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City of Kamloops receives award for financial reporting
The City of Kamloops is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for a second consecutive year. This program is specifically designed to encourage municipal governments throughout Canada to publish high quality financial reports and provide peer...
‘I don’t have any personal issues,’ Rob Ford says after late-night TV razzing
TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford rejected suggestions on Tuesday that late-night TV comedian Jimmy Kimmel had humiliated him, and denied needing help for substance abuse.
Prospera Place will keep the name until 2019
KELOWNA – RG Properties Ltd. and Prospera Credit Union are proud to announce today an agreement on a five-year renewal of their partnership for naming rights of Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC. The extension will keep the facility’s name as Prospera Place through January of 2019. Prospera Place is located in the heart of downtown...
Vernon student propelled by opportunities offered at the College
For Taylor Weixl, choosing to start her science degree at Okanagan College’s Vernon campus was about lifestyle and cost savings but she quickly reaped the rewards of small class sizes. “Most of my labs only have 10 students in them,” says Okanagan College student Taylor Weixl, who is just finishing up her second year of...
Burning fire wood debris today
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway today (Tuesday, March 4, 2014) in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and Coldham Regional Park. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of large fuel modification projects underway within a 20-hectare section of Stephen Coyote Ridge and nine hectares...
Blazers Week in Review, March 3
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Red Deer Rebels – 2-0 Loss Bolton Pouliot stopped 34 shots in his old stomping grounds, but it was not enough in a 2-0 loss to the Red Deer Rebels. Patrik Bartosak was perfect in goal stopping all 32 shots he faced. Vukie Mpofu and Rhyse Dieno were the goal...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Shawna Mae Browne
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 4, 2014. Shawna Mae Browne, 32, is wanted for one count of breach of probation. Browne is described as a white female, 5’8” tall and 141 lbs. She has brown hair and hazel...
Medical marijuana program ‘seriously compromised’ by rapid growth: feds
OTTAWA – The federal government says the unforeseen growth of its medical marijuana program has "seriously compromised" the goal of providing the drug to patients while ensuring public safety.
US says any Russian threat to Ukraine’s navy would be ‘dangerous escalation’
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Monday that any Russian threat to Ukraine's navy would be a "dangerous escalation" of an extremely tense situation.
City of Vernon lifeguard supervisor recognized for saving lives
Gary Lefebvre, the aquatic supervisor for City of Vernon Recreation Services, is being recognized by the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon on March 29 in Vancouver for his role in rescuing three canoeists on Kalamalka Lake last summer. Lefebvre was playing volleyball with family on the beach of Kalamalka Lake in the evening of...
Shortlisted books announced for 10th annual George Ryga Award
Three books have made the shortlist for the prestigious George Ryga Award, an annual literary award granted to a B.C. writer who has achieved an outstanding degree of social awareness for a book published within the last year. “We’re excited with the range and quality, compassion and depth of this year’s short listed books,” says...
Local dentists step up to turn a frown upside down
Kelowna, BC - Dentists in Kelowna have stepped up to make sure the smiles coming from Kelowna's Gospel Mission Dental Clinic continue. Due to a scheduling conflict out of Vancouver General Hospital Dental Residency Program, Kelowna's Gospel Mission was without a resident dentist for January and February, leaving hundreds of patient appointments up in the...
ORL, PEA and CUPE ratify contracts
The Okanagan Regional Library, the Professional Employees Association (PEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have completed their bargaining and reached new collective agreements that will see the continuation of excellent service to library patrons. PEA provides bargaining services for more than 2500 professionals across BC. The Okanagan Regional Library chapter serves 30 members....
Little Orange Man comes to RCA stage Thursday and Saturday
“It made me laugh uncontrollably, it made me cry. If there is one show that is truly a must-see… it’s Little Orange Man. You will never see a show like this one, though you'll be dying to.” —BloodyUnderrated KELOWNA - Theatre 26 and UBC’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies present Little Orange Man, a...
2014 Burn permits for open burning now available
Property owners can burn with a permit between February 28 and April 30 on properties two hectares (five acres) or over as long as they follow BC Regulation 145/93, which can be found at www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/34_145_93 and follow the regulations detailed in Bylaw 5263 on the City’s website at www.vernon.ca/images/uploads/council/bylaws/Fire_Prevention_Bylaw_5263.pdf. The following material must not be...
B.C. appeal court dismisses challenge against tough drunk-driving laws
VANCOUVER – B.C.'s appeal court has dismissed a legal challenge against the province's strict drunk-driving laws.
City of Vernon explains proposed business license bylaw and fee structure
The City of Vernon is currently reviewing its business license bylaw and fee structure and is looking for input on the proposed changes. The City has already received a number of comments to date on the proposed changes. One common issue has been the calculation of floor area. It is important to note that these...
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford makes cameo on Jimmy Kimmel’s post-Oscar show
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will make a guest appearance tonight on Jimmy Kimmel's TV show in Los Angeles.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Gregory Armin Schlosser
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 3, 2014. Gregory Armin Schlosser, 30, is wanted for one count of breach of probation. Schlosser is described as a white male, 5’11” tall and 150 lbs. He has brown hair and blue...
Temporary Rose Avenue lane closure at KGH Mar. 10 – 16
Please be advised that Rose Ave. on the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) campus from the east parkade to Pandosy St. will be closed for one week: Monday, March 10 to Sunday, March 16. In order to access the KGH parkades from Pandosy St., visitors to KGH are asked to detour down Royal Ave. or Christleton...
Have your say on Parking in South Pandosy
Residents, business owners and frequenters of the South Pandosy area are encouraged to come out and discuss parking challenges and opportunities at a Coffee & Conversation public meeting Wednesday, March 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Blenz Coffee, 2823 Pandosy St. in Kelowna. Feedback from the Coffee & Conversation meeting will inform a plan...
College hosts International Women’s Day event
“The Women are Coming!” is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, March 8, 6 - 9 p.m., in the atrium of the Centre for Learning at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus. Organized by the Okanagan College Women’s Centre (OCWC) and sponsored by the Okanagan College Faculty Association (OCFA), the event features guest speaker...
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated – simply cook and enjoy
March is Nutrition Month – the perfect time to think about the benefits of eating healthy foods. Small changes can pay off big by reducing your risk, and your family’s risk, for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The Nutrition Month theme is Simply Cook and Enjoy! – and it is all about getting back...
Order a composter, halve your garbage
Here’s your chance to cut your garbage in half and do your yard a huge favor this gardening season with a new backyard composter. The Regional Waste Reduction Office is once again offering subsidized backyard composters for $35 (tax included), a big savings from the regular $100 retail price. But you’ll need to pre-order a...