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Landmark Supreme Court ruling grants land title to B.C. First Nation
OTTAWA – For the first time, the Supreme Court of Canada has recognized a First Nation's title to a specific tract of land — a historic decision with major implications for contentious energy projects such as the Northern Gateway pipeline.
B.C. must do more to highlight drowning dangers for young people: coroner
VICTORIA – The coroners' service says the dangers of drowning haven't sunk in with many British Columbians, especially teenage males who believe they can swim out of danger even if they've been drinking alcohol.
10-year-old quadruplets from Kamloops all diagnosed with Lyme disease
KAMLOOPS – A family of 10-year-old quadruplets in Kamloops, is dealing with more devastating news about the health of their children.
Explosion rips through mall in Nigerian capital, killing at least 21
BUJA, Nigeria – An explosion blamed on Islamic extremists rocked a shopping mall in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Wednesday and police said at least 21 people have been killed.
Police hunt for bank robbery suspect
KELOWNA - Mounties are looking for information about a man who robbed the Bernard Avenue CIBC Monday afternoon. The man went into CIBC located at 328 Bernard Avenue at about 2:30 p.m. June 23 and demanded money from the attendant, Sgt. Wade Severson said in a press release. The teller handed over the undisclosed amount...
Story of scarred girl allegedly tossed out of KFC could be a hoax
MISSISSIPPI - The story about a little girl allegedly asked by a KFC employee to leave because of facial injuries may be a hoax. The company's internal investigation found no evidence of the reported events, or that the girl was ever at the the restaurant, according to various news reports. An outside investigator has been...
Blue Water Project grant awarded for valley-wide water projects
OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN - The 2014 RBC Blue Water Project has donated $90,000 to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for valley-wide water conservation projects. "Water is one of the most precious resources on earth. Everything we do depends on it - it is vital to our social and economic well-being," said Gord Nixon, CEO, RBC. "We are...
Canada Day hours of operation at civic properties
KELOWNA - To mark Canada Day, City Hall will be closed Tuesday, July 1. City of Kelowna property taxes are due on Wednesday, July 2. Payments can be made by online or telephone banking, by mail and in person at City Hall (1435 Water St., Kelowna B.C. V1Y 1J4), and at deposit boxes located at...
Westside Farm Loop launches July 3
The Westside Farm Loop is a collection of more than a dozen farms, fruit stands, u-pick operators, the farmer’s market, Gellatly Nut Farm, and other farm related activities located in West Kelowna. The goals of the Westside Farm Loop are to help increase awareness of West Kelowna’s farms, stimulate visits to the farms, and celebrate...
Regional Board highlights – June 23, 2014
Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw Adopted The Regional Board has adopted the new Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) Bylaw No. 1336. The RGS update has been underway since 2010 after consulting several times with the public, stakeholders, local governments, the Westbank First Nation and Okanagan Indian Band and many provincial and senior government agencies. The bylaw updates...
UBC signs MOU with Basque Institute of Competitiveness – Orkestra
UBC has signed the first of several memoranda of understanding with key European institutions for increased collaboration in research, visits by faculty and students and the sharing of information and scientific materials. The first agreement with the Basque Institute of Competitiveness – Orkestra was signed by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deborah Buszard and Dean of the Faculty...
MP Okanagan-Coquihalla report: Recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
This past week the Government announced significant changes to many classifications within the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP). Reaction to these changes has been diverse and includes comments that range from suggesting the changes do not go far enough to suggestions the changes in many cases are so significant that they amount to the phasing...
Kelowna city council highlights: June 23, 2014
Award for Financial Reporting Council received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Financial Reporting for the City of Kelowna’s 2012 Annual Report. Since 2002, the City of Kelowna has received the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for preparing comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure....
Economic Development Awards shine spotlight on Kamloops
Venture Kamloops, the economic development arm of the City of Kamloops, has just been awarded the “Economic Development Marketing Award” at the BC Economic Development Association’s annual awards. The Venture Kamloops team couldn’t be more proud. “We’re excited for this win,” says Jim Anderson, Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. “This was a collaborative project between...
Open House in Shannon Lake Regional Park
You’re invited to learn about a proposed project for Shannon Lake Regional Park that would provide more accessible opportunities for fishing. Regional Parks Services staff will be on hand for an Open House in Shannon Lake Regional Park, located at Swite Road and Shannon Lake Road in West Kelowna. It goes from 4 p.m. to...