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Teens injured in post grad party rollover
LAKE COUNTRY - A single vehicle rollover following a grad party resulted in minor injuries for the three teens inside the car Thursday afternoon. The accident happened on Beaver Lake Road about five kilometres from Highway 97 as the teens were returning home after the party, according to Global Okanagan. The driver went off the...
Bulky Item garbage collection for rural RDOS residents
Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, Okanagan Falls and RDOS Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘F’ and ‘G’ residents get pickup on their normal collection day from May 12th to 16th. Residents can place out a maximum of two pieces of furniture, large appliances and mattresses per home. Items accepted include mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs,...
Preventing human-wildlife conflicts
VICTORIA - With summer on its way, British Columbians are not the only ones getting ready for the warm weather. Bears are coming out of hibernation and other animals, such as cougars and coyotes, are becoming more active, increasing the chance of human-wildlife encounters. To prevent human-wildlife conflicts, British Columbians need to do their part by putting away food...
Faculty of Management students deliver solutions for community
STUDENTS TACKLE REAL-WORLD BUSINESS RELATED CHALLENGES FACING OKANAGAN VALLEY Three healthy living initiatives will launch in the Okanagan-Similkameen region thanks in part to the highly innovative efforts of students in the Faculty of Management at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Every April, more than 200 third-year management students participate in a class assignment called Live Case Challenge...
Provincial grants benefit Kelowna community organizations
KELOWNA – Thirteen community organizations received more than $400,000 in gaming grants as part of the province’s Community Gaming Grant Program. “From lawn bowling to the symphony, each of these organizations make life better, richer, and more fun in the Central Okanagan,” said Premier Christy Clark, MLA for Westside-Kelowna. The B.C. government awarded grants to...
Temporary Rose Avenue closure at Kelowna General Hospital
Please be advised that Rose Ave. on the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) campus will be closed for three weeks in May and early June. The closures are necessary to support construction activity on the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre. Rose Ave. from the east parkade to Pandosy St. will be closed from May 12 to...
Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery spring maintenance
The City of Kelowna’s Memorial Park Cemetery gates are open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until Oct. 31. To allow for regular grounds maintenance during this time, only fresh cut flowers, wreaths or other natural floral offerings can be placed on grave sites within lawn areas until Oct. 31....
New team leader for Bike to Work Week encourages other cyclists to join
As Bike to Work Week (May 25 - June 1) approaches, City of Vernon has been supporting new team leaders who are taking part in the program that helps encourage alternate, more active methods of transportation. Kirbey Lockhart is one of the new team leaders and shared some of the reasons why he is participating...
Traffic advisory: Road paving from Tronson Road to Kin Beach
Beginning Monday, May 12, until Tuesday, May 13, City crews will be onsite paving Tronson Road from Scott Road to Kin Beach. The City of Vernon asks that the traveling public be patient, slow down and use care in the area.
UBC student examines lack of suitable housing for local single parents
MASTER'S THESIS ESTABLISHES THE PROBLEM IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED IN KELOWNA Student Amanda Jones knows all too well the struggles single mothers endure while finding safe, affordable, and suitable housing in Kelowna. Jones, raised by a single parent, recently finished her research thesis, under the supervision of UBC Assoc. Prof. Carlos Teixeria, on the lack...
College’s new Finance Director brings experience to her role
Okanagan College’s new Director of Finance won’t have issues figuring out how a B.C. post-secondary institution handles its accounts. Ann Johnson is an eight-year veteran in the same role at Vancouver Community College (VCC), having served as that organization’s Director of Finance since 2006. She also brings a wealth of private-sector experience to the role...
Funding for the Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society announced
KELOWNA - The performing arts continue to thrive in the Okanagan Valley, thanks to an investment of $15,000 in Canada Arts Presentation Fund support for the Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society. Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. Funding...
College professor earns national recognition for mentorship
Okanagan College students weren’t alone in earning national awards at the 2014 Enactus National Competition, which was held in Calgary last week. Business professor Devin Rubadeau was recognized with a national award as Rookie Faculty Advisor of the Year by Enactus Canada. Rubadeau joined the College this fall as a term professor of marketing and...
Discovery Park officially opens on Saturday
Penticton – Play time is going natural. Alongside project partners, the City of Penticton is officially opening its first natural playground, Discovery Park, in Skaha Lake Park this coming Saturday. “Discovery Park is an incredible addition to Skaha Lake and the vibrancy on our southern waterfront,” said Penticton Mayor Garry Litke. “This park is an...
Friday Downtown Market Road Closures – May through September
Every Friday from 3 – 8 pm, beginning May 9 until September 26, a portion of 30 Avenue will be closed to traffic for the Friday Downtown Vernon Association community markets. - 32 Street to 34 Street in May (2 blocks) - 30 Street to 34 Street from June to August (4 blocks) - 30...