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Crime Stoppers most wanted: Derek Earl Dettling
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 27, 2013. Derek Earl Dettling, 41, is wanted for one count of driving while disqualified, one count of driving while prohibited, one count of driving while suspended and one count of fail to...
HASMAT investigates suspicious white powder found in park
KELOWNA - The Fire Department was called in after a white powder was discovered on the ground at Davie Road Park by a City of Kelowna worker this morning. The Fire Department asked for the assistance of the Hazardous Materials Response Team to help secure the scene before going in, suited up in their 'B'...
B.C. government to consult public over apology to Chinese community
VICTORIA – British Columbia's government is once again trying to correct some historical wrongs committed against the province's Chinese community.
B.C. has Canada’s highest child poverty rate at nearly 19 per cent: report
VICTORIA – A coalition of advocacy groups says British Columbia's child poverty rate is the highest in Canada, at almost 19 per cent.
Identity thief big time spender
KELOWNA - A woman who obtained credit cards using someone else's identity apparently racked up $2400 in charges, says police. Mounties received a report of identity theft fraud that happened in September. An unknown woman used the identity of a 44-year-old Kamloops woman so she could get credit cards at The Bay, Canadian Tire and...
Kelowna to be city within script of new movie
KELOWNA - Another movie set to begin production in the Okanagan will not only be shot in Kelowna, but will portray Kelowna as the city within the story. The movie, called '13 Steps' will be shooting through December and includes cast members Raoul Trujillo (Riddick, Cowboys and Aliens) and Jackie Cruz (Orange is the New...
Kelowna crime stats for Nov. 18-24
KELOWNA - The Kelowna RCMP have released their property crime statistics for the week of Nov. 18 - 24.
Construction begins at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park
SALMON ARM - Families visiting Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, home to one of the largest sockeye salmon runs in North America, will notice something else this year as construction begins on a multi-year project to enhance visitor experiences. Frequent visitors can expect to see some changes as a buffer zone will be created between the Adams River and park...
Rogers, NHL insist deal will be good for hockey fans but benefits not clear yet
TORONTO – Rogers and the NHL insist their new 12-year deal for Canadian TV and digital rights will be good for hockey fans, although the details of how exactly consumers will benefit isn't yet clear.
City seeks public input on new parking strategy
The City’s Parking Management Strategy is the subject of a public open house Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parkinson Recreation Centre. The City is asking residents to share their ideas and feedback to help shape a new city-wide Parking Management Strategy that will change regulations and rates. The strategy is focused...
Interior Health sets its sights on stopping HIV
On December 1, communities around the world will be celebrating World AIDS Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about HIV prevention and treatment. This year’s theme is “Getting to zero – zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.” That may seem like a tall order but Interior Health, community partners,...
Sears Canada to lay off nearly 800 staff, say sources
TORONTO – Sears Canada is laying off nearly 800 employees across its operations as it moves ahead with a multi-year plan to reduce operating costs, say a source familiar with the plans.
Rockets forward Nyberg leaves team
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets regret to announce that import player Henrik Nyberg has left the Rockets to return to his hometown in Sweden. Nyberg, 19, was in his second season with the Rockets and had appeared in 21 games this year, collecting three assists. "Henrik has come to the realization that playing in North...
Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – November 25, 2013
Here are the highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – November 25, 2013 Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid The Regional Board has approved the following Central Okanagan East Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid subject to confirmation the proposal complies with the RDCO Sign Bylaw: Ellison Parks and Recreation Society - $5,000 for projects including quarterly newsletter distribution boxes/signs, Community...
Blazers and Cougars exchange forwards
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers announced this morning that they’ve acquired 17-year-old forward Carson Bolduc from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for 18-year-old forward Aaron Macklin. Bolduc is into his second WHL season and has suited up for 77 WHL games already. The Salmon Arm, BC native finished with seven points in 54 games...
First Nation Elders share language skills with UBC students
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE MAKES LEARNING AN INTERACTIVE EVENT In a fun learning exchange, elders from the Splatsin First Nation taught words from their language to UBC students, while the students shared a fun interactive learning game with the elders. The Splatsin elders recently came to UBC’s Okanagan campus to play a verbal game with students...
City of Penticton budget sessions begin this week
PENTICTON — Annual financial planning is underway at the City of Penticton for 2014, and residents, businesses and stakeholders are invited to take part. “Approving the City of Penticton budget is a great deal of work, with hours devoted to reviewing expenses line by line to ensure appropriate service levels and spending. It is an...
TELUS dials in to Western Canada’s RoboCup Junior event with big donation to Okanagan College Foundation
About 200 elementary and secondary students across the Okanagan will be putting their robots through the paces this year in more RoboCup challenges than ever, thanks to a generous donation from TELUS. TELUS has donated $8,000 to the Okanagan College Foundation, and the money has been used to create new competition platforms so that young...
Celebrate winter in West Kelowna
Join us for free family fun at the annual Christmas Light Up and Winterfest this weekend in West Kelowna. Christmas Light Up Kick off the holidays with us at the Mt. Boucherie Community Centre Courtyard on Saturday, November 30 beginning at 5 p.m. We will officially launch the holiday season in West Kelowna by counting...
Shake things up with the Winter Activity Guide
December is almost here and many residents are busy planning for the holidays, but don’t forget to plan your New Year resolutions for 2014. If you want to try something new, or just stay active, take a look at the Winter Activity Guide, online starting Tuesday, Nov. 26. From fitness and cooking classes to sports...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Adam John Woodhouse
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 26, 2013. Adam John Woodhouse, 24, is wanted for one count of breach of probation. Woodhouse is described as a white male, 6’2” tall and 181 lbs. He has brown hair and blue...
Inmate from Vernon murdered
MAPLE RIDGE - An inmate found unresponsive at a women's prison in Maple Ridge and pronounced dead at hospital was a resident of Vernon prior to incarceration. The woman's family has been notified and she has been indentified as April Peregooda, 51. Ridge Meadows RCMP were called to the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women November...
Proposed class action suit filed over Health Canada letters IDing pot users
VANCOUVER – A proposed class action lawsuit has been launched after a slip-up by Health Canada outed thousands of medical marijuana users.
MP Dan Albas Report
SECOND ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT (2012-2013) As mentioned in a recent MP report, as a result of the positive feedback I received from last year`s accountability report this will now become an annual report that I will submit to the citizens of Okanagan-Coquihalla. I will also follow the format used last year including information from the...