Top Stories – Nov 8 – Big Snow MVA

In Glenmore yesterday, an accident involving seven vehicles closed Begbie Road, which also affected the surrounding streets. Without good winter tires travelling the roads was very challenging and drivers need to use extreme caution. If you are in an accident in the snow and do not have the proper tires, a fine of $121 could be levied. As they do every winter, RCMP remind drivers to brush the snow off vehicle windows and slow down giving yourself extra time to get where you’re going.

The Health Employers Association has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Resident Doctors of BC under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate. RDBC represents more than 1,400 medical graduates who participate in an educational program leading to qualification for independent practice as a family or specialist doctor.

Scientists told the global climate conference in Egypt that the loss of summer Arctic sea ice is now inevitable. The report says complete melting will take place in at least one year before 2050 even if global warming is held to 1.6 degrees. It adds the Arctic Ocean is growing increasingly acidic, harming the growth of shellfish.

The coroner says 64 people have died from illicit drugs so far this year in Kelowna. That’s more than Burnaby and the 6th-highest in the province. For all of Interior Health there have been 284 deaths and 1,644 in BC. No deaths have been reported at supervised consumption or drug overdose prevention sites.

Canadians are facing long wait times for new electric vehicles as an ongoing supply chain crunch and shortage of computer chips hinders carmakers from making enough to meet demand. The delays have trickled down to shoppers, with some being told the specific model and trim they want will take years to arrive. One Toyota buyer says he’s been told he has first dibs on one arriving in late December… nearly 21 months after he placed his order.

Apple is warning customers they’ll have to wait longer to get its latest iPhone models after anti-virus restrictions were imposed on a contractor’s factory in central China. The last quarter of the year is typically a busy season for companies as they ramp up production ahead of the end of year holiday rush.

If your street hasn’t been cleared yet, both Kelowna and West Kelowna say they will get to it. Plowing is done in order of importance such as main roads, bus routes, hills and feeder roads. Kelowna says residential streets will be done within 48 hours of a snow event. Residents are also asked to not park on the street. More info at kelowna.ca/snow and westkelownacity.ca/snowdays

Due to water damage, the 6 month to 11 year old immunization clinic at Capri Centre is moving to the Kelowna Community Health and Services Centre at 505 Doyle beginning today. Anyone with a scheduled appointment at Capri should go to the Health and Services Centre at their appointment time. The clinic is providing both COVID and flu vaccines.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service warned cabinet ministers on February 13 that invoking the Emergencies Act could push “Freedom Convoy” protesters toward violence. The Act was brought in the following day, 3 weeks after the convoy rolled into Ottawa. The Liberal government decided to use it, for the first time ever, to clear protests in the capital and at border crossings across the country.

Sports

Kelowna Rockets goaltender Talyn Boyko has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for his performance in the win over Kamloops on the weekend.

The Vancouver Canucks begin a 5 game road trip tonight in Ottawa with the faceoff at 4.

Monday Night Football in New Orleans wasn’t much of a contest as the Ravens beat the Saints 27-13.

The Toronto Raptors lost 111-97 to the Bulls yesterday. There are no NBA games tonight as the league wants its players and fans to vote in the U-S election.