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First pot, now prostitution: Liberal party to debate legalization
OTTAWA – First it was pot; now it's prostitution.
West Kelowna council meeting highlights: January 14, 2014
Economic Development Strategy Council approved the 2014 Economic Development Strategy provided the District’s Business Development Officer. Highlights of the plan for 2014 is to open the new Brown Road upgrade in Westbank Centre with a public event to celebrate the revitalization project, the development of an online directory of West Kelowna businesses, and ensuring important...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Rory Patrick McAllister
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of January 15, 2014. Rory Patrick McAllister, 28, is wanted for two counts of breach of undertaking. McAllister is described as a white male, 6’2” tall and 181 lbs. He has brown hair and blue...
Tvrdon to Make Rockets Debut this Weekend in Victoria
VICTORIA - Twenty-year-old Detroit Red Wings prospect Marek Tvrdon will make his Kelowna Rockets debut this weekend as the Rockets continue a stretch of six straight road games with a double-header in Victoria. The Rockets acquired Tvrdon's WHL rights from the Vancouver Giants last week for a 2nd round bantam draft pick. Playing in Toledo...
High-avalanche hazards force highway closures in B.C.’s northwest
VANCOUVER – High-avalanche hazards have forced the provincial government to close several stretches of highway in British Columbia's northwest.
Trailer thieves target Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY - The RCMP is warning residents of Lake Country to secure their trailers after reports of attempted and successful thefts in the area. Just after 10 p.m. January 5, Lake Country RCMP were told a cargo trailer was left abandoned in the middle of the 12,000 block of Carrs Landing Road. It had...
Sex offender from Canada pleads guilty to misdemeanour charges in US court
SEATTLE - A sex offender who fled Canada pleaded guilty Tuesday in Seattle Municipal Court to misdemeanour charges of harassment and resisting arrest. The Seattle Times reports 48-year-old Michael Sean Stanley was sentenced to about a seven months in jail with credit for time served since his arrest in October. Stanley had been monitored in...
Many celebrations for regional parks expected in 2014
There will be plenty of special events and activities this year as 2014 marks two milestones for Regional Parks in the Central Okanagan. This is the 40th anniversary of the Regional Parks service and 20 years since the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan opened its doors. Regional District Chair Robert Hobson says, “Our Regional...
Detectives search Justin Bieber’s home looking for evidence in egg-tossing vandalism case
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department says it is searching Justin Bieber's home for evidence in an egg-tossing vandalism case involving the pop star.
Okanagan Lake Walkway open to the public
PENTICTON — The City of Penticton has achieved a significant Waterfront enhancement milestone, after the final fence sections were removed along the west Okanagan Lake walkway allowing the public to walk along the entire path for the first time. “We are thrilled with the Okanagan Lake walkway enhancements. The new path way is safer, more...
College half marathon set for April 6, registration now open
Registration is now open for the 2014 Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10 K and Relay Race, with this year’s running events taking place on Sunday, April 6 in Kelowna. The race has grown steadily over the past decade and has adapted to offer a variety of distances and fun events to encourage participation from every...
College half marathon set for April 6, registration now open
Registration is now open for the 2014 Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10 K and Relay Race, with this year’s running events taking place on Sunday, April 6 in Kelowna. The race has grown steadily over the past decade and has adapted to offer a variety of distances and fun events to encourage participation from every...
Interior Aboriginal communities developing careers at home
KAMLOOPS - Aboriginal learners in British Columbia's Interior region are training for careers in fields ranging from the hospitality and health-care industries to business and governance through local partnership agreements that provide hands-on and classroom training. "We know B.C.'s job market is expanding, so it makes sense to prepare workers with the skills they need for the jobs that...
CNR wharf closed for construction
CNR Wharf Improvements have started and the work will be completed in time for the outdoor swim season later this year. The wharf will remain closed to the public throughout the construction period. The adjacent Gellatly Bay multiuse corridor will remain open to cyclists, pedestrians and motorists during construction. Demolition on the aging wharf began...
All ages live show set for Vernon date
If you've overslept your alarm that was set for the last few Talkin' Donkey shows you'd better set another for Saturday January 25th. Much a buzz has been coming from the walls of the Talkin Donkey lately with the fellows from Paperboy packing the house consistantly. “We couldn't be happier with the response we've gotten...
YLW passenger numbers soar to new heights
New destinations, new airlines and growing passenger numbers have made 2013 a record-breaking year for Kelowna International Airport (YLW). “This has been a tremendous year for the YLW community,” says Airport Director Sam Samaddar. “We have a record number of airlines serving our region to a record number of destinations and we had each of...
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Discussion Needed on Canada’s Energy Future
Back in a mid November report I asked for input on the subject of pipelines. To my surprise, the amount of feedback I received was not as a strong as I was hoping for. What was not surprising is the comments I did hear back were quite divided with some strongly opposed to all pipelines...
Blazers week in review
Tuesday, January 7, 2013 at Tri-City Americans – 2-1 Loss The Americans broke a 1-1 tie with 1:38 to go in the game to beat the Blazers 2-1 in Kennewick, Washington. Josh Connolly was the lone goal scorer as he finished off a rebound from a shot off Jesse Shynkaruk’s stick. Click here for Highlights...
A Splash of Color makes camps possible for kids with disabilities
KELOWNA - January 13, 2014 - Every summer over 260 kids with disabilities from the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas attend Easter Seals Camp Winfield having a blast of a time! Now you can help a child by splashing out in colour on April 19, when the Easters Seals Splash of Color Family Fun Run...
City of Vernon providing sand for Vernon sidewalks, walkways and driveways
Because of the recent weather conditions that have caused icy and sometimes dangerous conditions, the City of Vernon is providing sand at no cost for private sidewalks, walkways and driveways. Vernon residents should bring their own bucket and shovel to access the sand, which is located outside the gates of at the City's Public Works...
What to do if you have the flu
VICTORIA - It is influenza season and many with flu-like symptoms may be wondering about the best way to seek medical attention. If you have influenza, you can be highly infectious and an unnecessary visit to the emergency room, clinic or doctor's office, could put others at risk. Calling 8-1-1 from the comfort of home provides 24-hour access to professional...
Truck thief’s hopes dashed by crash
VERNON - A 34-year-old man from Hope, allegedly fleeing in a truck stolen in Kamloops, crashed into a tree while being intercepted by Vernon RCMP Sunday. At 7 a.m. January 12 Kamloops RCMP told Vernon rural members the stolen white Ford F 250 being tracked by GPS might be heading their way. Mounties prepared to...
Air Canada apologizes after Alberta soldier with PTSD charged for service dog
EDMONTON – An Alberta soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder says she's disappointed Air Canada wouldn't allow her dog on board a plane as a service animal.
Destroy banned marijuana by mixing it with water, kitty litter: Health Canada
OTTAWA – Users of medical marijuana will soon be prohibited from growing their own pot — and the federal government is suggesting they turn to their feline friends for help in properly disposing of leftover stashes.