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Jennifer Stahn
Room escape game trend sweeping across Canada
For Errol Elumir and Matt Silver, time spent locked indoors is their idea of a great night out.
Model for Rockwell’s Rosie the Riveter painting that symbolized working US women in WWII dies
HARTFORD, Conn. – Mary Doyle Keefe, the model for Norman Rockwell's iconic 1943 Rosie the Riveter painting that symbolized the millions of American women who went to work on the home front during World War II, has died. She was 92.
Kamloops schools put in lockdown after ‘swatting’ prank
KAMLOOPS - A week after a Sahali school was shut down due to a suspected prank call, two Westsyde schools were locked down after an anonymous call made reference to weapons and bombs, police say. Cpl. Wayne Chung with the Kamloops RCMP says the police were made aware of the phone threat shortly after 2:30...
Westsyde schools put in lockdown after ‘swatting’ prank
KAMLOOPS - A week after a Sahali school was shut down due to a suspected prank call, two Westsyde schools were locked down after an anonymous call made reference to weapons and bombs, police say. Cpl. Wayne Chung with the Kamloops RCMP says the police were made aware of the phone threat shortly after 2:30...
One year of ‘likes’ in sharing Kelowna’s storied past through photos
KELOWNA - Modern technology is giving Kelowna’s rich history a collective voice. With 8,400 likes garnered since its launch, the Old Kelowna Facebook page is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Friday, April 24. It all started when Okanagan College English professor Dr. Shona Harrison, a fourth-generation Kelowna resident, posted a photo on her personal page...
A small but significant art show
KAMLOOPS - Transition Kamloops is pleased to highlight a new art exhibit currently on display at The Art We Are. Local artists Jennifer Ste. Marie, June Laura Emery, and Jackie Chadwick combined forces to present a multi-media exhibit with a message. A combination of oil and acrylic paintings, prints and fabric art, the pieces address...
Upgrades set to begin on Coquihalla Highway
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Several stretches of the Coquihalla Highway will get a $15-million facelift this year as part of the province’s 10-year transportation plan. "Rehabilitation of provincial highways and side roads is a major component of our 10-year transportation plan, B.C. on the Move,” Transportation Minister Todd Stone said in a release. “These projects to improve...
Homes, not butcher, in store for 50 rabbits seized by B.C. SPCA
NANAIMO, B.C. – The SPCA says it has taken custody of 50 rabbits that were being raised for meat but were living in substandard conditions on a Vancouver Island property.
Medical marijuana patients struggle to access pot under federal rules: study
VANCOUVER – A University of British Columbia study has found medical marijuana patients are struggling to access cannabis under current regulations and many are turning to the black market.
Saskatchewan town considers changing ‘Land of Rape and Honey’ slogan
TISDALE, Sask. – The mayor of a town in northern Saskatchewan sighs at the prospect of having to explain yet again what the community's slogan really means.
Canucks facing hard questions after trailing Flames 3-1 in playoff series
CALGARY – The Vancouver Canucks flew back home after Tuesday night's 3-1 Game 4 loss to the Calgary Flames facing a number of questions.
Some of the winners and losers in the Conservative government’s latest budget
OTTAWA – As with all federal budgets, there are winners and losers in the latest document. Here's a look at who gets goodies and who doesn't.
Nominations open for 2015 Sustainability Awards
VERNON - The City of Vernon is encouraging businesses, schools and community organizations to nominate someone for Vernon’s Sustainability Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievements that contribute to community sustainability through environmental stewardship, economic viability and social inclusiveness. Award categories include Building and Development, Sustainable Businesses, Community Sustainability and Youth Initiatives. Details and additional information...
BC Arts Council approves grant for Kelowna
KELOWNA– The Kelowna Ballet Society has been awarded a grant worth $39,300 from the B.C. Arts Council. These funds will support a program which sees at-risk youth working with a composer, choreographer & student mentors to create a new school program. “This program is a tremendous opportunity,” says Premier Christy Clark, MLA for Westside-Kelowna. “Not...
College honours Butters, Embree, Pushor and Sharkey
KELOWNA - Okanagan College will recognize four esteemed community builders as Honorary Fellows during its 2015 Convocation ceremonies in June, including renowned Chef Rod Butters, entrepreneur Norm Embree, lawyer Rick Pushor and social planner Annette Sharkey. “I am extremely proud to announce these four individuals as Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College,” said president Jim Hamilton....
UBC study finds nurse ‘navigators’ play vital role in senior care
RETIRED BABY BOOMERS MAY PROVIDE VOLUNTEER WORKFORCE TO HELP IN RURAL SETTINGS KELOWNA - Retired baby boomers — professionals looking for something meaningful to do during retirement — might be the answer to helping seniors with chronic illness live independent lives. A three-year study conducted by researchers at UBC Okanagan has determined that with the...
College Alumnus helps trades students plug into cutting edge classroom and financial skills training
KELOWNA - The current generation of students needs to feel that the community is behind them and invested in their futures, says an Okanagan College alumnus whose donation is helping build a new learning environment at the College’s Kelowna campus. Dale Lamb, President of D.K.L. Financial Services Inc., has donated $50,000 towards to the Bright...
Shelf Life exhibit showcases UBC visual arts students’ works
WHAT: Shelf Life, an exhibition of the works of UBC Okanagan bachelor of fine arts graduates majoring in visual arts. WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 to Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (extended to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. WHERE: First and second floors of the Creative and Critical...
Canucks forward Burrows hospitalized due to upper-body injury, out for Game 4
CALGARY – Vancouver Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows was taken to hospital Tuesday after suffering an unspecified injury at the team's morning skate.
Voting in the wards works well for residents
LAKE COUNTRY – The District of Lake Country held the fourth of five advance polls Monday, April 20, at the Okanagan Centre Hall with 335 electors casting their ballot. A total of 2080 electors (22.33% of eligible voters) cast ballots thus far at advance polls. General Voting Day is Saturday, April 25. “The District acknowledges...
Kamloops Minor Baseball announces platinum sponsor
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Minor Baseball is pleased to announce Sussex Insurance as the Association’s Platinum Sponsor. The partnership will see Sussex Insurance provide KMBA with $15,000 over three years. “Sussex Insurance has supported KMBA for over six years and we are happy to have them on board for three more,” said KMBA President Chris Balison....
KSO’s last Chamber Music performance of 2014/2015 this weekend
KAMLOOPS – The final Chamber Music performance of Kamloops Symphony’s 2014/2015 season will be at TRU Alumni Theatre on Saturday, April 25. KSO Chamber Musicians Catharine Dochstader, Flute; Cvetozar Vutev, Violin; Ashley Kroecher, Viola; Martin Kratky, Cello; and Dimiter Terziev, Piano are set to perform. Their program, called Bach to the Future, features the creativity...
Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association hosting Peterson Creek cleanup
KAMLOOPS - The Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association will be hosting our third annual cleanup of Peterson Creek Park on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you are interested in helping out please meet us at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at the north end of Peterson Creek Park. The parking lot...
Public assent process to decide fire service
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has received the go-ahead from Pinantan/East Paul Lake residents to conduct a public assent process to determine approval for the establishment of a fire protection service and authorization of borrowing for fire hall construction and equipment. The decision to put the fire protection service to a public assent process...