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Shelley Jordan
Five things about the federal government’s prostitution initiatives
OTTAWA – The federal government's prostitution package presented Wednesday would:
Brain protein may be cause of high rates of depression in perimenopause
TORONTO – A new study suggests that elevated levels of a specific brain protein may explain why so many women experience depression during perimenopause.
Loss of milkweed linked to plummeting number of monarch butterflies: study
The dramatic decline in the monarch butterfly population in Eastern North America is due largely to the steady loss of milkweed crops in U.S. breeding grounds, according to a new study that researchers say provides the first proof of the critical connection.
B.C. teachers’ union rolls back salary demands, says no response from government
VANCOUVER – The B.C. teachers' union has moved for the first time in weeks on its wage demands and the union says it is yielding in several other areas in contract negotiations with its employer.
Cyclist shot, police seek public help
LYTTON - Police are looking to the public to help find the person who shot a cyclist on Highway 1, three kilometers south of Spences Bridge Sunday. The seemingly random shooting happened at about 1 a.m. June 1. The cyclist was participating in the Cache Creek 600, a two-day cycling marathon from Pitt Meadows to...
Trial of alleged serial killer in B.C. focuses on mental state of young victim
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A trial of an alleged serial killer in northern B.C. is focusing on the mental state of a 15-year-old girl who the Crown says was one of the victims.
Thousands gathered for fun at YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day
Kids and their families flocked to Kelowna Family YMCA on Sunday for YMCA’s 9th annual Healthy Kids Day. This free, family event brought the community together for a day of activities centered around family health. Engaging in healthy habits early in life sets the stage for future physical, social, emotional and mental development. Kids are...
Studying frozen volcanoes in Iceland leads to science degree
Erica Massey, graduating from UBC with a bachelor of science degree in earth and environmental sciences from the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, has already plotted out her master’s degree research. But not until she became a single parent of three young children in 2006, did Massey decide university was the route...
Let’s Get Moving day 2014
The District of West Kelowna is hosting the second annual Let’s Get Moving Day, in conjunction with National Health and Fitness Day this Sunday. From 1 to 4 p.m. there will be fun activities for adults and kids. Participants are asked to bring their runners, bike and swim suit. Sunday, June 8 1 – 4...
West Highlands Park Open House and Public Input Session
The City of Kamloops is hosting an Open House to provide the public with an opportunity to review concept plans for the new West Highlands Park in Aberdeen with City staff and provide input on what amenities should be included or excluded from the final design. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, June...
UBC confers record number degrees at Convocation
SIX GRADUATION CEREMONIES TAKE PLACE OVER TWO DAYS THIS WEEK UBC’s Okanagan campus will be buzzing with excitement and activity as Convocation ceremonies take over the campus for two days this week. Nearly 1,600 students will graduate in six ceremonies to confer degrees. It is the largest-ever graduating class at this campus. Convocation starts Thursday,...
Kamloops to welcome 273 synchronized swimmers for the 2014 Canadian Espoir Championships
The best synchronized swimmers in Canada in the 12 & under and 13-15 age groups, as well as athletes with a disability, are set to compete at Synchro Canada’s 2014 Canadian Espoir Championships scheduled for June 3-8 at Kamloops' Canada Games Aquatic Centre (910 McGill Road). The competition is hosted by the Kamloops Sunrays...
Help prevent the nuisance of mosquitoes
Warmer temperatures may result in an increase in hatching mosquitoes in the Central Okanagan. While crews have been out since early April monitoring and treating almost 200 known breeding locations for mosquito larvae, residents can also play a part in reducing the likelihood of hatches in and around their properties. The Regional District operates the...
Police want the identity of this woman
KELOWNA - Police are asking the public to help them identify a woman who appeared in several surveillance videos allegedly making purchases with stolen credit cards. The videos of the dark-haired woman come from numerous locations across the Central Okanagan. Mounties say at least half a dozen investigations of thefts from vehicles where credit cards...
West Kelowna tax notices mailed out this week
WEST KELOWNA - Start checking your mailboxes for the 2014 District of West Kelowna tax notices sent out this week to over 13,000 property owners. Taxes are due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 4 and can be paid through most financial institutions (online or in person); by mail or courier to 2760 Cameron Road, West...