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Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

Verbatim: Rob Ford’s lewd remarks and apology

TORONTO - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford made some lewd remarks Thursday when speaking at city hall as TV cameras broadcast him live. He initially refused to apologize but then went before reporters and did just that. Here is an edited text of his initial statement and later apology. WARNING: Some of the remarks are obscene:...

Definitely didn’t see that coming

Pushing the limits is what it's all about in some sports. In this case we begin with a serene scene, one where a canoe might be expected to be slicing gently through the water. Then the camera pans up. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a — %%Video1%%

Symbiosis between bylaw and RCMP yield arrests

VERNON - Three times in the last two weeks, Bylaw Compliance Officers doing their regular job alerted RCMP to potential criminal activities leading to arrests. A partnership between the two entities has led police to robbery and assault suspects and someone breaching court conditions. A bylaw officer on night shift came across a person matching...

Just in time for Christmas: rip-off artists selling from cars

VERNON - It seems a few people still don't know it's risky buying heavily discounted jewelry out of cars in parking lots. Police released a statement more than a week ago saying they received complaints from people who bought 18 carat gold necklaces that turned out to be fake and nowhere near the value paid. The...

It takes crowning a nurse to bring new hope to remote Ghana

REGAL TITLE BRINGS PROMISE FROM UBC'S SCHOOL OF NURSING TO BUILD A HEALTH CLINIC KELOWNA - It is good to be king. Just ask Muriel Kranabetter. The associate professor at UBC’s Okanagan campus School of Nursing was granted that rare distinction in a special tribal ceremony in the remote mud-hut Ghana village of Chanshegu. It...

Get Ready to Celebrate Sports Day in Canada

KAMLOOPS - Will you be attending the Santa Clause Parade on Saturday November 30th? Why not warm up afterwards with free hot drinks at the Sports Day in Canada celebrations taking place following the parade at Interior Savings Centre Plaza. From noon to 4 p.m., a variety of activities for kids of all ages will...

Rockets Up To 3rd In BMO CHL Top 10 Rankings

THREE WHL CLUBS IN BMO CHL TOP 10 RANKINGS Kelowna Rockets, Portland Winterhawks, Medicine Hat Tigers. TORONTO – The Canadian Hockey League today announced the ninth edition of the BMO CHL Top 10 Rankings for the 2013-14 regular season.  The weekly rankings of the Canadian Hockey League’s Top 10 teams are selected by a panel...

What’s been said at Toronto city council’s debate of Rob Ford motion

TORONTO – A defiant Rob Ford faced off with Toronto city council Wednesday over his drug use and binge drinking. The mayor was peppered with questions during a heated debate on a motion urging him to take a leave of absence following his admission he has smoked crack cocaine. Here are some quotes from the council meeting:

West Kelowna council highlights: November 12

Water Master Plan Steering Committee The Draft Water Master Plan Public Outreach Steering Committee presented its findings and recommendations to Council. The committee, struck on May 29, was made up of six members of the community with experience or an interest in water service. The committee met with Interior Health to review water quality requirements,...

The party of the season is back…and this year on a Thursday

24th Annual Innkeeper's Celebration at the Hotel Eldorado Thursday, December 5th 2013 from 7:00 - 10:00PM $200 per person Or new this year - buy 7 tickets, get the 8th free! KELOWNA - Start the season off right with a spectacular evening out on the town – this year on a Thursday!  Hosted by the...

Vees place forward on IR: add another

PENTICTON, BC –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club has acquired forward Brendan Lamont (94) from the Trail Smoke Eaters for future considerations, the team announced Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the team placed forward Josh Blanchard (96) on the 60 day Injured Reserved, as the result of a lower-body injury sustained on the Vees...

KAMPLAN seeks committee members

The City of Kamloops is seeking three community members who are interested in serving on a voluntary basis for a 10-member KAMPLAN Advisory Committee with anticipated meetings in 2014 through 2015. KAMPLAN is the overarching vision and policy document that guides land use and growth within the City. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is...

Okanagan College Foundation hands out thousands of dollars to Penticton students

Dozens of Okanagan College students attending the Penticton campus will have smiles on their faces and more money in their pockets this week when awards totaling $41,750 are handed out from the Okanagan College Foundation. Thirty-three students will be receiving 44 awards at the annual Awards Reception, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7...

How the Internet defines who we are

UBC VISITING SPEAKER RUSSEL W. BELK EXAMINES OUR ONLINE IDENTITIES Like. Tweet. Share. Broadcast yourself. Millions of Canadians are wired to communicate in the digital world – but not without peril. On November 26 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, UBC visiting speaker Russell W. Belk discusses just how the Internet affects who we...

Regional District and Water Board Team Up for Huge Savings

Reclaiming and reusing water at the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant is saving water and money. Since a water reclamation project was completed this summer, there’s been a dramatic reduction in the amount of potable drinking water needed for everyday use around the Gellatly Road plant which treats a daily average of nine-million litres of...

The snow’s coming! Make way for the plows

With temperatures dropping and flurries in the forecast, West Kelowna’s winter road maintenance begins. Residents can help with snow removal efforts by: -  Making room for the plows: During times of heavy or persistent snowfalls, residents are asked not to park vehicles on street to ensure plows are able to efficiently remove snow from West...

City seeks public input on new parking strategy

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. “We want a system that makes more short-term parking available, continues to pay for itself so that general taxation is not impacted and improves service options for a better...

Vernon Information Centre centralization

The City of Vernon is pleased to announce that it is centralizing its visitor information centres, effective Spring 2014. The City currently operates two visitor information centres, at the south and north ends of the city. One of the strategic goals of the 2010-2015 Vernon Tourism Development Plan was to centralize the two centres in...