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Patrick Chan wins silver medal at Winter Games after disappointing performance
SOCHI, Russia – Canada's Patrick Chan has won silver in men's figure skating at the Sochi Games.
Capri Insurance continues tradition of supporting UBC Heat athletes
BURNABY'S FLEMING-FRAME RECIPIENT OF THIS YEAR'S ATHLETIC ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP Devon Fleming-Frame is a team player. And as a keen mid-fielder with UBC Okanagan Heat women’s soccer team, she knows her fellow teammates have her back. But she also knows she wouldn’t be where she is today without the generosity and support from Capri Insurance. Fleming-Frame...
Burning today in two regional parks
With good air quality and venting conditions today (Friday, February 14th, 2014) the Regional District advises that controlled burning of fire hazard wood debris piles is underway in Rose Valley Regional Park and Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park. Open burning is allowed today for those eligible property owners with permits from their local fire authority....
Breakwater Construction at Regional Park in Lake Country
Demolition and construction of a large portion of the north breakwater is expected to begin next week in Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park. To prepare, the contractor (Burton Marine Pile Driving Inc.) will begin moving a barge and other equipment into place early next week. It’s anticipated the breakwater construction will be substantially complete...
New relationship skills program says “I Do” to the Valley of Love
Your love life can get even better! LoveSmart is launching February 14 at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, BC. This Valentine's Day, come and discover a new way to invest in happy, successful, loving relationships! We all want to enjoy better relationships. LoveSmart is a 90 day Couples Coaching Course that teaches people the skills...
Nature Detectives Wanted for Spring Break Camps
Registration is now underway for this year’s Nature Detectives Spring Break Camps at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads). Youngsters taking part are encouraged to unpack their sleuthing skills and hunt out who’s been in the park during these camp sessions. Activities for children aged...
Volunteer opportunities in Kamloops
A NON-PROFIT CHARITY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life Organizing Committee – Are you a leader and a team player? Getting involved with Relay For Life will allow you to gain or enhance your leadership skills in event planning, networking, leadership, and project management. We are looking for energetic, organized volunteers to...
Sicamous homeowner shot in shoulder during violent home invasion
SICAMOUS – Police are investigating a violent home-invasion that resulted in the homeowner being shot in the shoulder after three men burst into a residence east of Sicamous, B.C.
Highlights of Regional Board meeting: February 13, 2014
Okanagan Film Commission Update A presentation was given updating the activity and plans of the Okanagan Film Commission. Commissioner Jon Summerland says the region saw more than 30 productions during 2013 generating more than $14.4-million in revenue. The Commission is proposing a 2014 total budget of $217,500 which includes a request for a $110,000 contribution...
Rockets show Chiefs who’s boss with 2-1 win
SPOKANE - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Spokane Chiefs 2-1 on Wednesday night in Spokane, scoring in the game's final minute to get the victory. Cole Linaker scored his eighth goal of the season with just 27 seconds remaining in the third period, snapping a 1-1 tie as the Rockets won to improve to 45-8-0-4...
OCAA opens nominations for annual Alumni Awards
Nominations are now open for the Okanagan College Alumni Association’s (OCAA) 2014 Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Awards. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni of Okanagan College and Okanagan University College for their contributions to their communities and demonstration of excellence in the areas of: leadership, the environment, business or industry, public or community service,...
West Kelowna council meeting: February 11, 2014
2211 Campbell Road Council gave first reading to an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment application for the western portion of 2211 Campbell Road, owned by Solunqua Orchards Ltd., to change the designation from Agricultural to Medium Density Multiple Family. The proposal involves an OCP and Zoning amendment for the 5.9 hectare property to allow multiple...
MLA Letnick celebrates health care success in Central Okanagan
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal Government is providing British Columbians with one of the most efficient health care systems in Canada. In response to the Throne Speech yesterday, Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country and Chair of the Standing Committee on Health, praised the government’s ability to keep per capita costs to the second lowest...
Okanagan College launches an award-winning virtual tour for prospective students
Competing against hundreds of submissions from colleges and universities across North America, Okanagan College’s interactive video tour for prospective students won both gold and bronze medals at The Education Digital Marketing Awards. The recently launched video, “What It’s Really Like,” won gold in the Digital Video category and bronze in the Miscellaneous Interactive Media category....
No medals for Canada on Thursday but men’s hockey win eases the sting
SOCHI, Russia – Canada had its first medal-less day at the Sochi Olympics on Thursday but a win in men's hockey and big results from curlers Brad Jacobs and Jennifer Jones helped temper the disappointment.