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Red Dot Players present adaptation of Gogol’s classic satire The Government Inspector
The Okanagan College Red Dot Players are presenting a timely historical offering with playwright Jeffrey Hatcher’s sharp-edged adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector at the Kelowna campus, March 13 to 16. The entertaining take on incompetence, ignorance and greed in a small Russian town is a hilarious comedy of errors and a biting commentary...
Burning Fire Wood Debris Today
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway today (Wednesday, March 12, 2014) in three regional parks. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of large fuel modification projects underway within a 20-hectare section of Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park, nine hectares in Coldham Regional Park and...
Advisory Planning Commission Members Wanted
If you live within the Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Areas and are interested in your community, the Regional District would like to hear from you. Communications Officer Bruce Smith says “We’re currently looking for volunteer members to serve on the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Advisory Planning Commissions (APC).” He adds,...
Nursing students raise awareness on World Kidney Day
KAMLOOPS - Students of Thompson Rivers University's school of nursing are educating their community about renal health on March 13, 2014, World Kidney Day. With a focus on disease prevention and awareness, community organizations will gather at Northills Centre mall with interactive displays that encourage the public to learn more about kidney health. "Raising awareness of kidney disease...
Rockets shot down in third period by Royals
KELOWNA - The Victoria Royals defeated the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Tuesday in a fast-paced and physical game between the two WHL BC Division rivals. Axel Blomqvist scored with just over three minutes to play in the third period, snapping a 2-2 tie and giving the Royals the win. KELOWNA...
This Glass of Wine Really is Good for the Heart
The Vibrant Vine Donates $1 From Each Limited Release Bottle to Interior Heart & Surgical Centre KELOWNA, BC – Because we’re all looking for another great excuse to have that next glass of wine, the Vibrant Vine is giving back to their community by donating $1 from their Hugs & Kisses or Love wines released...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Joshua Douglas Crouse
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 12, 2014. Joshua Douglas Crouse, 26, is wanted for one count of theft of motor vehicle and one count of theft under $5000. Crouse is described as a white male, 6’2” tall and...
Snowmobiler in B.C. dies after being caught by avalanche; 2nd snowmobiler survives
NELSON, B.C. – One man is dead following an avalanche in British Columbia near Kooteney Glacier Provincial Park between Nelson and Cranbrook.
B.C. government refreshes century-old water law with new law expected in 2015
VICTORIA – The B.C. government has introduced legislation to update the province's century-old water law after years of consultation.
Parents, youth agree: the economic road ahead is rocky
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS MILLENNIALS' FEARS AND BOOMERS' WORRIED ABOUT PRECARIOUS WORK OTTAWA - In an innovative survey of both millennials and boomer parents, a poll asked two generations their thoughts about their economic future and the policies affecting it. Both young people in the workforce and their parents expressed deep unease about a future of precarious,...
Jury deciding fate of B.C. man charged with murder of victim who vanished in ’99
The fate of a Lytton, B.C., man accused of a murder dating back more than a decade is now in the hands of a jury.
Families get healthy together in the YMCA’s MEND program
MEND - Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It - is a program developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Obesity Foundation and offered locally through YMCA of Okanagan. Through this program, families can learn about making healthier choices and spending time being active together. MEND includes a FREE 6 month membership at Kelowna...
COCGA to host grant writing workshop
KELOWNA - The Central Okanagan Charitable Gaming Association is conducting a grant writing workshop for community groups, organizations and charities from the Central Okanagan and Kootenay region, particularly in reference to the BC provincial community gaming grant program. The current “community grant intake” periods affect Arts and Culture, and Sport. These grant intake periods close...
Big White Spring Wine Gala event welcomes home Olympic silver medalist, Kelsey Serwa, and paves the way for more Olympic hopefuls
KELOWNA – Big White Ski Resort is changing their popular “Big Whites at Big White” annual wine evening into a gala fundraising event supporting the Big White Racers Ski Club. It will also be a homecoming for Olympic silver medalist, Kelsey Serwa, who is a Big White Racer alumni and graduate of their Nancy Greene...
St. Patty’s Day FREE Skate
KAMLOOPS – Looking to get your little ones active and burn some energy? Come out to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with friends and family at Valleyview Arena on Sunday, March 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This is a free event sponsored by Tim Hortons. Don’t forget to wear green in celebration of St. Patrick’s...