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Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

Ballet Kelowna’s Variations on Innovation at UBC

KELOWNA - Featuring Canadian choreographers and composer, Ballet Kelowna will be showcasing Variations on Innovation, a shortened version of their ground-breaking Innovation. From pioneering works to a cutting edge commission, Innovation will challenge ideas of contemporary ballet. Come expecting more than tutus and tiaras with choreography by dance icons Kay Armstrong and Brian Macdonald, former...

Pritchard Park closed for improvements

WEST KELOWNA - Phase 1 upgrades have started at Marjorie Pritchard Memorial Park and the green space will be closed for construction to ensure improvements are finished by the end of June, in time for peak summer use. Council has awarded a $352,736 contract to Arterra Construction Ltd to complete Pritchard Park Improvements – Phase...

Caregiver support guide ready for public scrutiny

STUDENT EVALUATES GUIDE DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE CARING FOR TERMINALLY-ILL PATIENTS Caring for a loved one with terminal cancer is a big job. And people in caregiver roles often have questions: What resources are available to help? How do you manage difficult symptoms? How long can your family member stay at home? How do you...

Crime Stoppers most wanted: James Edward Wheeler

Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 25, 2014.  James Edward Wheeler, 40, is wanted for two counts of theft under $5000.  Wheeler is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 199 lbs.  He has brown hair and blue...

West Kelowna recognized for safety program

WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna received two Certificates of Recognition from Worksafe BC and the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) after a comprehensive review of its Occupational Health and Safety Program and Return to Work/Stay at Work Program. The municipality, through the BCMSA, was audited in late 2013 and successfully passed all...

Capital projects for 2014 outlined

KELOWNA - Construction plans, utility upgrades, paving plans and park improvements for 2014 were outlined by City of Kelowna staff today. More than $50 million will be spent on the design and construction of projects throughout the city, including construction of new amenities and maintenance or upgrading of existing infrastructure. “We conduct this annual presentation...

College Board passes $92.8 million budget for 2014-15

Okanagan College’s Board of Governors has passed a $92.8 million balanced budget for 2014-15 that includes tuition fee increases for domestic and international students. “While this is a tight budget year that involves some adjustments, it also allows introduction of a new program in Sustainable Construction Management Technology, and anticipates a growth in our international...

Member of Parliament Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: March 25

BUILDING A BRIDGE BETWEEN COMMUNITIES Even as far away as Ottawa the success of the Westbank and Osoyoos First Nations in terms of investment and development are well known. From time to time I am also asked about why Penticton Indian Band has not to date been as successful in attracting similar levels of investment...

Ecosystem restoration burns planned for north Okanagan

VERNON - Prescribed burning is planned east of Vernon in the Satellite Hill and South Fork areas between March 25, 2014, and May 16, 2014, weather conditions permitting. This controlled burning will assist with ecosystem restoration and will occur in several phases during this period. The burns will be conducted by Wildfire Management Branch crews and ministry staff in...

Water main work will mean minor inconvenience in Naramata

The replacement of about 280 metres of existing watermain will bring minor inconvenience in the form of water shutdowns to some Naramata residents. “Our commitment is to provide a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to residents affected by the shutdown,” said RDOS Engineer Liisa Bloomfield. “The properties most affected are on Ponderosa Drive, Upper Debeck...

Vernon man given 28th ticket for not wearing a seatbelt

VERNON - Police conducting vehicle checks Saturday issued a Vernon man his 28th ticket for not wearing his seatbelt. Though it's the law to wear a seatbelt, police say the man receiving the ticket told them he believes it's better not to be restrained in a car crash. The man was given a ticket for...

Pedestrian smashes into car

KELOWNA - A pedestrian ran into a slow moving car Monday morning at the corner of Harvey Avenue and Ethyl Street. Witnesses told police the 53-year-old man was running across the highway when he collided with an eastbound car in the left turning lane. Though traffic was slowing at the time for a red light,...