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Speed not a factor as dump truck overturns
KELOWNA - An overturned dump truck snaggled traffic on Butt Road about 1:30 p.m. today, but it appears the road will be clear soon. Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Brian Harris told Infotel News the truck was travelling through the roundabout at Louie Drive when the load shifted causing the truck to flip on its side. He...
New dashboard means better service for students accessing StudentAid
The latest stage of StudentAid BC's modernization project is now online, with a brand-new dashboard function that enables students to see what is happening with their student loans in real time, announced Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk. "I'm excited to see the new dashboard in place. It means quicker and easier access for students so they can check on...
Tri Kids Triathlon parking and transit changes
On Sunday, July 21, children from three to 15 years old will participate in the 2013 Tri Kids Triathlon at Mission Recreation Park. To accommodate the event, a portion of the Mission Recreation Park parking lot in front of the Capital News Centre (CNC) will be closed to vehicles on Saturday, July 20 at 8...
Interior Health board meeting in Kelowna, July 23rd
The Interior Health’s Board of Directors will hold its next regular business meeting in Kelowna on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Interested parties are welcome to attend the regular portion of this meeting at 1:00 p.m. in Boardroom 1, 1815 Kirschner Road, Kelowna. Interior Health is committed to being open and transparent in its operations. Meetings...
YLW announces a way to get more Mexico
Options for winter getaways just got a whole lot sweeter with the introduction of Sunwing Airlines new flight series from Kelowna International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo beginning December 19, 2013. The flights will operate every Thursday until April 3, 2014 using a 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft. “We are pleased to offer another beach destination to our...
The popular Regional Parks ‘Summer Storytime in the Park’ program has been cloned.
A second program for children age three to five is running each Thursday morning at 10:00 in Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park. The free one hour drop in program takes place each week until August 22nd. Youngsters and their caregivers should meet beneath the willow tree next to the playground in the park located at...
Man under driving ban for impaired taken off the road in Vernon
VERNON - When police pulled a 60-year-old driver over Friday, the found out he hadn't had a valid driver's licence since 2009 following an impaired charge. Further investigation revealed the man had 13 previous convictions for impaired driving. There were seven other offences where a stay of proceedings were recorded as well as three previous...
Arson the cause of four small fires in Vernon over weekend
VERNON - The RCMP was busy over the weekend with multiple reports of arson taking place in the city. A recycle bin was lit on fire near H&L Glass at 2809 45th Avenue while the fire department were at the scene of a second fire in a garbage bin at Vernon Auto Service at 4708...
Reporter demonstrates what to do if a bear attacks
With more bear sightings than usual this time of year, this reporter has decided to show people what to do when approached by a bear. If nothing else, the bear might be paralyzed with laughter. %%Video1%%
Lac-Megantic mayor stands behind local Tory MP sidelined from rebuilding file
LAC-MEGANTIC, Que. – The mayor of Lac-Megantic says she has faith in her local Conservative MP to help rebuild the devastated town, even though he's been sidelined from the file.
UPDATE: girl found safe
UPDATE: July 14, 10:20 p.m. Kelowna RCMP report Elizabeth Casselman has been found safe. UPDATE: July 14, 9:20 a.m. KELOWNA - The mother of a missing 17-year-old girl says this is the first time her daughter has been out of contact for such a long period of time. Elizabeth Casselman was last seen by her...
UPDATE: Missing youth found
UPDATE: 5:59 p.m. July 12, 2013 Conner Dufresne was found today in Salmon Arm at a relative's house. He is safe. 1:07 p.m. July 12, 2013 KELOWNA - Police are seeking public assistance locating a 17-year-old boy missing since July 10. Conner Dufresne (pronounced Doo-Frain) was last seen Wednesday night in Kelowna and may be...
B.C. man sentenced to eight years in prison for two 2008 homicides
VANCOUVER – Homicide investigators in British Columbia say a man who pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
B.C. woman arrested, charged with attempting to arrange sex with minor in U.S.
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia woman has been arrested and charged in the United States with attempting to arrange sex with a child during an undercover police operation.
Speeder pulled over on Okanagan Lake
One boater found out the hard way that there are speed limits on Okanagan Lake. On July 11th at 1:45 p.m., a white "Cigarette" boat was seen speeding northbound under the gap at the west end of the Bennett Bridge. The posted Federal speed limit is 5 kts or 10 kp/h when going under bridges....
Last call for City Park concept plan feedback
The City of Kelowna wants your feedback on the City Park Concept Plan before online discussion closes at midnight on Monday, July 15. A concept plan has been developed to help envision the future of City Park. Proposed changes include: a dedicated picnic area, separated cycling and pedestrian pathways, separation of adolescent activity areas from...
Springer Park to officially open
Construction is nearing completion at the new Springer Park on Elliott Road and the District of West Kelowna is inviting the community to join Mayor Doug Findlater and Council for an official grand opening on Tuesday, July 16. The ribbon cutting ceremony will start at 11 a.m. Springer Park will be the second of three...
Rural communities to get funding for paramedic training
VICTORIA - Aspiring paramedics in British Columbia's rural communities will get the training they need thanks to $250,000 in new annual government funding for a new Primary Care Paramedic program, Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk announced today. "Our Skills and Training Plan aims to ensure that British Columbians have the right mix of skills, in the right places,...
Civil forfeiture funds more one-way tickets to justice
VICTORIA - The Provincial Fugitive Return Program (PFRP) - which recently flew its 40th accused - is receiving another $40,000 this year from civil forfeiture proceeds. The current program - the first of its kind in Canada - took wing in 2011 to return accused back to the specific jurisdiction where they are wanted for serious, violent offences. This...
Economic Gardening Conference
Penticton, BC: The Canadian Centre for Economic Gardening (C2EG) is pleased to announce a first for Canada! BC, C2EG in partnership with Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen is On October 8th & 9th in Kelowna, bringing together innovative thinkers on Small Business Growth and how it directly impacts community development. This event will showcase the value of small businesses to...
Provincial government funds redevelopment of Kelowna service station
KELOWNA – Our provincial government is investing another $24,825 in the phased redevelopment of an underused parking lot into an opportunity for the Salvation Army to help families in need and get it ready for redevelopment, MLAs Steve Thomson and Norm Letnick announced today. This project is part of the $1.5 million brownfield renewal funding...
Funding helps kids overcome barriers to sport participation
Kids and adults who face obstacles to participating in sport programs will benefit from a $2.8-million cash injection to the B.C. Sport Participation Program (BCSPP) from the federal and provincial governments combined. BCSPP has introduced over half a million British Columbians to sport since its inception in 2004 and trained more than 20,000 coaches and sport leaders. The funding renewal,...
Vees unveil season ticket campaign
PENTICTON, BC –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club introduced a special season ticket campaign Thursday during a press conference at the BC Hockey Hall of Fame. The Vees have reduced the price of season tickets significantly, with the goal in mind to make watching Vees hockey affordable to everyone in Penticton and the South...
The priceless people that made the 2013 Celebrate Canada Day Fireworks successful
Vernon Fire Rescue Services would like to thank the following individuals for all their hard work and making the 2013 Celebrate Canada Day Fireworks Successful: - Terry Schmauder from Manulife Securities - Liz Thomson from Vernon Fire Rescue Services - Courtenay Pitcher from the City of Vernon - Fire Chief Bill Wacey from BX Swan...