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Kelowna Rockets GM on 2026 Memorial Cup BidThe City of Kelowna and Kelowna Rockets have put in a bid for the 2026 Memorial Cup, an event that the city cancelled during the pandemic. Travis Lowe speaks with Kelowna Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton on the competition for the bid and the team’s potential success.SportsJun 13
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Hezbollah fires rocket salvo at Israel after senior commander killedTensions between Hezbollah and Israel escalated on Wednesday as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israeli towns in apparent retaliation for an Israeli strike that killed a senior Hezbollah field commander. The Israeli strike in south Lebanon resulted in the death of three Hezbollah fighters, including the senior field commander, identified as Taleb Abdallah. In response,...WorldJun 12
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Hamas rockets strike Tel Aviv, Israel retaliates with Rafah airstrikesAir raid sirens blared in Tel Aviv for the first time in four months, as Israelis scrambled for cover from at least eight long-range rockets launched by Hamas. The rockets, fired from Rafah in southern Gaza, prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convene his war cabinet in response. Meanwhile, trucks carrying food and fuel...WorldMay 26
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Rockets blanked by Cougars in game oneGame one of round two didn’t go well for the Kelowna Rockets last night in Prince George. Kelowna ran into a hot young goaltender who turned away everything the Rockets fired at him as the Cougars blanked Kelowna 4-0 to open up a 1-0 series lead. Travis Lowe has the highlights.Apr 13
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Global Okanagan News at 5: June 13, 2024Flood mitigation is in the works in the North Okanagan, the Rockets hope to host the 2026 Memorial Cup, and West Kelowna gives back to its firefighters.Jun 13
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Kelowna mayor on 2026 Memorial Cup BidThe City of Kelowna and Kelowna Rockets have put in a bid for the 2026 Memorial Cup, an event that the city cancelled during the pandemic. Global’s Travis Lowe speaks with Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas on the buzz the event will bring to the city.SportsJun 13
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SpaceX Starship survives re-entry to Earth in milestone test launchSpaceX’s giant Starship rocket survived re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere on Thursday, splashing down into the Indian Ocean as planned during its fourth test mission after launching from south Texas.ScienceJun 6
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Boeing Starliner launch: NASA successfully blasts 1st crewed mission into orbitBoeing’s Starliner spacecraft successfully launched on its third attempt to fly astronauts to space for the first time on Wednesday, a much-delayed testing milestone after last-minute issues have pushed back the first two crewed launch attempts. The CST-100 Starliner capsule, with two astronauts aboard, lifted off at 10:52 a.m. ET from a launch pad at...ScienceJun 5
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Global National: May 26In top news tonight, air raid sirens blared in Tel Aviv as Israelis scrambled for cover from long-range rockets launched by Hamas. In the U.S., devastating twisters tore through Texas, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring dozens more. Meanwhile, in Nova Scotia, residents are still struggling with uninsured repair costs ten...Global NationalMay 26
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Liberals, Conservatives trade allegations of corruption: ‘Lining her own pockets’Allegations of illegal behaviour flew around the House of Commons during question period on Thursday between the Conservatives and Liberals. “At his billion dollar green slush fund, the prime minister’s hand-picked chair is being investigated for lining her own pockets and resigned in disgrace. But another NDP-Liberal appointed director has been caught funneling $42 million...CanadaMay 23
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Hezbollah launches rockets into northern Israel, as fighting escalatesTensions between Hezbollah and Israel have escalated, resulting in casualties and damage in northern Israel on Wednesday. Israel launched deadly strikes on a village in southern Lebanon a day earlier, prompting a retaliatory attack by Hezbollah on a town near the Lebanese border.WorldMar 27
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Silvertips sweep series with RocketsAfter a convincing 6-2 win over the Kelowna Rockets Friday in Everett, the weekend home-and-home series between the two teams came home to Kelowna Saturday. Once again, the Silvertips showed why they’re considered one of the top teams in the CHL right now, handing the Rockets their second-straight loss in as many nights. Travis Lowe has more.Mar 17
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Cooler pockets on the Prairies: May 1 Saskatchewan weather outlookMorning snow shifting to rain — Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with what to expect in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Wednesday, May 1, 2024.Global News at 6 ReginaMay 1
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Japan’s Space One rocket explodes seconds after launchJapan’s Space One Kairos rocket exploded just seconds after liftoff on Wednesday. The company had sought to be the first Japanese company to put a satellite in orbit.TechMar 13
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Cougars lead series two games to noneAnother night – another shutout performance by Prince George and the Kelowna Rockets find themselves down two games to none in their best-of-seven second-round series against the Cougars. Travis Lowe has the highlights.Apr 14
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Global Okanagan News at 5: April 12, 2024A group of West Kelowna citizens is concerned about pesticide use, a donor-funded program at Kelowna General Hospital could save lives, and the Kelowna Rockets move on to their second WHL playoff series.Apr 12
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B.C. weather system brings cooler temperatures, instability over Father’s Day weekendAn upper-level trough is bringing pockets of precipitation into the province on Friday and Saturday. Senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains what British Columbians can expect to see in their area ahead of Father’s Day.WeatherJun 14
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Global Okanagan News at 5: April 5, 2024City councilors in Kelowna debate voting for a pay raise for themselves, an Okanagan man wins big playing the slots, and the Kelowna Rockets have a chance to take their first-round playoff series against the Wenatchee Wild.Apr 5
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Kelowna Rockets beat Vancouver Giants 4-3 in overtimeThe Kelowna Rockets needed overtime on Friday night as they fumbled a 3-0 lead. However, the team quickly bounced back in overtime to post a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Giants.Mar 2
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Global Okanagan News at 5: April 1, 2024UBCO tower construction triggers evacuation at affordable housing building. BC’s Carbon Tax came into effect Monday, more on what that means for gas prices in the Okanagan. The Kelowna Rockets are heading into the next two games of the playoff series.Apr 1