'Every child who walks down this road, she knows everyone of their names. Every one of them,' said a neighbour remembering a beloved Cole Harbour crossing guard who passed away.

The takeover of Astral Media Inc. by BCE Inc. is now expected to close on July 5, the companies said Friday following the final regulatory approval by the CRTC.

Kelowna and area residents opened their pockets to the tune of $62,000 Astral Radio Have a Heart fundraisers.