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Kelowna General Hospital set to move operations, patients

2012-05-25T21:07:27Z

The new Centennial building of Kelowna General Hospital (Chris Walker/CBC)

It's pretty much universal; We all hate moving.

But imagine if your house had 250 truckloads of stuff, and what if you had to save lives, dress wounds, and change bedpans all at the same time?

That's the task facing Kelowna hospital this weekend, as they move into their new building and lab.

To help, they've called up a unique moving company. Daybreak host Chris Walker went to the new hospital and sat down with their main moving man, Mike Shebib.

Province considers BYOB for B.C. restaurants

2012-05-25T16:00:53Z

(CBC)

If you've traveled out of province, you may have enjoyed a restaurant meal with your own bottle of wine.

The practice is known as corkage, and it's not allowed in B.C., but an Okanagan wine maker has sparked a discussion that may see that changed.

Sandra Oldfield is the owner of Tinhorn Creek Vinyards in Oliver. She floated the idea on twitter, under the hashtag "BC Wine Chat" -- and it got a huge response.

And now, minister Rich Coleman says the province is considering the idea as part of the government's review of liquor laws in B.C.

Cawston Avenue one year on

2012-05-25T11:49:45Z

Daybreak's Chris Walker spoke to residents along Cawston Avenue in downtown Kelowna to find out what they think of the new $5.5 million multi-use corridor.

Rocky Mountaineer service disrupted by CP strike

2012-05-24T18:42:31Z

(Rocky Mountaineer)

The Rocky Mountaineer website reads "The only way to experience the Rockies," but the CP Rail strike has cut down on that experience.

The strike prevents the Rocky Mountaineer from using CP rail tracks between Kamloops and Calgary and rail passengers have to be bused over that portion of the journey.

Daybreak host Chris Walker spoke with Ian Robertson, spokesperson for Rocky Mountaineer, as well as Bryan Pilbeam, the vice president and general manager of National Hospitality Group which runs Hotel Thompson in Kamloops.

That's one of the Kamloops hotels that accomodates Rocky Mountaineer passengers.

Calling all Hot Shots!

2012-05-24T15:55:29Z

Daybreak wants you to capture an image that says to you "summer's on its way."

Don't be tempted by pretty flowers or boats on a lake, look for the more subtle signs; Maybe a close-up of a red, stuffy nose (someone with summer allergies) or like Daybreak guest host Valerie McTavish's shot of a kid swimming in Okanagan Lake earlier this week....without a wet suit!

Get your photos in by Thursday, and on Friday we'll pick a winner and award a prize package! Send them to daybreakkelowna@cbc.ca

Climber from 1st Canadian expedition talks Everest deaths

2012-05-23T20:06:14Z

A Canadian was among a group of climbers who died Saturday while descending from the 8,850-metre Everest summit. (CBC)

Mount Everest has become a busy place.

When Canadian,Shriya Shah-Klorfine, died Saturday, she was one of about 150 climbers who tried to reach the mountain's summit that day.

It was a lot less crowded in 1982 when the first Canadian expedition reached the top of Everest.

Pat Morrow was the photographer on that trip. He went on to become the first person to climb the famed seven summits - the highest peak on each of the seven continents.

Daybreak host Chris Walker spoke with Pat Morrow from his home in Invermere.

Moveable Feast Pt. 1: Kelowna's Kasugai gardens

2012-05-23T18:12:59Z

Kasugai Gardens Kelowna BC Canada in late Winter 2011 (Russ Dionne/Wikimedia Commons)

Ernest Hemmingway said anyone lucky enough to have lived in Paris in their youth would carry that experience for the rest of their lives. He called the city A Moveable Feast.

Daybreak contributor Gillianne Richards is a writer and artist who grew up in the Okanagan. She claims the visionaries, artists and culture of Hemingway's Paris are no greater than the treasures found in her own backyard.

In her new series, Moveable Feast, Gillianne uses the Okanagan as a backdrop to dive into the culture and people that makes this region rich.

In the first episode she explores a Japanese-Canadian oasis in the heart of Kelowna, the Kasugai Gardens are celebrating their 25th year.

Organic orchardist opposes nonbrowning apple

2012-05-22T20:19:21Z

Genetically modified apples could soon be coming to a store near you.

Summerland's Okanagan Specialty Fruits, has genetically engineered a non-browning apple.

The company recently applied to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for permission to plant its trees.

But Linda Edwards hopes the CFIA turns down that application. She's an organic orchardist and is also the author of Organic Tree Fruit Management, a reference manual for organic fruit producers.

She explained her concerns to Daybreak host Chris Walker.
And he took those concerns to Okanagan Specialty Fruits president, Neal Carter.

More Than One Way Home Part 2: Radical Hospitality

2012-05-18T20:50:34Z

Rev. Karen Medland of the First United Church gathers with children during a Sunday service (left), and the church's book club displays their latest read by renowned theologian Marcus Borg. (Madonna Hamel/CBC)

In the second of Daybreak contributor Madonna Hamel's faith and spirituality series she spent a couple of days with Rev. Karen Medland of the First United Church on the corner of Richter and Bernard.

She learned about the practice of 'Radical Spirituality' and the belief in being God's co-creators.

Reverend Medland began a guest lecture series that welcomed renowned theologian and author Marcus Borg to speak on the idea of being a co-creator and what that means in terms of creating a heaven on earth (as opposed to waiting for a reward in heaven).

Marcus Borg's latest book is called "Speaking Christian: Why Christian Words have Lost Their Meaning and Power," and the book is now one on the reading group's list at the church.

Past Episodes of More Than One Way Home:
- Part 1: Native Spirituality

Kamloops hostage-taker killed in fiery explosion

2012-05-18T17:02:52Z

What remains of a woman's home after a hostage taker sets off fiery explosion in her Kamloops neighbourhood. (Leia Hutchings/CBC)

One man is dead, but a woman and her family managed to escape a violent hostage-taking in Kamloops, B.C. Thursday night that ended with an explosion destroying a family home.

The incident began late early Thursday evening when a neighbour saw a man armed with a long gun burst into the home in the 1400 block of Cannel Drive.

That man rigged himself, the woman's home and a vehicle outside with explosives, and officials had to evacuate 15 homes in the suburban neighbourhood.

Kamloops assistant fire chief Mike Adams speaks explains what happened to the CBC's Pamela McCall.

Arson allows Chase museum to bring new life to history

2012-05-16T21:19:58Z

Renovations inside and outside the museum in Chase, B.C. (Leia Shaw/CBC)

Last summer, the unthinkable happened. Not one, but two fires were deliberately set at the museum in Chase, B.C..

Shortly after the second blaze, we learned most of the artifacts - all the history, photographs, and collections from the region - had been saved.

Nearly a year later, Daybreak contributor Leah Shaw stopped by the museum to see how staff were faring with bringing the museum back to its former glory, and discovered the story has taken a turn from a story of misfortune to a tale of opportunity.

Farmers dread return to PST/GST, losing tax breaks

2012-05-15T19:29:20Z

(B.C. Government)

Ranchers and Fruit growers are not looking forward to life after the HST.

On Monday, the B.C. government introduced legislation to bring back the PST and GST.

Tax exemptions for goods and services that existed prior to the HST days will be reinstated, and a new online system will be introduced to cut down on the paperwork for businesses.

But that won't be enough for fruit growers like Christine Dendy, who is a cherry grower in Kelowna.

She campaigned to keep the HST, and explains why to Daybreak host, Chris Walker.

Racy book hot item in the Okanagan

2012-05-14T20:34:12Z

Vintage/Anchor books

British writer E L James' "Fifty shades of grey" trilogy has taken pop culture by storm.

All three books are now sitting in the top three spots on the Canadian best sellers list.

The books have been dubbed "mommy porn" for their discussions of spanking, sex and submission.

Some U.S. libraries have actually banned the books for their steamy subject matter.

So how has the Okanagan Regional Library dealt with that controversy? Barbara Jo May, Kelowna's adult collection librarian explains.

TIME Magazine's controversial cover

2012-05-14T11:47:20Z

Next week's cover of TIME magazine cover is getting plenty of attention.

Even before the magazine has hit the stands, the image of a pretty, fit mother nursing her three year old son, who's standing on a chair has been making waves.

The corresponding article is about attachment parenting -- the parenting theory made popular by Dr. Sears, but the swirling controversy is all about the image on the cover.

Ingrid Tilstra is a lactation consultant and part of the breastfeeding support group called La Leche League Canada.

She explains to Daybreak host Chris Walker how she feels about what the article contributes to the perception of breastfeeding, and the continuing conflict between what's best for baby, and what's socially acceptable.

Escape from Camp 14

2012-05-14T11:33:42Z

Escape from Camp 14 tells the story of a young man who was born and raised in a North Korean prison camp, and escaped.

The story is a chilling reminder of the horrors happening right now within North Korea, and should be a clarion call for people of conscience everywhere.

The book does a good job of recounting life inside the camp, and is an engaging read. It's perhaps a bit too engaging, though, in that it doesn't provide the necessary historical and sociological background necessary to appreciate the inner workings of the North Korean prison system.

I found myself yearning for a more substantive exploration of Shin's psychological shock and subsequent transformation, and thought the author, having completed the narrative arc, brought the book to a rushed conclusion.

Still, this is a book well worth reading. Bring a strong stomach -- it depicts a living nightmare. It's a good companion to the excellent Orphan Master's Son.