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Kelowna Rockets reduce Tri-City to rubble in 5-1 win
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Tri City Americans 5-1 on Wednesday night at Prospera Place in a dominating performance in its fourth straight win. Five different players scored in the victory as the Rockets improved to 47-8-0-4 on the season. Tyrell Goulbourne, Myles Bell, Nick Merkley, Cole Linaker and Mitch Wheaton had the...
Canada wins gold, beating Sweden in women’s curling final
SOCHI, Russia – Canadian skip Jennifer Jones won Olympic gold Thursday, defeating Sweden 6-3 to complete her curling trophy case with an unbeaten run on the sport’s biggest stage.
Peer pressure turned positive in Kelowna
NEKNOMINATION ISN'T JUST A DRINKING GAME ANYMORE KELOWNA - A social media game inviting excessive drinking was transformed by four Kelowna residents into a challenge to perform random acts of kindness. The four young men were challenged by a neknominate—like a triple-dog-dare for a new generation. Neknominations typically involve drinking large amounts of alcohol in...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jordon Benjamin Schilling
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of February 20, 2014. Jordon Benjamin Schilling, 24, is wanted for one count of breach of undertaking and one count of assault. Schilling is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 170 lbs. He...
B.C. judge says mandatory minimum for drug offences is unconstitutional
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia Provincial Court judge has ruled that the mandatory minimum sentence for drug trafficking recently introduced by the federal government is a violation of the Charter of Rights and declared it "of no force and effect."
Hockey fans gear up for rival showdowns; Canadian men and women set to play U.S.
TORONTO – Canadian Olympic fans are gearing up for back-to-back Canada-U.S. hockey showdowns, with both the women's and the men's teams set to take on their big rivals.
Forget Mexico, many students use reading week to give back
UBC OKANAGAN STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN DAYS OF CARING DURING ANNUAL BREAK For many university students each year, reading week is a welcome interlude. It’s a time to catch up on lecture notes or assignments, see old friends, or simply veg out at home. Some opt for ski trips and others head south to vacation hot...
New partnership will support cleantech industry
Okanagan College and Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre are looking to make the most of each other’s expertise, facilities, connections and interest in cleantech to help grow the industry and integrate post-secondary institutions in the development of the sector. The organizations recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on supporting and growing the cleantech industry,...
UBC researchers delve inside behaviour of criminal predators
WORKSHOP LOOKS AT HOW TO DETECT LIES AND HOW TO EXTRACT THE TRUTH Ever wonder how the police, or a judge, know when someone is lying to them? There is scientific query behind criminal investigations and UBC researchers are bringing an RCMP expert to campus to explain the science behind lying eyes. UBC Okanagan’s Centre...
Vernon RCMP officers serve tea for Lieutenant Governor
VERNON - B.C. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon took the time to stop for high tea with members of the RCMP as part of her tour of the interior February 18. The scheduled visit took place at the Schubert Center with 70 invited guests in attendance. There were a few short speeches followed by photographs. Then...
Burning Fire Hazard Debris in Two Regional Parks
With good air quality and venting conditions today (Wednesday, February 19, 2014) the Regional District of Central Okanagan advises a controlled burn is underway in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and Coldham Regional Park. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of large fuel modification projects underway within a 20-hectare section...
Highlights of Kelowna City Council meeting: February 17, 2014
Heritage Week Council received an update on the Central Okanagan Heritage Society’s activities, grants program and information about Heritage Week events, running Feb. 17 to 23. Development application signage Council received a report about the Development Application Process Review implementation. Completed improvements include updates to the application submission process, restructuring of departments to more efficiently...
Sliding to the top: UBC engineers among the best at toboggan race
CONCRETE TOBOGGAN TEAM WINS FOUR TROPHIES AT ENGINEERING COMPETITION Quick quiz: what do engineers, concrete, and a slippery slope have in common? If they are engineering students from UBC’s Okanagan campus, the answer has to be the annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR). UBC’s team recently returned from Ontario where it picked up a...
Vees offense comes alive against Warriors in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Coming into Tuesday’s first place showdown with the West Kelowna Warriors, the Penticton Vees had only scored five goals in their previous three games, but it took them just over a period to match that output, as they scored a 6-3 win over the Warriors at Royal LePage Place. The win gives...
BC Family Day may be over, but the Family Day Challenge is just getting started
KELOWNA — February 10, 2014 marked the 1st annual Family Day Challenge! “The Family Day Challenge is an excellent way to start important conversations with your kids, while engaging the whole family in fun activities,” Okanagan4Kids spokesperson Sue Bojahra said. The event may be over, but we are now offering the opportunity for all families...