Ontario’s ombudsman slams the provincial government for placing a limit on payments for the colorectal cancer drug Avastin, a policy he calls unjust and arbitrary.
Archive for September, 2009
Vehicle discovered on steep slope above Gallagher’s Canyon
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 6:45 pm
Tree all that stopped vehicle from hitting bottom of Gallagher’s Canyon.
Video: Family appeals for new leads into disappearance of Aaron Derbyshire
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 6:38 pm
Glenda Derbyshire makes a tearful plea for information on the anniversary of her son’s disappearance.
Mafia bribed Montreal airport customs agent
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 5:50 pm
A former Montreal airport customs officer has been found guilty of taking bribes from a drug smuggling ring with ties to the city’s Mafia.
Regulate ‘healthy’ food logos: anti-obesity group
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 5:50 pm
A Quebec group fighting obesity is asking Health Canada to regulate manufacturers’ logos used in food labelling that promote products as healthier choices.
UBCM asks Ottawa to take on CN Rail over right-of-ways
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 5:37 pm
Union of B.C. Municipalities convention approves Kelowna’s resolution calling on the federal government to support the placement of trails next to rail corridors.
Fire destroys car on Black Mountain, occupants escape injury
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 5:27 pm
No cause established for fire that started in engine compartment.
Mia Farrow challenges Kelowna residents to get politically active
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 5:14 pm
Actor-turned-activist ripped into developed world for standing by during genocide.
Right Now! Houghton Road multi-use corridor open house
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 5:02 pm
Event is at Rutland Centennial Hall until 7 p.m.
The best reality show on television, Dragon’s Den, returns tonight
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | 4:00 pm
Tonight marks the return of reality television’s hottest hour, Dragon’s Den. Two new programs also make their debut on ABC, and we have all the details inside.
