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Kamloops resident at the wheel in fatal pedestrian accident
LANGFORD - A Langford woman is dead after a 50-year-old driver from the Kamloops area apparently struck a pedestrian yesterday. The West Shore RCMP are investigating the accident that happened at 8:26 a.m. in the 1100 block of Goldstream Avenue. The 48-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital by ambulance, but succumbed to her injuries. A...
Sicamous homeowner shot in shoulder during violent home invasion
SICAMOUS – Police are investigating a violent home-invasion that resulted in the homeowner being shot in the shoulder after three men burst into a residence east of Sicamous, B.C.
Mounties receive 28 complaints of thefts from vehicles in 13 days
VERNON - The city is breaking out in a rash of thefts from vehicles and Mounties are reminding the public they play a vital roll in curing the problem. Since February 1, 28 reports of thefts from vehicles have been reported to Vernon RCMP and all but one happened within city limits. But it's not...
Highlights of Regional Board meeting: February 13, 2014
Okanagan Film Commission Update A presentation was given updating the activity and plans of the Okanagan Film Commission. Commissioner Jon Summerland says the region saw more than 30 productions during 2013 generating more than $14.4-million in revenue. The Commission is proposing a 2014 total budget of $217,500 which includes a request for a $110,000 contribution...
Rockets show Chiefs who’s boss with 2-1 win
SPOKANE - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Spokane Chiefs 2-1 on Wednesday night in Spokane, scoring in the game's final minute to get the victory. Cole Linaker scored his eighth goal of the season with just 27 seconds remaining in the third period, snapping a 1-1 tie as the Rockets won to improve to 45-8-0-4...
OCAA opens nominations for annual Alumni Awards
Nominations are now open for the Okanagan College Alumni Association’s (OCAA) 2014 Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Awards. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni of Okanagan College and Okanagan University College for their contributions to their communities and demonstration of excellence in the areas of: leadership, the environment, business or industry, public or community service,...
West Kelowna council meeting: February 11, 2014
2211 Campbell Road Council gave first reading to an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment application for the western portion of 2211 Campbell Road, owned by Solunqua Orchards Ltd., to change the designation from Agricultural to Medium Density Multiple Family. The proposal involves an OCP and Zoning amendment for the 5.9 hectare property to allow multiple...
MLA Letnick celebrates health care success in Central Okanagan
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal Government is providing British Columbians with one of the most efficient health care systems in Canada. In response to the Throne Speech yesterday, Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country and Chair of the Standing Committee on Health, praised the government’s ability to keep per capita costs to the second lowest...
Okanagan College launches an award-winning virtual tour for prospective students
Competing against hundreds of submissions from colleges and universities across North America, Okanagan College’s interactive video tour for prospective students won both gold and bronze medals at The Education Digital Marketing Awards. The recently launched video, “What It’s Really Like,” won gold in the Digital Video category and bronze in the Miscellaneous Interactive Media category....
No medals for Canada on Thursday but men’s hockey win eases the sting
SOCHI, Russia – Canada had its first medal-less day at the Sochi Olympics on Thursday but a win in men's hockey and big results from curlers Brad Jacobs and Jennifer Jones helped temper the disappointment.
Proposed boutique hotel expected to add to downtown revitalization
KELOWNA – A new boutique hotel and conference centre may rise from the site of…
UPDATE: Stolen pickup truck found
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP have recovered a pickup truck stolen from Rocky Mountain Transport early this morning. It was found in the 3300 block of 22 Street this afternoon. VERNON - Police are looking to the public to help them locate a Chevy pickup truck reported stolen from Rocky Mountain Transport. The theft happened overnight, at...
What’s should UBC aspire to be? Share your vision with us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION WILL HELP GUIDE NEXT PHASE OF LIFE FOR OKANAGAN CAMPUS UBC’s Okanagan campus is developing a vision for its next phase of life through a consultation process called Aspire. On Monday, February 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., UBC is hosting a public consultation at the Rotary Centre for the Arts to seek...
How Canadians are winning five-figure prize hauls entering web contests
TORONTO – Erika Komori hasn't paid for clothes in about a year and rarely needs to go shopping to pick out a perfect birthday or shower gift.
Regional Parks Fuel Modification Projects
From now until the end of April, three large fuel modification projects will be completed in three different Regional Parks. Over the next few weeks, crews will be removing dead and hazard trees, ladder fuels and brushing just over 21-hectares in Scenic Canyon Regional Park; 20.1-hectares in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and almost nine...
2014 Olympic Games highlights
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UPDATE: Power restored in West Kelowna
UPDATE: A damaged power line in the 3300 block of Old Okanagan Highway has been repaired and power restored. WEST KELOWNA - A power line is down in the 3300 block of Old Okanagan Highway, leaving about 2400 B.C. Hydro customers without power. According to the B.C. Hydro website, the power went out at 2:49...
District of Coldstream Carbon Neutral for 2013
The District of Coldstream is one of 180 BC Municipalities that signed the Climate Action Charter, pledging to be operationally carbon neutral by 2012. The District has measured its emissions associated with municipal operations, reduced emissions where possible and, for 2013, offset what the municipality was unable to reduce. “The District of Coldstream has worked...
Flood damaged Vernon library offers basic services
VERNON - Though flooding at the Vernon Library Monday delayed book returns for a short spell, staff are working hard to service the public during restoration. Anyone with a book to return or books on hold can get their business done in the branch foyer February 13-16, but anyone who received a call that a...
Industry Demo Day at Big White – Great Success!
54 of the ski and board industry’s most recognizable brands set up their tents in Big White Ski Resort`s Village Centre for a 2 day (February 11 and 12th), industry only product demo event. Atomic, Elan, Head, Armada, Burton and Salomon were among the vendors who brought along with them the newest models emerging in...
Canadian speedskater Morrison writes perfect Olympic ending to feel-good story
SOCHI, Russia – How about having Gilmore Junio carry the Canadian flag into the closing ceremonies of the Sochi Olympics, says Denny Morrison.
Review hearing for Merritt man not criminally responsible for deaths of three children
PORT COQUITLAM – A hearing is underway for a B.C. man who was found not criminally responsible for killing his three children.
Digital up, TV ratings down for CBC’s Olympic coverage so far
TORONTO – More than 28 million Canadians have tuned in to coverage of the Sochi Olympics so far and while some of the ratings numbers have been lower than the records set during the 2010 Vancouver Games, the CBC's head of sports programming says he's pleased with the early returns.
YMCA Okanagan Ready to Launch 2014 Strong Kids Campaign
GOAL TO RAISE $225,000 TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN THE OKANAGAN The YMCA believes that every kid deserves a chance to reach their full potential and are gearing up to launch their 2014 YMCA Strong Kids campaign on February 15th. “Achieving this year’s fundraising goal of $225,000 will ensure accessibility to...