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UBC World Water Day event raises awareness about world supply
KEYNOTE BY JEANETTE ARMSTRONG, CRC IN OKANAGAN INDIGENOUS PHILOSOPHY UBC’s Okanagan campus has planned three…
Burning in Four Regional Parks
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway in four regional parks to dispose of fire hazard fuels. Crews are burning today in Stephens Coyote Ridge, Coldham, Rose Valley and off Brown Road in a portion of Glen Canyon Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is...
Rockets defeat Blazers
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Kamloops Blazers 4-1 in Kamloops on Wednesday night, clinching the WHL regular season championship with two games remaining in the regular season. Ryan Olsen scored twice and Nick Merkley and Tyrell Goulbourne added singles as the Rockets dominated the Blazers, outshooting Kamloops 44-19. The win improved the Rockets...
Okanagan celebrates Canada Water Week with film screening, kids contest, panel and prizes
There’s something for everyone as the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its outreach program Okanagan WaterWise prepares to celebrate UN World Water Day and Canada Water Week, March 17 to 23. There is a special film screening, the ever-popular – and free – public panel discussion, and a contest for kids with prizes including a...
Okanagan math competition extends registration deadline
It’s not too late to register for the 2014 British Columbia Secondary School Mathematics Contest.
Deadly blast in Harlem a grim reminder of New York’s burden of aging infrastructure
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Even while the exact cause remains unknown, a deadly blast that levelled two Manhattan buildings served by a 127-year-old gas main has provided a jarring reminder of just how old and vulnerable much of the infrastructure is in New York and many other cities nationwide.
US trucker accused of keeping sex slaves in semitrailer for months on the road
A U.S. truck driver kept sex slaves in his semitrailer for months at a time while he travelled the country, filing down their teeth, forcing them to alter their appearance and beating them until they nearly passed out, authorities said.
District of West Kelowna names new CAO
WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna has a new Chief Administrator. Mayor Doug Findlater announced fomer Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Administrator Officer Jim Zaffino was appointed by council as the muncipality's new CAO. When Jason Johnson left the position to assume the seat of City Manager for Victoria, Zaffino was appointed...
UBC Board appoints Dr. Arvind Gupta president and vice chancellor
A renowned expert in research and innovation policy who has forged close collaborations between universities, civil society and business has been appointed the 13th president and vice chancellor of the University of British Columbia. Dr. Arvind Gupta is currently chief executive officer and scientific director of Mitacs, a not-for-profit organization recognized internationally for nurturing the...
MP report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Discussing free trade and why South Korea
This week our Government announced that negotiations between Canada and South Korea on a free trade agreement have successfully concluded. As is often the case when trade deals are announced there are reactions from a variety of different groups, businesses, individuals, political interests and organizations that either oppose or support the agreement in question. Often...
Spring cleaning starts on West Kelowna streets
Spring street sweeping is underway in the District of West Kelowna and the cleanup of sand and salt from the municipality's roads will continue until approximately mid-May. Weather permitting, the program will run approximately eight weeks and progress as follows: - Westbank Centre - Lakeview Heights and Casa Loma - Boucherie Centre - Gellatly -...
Longtime rivals battle in Interior final
PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees and the Vernon Vipers will face-off in the BCHL Interior Conference best-of-seven series, starting Friday, March 14th at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees swept the Merritt Centennials in their first round match-up, while the Vipers took out the West Kelowna Warriors in six games. This will be the...
Red Dot Players present adaptation of Gogol’s classic satire The Government Inspector
The Okanagan College Red Dot Players are presenting a timely historical offering with playwright Jeffrey Hatcher’s sharp-edged adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector at the Kelowna campus, March 13 to 16. The entertaining take on incompetence, ignorance and greed in a small Russian town is a hilarious comedy of errors and a biting commentary...
Burning Fire Wood Debris Today
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway today (Wednesday, March 12, 2014) in three regional parks. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of large fuel modification projects underway within a 20-hectare section of Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park, nine hectares in Coldham Regional Park and...
Advisory Planning Commission Members Wanted
If you live within the Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Areas and are interested in your community, the Regional District would like to hear from you. Communications Officer Bruce Smith says “We’re currently looking for volunteer members to serve on the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Advisory Planning Commissions (APC).” He adds,...
Nursing students raise awareness on World Kidney Day
KAMLOOPS - Students of Thompson Rivers University's school of nursing are educating their community about renal health on March 13, 2014, World Kidney Day. With a focus on disease prevention and awareness, community organizations will gather at Northills Centre mall with interactive displays that encourage the public to learn more about kidney health. "Raising awareness of kidney disease...
Rockets shot down in third period by Royals
KELOWNA - The Victoria Royals defeated the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Tuesday in a fast-paced and physical game between the two WHL BC Division rivals. Axel Blomqvist scored with just over three minutes to play in the third period, snapping a 2-2 tie and giving the Royals the win. KELOWNA...
This Glass of Wine Really is Good for the Heart
The Vibrant Vine Donates $1 From Each Limited Release Bottle to Interior Heart & Surgical Centre KELOWNA, BC – Because we’re all looking for another great excuse to have that next glass of wine, the Vibrant Vine is giving back to their community by donating $1 from their Hugs & Kisses or Love wines released...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Joshua Douglas Crouse
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 12, 2014. Joshua Douglas Crouse, 26, is wanted for one count of theft of motor vehicle and one count of theft under $5000. Crouse is described as a white male, 6’2” tall and...
Snowmobiler in B.C. dies after being caught by avalanche; 2nd snowmobiler survives
NELSON, B.C. – One man is dead following an avalanche in British Columbia near Kooteney Glacier Provincial Park between Nelson and Cranbrook.
B.C. government refreshes century-old water law with new law expected in 2015
VICTORIA – The B.C. government has introduced legislation to update the province's century-old water law after years of consultation.
Notion that seniors are more often victims of consumer fraud may be myth: study
TORONTO – Contrary to popular belief, consumer fraud is not more prevalent among seniors, research suggests, and in fact older people may end up being victimized by scammers less often than those of younger years.
Jury deciding fate of B.C. man charged with murder of victim who vanished in ’99
The fate of a Lytton, B.C., man accused of a murder dating back more than a decade is now in the hands of a jury.
Police seek suspects in armed robbery spree
KELOWNA - RCMP are on the lookout for male suspects believed responsible for four armed robberies over the past week. The robberies that began March 5 have a number of things in common, though police say they probably aren't related to another string of robberies that happened at the end of February. Thieves in the...