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Complete your regional travel survey
Help steer the Okanagan’s transportation future Have you completed your Okanagan Travel Survey? Track your trips for one day and not only will you be entered to win great prizes but you’ll also benefit the United Way. The Cities of Kelowna and Vernon, the Districts of West Kelowna, Peachland, and Lake Country, the Westbank First...
Okanagan carpool month is October
The Okanagan’s 7th Annual Carpool Month promotion will take place in October. As part of Carpool Month 2013, commuters are encouraged to visit Carpool.ca and participate in a various activities to be eligible to win prizes of $100 free fuel cards. Carpool Month 2013 prize-winning activities include: - registering with www.carpool.ca as a new user,...
Special Event: The War of 1812 in the West, The Oregon Country Legacy
KAMLOOPS - Currently on exhibit at the Kamloops Museum and Archives is The War of 1812 in the West, The Oregon Country Legacy. For many, the War of 1812 happened in eastern Canada, far away from present-day British Columbia. While no battles were fought here, the war had great impact on the settlement of Western...
Vees Coatta commits to Minnesota-Manakto
PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Max Coatta (94) has committed to the Minnesota State University, Mankato for the 2015-2016 season. President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson, has already seen early returns from Coatta, “In a short period of time Max has become a go-to...
Go online to give feedback into water master plan
The creation of a Water Master Plan for the District of West Kelowna is in the final stages and public input is currently being sought as part of the planning process. Residents and stakeholders are asked to take part in a survey before October 18. The most convenient way to complete survey is online through...
Rockets’ Merkley named Denny’s WHL player of the week
The Western Hockey League announced today that Kelowna Rockets’ 16-year-old rookie forward Nick Merkley is the Denny’s WHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 6, 2013. Merkley recorded six points on four goals and two assists to go with a +6 rating over three games in the last week, helping lead the...
KYSA Hosts First National Soccer Championship
The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association will host its first-ever national youth soccer championship this week from October 9th to 14th. The event, which will bring together ten boys provincial club champions and twelve girls provincial cup-winning teams for six days of competition, is the 2013 Canadian Soccer Association Sport Chek National Club Championships – U16...
Canada accused of cyberwar against Brazil
Brazil is accusing Canada of "cyberwar" saying Ottawa has been stealing Brazil's state secrets from their mining industry. Stephen Harper says he's concerned and is looking into allegations Communications Security Establishment Canada used phone and email metadata to map the communications of the Mines and Energy Ministry. The Canadian ambassador was summoned by Brazil's Foreign Affairs Minister...
B.C. attorney general says legal aid deal averts threat of case adjournments
VICTORIA – B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton says an agreement with British Columbia's Legal Services Society averts concerns about adjourned child-protection cases and other court delays.
Brazil wants Canada to explain allegations of spying; summons ambassador
BRASILIA, Brazil – Brazil on Monday demanded clarifications from the Canadian government about allegations that its spies targeted Brazil's Mines and Energy Ministry, in what Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said appears to be an act of industrial espionage.
Blazers make roster moves
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have reassigned two forwards today as 19-year-old Tristan Sieben and 18-year-old Devin Oakes will both report to Junior A teams in the AJHL and BCHL. Sieben was acquired by the Blazers from the Vancouver Giants in early September. In 6 games with the Blazers he recorded no points. Oakes appeared...
United Steelworkers union irate after no charge laid in mine worker’s death
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A United Steelworkers union local is considering a private prosecution after the B.C. Criminal Justice Branch announced no charges would be laid in connection to the death of a mine worker five years ago.
Officers call for stronger laws to protect police dogs after Edmonton K9 killed
EDMONTON – Edmonton police say there needs to be a special criminal law to protect animals that work with officers after one of their service dogs was killed by a fleeing suspect.
3rd annual free tire recycling collection program
This fall, you can easily clear out some prime mosquito breeding habitat around your home! And you can do it for free. The Regional District of Central Okanagan and its Mosquito Control Program contractor BWP Consulting are providing four free, passenger tire drop-off opportunities in Kelowna and Lake Country. Any old passenger vehicle tires or...
3rd annual free tire recycling collection program
This fall, you can easily clear out some prime mosquito breeding habitat around your home! And you can do it for free. The Regional District of Central Okanagan and its Mosquito Control Program contractor BWP Consulting are providing four free, passenger tire drop-off opportunities in Kelowna and Lake Country. Any old passenger vehicle tires or...
PFD marks fire prevention week
PENTICTON - The Penticton Fire Department encourages all residents to expand their home escape plans for Fire Prevention Week, set for Oct. 6 to 12. The theme for the 2013 Fire Prevention Week is “Prevent kitchen fires,” to spread the word that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the...
Chiefs defeated by knights
KELOWNA – Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs were defeated on home ice Saturday night. The Chiefs suffered a 2 – 1 overtime loss at the hands of the North Okanagan Knights. The game was scoreless until the second period when Jagger Bowls scored his eighth goal of the season. Alex Gran had the assist. Connor...
Award winning meadery moves to Kelowna
Meadow Vista Honey Wines, North America's premier meadery and premium sparkling honey wine pioneer, is moving to Kelowna. "I am joyful about finding the perfect location for Meadow Vista's modern artisan farm. The location on June Springs road is perfect for us and with over five acres of land, there will be plenty of room...
Dog license tag swap & free license amnesty continue
Many Central Okanagan dog owners have made the switch to the new Permanent dog license tag. In fact, more than 2,000 came into the Regional District facilities to swap their 2013 annual tag for the Permanent one* that will give them the opportunity to annually renew their dog license online. As an incentive to make...
Meet the Okanagan’s culinary stars of tomorrow
If you want to get in on the ground floor of the region’s next generation of hot culinary talent, tuck into Okanagan College’s two signature events of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. “These young chefs are so proud of their skills and Okanagan Wine Festival events like these provide a showcase for the culinary leaders...
Rockets sweep up over weekend
KELOWNA – It was a series sweep this weekend for the Okanagan Rockets. For the second consecutive day, the Rockets defeated the Thompson Blazers, this time a lopsided 11 – 2 victory on Sunday at the Capital News Centre. Being down 1 – 0 in the first period didn’t sit well with the Rockets, who...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Trevor Calvin Bevans
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 7, 2013. Trevor Calvin Bevans (DOB 1989-02-02) is wanted for one count of breach of probation. Bevans is described as a 24-year old white male, 5’5” tall and 119 lbs. He has brown...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: James Darrell Burgess
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 4, 2013. James Darrell Burgess (DOB 1989-05-26) is wanted for one count of fail to comply with probation. Burgess is described as a 24-year old white male, 6’5” tall and 230 lbs. He...
Voices of stranded migrants floating at sea drifted to shore, confused with seagulls’ song
LAMPEDUSA, Italy – The friends were heading out on a fishing trip, when one heard voices from the sea.