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Remains of four Second World War airmen recovered seven decades after B.C. crash
VANCOUVER – More than 70 years after a Second World War aircraft disappeared on a training flight over B.C., the wreckage has been found and four servicemen.
Habs fans feel mixture of pride and dejection as team knocked out of playoffs
MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens fans experienced a mixture of pride and dejection on Thursday night after watching their heroes get eliminated from the NHL playoffs.
Last chance to give input on West Kelowna water plan
Should a $40.6 million water treatment plant be built next year or in 2021? Should all water systems in the District of West Kelowna be combined into one? Those are the questions being asked as the District of West Kelowna takes the Water Utilities Master Plan to the community for one last round of online...
Queensway road improvements begin
KELOWNA - Beginning Monday, June 2, at 7 a.m. Queensway from Mill to Pandosy streets will be closed to motorists and parking temporarily removed to accommodate the utility replacement and roundabout construction as part of the Queensway transit exchange and road upgrades project. Detour routes will be clearly marked and traffic safety personnel will be...
West Kelowna council meeting: May 27, 2014
Gas Tax Funding Formula Mayor Doug Findlater publically thanked MP Dan Albas for his efforts in lobbying for a change to the Gas Tax Funding formula, on behalf of the District of West Kelowna. The District of West Kelowna together with member municipalities of the Intermunicipal Services Advisory Board including the cities of Kelowna, Vernon,...
Receation programs during school closures
West Kelowna Recreation and Cultural and its service delivery partners are offering the following programs for when children are out of school due to the school closure on Monday, June 2. - District of West Kelowna Recreation staff will offer a full-day of programs for kids ages 6 to 12 Lakeview Community Hall, 860 Anders...
Summer 2014 Recreation Guide is here
The Summer 2014 West Kelowna Recreation Guide is now available. It is packed with programs provided by the District of West Kelowna and its partners, Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre, Webber Road Community Centre and Westside Youth Centre. There are programs and activities for all ages and abilities. The Summer 2014 West Kelowna Recreation Guide...
Judge says Mounties didn’t have to ask about pot licence before arrest
KAMLOOPS – A judge has rejected an argument that Mounties should have asked a driver for a medical-marijuana permit before searching his van and arresting him.
Employer tells labour board it’s entitled to chop striking teachers’ pay
VANCOUVER – A lawyer representing the employer in the B.C. teachers' contract dispute says it's entitled to deduct 10 per cent pay during union strike action because teachers are working fewer hours and providing irregular instruction.
Biofilter replacement and modification at Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
WEST KELOWNA - From Monday, June 2 to Friday, June 6, there may be periods when more odours than normal are noticeable in the area around the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. That’s because during this time, modifications will be made and new media will be installed in the Biofilter at the facility off Gellatly...
Grey Canal Trail Closure – Blackcomb Way
The upper part of the Grey Canal Trail loop, between Blackcomb Way (Silver Star Foothills) and Rugg Road, will be closed due to construction from May 28 to June 20. For further information and updates visit www.rdno.ca.
Architect announced for Summerland Branch library building
Okanagan Regional Library is pleased to announce that Urban Arts Architecture has been awarded the contract for the new Summerland Branch library building. Urban Arts Architecture (UAA) is an award winning Vancouver based architectural firm specializing in community and cultural projects across the province. Their projects include libraries, cultural facilities, advanced education facilities, community centres,...
Engineering tool links health risks, poor household air quality
A UBC Okanagan graduate engineering student has developed an indoor environmental assessment tool that has the potential to reduce respiratory illness from household mold and dampness. PhD candidate Craig Hostland developed the tool utilizing building science and measurable site criteria, by modelling a home’s indoor environment based on its construction type, maintenance characteristics, and history...
New landfill entrance opens June 2
The new gates to the landfill swing open on Monday. The existing Glenmore Road entrance to the landfill will be closed to customers and the new entrance off John Hindle Drive will be open for business. The new entrance means better service for landfill customers. Improvements include a new recycling area before the main gates,...
YMCA Healthy Kids Day is this Sunday
Wacky mascot races, adventures on giant inflatables, skipping battles against friends and a ton of other fun filled activities are some of what you can expect at YMCA Healthy Kids Day happening this Sunday! This exciting FREE family event, sponsored by Interior Savings, is set to take place inside and outside Kelowna Family YMCA from...