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Flood damaged Vernon library offers basic services
VERNON - Though flooding at the Vernon Library Monday delayed book returns for a short spell, staff are working hard to service the public during restoration. Anyone with a book to return or books on hold can get their business done in the branch foyer February 13-16, but anyone who received a call that a...
What’s should UBC aspire to be? Share your vision with us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION WILL HELP GUIDE NEXT PHASE OF LIFE FOR OKANAGAN CAMPUS UBC’s Okanagan campus is developing a vision for its next phase of life through a consultation process called Aspire. On Monday, February 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., UBC is hosting a public consultation at the Rotary Centre for the Arts to seek...
How Canadians are winning five-figure prize hauls entering web contests
TORONTO – Erika Komori hasn't paid for clothes in about a year and rarely needs to go shopping to pick out a perfect birthday or shower gift.
Regional Parks Fuel Modification Projects
From now until the end of April, three large fuel modification projects will be completed in three different Regional Parks. Over the next few weeks, crews will be removing dead and hazard trees, ladder fuels and brushing just over 21-hectares in Scenic Canyon Regional Park; 20.1-hectares in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and almost nine...
2014 Olympic Games highlights
THE CANADIAN PRESS'S OLYMPIC REPORT CARD
District of Coldstream Carbon Neutral for 2013
The District of Coldstream is one of 180 BC Municipalities that signed the Climate Action Charter, pledging to be operationally carbon neutral by 2012. The District has measured its emissions associated with municipal operations, reduced emissions where possible and, for 2013, offset what the municipality was unable to reduce. “The District of Coldstream has worked...
Industry Demo Day at Big White – Great Success!
54 of the ski and board industry’s most recognizable brands set up their tents in Big White Ski Resort`s Village Centre for a 2 day (February 11 and 12th), industry only product demo event. Atomic, Elan, Head, Armada, Burton and Salomon were among the vendors who brought along with them the newest models emerging in...
Canadian speedskater Morrison writes perfect Olympic ending to feel-good story
SOCHI, Russia – How about having Gilmore Junio carry the Canadian flag into the closing ceremonies of the Sochi Olympics, says Denny Morrison.
Review hearing for Merritt man not criminally responsible for deaths of three children
PORT COQUITLAM – A hearing is underway for a B.C. man who was found not criminally responsible for killing his three children.
YMCA Okanagan Ready to Launch 2014 Strong Kids Campaign
GOAL TO RAISE $225,000 TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN THE OKANAGAN The YMCA believes that every kid deserves a chance to reach their full potential and are gearing up to launch their 2014 YMCA Strong Kids campaign on February 15th. “Achieving this year’s fundraising goal of $225,000 will ensure accessibility to...
Man arrested for allegedly stealing from mailboxes
KEREMEOS - An Osoyoos man has been arrested for theft from mailboxes. Michael Minchau of Keremeos was charged with mischief, theft of mail and possession of stolen property related to mailbox thefts that happened on Meadowlark Drive in Osoyoos. To contact a reporter for this story, to send photos or videos, email Shannon Quesnel at...
Digital up, TV ratings down for CBC’s Olympic coverage so far
TORONTO – More than 28 million Canadians have tuned in to coverage of the Sochi Olympics so far and while some of the ratings numbers have been lower than the records set during the 2010 Vancouver Games, the CBC's head of sports programming says he's pleased with the early returns.
Blazers week in review: February 11
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 vs. Edmonton Oil Kings – 4-1 Loss The game was tied 1-1 going into the third period, but the Oil Kings stepped up their game and scored three times in the third period for a 4-1 win. Matt Bellerive recorded his first goal with the Blazers on a rebound. Tyler Santos...
Howell gives Canada fourth gold as impressive medal haul continues
SOCHI, Russia – Five things to know Tuesday at the Sochi Olympics:
Rockets among 29 WHL grads off to the Sochi Olympic games
CALGARY, AB - The Western Hockey League is proud to announce that 29 WHL graduates, including five Kelowna Rockets alumni, will participate in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games men’s hockey tournament in Sochi, Russia in February. The Olympic men’s hockey tournament includes 12 national teams. Eight of those 12 teams boast at least one WHL...