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Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

Police looking for DBC graffiti vandal

KELOWNA - Police are asking the public to help them identify a suspect after an explosion of at least 600 tags appeared around the city over the last several months. Graffiti vandalism has been on the rise, Const. Kris Clark says, and the number found under the "Dollar Bill Crew" (DBC) as they've coined themselves,...

Elderly man struck and killed while walking dog identified

KAMLOOPS - A pedestrian who died when struck by a vehicle on Dallas Drive Dec. 12 has been identified. He was John Kopp, 86, from Kamloops. Kopp was walking his dog east on Dallas Drive when he was hit from behind by a pickup truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Kopp's family has...

City draft budget includes tax hike

VERNON - The 2014 draft budget presented to council shows a potential tax hike of 3.7 per cent, though staff reductions are also recommended. The proposed 2014 Financial Plan for the City of Vernon was presented to Mayor and Council and described in a press release as a reflection of this Council’s commitment to “looking...

UBC teams up with Okanagan College to help build Lake Country food bank

LAKE COUNTRY - Community works together to plan new building for the food bank Residents in Lake Country have taken the maxim, “It takes a village to raise a child” one step further, pursuing the idea that it takes a community to construct a new building for its food bank. The Lake Country Food Assistance...

Interior Health celebrates 10th anniversary of Telehealth

Every day, patients across Interior Health access medical care without ever having to travel to meet with their specialists. This time-saving service is made possible through telehealth, which links patient and health care provider through technology. This month, Interior Health is marking an important milestone – the 10th anniversary of the introduction of telehealth. On...

Highlights of December 16 Kelowna city council meeting

Parade float Council received a report about the Kelowna “Spirit of the Lake” parade float and its activities over the past year. Kelowna’s float was in 22 parades and won 13 awards. Hospital area development Council directed staff to start Phase 1 of Hospital Transition Area Planning, which will proactively guide future development of the...

Rockets win takes edge of Blades

SASKATOON - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Saskatoon Blades 7-1 Tuesday night in Saskatoon, closing out its six game Western Hockey League road trip with a perfect 6-0-0-0 record, extending its winning streak to 12 games and setting a Rockets' franchise record in the process. Carter Rigby scored twice as the Rockets won its 13th...

“Anything” a video by Kelowna Chiefs

KELOWNA – A team building exercise by the Kelowna Chiefs has turned into a motivator for young, inspiring hockey players. Members of the Chiefs banded together to film their take of Hedley’s hit new song “Anything” from their latest album Wild Life. The idea of the video was the brainchild of Kelowna Chiefs Director of...

Curbside Collection will change during the Holidays

Curbside garbage truck drivers are getting the day off for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Service will shift for residents in Penticton, Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Kaleden and Twin Lakes who normally would receive curbside collection on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Residents in Penticton and residents in Electoral Area ‘D’ who receive collection...

Chip your Christmas Tree, don’t chuck it

When you take down your Christmas tree after the holidays, keep in mind you can dispose of it in an  eco-friendly manner. Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart says, “Your tree can have another life after the holidays. By dropping it off at any one of the convenient Chip It locations, your tree will then be...

Foegele to play for Penticton

PENTICTON – The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Warren Foegele (96) has committed for the 2014-15 season. Vees President, General Manager & Head Coach Fred Harbinson, “Warren attended our Training Camp prior to returning to St. Andrew’s this season and we knew from his short time in Penticton, Warren...

Citizens patrol tells shoppers how to keep gifts under wraps

VERNON - The annual citizens patrol will be out again in full force this week to help shoppers keep all their well thought-out gifts safe from thieves. The Lock Out Auto Crime program is designed not only to keep robbers on their toes, but to educate the public on the measures they can take to...

Drug trafficking investigation nets four

VERNON - Four people were arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in the city. Mounties first arrested two men operating a dial a dope business from their vehicle. From there, officers obtained a search warrant for an apartment on the 4100 block of Alexis Park Drive. Three men and one woman in total were taken...

Nominate your snow star

NEW PROGRAM REWARDS GREAT NEIGHBOURS A new District program aims to celebrate great neighbours who help others with the often dreaded chore of snow shoveling! With each snowfall, it can be a significant challenge for many residents to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice. The District’s Snow Star Program encourages residents to lend...

Nominate your snow star

NEW PROGRAM REWARDS GREAT NEIGHBOURS A new District program aims to celebrate great neighbours who help others with the often dreaded chore of snow shoveling! With each snowfall, it can be a significant challenge for many residents to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice. The District’s Snow Star Program encourages residents to lend...

Snow and ice control survey now open

PENTICTON — Snowflakes or snow plow: the City of Penticton is issuing a survey this week to gauge residents’ expectations in relation to snow and ice removal. “The City of Penticton prides itself on quality service to its customers. Sometimes those customers have different expectations in terms of snow removal, and this survey will help...

Keep holiday memories safe from fire hazards

Momentary carelessness can lead to a lifetime of regret, so keep safety in mind during preparations for this busy holiday season. The Kelowna Fire Department has compiled a list of safety tips worth reviewing to ensure decorations and Christmas trees are tended to with appropriate care and attention. Among the holiday safety services offered by...

Pritchard Park temporarily closed this week

The District of West Kelowna is closing Pritchard Park from Tuesday, December 17 to Friday December 20 for tree falling and brush clearing. The park will be re-opened on Saturday, December 21. The park is being closed in the interest of public safety while municipal crews conduct this work. The work is part of the...

Holiday closures at District of West Kelowna

District of West Kelowna Municipal Hall (2760 Cameron Road), West Kelowna Fire Rescue (2708 Olalla Road) and the Bartley Road and Elliott Road municipal buildings will be closed for winter holidays from 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014. Essential services provided during this time...