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Company officials are blaming staff at the Summerland Seniors Village for leaving a 91-year-old resident lying sick, helpless and alone in his room for several days last week.

Penticton's downtown will come alive this afternoon with the sights of Christmas during the 15th annual Royal LePage Locations West Realty Santa Claus Parade.

Justice for a young boy killed by a drunk driver will do little to make his relatives feel better, a friend of the family said Friday.

Students from Const. Neil Bruce Middle School know how to build robots that can dance and perform search-and-rescue manoeuvres.

Stuart Park skating rink in downtown Kelowna opened a day early on Friday. The outdoor skating-only rink will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., with the ice surface flooded at regular times each day. If temperatures become too warm or the ice quality is affected by midday sunshine, the rink may be temporarily closed until conditions improve. The City of Kelowna's public skate schedule hotline is 250-469-8800 (option 4). Skaters are urged to call the hotline, particularly when weather conditions change, to find out the status of the ice at Stuart Park.

People are invited to stop by from 7 to 9 a.m. and drop off an unwrapped gift for a child or teen, then enjoy a complimentary breakfast. The Columbia Elementary School Choir will perform and Santa Claus is expected to make an appearance. Butch Beagle will be the emcee.

Const. Geoff Mantler ignored the protocol for high-risk arrests and kicked Buddy Tavares in the head even though he was obeying the officer's commands, a police expert testified.

The 25th annual Festival of Lights, from 5 to 10 p.m., features live entertainment with renowned Canadian recording artist Andrew Allen, plus Cod Gone Wild and Elvis tribute artist Adam Fitzpatrick, ice-carving, a visit from Santa, and a fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. sponsored by the Summerland Credit Union. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the evening.

Police arrested two males on cocaine trafficking charges following a vehicle search along Main Street.