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Against Gravity comes to UBC Theatre on Feb. 14-15
Part shadow puppet show and part live-musical performance, Mind of a Snail's Against Gravity is a mind-bending journey through a world filled with surprises. We meet anti-gravity protesters, an advice-giving snail and several near-death experiences. Theatre 26 and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies present Against Gravity at University Theatre, on Friday, February 14,...
Another feather in our cap: Interior Health named one of B.C.’s top employers for second year in a row
Once again, Interior Health has been named one of BC’s Top Employers, a designation recognizing B.C. employers that lead their industries in providing exceptional workplaces. “As I tour facilities throughout the region I am impressed by the professional and collaborative attitudes of employees I meet,” said Minister of Health Terry Lake. “It is clear that...
Coconut milk product recalled due to undeclared milk
Kuo Hua Trading Co Ltd is recalling Coconut Drink from the marketplace because it may contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product described below. The following product has been sold in British Columbia. Recalled products -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brand Product Size UPC Codes...
Hells Angels sentenced in slaying of unarmed Kelowna man
KELOWNA - Two full-patch members of the Hells Angels gang were sentenced to 15 years in prison today in the 2011 homicide of unarmed Kelowna man Dain Phillips. It's the first B.C. homicide conviction of full-patch members of the Hells Angels, after they pleaded guilty to manslaughter last week. Phillips was assaulted June 12, 2011...
Canadian bobsledder Justin Kripps says his website ‘censored’ in Russia
KRASNAYA POLAYNA, Russia – A Canadian Olympic athlete says it "looks like" his website has been censored in Russia.
Science teacher who killed pregnant wife barred from teaching in B.C.
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia man convicted of murdering his pregnant wife has been stripped of his teaching licence for 25 years.
Threats at gunpoint may have stemmed from mistaken identity
MERRITT - A Merritt man got a scare Monday night when masked men in a Lincoln Navigator overtook him and threatened him at gunpoint. The man was leaving a friend's house on Voght Street around 8:50 p.m. and called police when he became uneasy after noticing a vehicle running, parked on the road nearby. The...
Carpool matching service available through City of Vernon
Vernonites can show Mother Earth some love this month by carpooling. Carpooling even once per week can help save money, stress and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent. On the City’s website, a free carpool matching service is provided courtesy of Carpool.ca. For more information, please visit Vernon.ca/vernonmoves.
Divorce preparedness workshop offered in Penticton
DUE TO OVERWHELMING POSITIVE RESPONSE... Our Well-Received Divorce Preparedness Workshop is happening again in Penticton in February. On Saturday February 22, 2014 at the Shatford Centre (Galleria Room) in Penticton, the successful 1-day informational Divorce Preparedness Workshop called Building A New Way Forward is happening again. This workshop provides participants with clear information for what...
Vernon ambassadors sought for 2014 Sister City Tour to Europe
The City of Vernon Sister Cities Committee is inviting members of the public interested in becoming Vernon ambassadors to join a 14-day adventure to Europe leaving on September 19, 2014. Visits will be made to Vernon’s sister cities Tavullia, Italy, and Frankenburg, Austria, with a special stop at the Swarovski Crystal Factory in Innsbruck, Austria....
Okanagan Basin Water Board Meeting Highlights
Water Board elects new chair and vice-chair: Directors have elected Doug Findlater, a Regional District of Central Okanagan appointee, as chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board. Juliette Cunningham, a Regional District of North Okanagan representative, was elected vice-chair. The board thanked out-going chair Stu Wells for his years leading the board and welcomed his...
Downtown revitalization tender awarded
PENTICTON — The City of Penticton has awarded the Downtown Penticton Westminster-Martin Street revitalization project construction tender to Grizzly Excavating Ltd. at a special meeting of Council today (Thursday). The Penticton-based contractor submitted the successful bid with the lowest price for conducting the work. The contract award is within the $1.25 million project budget for...
Water Board wants senior governments to get serious about zebra mussel threat to Okanagan
KELOWNA - The Okanagan Basin Water Board is doing what it can to raise awareness and stop an infestation of invasive zebra and quagga mussels from reaching the Okanagan, in part through its Don’t Move a Mussel campaign (www.DontMoveAMussel.ca). But it is now calling on the province and federal government to step up efforts and...
Mayor Walter Gray – Annual State of the City Address
Mayor Walter Gray will deliver the State of the City Address and speak about the accomplishments of the City of Kelowna over the past year and discuss future plans for the City on February 13th, 2014. DATE: Thursday February 13, 2014 TIME: Registration 11:30 am; Luncheon noon – 1:30 pm; Speaker 12:45 pm WHERE: Coast...
Upscale dessert gala showcases the talents of the College’s Pastry Arts students
Fashioned after world-class events in foodie meccas like New York and Chicago, Okanagan College presents its first-ever dessert extravaganza called Winter Indulgence on Feb. 14. On Valentine’s Day, Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus cafeteria will be transformed into a winter wonderland for this special evening of dessert and wine pairings starting at 7 p.m. “Pastry is...
Family Day hours of operation and family events
To mark Family Day, City Hall will be closed Monday, Feb. 10, but you can still enjoy some family events at select facilities. Grab your passport to fun from the Capital News Centre and enjoy some family time this holiday Monday. Swimming, skating, curling, Park & Play and so much more will be available throughout...
Vees double up Smokies, back in win column
PENTICTON, BC –The saying goes, good Captains lead by example and Brad McClure did just that Wednesday. The Penticton Vees Captain picked up five points leading the Vees to a 6-3 win over the Trail Smoke Eaters at the SOEC. The win snaps the Vees mini two-game losing streak and moves them two points ahead...
Kelowna Rockets defeat Red Deer
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Red Deer Rebels 4-3 on Wednesday night, scoring early and often and then hanging on for the one goal victory. Goaltender Jackson Whistle turned in a first-star performance, stopping 35 of 38 shots as Red Deer took over the game in the second and third periods. Kelowna had jumped out...
Westlake Road Upgrade Open House
Westlake Road will be upgraded this year, from Highway 97 to Starlight Crescent. The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house to view conceptual designs and talk with staff about this $5.7 million project that will raise the road to an urban standard complete with pedestrian and cycling paths. Construction on this important...
Do you recognize these robbery suspects?
KELOWNA - Police are heating up an investigation into a Saturday morning convenience store robbery by releasing surveillance video images of the two male suspects. The robbery was reported to police just before 1 a.m. Feb. 1, having just occurred at the Mac's Convenience store at 1014 Glenmore Road. RCMP Const. Kris Clark says two...
Truck crashes into Armstrong electronic store
ARMSTRONG - A strange accident involving a truck and an Armstrong electronic store drew quite a crowd Thursday afternoon. Just past noon, employees at The Source heard an enormous crash and were shocked to find a white pickup truck in the middle of the store, surrounded by debris. Incidentally, the store’s owner is also the...
Drummer in Harper’s band charged with sexual assault
OTTAWA – The RCMP say Phil Nolan, who plays drums in the band that often accompanies Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is facing multiple charges of sexual assault and sexual interference.
District of Coldstream Wins Award for Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to the District of Coldstream for its 2012 Annual Report. This is the third consecutive year the District has won the prestigious award and represents a significant accomplishment by the District and its management. The...
UBC Life-cycle Management Lab looks at total impact of buildings
ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF BUILDING EXAMINED BY STUDENTS Terms like sustainability, environmentally friendly, green, and recyclable have been around for decades. But when it comes to construction, are those labels applicable? Is there such a thing as an environmentally friendly highway project, or even a recyclable building? Engineers at UBC’s Okanagan School of...