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Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – October 10, 2013
Lease Agreement and MOU Approved The Regional Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a lease agreement with the University of British Columbia Okanagan Faculty of Critical and Creative Studies. The MOU creates a two year trial partnership between the Regional District Parks Services department and the Faculty for a portion of Woodhaven...
Rockets to host Seattle Friday night
When the Kelowna Rockets (5-1-0-1) host the Seattle Thunderbirds (6-2-0-0) Friday night at Prospera Place, it will not only be a meeting of two of the top teams in the Western Hockey League, it will also feature two of the hottest rookies in the league. The T-Birds, led by 16-year old Mathew Barzal, arrive in...
Most park washrooms to close for winter
The cold weather is coming and the City of Kelowna will be closing most park washrooms and water fountains, including water services at off-leash dog parks, for the winter as of Tuesday, October 15. These closures are necessary to prevent pipes from freezing throughout the cold winter months. However, washrooms at City Park, Stuart Park...
Vernon lab collection site on the move
Interior Health’s Vernon Laboratory Blood Collection Site is on the move. Effective Monday October 21st, 2013 the Discovery Plaza lab collection site is relocating to the new Sterling Building at: 3210 25th Ave. Vernoon Second Floor- 205 (corner of Hwy. 97 and 25th Ave.) The hours of operation will remain the same: Monday to Friday...
Ground-breaking for NorKam Trades Centre of Excellence
KAMLOOPS - A local high school student was at the controls of an excavator today for the ceremonial ground-breaking of the new NorKam Trades Centre of Excellence. The student, 17 -year- old Joey Kineshanko made the first dig to the cheers of NorKam students and construction workers. Education Minister Peter Fassbender, MLAs Terry Lake and Todd Stone, along with school...
Hardy Falls Regional Park open again
After a one month closure, the main trail in Hardy Falls Regional Park is once again open for visitors. The canyon trail to the falls viewpoint was closed due to bear activity on September 12th. Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “The animals that forced us to temporarily close the trails appear to have moved on. ...
Doctor shortage results in temporary emergency room closure
LOGAN LAKE - A temporary doctor shortage will mean the emergency room at Logan Lake Health Centre will be closed Tuesday Oct. 15. The emergency department is usually open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. The rest of the hospital will remain open with other services available as usual. During the hours the...
44th and 27th Street closures
44th Avenue at 27th Street will be closed to single, alternating traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17, 2013. Please slow down in that area and obey signs and flaggers on site.
YMCA Okanagan to be featured on Undercover Boss Canada
WEST KELOWNA - He's the head guy, the YMCA Operations Manager for Silver Lake Camp, and he's going to be featured on the TV show, Undercover Boss Canada. Stu McQueen is a West Kelowna resident and employee of the YMCA who was chosen to appear on the W Networks top rated series airing Oct. 17...
‘Good riddance:’ expert says Canada shouldn’t ask U.S. to extradite sex offender
EDMONTON – An extradition lawyer believes Canada shouldn't bother asking the United States to send back convicted violent sex offender Michael Stanley.
UBC student finds solution for cellular phone overload during crises
VANCOUVER – A University of B.C. student has found a solution for cell phone overload during crises such as natural disasters, when many people get on their mobiles all at once.
‘CSI’-like study finds herbal products don’t always contain what’s on the label
TORONTO – DNA doesn't lie.
U.S. shutdown has limited impact on Canadian companies outside aerospace
MONTREAL – A partial U.S. government shutdown appears to have limited impact on Canadian businesses even though it's prevented aerospace companies like Bombardier from delivering aircraft to U.S. customers and collecting millions of dollars in sales.
Ex-soldier shot by RCMP asked for help in letter to prison psychiatrist
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – More than a year before he was fatally shot in a standoff with RCMP on his rural British Columbia farm, Greg Matters sent a handwritten note to a court-appointed psychiatrist asking for help.
Blazers Thanksgiving Day fan skate, one-year lease on a Ford Escape
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers host two games next week as the Lethbridge Hurricanes are in town on Monday, October 14th for a Thanksgiving Day game starting at 2:00pm. The Seattle Thunderbirds will visit on Wednesday, October 16th. On Monday, the Blazers will hold a FREE Fan Skate following the afternoon game for all to...
Ahlgren added to Vees roster
PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce the signing of import forward Jake Ahlgren (95). President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson on the signing, “Jake attended our 2011 spring camp as an underage player, and we were very impressed with his skill level and overall potential. The...
Winter getaways from YLW
YLW’s annual event lets consumers know what’s new in winter vacation travel The ever-popular Hot Sun Destinations event will take place at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) on Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The annual event attracts Okanagan residents who want to learn about what’s new and exciting for winter vacation options. “This...
Divorce preparedness workshop launches this month in Kelowna
On Sunday October 20, 2013 at the Kelowna Public Library, a much-needed 1-day Divorce Preparedness Workshop called Building A New Way Forward begins in Kelowna. This educational workshop offers people a clear understanding of the process of separation, divorce, and beyond and empowers them make better decisions in moving forward. Program Spokesman, Mel Clifford says,...
Man found dead in trailer near Cache Creek identified
CACHE CREEK - A man who was found dead in a trailer near Cache Creek has been identified. He was Michael Stark, 33, from Heffley Creek. Stark was found Oct. 2 lying unresponsive on a cot in a trades trailer that had been converted to a camper in March. The trailer was parked at a...
West Kelowna council meeting Oct. 8, 2013
Zoning Bylaw – First Reading Council gave first reading to its draft Zoning Bylaw, the subject of an extensive review launched last year to implement the objectives of West Kelowna’s Official Community Plan which was adopted in July 2011. The current Zoning Bylaw was inherited from the Regional District of Central Okanagan at time of...
Jonni’s Styling Studio and Kamloops YMCA ‘Paint the City Pink’ first event a huge success
Jonni’s Styling Studio and the Kamloops YMCA teamed up again this year to ‘Paint the City Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness. On September 28th the downtown YMCA and Jonni’s provided Pink Ink Streaks (temporary vegetable based color), pink hair extensions and pink feathers to participants for a donation. Last year Paint the City Pink raised...
Okanagan College offers tuition free retail and hospitality skills training for qualified students
To help businesses staff up for the holidays, and assist those struggling to find work, Okanagan College is offering a Retail and Hospitality Customer Service training program starting in Vernon on October 21. This eight week, full-time program will provide students with the “knowledge and confidence required to provide service excellence across the retail and...
Kelowna council highlights for Oct. 7 meeting
Advisory Committee vacancy filled Council appointed Dr. Christian Brix as the newest member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Gordon Property Council authorized a development permit for the proposed two-building commercial development of properties located at 1824 and 1810 Gordon Drive. Third Quarterly Report Council received an update on the City’s activities over the last quarter....
Man arrested during West Kelowna grow-op bust
WEST KELOWNA - The cops have busted another grow-op, this time in the 3200 block of McGinnis Road. A West Kelowna man, 32, was arrested after a search warrant was conducted on the home Tuesday. He's facing potential charges of production of a controlled substance after police found 290 marijuana plants growing inside. The man...