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Public invited to a free incontinence workshop
It’s time to let go of the embarrassment associated with urinary (bladder) incontinence and get talking. Hosted by the Gerontology Centre, presenter Sheila Pither of COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Institute will help people to get to know their bladders. Sheila Pither is a trained volunteer facilitator who presents practical and useable information free of technical jargon.
Chiefs get set to open season
Kelowna, BC – September 11, 2013 – It’s expected to be the best season yet for Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs. The team is gearing up for the start of the 2013/2014 Kootenay International Hockey season, which opens Friday September 13th in Princeton. Then the rivalry between the Chiefs and Osoyoos Coyotes will pick up...
West Kelowna council highlights Sept. 10
Memorial Park Parking Lot Improvements West Kelowna Council directed staff to complete upgrades and expansion to the South Parking Lot at Memorial Park, using asphalt grindings which is expected to cost significantly less than the budget of $153,000 for paving of the parking lot. An additional 21 parking spots will be created. Council directed that...
RapidBus BC Construction gets underway on the Westside
KELOWNA - Construction for the expansion of RapidBus to the Westside started today, with service scheduled to begin in summer 2014. This 15-kilometre expansion includes four new transit stations and two new exchanges. This unique service is designed to provide passengers with faster, more frequent public transportation. Premier Christy Clark was joined by Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla Dan...
Woman defends herself with cell phone
KAMLOOPS - A woman may have escaped an assault this afternoon by pulling out her cell phone and letting a potential attacker know she was dialing 911. Kamloops RCMP say the woman, 52, was followed into a public washroom at Riverside Park at about 3:20 p.m. today by a man in his 50's who then...
Rampaging man taken down downtown
KAMLOOPS - There were a few nervous people on Victoria Street this afternoon as a man banged on windows and attempted to rob someone outside the Royal Bank. Several people called police shortly before 2 p.m. to tell them a man was downtown acting aggressively. Police ended the 23-year-old's rampage inside the Commodore Restaurant where...
RCMP dog leads the way to missing Armstrong woman
VERNON - The family of a missing Armstrong woman is happy today because a police dog who "nose" it's job was able to locate her. RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk says the woman's mother reported her missing in the morning Sept. 10., saying she walked away from hom into the nearby woods. The mother said she...
Jermaine Loewen signs with Blazers
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Blazers General Manager Craig Bonner announced today that the Blazers have signed 15-year-old forward Jermaine Loewen to a standard WHL contract. The 6’2“ and 181lb forward was selected by the Blazers with the 48th overall pick in the third round of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft. In 31 games during the 2012-13...
Traffic signal maintenance will be performed Sept. 11-25
Software upgrades and traffic signal testing will be performed at various intersections between September 11 and September 25. Intersections will be placed into flash five times over the period of one hour. Please be aware that while the intersection is in flash, a four way stop will be in effect. We ask that the traveling...
Knighted: Two Vees commit to Clarkson
PENTICTON –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Ben Dalpe (94) and defenseman Chris Rygus (93) have committed to Clarkson University for the 2014-2015 season. President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson, says the two’s dedication is infectious; “Both Ben and Chris have worked extremely hard for this opportunity,...
Dialogue coincides with Truth and Reconciliation Commission event
UBC discussions focus on residential schools, recognition, reconciliation, responsibility UBC's Okanagan campus is hosting a dialogue about truth and reconciliation for all students, staff and faculty today, in support of the final national Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) event in Vancouver on September 22. The day features discussions on the 4 R's: residential schools, recognition,...
Teams taking up the challenge to get colour blasted in support of medical care in the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA - More than 500 participants, which include 60 teams, are already registered for the inaugural Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour happening on September 21st! " This truly is a community event and we've had very enthusiastic support from students at UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College as well as from families with young kids...
Kid’s month – Call for junior reporters and announcers
KAMLOOPS – The month of October will mark this season's Blazers Kids' Month! In preparation for some of the fun activities that will take place throughout the month, we are looking for some pint sized Blazer fans who are interested in being a Junior Reporter or Junior Announcer. Junior Reporters who are chosen will join...
Premier Clark announces Jobs and Trade Mission to Asia
VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark announced today that she will lead a 13-day trade mission to China, Korea and Japan to deepen British Columbia's relationships with those key Asian markets. The Premier-led mission, which will depart Vancouver on Thursday, Nov. 21 and arrive in Beijing on Friday, Nov. 22, will advance liquefied natural gas (LNG) development opportunities and promote...
Upgrades continue to Hwy 33
KELOWNA – Following several upgrades to the approach to the 8 Mile Curve of Highway 33, Lake Country residents and visitors will now benefit from road resurfacing and safety improvements between Muir Road and Mills Road. “Upgrading Highway 33, including the recent $3.4 million investment in safety improvements, is a priority and an important way...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Lally Emma Charlie
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 11, 2013. Lally Emma Charlie (DOB 1982-05-15) is wanted for two counts of breach of probation. Charlie is described as a 31-year-old non-white female, 5’8” tall and 111 lbs. She has black hair...
Site tours mark year countdown for two Kelowna projects
KELOWNA - Education Minister Peter Fassbender joined officials from the Central Okanagan school district today as they toured the construction sites of a new elementary school and secondary school addition scheduled to welcome students next fall. First on the agenda in the morning was a visit to the site of the future Mar Jok Elementary in West Kelowna. When...
UBC contest gives students opportunity to meet Chris Hadfield
10 prize packages to receive backstage pass and autographed poster CENTRAL OKANAGAN - What’s so great about space? If you are a student in Grades 5 to 12, attending school in the Central Okanagan, you can write about space, produce a video or artwork – and possibly win a chance to meet Canadian astronaut Col....
With video: Family escapes North Shore house fire
UPDATE: 4:08 p.m. Sept. 10, 2013 KAMLOOPS - A man, his wife and infant child escaped a North Shore house fire that brought explosions and thick black smoke today. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says police first received a report that shots were fired near the Alexander Avenue residence. As the caller continued, police heard there were...
WiSE mentors needed for female science and engineering students
UBC program matches students with professional working women While more than half of the work force in Canada is female, less than a quarter of people working in engineering, mathematics, and science are women. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, faculty and staff are mindful of that fact. Two years ago the university introduced the Women in...
Portion of Kettle Valley Railway Trail receives upgrade
PENTICTON - As part of the long-term vision for the Kettle Valley Railway Trail to be a vibrant, world-class recreation destination, the Province is investing over $100,000 to upgrade the trail between Naramata and Little Tunnel. The project includes a new high-quality tread surface for a 6- kilometre portion of the trail. The upgrade will be completed this fall to...
B.C. on track with balanced budget
VICTORIA - B.C. remains on target to balance the 2013-14 budget, and government has launched public consultations on the development of Balanced Budget 2014, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced today. The year-end surplus for 2013-14 is now projected to be $136 million, which is down slightly by $17 million from the June Budget Update. Revenues have improved by...
Negotiating cultural safety, a partnership in research seminar
Gross inequalities in health outcomes for Aboriginal people have dogged mainstream health care systems in Canada, says Assoc. Prof. Rachelle Hole, who received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to research Cultural Safety and Effecting Organizational Change for Aboriginal Healthcare. Panelists look at perspectives and experiences in a North Okanagan context Hole, along...
Vees announce Hilderman commits to Bulldogs
PENTICTON – The Penticton Vees are pleased to announce defenseman Jarod Hilderman (97) has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) for the 2016-2017 season. President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson says he’s excited to help develop the young defenseman over the next three years, “This is a great day for Jarod...