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Crotch: A performance and art installation by Keith Hennessy
On the surface, Crotch is about art, its histories, and its heroes. Deeper, a sadness grows, a queer melancholy, in an evocative, interpretive performance. Moving across a stage full of sculpture, performer Keith Hennessy references the images and actions of legendary artist Joseph Beuys, embodying his shamanic beliefs and channeling this mythic figure. With music...
Philanthropic Sisters Donate $710.20 to KGH from Rock Sales
KELOWNA – Inspired by the care Kylee, now 10, received during her emergency open heart surgery as a newborn, the duo set up shop in the lobby of KGH and sold their hand-painted rocks on Valentine’s Day. Readers were so touched by the sisters’ story in the newspaper on February 9th, they were dropping by...
Last Week to Save for Dog License Renewals
Dog owners across the Central Okanagan have until this Friday, February 28th to renew their dog license for 2014, in order to save a late fee. Dog licenses cost $20 for pet that’s been spayed or neutered and $60 if not. Starting March 1st, a $20 late fee is added to all renewals. All dogs...
Rockets flying high with 31 wins so far this season
KELOWNA – Big wins on the road for the Okanagan Rockets over the weekend. Tyson Jost led the team to a 5 – 4 victory over the Cariboo Cougars on Sunday, earning his third straight hat-trick. He’s now accumulated 15 points over the past three games and set a new club record with 39 goals....
Woman accused of smuggling more than 10,000 diamonds inside her body
TORONTO – Border officials say they have charged a woman they allege tried to smuggle more than 10,000 rough diamonds inside her body.
Crown wants up to year in jail for Kamloops female coach who had sex with girl
KAMLOOPS - A female hockey coach could spend up to a year behind bars after admitting to a lengthy sexual relationship with a 15-year girl in Kamloops. At a sentencing hearing in B.C. Supreme Court, Crown lawyer Don Mann is arguing for a nine to 12 month jail term, up to two years' probation and...
Local student reaps rewards of College’s Science Transfer program
For Taylor Weixl, choosing to start her science degree at Okanagan College 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 Weixl, who is just finishing up the second year of her Science degree at Okanagan College....
Aboriginal women the focus as community members gather at Okanagan College
Post-secondary institutions have a role to play when it comes to reminding the general public about murdered and missing Aboriginal women, according to Aboriginal leaders, educators and supporters who spoke at an awareness event held Friday, Feb. 14 at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus. “This event is about remembering these women, but it’s also about prevention,”...
Construction begins on transit exchanges
PORTIONS OF ELLIOT AND WESTGATE ROADS TO BE CLOSED TEMPORARILY Construction will begin soon on the Westbank and Boucherie Mountain RapidBus transit exchanges and portions of Elliott Road and Westgate Road will be closed for this important infrastructure project. Two RapidBus exchanges are being built in West Kelowna as part of the Kelowna RapidBus Project....
Burning fire hazard debris in two regional parks
With good air quality and venting conditions today (Friday, February 21, 2014) the Regional District of Central Okanagan advises controlled burning is underway 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...
Kelowna Flightcraft loses long-time contract with Purolator Courier
KELOWNA - Kelowna Flightcraft will no longer be holding a contract with Purolator Courier — one they've held since 1977 — starting March 31. The contract was for the carriage of Purolator's cargo product and the Canada Post mail. “Since 1977 we have been a key supplier of dedicated and reliable air services for Purolator...
Vernon library to open doors but access limited
VERNON - It looks like the Vernon library will open it's doors again soon, at least paritially. The library was recently flooded forcing the closure but after restoration efforts, the public will be allowed in starting February 24. Coffee, juice and cookies will be served in the lobby to celebrate the partial opening, that excludes...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Adam John Woodhouse
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of February 21, 2014. Adam John Woodhouse, 24, is wanted for three counts of fail to comply with probation. Woodhouse is described as a white male, 6’2” tall and 181 lbs. He has brown hair...
Canadian hockey fans look forward to golden game as men’s team advances to final
TORONTO – Canadian hockey fans across the country let out a collective cheer as the men's hockey team eliminated their American adversaries today to advance to the gold medal game at the Olympics.
B.C. bars going for gold, allowed to stay open for final Olympic hockey match
VANCOUVER – British Columbia hockey fans will be able to celebrate a Canadian Olympic hockey victory or drown their Olympic hockey tears — as long as they don't drink alcohol while doing it.
Two arrested following alleged theft of pilot vehicle
KAMLOOPS - Police recovered a vehicle reported stolen from a Husky gas station earlier today. Police received a report that a highway pilot vehicle had been stolen at about 12:30 p.m. today from the gas station located on Highway 5. They were told two men had taken off in the vehicle and were heading north...
Australian television station broadcasting from Big White
KELOWNA - Big White Ski Resort's reputation as a world class vacation destination was evident when an Australian television network team showed up today to shoot segments for their breakfast television show. The crew was from Channel 7, the country's highest rated network. The segments show Sunrise morning show weather presenter Edwina Bartholomew out on...
UPDATE: Woman who died in fiery crash near Oliver identified
UPDATE: 2:14 p.m. February 20, 2014 The woman who died in the crash near Oliver February 19 has been identified. She was Marissa Mae Louie, 19, of Oliver. No further details have been released about the cause of the single vehicle crash. OLIVER - A crash near Oliver has taken the life of a 19-year-old...
Public warning issued for potentially large avalanches in B.C. backcountry
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – The Canadian Avalanche Centre has issued a special public warning about the potential for large, destructive avalanches in all B.C. mountain regions, except for the area just north of Vancouver.
Kamloops couple survives as dive tour boat sinks within seconds off Mexico
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops couple believe they were seconds from death during a scuba diving expedition in Mexico.
Sarah Burwash returns to UBC as Visiting Artist
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE, BOOK LAUNCH TAKE PLACE ON CAMPUS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Sarah Burwash (BFA ’09) returns to UBC’s Okanagan campus as a Visiting Artist. Burwash will present an illustrated public talk on Monday, February 24, at noon in in Studio 222, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies building, 1148 Research Rd., UBC Okanagan. This...
Canada wins fourth straight women’s hockey gold medal with thrilling win over U.S.
SOCHI, Russia – Canada has won its fourth straight Olympic gold medal in women's hockey — and it happened in dramatic fashion.
Kelowna Rockets reduce Tri-City to rubble in 5-1 win
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Tri City Americans 5-1 on Wednesday night at Prospera Place in a dominating performance in its fourth straight win. Five different players scored in the victory as the Rockets improved to 47-8-0-4 on the season. Tyrell Goulbourne, Myles Bell, Nick Merkley, Cole Linaker and Mitch Wheaton had the...
Canada wins gold, beating Sweden in women’s curling final
SOCHI, Russia – Canadian skip Jennifer Jones won Olympic gold Thursday, defeating Sweden 6-3 to complete her curling trophy case with an unbeaten run on the sport’s biggest stage.