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Rockets soaring with 5-4 win against Thunderbirds
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-4 on Tuesday night in Kent, WA, taking a 3-0 series lead on the Thunderbirds. Five different Rockets scored on the night as the team built a lead and then held off a third period comeback bid from Seattle. Ryan Olsen and Tyrell Goulbourne scored goals...
MP Ron Cannan reportedly restrained during House of Commons dispute
OTTAWA – A New Democrat member of Parliament is accusing a Conservative MP of bullying him over an alleged finger-pointing incident in the House of Commons.
Bachelor of fine arts graduation exhibition and opening gala
Creativity has gained form in a collection of new student artworks to be showcased at UBC. The graduating bachelor of fine arts class is ready to show their stuff: art reflecting diversity in form, materials and ideas over the course of their final year of visual arts studies. The BFA Exhibition, entitled Ellipsis, showcases the...
Westlake Road upgrade construction to begin
West Kelowna Council tendered the $5.1 million Westlake Road Upgrade construction project on April 8, 2014 with work expected to begin this month on this important transportation corridor. TT Contractors Ltd. was the lowest bidder on the construction project which will see Westlake Road, between Highway 97 and Starlight Crescent, transformed from a rural state...
Why are Canadian measles outbreaks so much larger than U.S. outbreaks?
TORONTO – It's an inescapable reality: As long as measles is infecting children in other parts of the world, Canada is going to have occasional outbreaks.
Defence says B.C. gang leader most significant witness, needs time to prepare
VANCOUVER – Defence lawyers at a high-profile murder trial in Vancouver have asked for more time to prepare to cross examine a former gang leader, saying he is the most significant witness in the case.
West Kelowna council highlights: April 8, 2014
Sustainable Transportation Partnership Council was provided an update on the activities of the Sustainable Transportation Partnership. In March 2013, the partnership was established through an Intermunicipal Service Agreement between the local governments of West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Westbank First Nation and the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The partnership coordinates the regional delivery...
Collaborative efforts bring two high-profile events to Kal Tire Place
When Kal Tire Place’s multifunctional facilities were in demand for two high-profile events—the 2014 Okanagan Military Tattoo and the 2014 BC Junior B Lacrosse Provincials—on the same August long weekend, there were concerns that one of the events would have to be bumped to another weekend or moved to another location. However, City of Vernon’s...
Collaborative efforts bring two high-profile events to Kal Tire Place
When Kal Tire Place’s multifunctional facilities were in demand for two high-profile events—the 2014 Okanagan Military Tattoo and the 2014 BC Junior B Lacrosse Provincials—on the same August long weekend, there were concerns that one of the events would have to be bumped to another weekend or moved to another location. However, City of Vernon’s...
B.C. man confesses to sexually touching stepdaughter 18 years ago
KAMLOOPS – A man wracked with guilt showed up at the RCMP detachment demanding to confess that he'd sexually touched his stepdaughter — 18 years earlier — a court in Kelowna, B.C. has heard.
Cool Arts Society receives B.C. Creative Spaces grant of $7,500
KELOWNA – The Cool Arts Society has received a $7,500 B.C. Creative Spaces grant from the provincial government to help with the development of a Cool Arts Digital Club. “B.C. Creative Spaces grants support arts and culture in our communities,” Kelowna - Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick said. “Cool Arts can use this $7,500 grant...
Integrated Transportation Framework provides a roadmap for sustainability
Vernon City Council endorsed the City of Vernon Integrated Transportation Framework (ITF) in a special Committee of the Whole meeting on April 7. This work is part of the City’s asset management strategy to control the costs of infrastructure while incrementally increasing the necessary revenues to achieve long term financial sustainability. City Infrastructure Engineer Mark...
Okanagan Symphony Society receives B.C. Creative Spaces grant of $13,000
KELOWNA – The Okanagan Symphony Society has received $13,000 from the B.C. government for the purchase of new, quality instruments. Created in 1959, the Okanagan Symphony Society has entertained and educated thousands of people throughout the Okanagan for more than a generation. “Our government is improving arts and cultural facilities in B.C. communities’” said Kelowna-Mission...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Ryan Hodak
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 9, 2014. Ryan Hodak, 24, is wanted for one count of theft under $5000. Hodak is described as a white male, 5’11” tall and 153 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes. ...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: April 9, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Wednesday, April 9th) in an approximately 20-hectare area of Scenic Canyon Regional Park and in a nine hectare section of Coldham Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners...