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Shelley Jordan
How to define the quality of life when illness limits what you can do
UBC DISCUSSION IN KELOWNA AND VERNON ARE PART OF CELEBRATE RESEARCH WEEK Health care experts will discuss how to improve quality of life for people living with advanced life-limiting illnesses. Two sessions will take place, in Kelowna on Thursday, March 6 and in Vernon on Thursday, March 7. These events are part of Celebrate Research...
Put down that sugar: WHO says only 5% of your calories should come from sugar, down from 10%
LONDON – Just try sugar-coating this: The World Health Organization says your daily sugar intake should be just 5 per cent of your total calories — half of what the agency previously recommended, according to new draft guidelines published Wednesday.
Doctors hope for cure in 2nd baby born with HIV; LA case similar to Mississippi girl
A second baby born with the AIDS virus may have had her infection put into remission and possibly cured by very early treatment — in this instance, four hours after birth.
Looser pot laws may be on horizon after input from police chiefs, MacKay hints
OTTAWA – Justice Minister Peter MacKay says draft legislation that would loosen federal marijuana laws is under "serious consideration."
Putting trades and tech skills to the test: High school students compete at Okanagan College
Hundreds of high school students from Revelstoke to Osoyoos will be making Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus home this Friday (March 7) as they participate and watch in the 18th annual Trades and Technology Regional SkillsBC Competition. The students will be competing in 11 different contests, ranging from carpentry to culinary arts, and from architectural computer-assisted...
Open House: Windbreak Street reconstruction project
In April 2013, the City of Kamloops invited Windbreak Street residents, business owners and other stakeholders to provide their input on potential infrastructure improvements for Windbreak Street. The input received was considered, together with technical and budget considerations, during the development of the final reconstruction plan. Windbreak Street reconstruction (between Tranquille Road and Parkcrest Avenue)...
No bail for doctor who sexually abused sedated women during surgeries
TORONTO – An anesthesiologist jailed for sexually assaulting 21 sedated women during surgeries has been denied bail while he appeals his conviction.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jeffrey James Kionke
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 5, 2014. Jeffrey James Kionke, 44, is wanted for one count of theft under $5000 and three counts of breach of probation. Kionke is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 119...
Court awards girl $560,000 for her dad’s loss in B.C. vehicle crash
KAMLOOPS – A preschooler has been awarded $560,000 by a B.C. Supreme Court judge for the loss of her father in a motor-vehicle accident.
Highlights of Kelowna city council meeting: March 3, 2014
Okanagan Symphony Council received the Okanagan Symphony’s Annual Report. Highlights include quality orchestra performances, exceptional guest artists, extensive youth outreach and unique collaborations. Grant for Ballet Kelowna Council approved the 2014 Professional Arts Operating Grant of $30,000 for the Kelowna Ballet Society. A review of the Society’s budgets, financial statements, business plan and attendance indicated...
Tribunal sides with B.C. First Nation in historic land-claims fight
VANCOUVER – A federal tribunal has ruled much of a city in British Columbia's Interior was wrongfully taken by settlers from a local First Nation 150 years ago.
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla This week in Ottawa: Debate on Travel Expenses and more
It is another very busy week in Ottawa with a large amount of different but important events that will be challenging to summarize all in this week`s report. First I would like to thank the many citizens and groups who took the time to comment on last week`s report regarding invasive species- in particular freshwater mussels. It is encouraging that many citizens are supportive of the need to be proactive against invasive species and I will provide further updates in this area as they become available. Two other subjects that I have heard a large amount of feedback from citizens on in Okanagan-Coquihalla this week include opposition to the recent reclassification of certain long guns and support for Elizabeth May’s Private Members Bill C-442 “National Lyme Disease Strategy Act”.
Last week for Pandosy Waterfront feedback
Kelowna residents are invited to visit City Hall until Friday to see the models and design drawings created by 30 community volunteers during last week’s charrette for Pandosy Waterfront. Feedback about the designs will also be collected until this Friday, March 7. Next week, City staff will start reviewing feedback that has been collected since...
Century 21 and Easter Seals celebrate 35 year partnership with new Splash of Colour Run
KELOWNA - Century 21 Real Estate LLC , the franchisor of the world's largest real estate franchise sales organization, recently announced that the CENTURY 21® System raised approximately USD 2.4 million in 2013 for Easter Seals in North America. This donation is approximately 10 percent higher than in the previous year, and brings the total contributions...
Many In Motion is back
KAMLOOPS – In 2012 we ran, walked, rolled, swam and skated 40,000 kilometres in celebration of Rick Hansen’s journey around the world. In 2013, we moved almost 20,000 kilometres in recognition of the number of people living with a disability in the Thompson Nicola Regional District. And through it all was a conversation about accessibility....