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UBC’s School of Engineering remembers Montreal Massacre
ICONIC RED E TO BE PAINTED WHITE TO MARK THE NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE It was 24 years ago when an armed man entered l’Ecole Polytechnique in Montréal, separated the female engineering students from the men, and opened fire. On that solemn December day, Marc Lépine murdered 14 women—12 engineering students, one nursing student, and...
A brief history of medical science topic of public presentation
VISITING SCHOLAR DISCUSSES SUCCESSES, FAILURES OF MEDICINE THROUGH THE AGES When it comes to advances in medicine, there have been remarkable discoveries over the ages. Through education, improved care, elimination of disease and aid of technology, medicine has helped create a healthier, longer-living society in the Western world. But where do these ideas come from?...
Snake Charmers: Vees roll over Vernon
The Penticton Vees exploded for four goals in a five minute span in the second period, en route to a 5-2 win over the Vernon Vipers, in front of a capacity crowd at the SOEC on Wednesday. With the win, the Vees leap-frog Vernon and Merritt for first place in the Interior Division. Over twenty-seven...
Rockets take a Royal beating
The Victoria Royals defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-1 on Wednesday night in Kelowna, ending the Rockets nine game winning streak with a strong third period. The Royals scored three times in the third period to earn the win, turning the momentum against the Rockets, who had controlled the first two periods, but only scored once....
Open audition call for Okanagan College Red Dot Players annual production
The Okanagan College Red Dot Players invite members of the community to an open audition for their 2014 production of Nikolai Gogol’s hilarious satire, The Government Inspector. The play requires the thespian talents of 13 male and female actors between the ages of 17 and 70 to play a variety of comedic roles. Auditions will...
Taste of Japan a sister city fundraiser
The Kasugai Sister City Association has a fundraiser planned for Sunday, Nov. 24. Taste of Japan at the Parkinson Activity Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. will feature Japanese cuisine, tea, holiday bake table, the Rutland Secondary School Anime Club, Japanese games and crafts, gift baskets, raffle and live entertainment. Admission is $2 per person...
North Westside Fire Rescue Boathouse Dedication and Open House
You’re invited to celebrate with North Westside Fire Rescue as it officially dedicates its new boathouse on Okanagan Lake. The ceremony takes place at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 7th at the boathouse, located in Killiney Beach Community Park on Hodges Road. After the dedication until 11:00 am, tour the boathouse and see the Marine...
Who’s lurking in your backyard?
Psychopathy is a complex emotional disorder that is often difficult to detect. Psychopathic people are typically narcissistic, conning and manipulative, antisocial, and engage in deception at an often pathological level. If you don’t know what to look for, it’s difficult to spot and easy for them to manipulate and take advantage of you. Join UBC’s...
New Breathe Well programs help people with COPD exercise safely
KELOWNA – Today is World COPD Day and in Kelowna, Interior Health is celebrating a partnership with four recreation facilities to provide an adapted exercise class for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. “Go ahead and take a deep breath – that’s something most people take for granted. But for those with COPD, breathing is a...
Urban Aboriginal health topic of Alterknowledge discussion
The AlterKnowledge Discussion Series, organized by Assistant Professor Allison Hargreaves and Associate Professor David Jefferess of UBC’s Department of Critical Studies, is a series of free, expert-led talks designed as lively and participatory conversations where people learn, share, and produce meaningful dialogue. The next AlterKnowledge Discussion is on the topic of Urban Aboriginal Health and...
Okanagan Wetlands Strategy – workshop, open house, survey
Interested in wetland conservation and management? Has your organization completed wetland inventory or related projects in the Okanagan? Are you aware of wetlands that may not currently be mapped or at risk? The Regional District of Central Okanagan, Okanagan Basin Water Board and BC Wildlife Federation are partnering on the initial phase of an Okanagan...
Okanagan College Foundation hands out thousands of dollars to Kelowna students
More than 100 Okanagan College students attending the Kelowna campus will have smiles on their faces and more money in their pockets this week when awards totaling $162,766 are handed out from the Okanagan College Foundation. One hundred and thirty-four students are receiving a total of 173 awards at the annual awards reception, which takes...
Rockets blast Thunderbirds
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday night in Kent, WA, extending its winning streak to nine games and improving to 16-2-0-2 on the season. Kelowna is right back in action at home on Wednesday night as the team travels back to host Victoria at Prospera Place on Wednesday....
Blazers acquire Luke Harrison from Royals
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have acquired 18-year-old forward Luke Harrison from the Victoria Royals in exchange for a 6th round pick in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft. Harrison is into his third WHL season and has 94 career games played, all with the Victoria Royals. The 6’1” and 205lb native of West Kelowna, BC...
Lake Country Mounties gearing up to Cram the Cruiser
LAKE COUNTRY - The Lake Country RCMP are currently planning the 2nd Annual Cram the Cruiser fund raising event which is set to take place on Saturday December 7th, 2013, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., in the parking lot of the Lake Country Cooper’s Foods located at 9522 Main Street. Once again, regular and...
Community Asked to Weigh In on New Zoning Bylaw
A new Zoning Bylaw is in the works at the District of West Kelowna and Council is seeking input regarding changes that potentially affect all properties in the municipality. Before Council considers adoption of the new Zoning Bylaw, and related amendments to the Official Community Plan, property owners and residents have an opportunity to provide...
Three Weeks Left in Ambrosia Recipe Contest
Ambrosia Apples Orchard to Table Recipe Contest has gathered entries from all across Canada. Ambrosia apples are unique as an ingredient in recipes as they are slow to brown, have a natural sweetness, and retain their shape when baked or cooked. The main rule for the contest is that Ambrosia apples – raw or cooked...
Kamloops Museum Presents: “Trading Post to Tournament Capital” Book Signing
Join the Kamloops Museum & Archives, the City of Kamloops and the authors of "Trading Post to Tournament Capital" for a book signing! All the authors and the designer of the book will be at the Kamloops Museum to sign your copies and answer any questions. Looking for a Christmas gift idea? The Museum will...
Science of plant intelligence draws serious scrutiny
STUDY OF BOTANIC SENTIENCE GAINS NOTICE FROM TO SCIENCE WRITERS Once considered an obscure corner of botanic science defended by a small clutch of world experts, the study of plant intelligence is reaping some serious attention. UBC Prof. Susan Murch, Canada Research Chair in Natural Products Chemistry and researcher in plant chemistry, belongs to the...
Christmas family opera collaboration event coming
Opera Kelowna has teamed up with local costume, set and prop designers throughout the Okanagan for their production of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, a Christmas Opera in collaboration with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and Conductor, Rosemary Thomson. Composer, Gian Carlo Menotti’s, wonderful one hour family opera, originally written for television in 1951, tells the...
Blazers week in review
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 vs. Medicine Hat Tigers – 3-1 Loss The Tigers scored twice on the power play en route to a 3-1 win over the Blazers. The Tigers went up 2-0 after two periods, and Sam Grist gave the Blazers a chance scoring in the third period to make it 2-1. The Tigers...
West Kelowna requesting qualifications for Civic Centre Project
The District of West Kelowna has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from proponents interested in designing and building the West Kelowna Civic Centre Project in Westbank Centre. The RFQ is expected to result in the creation of a shortlist of up to three proponents who will be asked to take part in a Request...
Angelcare baby monitors recalled in Canada, U.S. after 2 strangulation deaths
TORONTO – A line of baby monitors is being recalled in Canada and the United States because the items pose a strangulation risk for infants.
International figure skating event coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA - Skate Canada International is coming to Kelowna in 2014. It's the first time the competition will be held in the city and though tickets aren't available yet, Skate Canada assures more information about the Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 Prospera Place event will be posted on their website as soon as it's available....