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Highlights of February 3 Kelowna City Council meeting
Professional Arts Grants Council approved 2014 Professional Arts Operating Grants of $25,000 to the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art and $55,000 to the Okanagan Symphony Society. Staff will report back to Council on additional funding recommendations for the Kelowna Ballet Society. Arts, Culture & Heritage Operating and Project Grants Council received an update on the...
Last call for entries in 16th annual Okanagan Short Story contest
TOP PRIZE INCLUDES ONE-WEEK RESIDENCY AT WOODHAVEN ECO CULTURE CENTRE Sharpen your quill – the February 21 deadline is fast approaching for entries in the 16th annual Okanagan Short Story Contest. On offer are cash prizes -- $500 for the winning entry, $200 for second prize, and $100 for third prize -- in the popular...
Dial-a-dope operation shut down
VERNON - A man suspected of being involved in a Vernon dial-a-dope operation was caught by police Tuesday. Officers from the Vernon RCMP and Targeted Police Unit stopped the man, 32, in his vehicle and arrested him. His vehicle was searched and police found heroin packaged for sale, money and a cell phone that kept...
Rob Ford says he was singled out when issued jaywalking ticket last week in B.C.
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he's "perplexed" over receiving a ticket for jaywalking last Friday in a Vancouver suburb.
Local developer appointed to Clark’s Women’s Economic Council
KELOWNA - A local land and real-estate developer not only earned four gold Tommie awards this past week, she's been appointed along with ten other B.C. women to the new Premier's Women's Economic Council. Renee Wasylyk, 39, and her team at Troika Group took home four gold Tommie awards this past weekend, recognized in the...
Technology could be used to stop cellphone use behind the wheel: doctors
TORONTO – Steps must be taken to dissuade drivers from illegally using cellphones while behind the wheel to prevent the risk of injury to other motorists or pedestrians, says an editorial by two Canadian doctors.
Blazers ready to Bowl for Kids Sake
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are proud to participate in the Bowl For Kids Sake event again this year (formerly Strikes for Tykes) in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region. The entire Blazers team will participate, bowling at 5:30 p.m. at Bowlertime on Monday, March 3. Canadian Western Bank is the...
Innovative online sustainability course breaks barriers to learning
Two Okanagan College professors have developed a groundbreaking new course in applied sustainability and protecting the local environment. Business professor Arnica Rowan and political science professor Rosalind Warner, along with Okanagan College education technology specialist, Ross McKerlich, created a course that differs from traditional online learning on several levels. First off, it’s not for credit,...
Talk budget with council: open house at the Westbank library
How will this year’s tax rate affect you? Is West Kelowna saving enough for the future? What capital projects are on the books? The West Kelowna community is invited to drop in at an open house at the Westbank Library to get answers to these questions and take la look at the highlights of the...
Dragon’s Den auditions coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA - Aspiring entrepreneurs prepare — Dragon's Den is holding auditions again in Kelowna so put a little spit and polish on that thing-a-ma-bob you've been working on and get out there. Dragon's Den offers aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners a chance to pitch their business concept in front of a panel of wealthy...
Woman rolls SUV on Byrns Road
KELOWNA - Police and emergency services are at the scene of a rollover that happened on Byrns Road today at around 1:30 p.m. The Mercedes SUV was travelling westbound approximately one kilometre west of Benvoulin when the driver drifted through the bike lane and hit the ditch on the right side. The driver then lost...
Fund for dad and unborn baby boy whose mom will die grows to $100,000
VICTORIA – A fundraising drive for an unborn baby whose mother is brain dead in a Victoria hospital has grown to $100,000 as the family's plight tugs at heart strings across Canada.
FREE Seniors Health Assessment at the Kelowna Family YMCA
The YMCA of Okanagan is working to maintain the health and independence of seniors in our community. Seniors have several program options at the YMCA to keep them healthy and active, and a great place to get started is by taking the Seniors Health Assessment. This is offered for FREE by the YMCA approximately three...
Online netCommunity to connect over 50,000 Okanagan College alumni
Students move on to busy lives and careers after College graduation but the memories of the friendships they formed and the experiences they shared during their school years never leave them. At Okanagan College, the newly-launched alumni netCommunity offers graduates a way to stay in touch, rekindle connections, and support the College no matter how...
Blazers First Nations Night Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will be hosting their annual First Nations Night on Wednesday, February 5th when they host the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Blazers will play four home games in six nights over the next week. Fara Palmer will be here to sing the anthem and also will perform in the intermissions in...
Spring into Spring – YLW’s Spring Travel Event showcases European travel and more
Kelowna International Airport’s annual Spring Travel Event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main airport concourse. This year’s event will highlight the huge range and variety of spring and summer destinations easily accessible from Kelowna, from Los Angeles to Whitehorse to Europe. Together with its airline and...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Andrew Jan Josef Watroba
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of February 4, 2014. Andrew Jan Josef Watroba, 59, is wanted for one count of fail to attend court. Watroba is described as a white male, 6’1” tall and 252 lbs. He has brown hair...
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Discussing Services for Veterans
From a funding perspective, veteran benefits have been increased overall by close to $5 billion in new and additional funding- this has been invested to expand the eligibility for the permanent impairment allowance, setting monthly minimums for veteran’s in rehabilitation, doubling the funds available to a family under the funeral and burial program are just...
Blazers week in review: February 3
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 vs. Spokane Chiefs – 6-3 Loss The line of Cole Ully, Chase Souto and Matt Revel had a good night for the Blazers despite a 6-3 home ice loss. Ully and Souto each had a goal and two assists, while Revel finished with a goal and a helper. The WHL’s scoring...
Cat shot 17 times in the head with pellet gun will undergo surgery
SARNIA, Ont. – A southwestern Ontario humane society is asking for the public's help in identifying those responsible for what they're calling a "horrific animal cruelty" case.
Tribute paid to councillor Patrick Nicol
VERNON - The life of a long standing Vernon councillor was honoured today. Hundreds gathered for Patrick Nicol’s funeral at Trinity United Church for a near two hour service filled with words from friends, colleagues and family. Nicol passed away January 15 after a long battle with Leukemia. Many spoke of his good natured humour,...
100K Worth of Ideas for ‘Our Rutland’
KELOWNA - Rutland residents and businesses are invited to share 100K Worth of Ideas they want invested in the Rutland Town Centre. The City of Kelowna and partner organizations are asking for suggestions to turn ideas into $100,000 in investments that enhance Rutland’s already strong sense of community. In partnership with The Rutland Unified Stakeholders...
Last call for civic and community awards nominations
KELOWNA - The deadline to submit nominations for the 39th Annual City of Kelowna Civic and Community Awards is fast approaching. Know an outstanding Kelowna citizen, volunteer, athlete, artist or business? Nominate them today. The awards honour individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions and achievements in 2013 that directly benefitted the Kelowna community. The Civic...
Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna, BC, Canada ABSOLUT Bartending Competition- ABSOLUT Success!
Big White Ski Resort hosted the 2nd annual ABSOLUT Bartending Competition last night, February 1st, 2014, in the Village Centre Mall. With over 300 guests in attendance the event was a resounding success and many are already buzzing about next year’s event! Guests were invited from 7:30-9:30 pm to an exhilarating evening of mixology mastery...