.
Soles are coming out of the woodwork for Kelowna charity drive
4:12 pm | 03.10.2010
Roy's Shoes is collecting a massive amount of footware for the Soles4Souls charity drive.
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.
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Sports »
Lamely rallies for first PGA Tour title. 1:16 am
Canadian Woolstencroft dominates women's Paralympic slalom. 1:16 am
Paralympic athletes face increased doping tests. 1:16 am
Team Canada striker Lang re-joins Whitecaps. 1:16 am
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Weldon, Berry fifth in visually impaired cross-country skiing. 1:16 am
Rock star, hockey star sign guitar for Winnipeg charity. 1:16 am
Blackhawks' Campbell could be out for season. 1:16 am
Fans embrace wheelchair curling. 1:16 am
Capitals' Ovechkin suspended for two games. 1:16 am
Business »
2010 Winners Announced for the Key Business Awards 10:14 am
Salmonella found in common ingredient; Processed food; Flavour enhancer used in wide range of products 8:01 am
Housing starts rise 6.1 per cent in February. 7:37 am
More Canadians plan on buying homes, RBC poll says. 7:37 am
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Budget 2010 11:56 pm
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Entertainment »
Local songwriter victim of Euro-pirates 6:30 pm
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