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Eight former Vees taking part in the Frozen Four
PENTICTON – The 2014 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Tournament is set for next week in Philadelphia, and there are plenty of former Vees taking part. In all, eight Vees alumni will be taking part in the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey National Semi-Finals on April 10th, the most out of any BCHL and Canadian Junior Hockey...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: April 1, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Wednesday, April 2) 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...
UBC biologist is saving the eco-system one bee at a time
Since 2006, North America has lost nearly one third of its honeybee population due to infectious diseases and climate change. As honeybees are one of the most important pollinators in Canadian agriculture, countless crops across the country—including blueberries in British Columbia and canola in Alberta—are at risk. “Bees’ importance to us goes far beyond honey,”...
Kelowna Rockets’ Jordan Cooke named Vaughn WHL goalie of the month
CALGARY, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Jordon Cooke of the Kelowna Rockets has been named the VAUGHN WHL Goaltender of the Month for March, 2014. It is the second time this season that Cooke has been named VAUGHN WHL Goaltender of the Month, having earned the honor for September/October as well....
Member of Parliament Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: The end of the SIN card?
I have written in previous reports and spoken on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in the House of Commons. The feedback from constituents for a number of years has been consistent in supporting tighter regulations that ensure Canadians are provided the first opportunity for employment and that those who become temporary foreign workers are not...
Blazers an integral part of the community
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are proud to be an integral part of the community. With the help of our season ticket holders, fans and sponsors, the hockey club contributed $283,222 to many community partners and local organizations. The Blazers also contributed 828 hours of community service between school outings and other charitable events and...
Welcome home our Kamloops Olympians with the Journey of Champions
KAMLOOPS - Come out on Saturday, April 5, 2014 to welcome home Kamloops’ Olympic competitors and officials from their journey to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Games. Starting at 12:00 pm on Saturday at the McArthur Island Olympic Ice Sheet, the City of Kamloops, Kamloops Long Blades and PacificSport are hosting a celebration to welcome...
The hills are alive with the Sounds of Peachland
UBC FACULTY, STUDENTS TEAM WITH ARTISTS FOR PROJECT AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Close your eyes and listen. While you walk around and up and down the hills and alleys and avenues of Peachland, what do your ears tell you? What rustles? What squeaks? What rattles? What beeps? Join local artist Debbie Elliott and UBC faculty and...
Who robbed the Safeway gas bar?
VERNON - Police are hunting for a man who robbed the Safeway gas bar at 4300 32 Street yesterday. The robbery happened around 4:50 p.m. A lone man came into the business with his face covered and demanded money. The clerk handed over cash from the till and the man left, heading south. The suspect...
Interior Health Board Director retires
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Interior Health said goodbye to Board Director, Glenn Sutherland, yesterday, who retired after his term expired March 31. “Glenn has been a part of our Board for nine years, showing a tremendous commitment to health care for our region,” says Board Chair Norman Embree. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Kaitlyn Marlene Elliott
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 2, 2014. Kaitlyn Marlene Elliott, 19, is wanted for one count of fail to comply with probation. Elliott is described as a white female, 5’6” tall and 126 lbs. She has brown hair...
Josh Dueck’s gold paralympic glory celebrated
VERNON - A celebration of golden proportions took place at Silver Star as the resort honoured Josh Dueck Saturday. Dueck, who won gold in the Super Combined and silver in the Downhill at the Paralympic Games in Sochi, was the guest of honour. “The overwhelming support from the community has meant so much to me...
5 dead as magnitude-8.2 quake hits northern Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile – A powerful magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck off northern Chile on Tuesday night, setting off a small tsunami that forced evacuations along the country's entire Pacific coast. Five people were crushed to death or suffered fatal heart attacks, the interior minister said, but Chile apparently escaped major damage or serious casualties.
Vancouver driver undeterred, despite heavy levy on hand-held habit
VANCOUVER – One Vancouver driver has rung up 26 tickets in just over three years for breaking the law by using his electronic device while behind the wheel.
Peterson Creek Park Trail Closures
KAMLOOPS - From April 7, 2014 to May 2, 2014, portions of the Petersen Creek trail system will be closed in order to help facilitate the repair of a damaged storm sewer pipe and the subsequent erosion that occurred to the trail. The Escape Trail and a segment of the Tom Moore Trail, where it...