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Rally against accused Kelowna animal torturer planned
September 15, 2020 - 8:30 AM

A rally aimed at keeping the attention on accused animal abuser Leighton Allen Labute is planned for Kelowna Law Courts today, Sept. 15, at 9 a.m.
Neighbours of accused Kelowna hamster killer protest outside courthouse
August 25, 2020 - 2:17 PM

A handful of people held a protest at the Kelowna courthouse today in an effort to bring attention to their concerns that an accused animal killer able to walk freely in their neighbourhood.
Alleged Kelowna hamster torturer returns to court today
August 25, 2020 - 9:20 AM

The Kelowna man who is accused of torturing three hamsters will be back in court for the first time in months today, Aug. 25, to consult legal counsel.
PETA demands PetSmart stop animal sales after hamsters tortured in Kelowna
June 11, 2020 - 5:00 PM

An international animal rights group is calling on a popular pet retailer to stop selling animals, alleging they sold three hamsters to a Kelowna man who allegedly tortured and killed them on video.
Alleged Kelowna hamster torturer returns to court in August
May 27, 2020 - 8:00 AM

The Kelowna man accused of torturing a hamster will be back before the courts Aug. 25.
Kelowna man arrested for alleged hamster cruelty
May 25, 2020 - 3:12 PM

A Kelowna man has been arrested following allegations of animal cruelty involving a hamster.
Entrepreneurs turning beer byproduct into bread, cookies and profits
August 18, 2019 - 11:00 AM

VANCOUVER - When Jeff Dornan opened a brewery six years ago, he knew the brewing process would produce hundreds of kilograms of spent grain, and he had a plan for it.
Paying down debt should be priority for low income workers, say experts
January 19, 2019 - 6:00 AM

TORONTO - Investment planning can often be seen as a luxury for the financially stable but advisers say that it's especially important for those who are starting out in their careers or are struggling with debt.
It's not just about the host: awards shows are due for a makeover, insiders say
January 12, 2019 - 6:00 AM

TORONTO - Change is afoot for major film awards shows on both sides of the border.
P.E.I. vet performs career first in operation on 50-gram dwarf hamster
April 19, 2018 - 9:00 PM

NEW PERTH, P.E.I. - A veterinarian in Prince Edward Island successfully operated on her smallest patient ever earlier this week — a 50-gram dwarf hamster named Mr. Nibbles. "Somebody was asking me, 'How big is 50 grams? Is it the size of a walnut?'" Dr. Claudia Lister said Thursday in an interview from the New Perth Animal Hospital. "I said, 'More like two cotton balls.'"
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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Rally against accused Kelowna animal torturer planned

Neighbours of accused Kelowna hamster killer protest outside courthouse

Alleged Kelowna hamster torturer returns to court today

PETA demands PetSmart stop animal sales after hamsters tortured in Kelowna

Alleged Kelowna hamster torturer returns to court in August

Kelowna man arrested for alleged hamster cruelty

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