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Shelley Jordan
Okanagan College Business Professor empowers women entrepreneurs in eastern Europe
Starting a new venture requires so much hard work and dedication; it’s enough to scare off even the most adventurous entrepreneur. Now, imagine undertaking a start-up as a woman in an embattled region in the face of entrenched gender bias? Under the principle that investing in women profits all of society, Okanagan College Business Professor...
Portion of eastern Knox Mountain Park closed
KELOWNA - Effective immediately, the City of Kelowna will be temporarily closing a section of Knox Mountain Park. City crews will be starting wildfire fuel mitigation (the process of thinning, pruning and removing forest fuels) and completing the removal of hazardous trees. The work will be completed along the access road east of Clifton Road...
Prescribed burning projects scheduled near Lytton
KAMLOOPS - The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is planning to conduct three prescribed burns in the Lillooet Fire Zone. These controlled burns are scheduled to start on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, and conclude by Friday, April 15, 2014. The exact timing of the burns will depend on weather and site conditions. They will proceed only...
McClure invited to Penguins development camp
PENTICTON –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce graduating forward and Captain Brad McClure (93), has been invited to the Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Development Camp. McClure, 20, just completed his two-year Vees career and led the team in scoring in both the 2013-14 regular season and playoffs. The Stratford, Ontario native...
Rockets Beat Tri-City 5-3 to Take 3-1 series
KENNEWICK Wash. - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Tri-City Americans 5-3 on Wednesday night in Kennewick, Wash., taking a 3-1 series lead in the team's 1st round WHL Playoff series. Tyson Baillie scored his first goal of the playoffs and added two assists to lead a balanced attack that saw five different Rockets score against...
Former Blazer Tim Bozon to be released from hospital Friday
CRANBROOK, B.C. – Kootenay Ice forward and former Kamloops Blazer Tim Bozon is expected to be discharged from hospital Friday after falling ill with meningitis.
Vipers head to Victoria for first round-robin playoff game
VICTORIA - The Vernon Vipers will hit the road this Friday, March 28, for the first game in round three against the Victoria Grizzlies in the round-robin playoffs. The Vipers made their way into the playoffs, defeating the Penticton Vees last week in the best of seven series, four games to three. In this next...
Quirky end of season events at B.C.’s top ski hills
KELOWNA – Spring is in the air and for most ski resorts this marks a time of transition – it’s time to wrap up the winter season and look ahead to the summer. However, they can’t possibly say goodbye to the snow without a good send off. Here are just a few of the quirky...
Cycling season safety depends on knowing the rules
Now that spring has arrived, the warmer weather and longer days draw residents outside to bike and walk on Kelowna’s bike lanes and pathways. Safety is paramount and relies on everyone’s awareness and understanding of how to interact with other road or path users. Riders are encouraged to review the City of Kelowna’s Traffic Bylaws...
NDP MP slammed after 9/11 conspiracy theorist’s event appears on website
OTTAWA - An NDP MP is coming under fire for allowing her website to publicize a speech given by a 9/11 conspiracy theorist. Megan Leslie's events page includes a listing for San Francisco architect Richard Gage's presentation on Mar. 31 in Halifax, part of a cross-Canada tour. Gage founded the group Architects & Engineers for...
Ambulance officials quit following investigation into personnel issue
KAMLOOPS – The two top officials in charge of ambulance services in British Columbia have quit.
Canadian pilot helps in search for lost Malaysian Airlines jetliner
AUSTRALIA – As he strides across the tarmac at the Australian air force base that's launching search efforts for the missing Malaysian Airlines jetliner, the Canadian flag on Capt. Mike MacSween's left arm stands out against his army-green flight suit.
Burning Fire Wood Debris Today: March 27, 2014
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway today (Thursday, March 27 2014) in Scenic Canyon Regional Park. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of large fuel modification project underway within a 21-hectare section of Scenic Canyon Regional Park. With appropriate Open burning...
Nature group buys private Osoyoos land to preserve endangered B.C. grasslands
VANCOUVER – A non-profit conservation group has bought a huge tract of private land in southern British Columbia to preserve the province's disappearing grasslands.
New program empowers Aboriginal students to reach their full potential
Okanagan College’s Aboriginal student population has grown by more than 240 per cent over the last seven years – the fastest rate of any post-secondary institution in the province. To respond to this exploding growth, Okanagan College developed the Academy of Indigenous Scholars through the generous support of a $40,000 grant from the Vancouver Foundation....