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Canadian economy grew 0.1 per cent in NovemberLast Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2008 | 11:09 AM ET CBC News
Economic activity in Canada inched ahead by 0.1 per cent in November, as growth remained modest through the autumn, Statistics Canada said Thursday.
Economists had been looking for growth of 0.2 per cent for the month.
The economy grew by 0.2 per cent in October, and by 0.1 per cent in September.
Service industry output rose by 0.2 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 31, 2008
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Kelowna snowmobiler impaled by tree...OUCH!Tree impales snowmobilerby Kelly Hayes - Story: 36907Jan 29, 2008 / 6:00 am
Jamie Needham admits it was a sight he will never forget.
Needham of Kelowna and his friends had been snowmobiling in the Myra Canyon area Sunday and were headed home and came upon an unforgettable sight -- a small tree sticking through a man.
"It was almost like a joust, like a long tree that was sticking into ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 29, 2008
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Grant's Law goes into effect for British Columbians starting February 1,2008For those of us that remember a young man by the name of Grant DePatie then this Friday February 1,2008 is a welcome date. Grant was a gas station attendant in Maple Ridge,BC. During a "gas and dash" he tried to stop the thieves only to lose his life in the process. The fact that he was dragged to his death to save his employer from losing a handful of dollars is what is very sad. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 28, 2008
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Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino fireWell, when I first read the news I have to admit I was quite upset. The thought of people being trapped in a burning building just was too horrific of a thought. Considering the 87 people that lost their lives in the 1980 MGM Grand fire, it was all too much to relive! Once I realized that it was mostly contained to the roof area I felt a whole lot better and then found myself ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 27, 2008
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30K Club for the homeless of Kelowna,BCRecently, Kelowna's Gospel Mission has implemented a new club called 30K. This club essentially is a $30 a month sponsorship through Kelowna Gospel Mission to support the homeless through transitional housing and making it as affordable as possible. The need is definitely there and what a great way for the local Gospel Mission to celebrate its 30 year anniversary. From my point ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 25, 2008
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Kelowna International Airport borrowing for expansion by 2010.Airport borrowing on agendaby Wayne Moore - Story: 36702Jan 21, 2008 / 7:00 am
Kelowna City Council is expected to approve the borrowing of more than $45 million for improvements at Kelowna International Airport when it meets Monday.
Council is being asked to approve the borrowing of the funds from the Municipal Finance Authority of B.C. as part of its Spring 2008 issue.
Kelowna Council passed ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 23, 2008
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B.C. isolated from economic storm, say analystsThe economic storm that has battered the U.S. isn't necessarily headed in B.C.'s direction soon, according to some financial analysts and market watchers in the province.
On Tuesday morning the main Canadian index, the S&P/TSX composite, was up 337 points to 12,467 by 11 a.m. ET after it had tumbled 605 points on Monday, while the U.S. market opened with a nosedive after being closed on Monday ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 22, 2008
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Avalanche tragedy at Big White Ski Resort!Big White avalanche victim identifiedby Kelly Hayes - Story: 36422Jan 8, 2008 / 7:50 am
"Kelowna RCMP have confirmed that a body found following an avalanche at Big White Ski Resort is that of an Australian man. Three people were swept by an avalanche Sunday at Big White's Parachute Bowl -- a double black diamond run. Two of them managed to escape unharmed, but Leigh Barnier ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 22, 2008
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Hybrid bus unveiled in Kelowna,BC first of its kind in Canada!Hybrid bus unveilingby Jason Lamb - Power 104 - Story: 36624Jan 15, 2008 / 4:08 pm
The first hybrid school bus to be used in Canada was unveiled in Kelowna Tuesday morning.
Education Minister, Shirley Bond, was on hand along with local politicians, school officials and young students, to take the inaugural trip.
Board of Education chair, Moyra Baxter says they are excited to be the first school ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 22, 2008
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The Importance of Family Time!
I was thinking about my family today while driving up to Big White Ski Resort. I mean it is obvious that as a husband and father it is essential "to be there" when my family needs me. I wanted to go a little deeper in terms of why it is so important to be available when it really matters. Far too often in my profession you hear the terrible stories of driven agents that lose their family while trying ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 22, 2008
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Housing starts set new record for Kelowna,BC in 2007.
Housing starts set recordby Rachael Kimola - Story: 36474Jan 10, 2008 / 5:00 am
A record high was reached in local housing starts last year.
According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, housing starts in Kelowna climbed 4% from 2006 levels.
CMHC market analyst, Paul Fabri, says housing starts have broken the 2,500 unit mark for the last three years.
"Housing starts climbed four ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 13, 2008
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No recession in Canada, bank economists say...No recession in Canada, bank economists sayLast Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 | 1:47 PM ET CBC News
"Canada's economic growth will slow down this year, but will avoid a recession, top economists at Canada's biggest banks agreed Wednesday.
TD Bank chief economist Don Drummond, speaking at a forum at the Economic Club of Toronto, is forecasting GDP growth of 1.9 per cent in Canada this year, ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2008
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