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College English professor a contender in online short story “Deathmatch”
Between Jan. 20 and March 9, eight short stories are going head to head in the 5th annual Deathmatch online short story contest. Hosted by Canadian independent arts magazine, brokenpencil, the competition pits selected writers against each other, including Kelowna author and Okanagan College English professor Sean Johnston. In Deathmatch, site visitors to www.brokenpencil.com can...
Nordic scholars visit UBC to share urban sustainability ideas
NORDIC COUNTRIES GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED AS LEADERS IN SUSTAINABLE URBAN PRACTICES Google the world’s 10 most livable countries and most often four Northern European places appear in the top 10: Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Iceland. While Canada is in good company, generally placing in the top 10, Northern European countries almost always earn top spot....
Highlights from February 6 Regional Board meeting
Selected highlights from the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen held Thursday, February 6. Complete minutes of the meeting will be made available to the public following adoption at the next scheduled Board meeting February 20, 2014. *** The Board of Directors met with representatives from FortisBC to...
Police search for missing teens
WEST KELOWNA - Police continue to search for a 17 year old West Kelowna boy after he was reported missing early Sunday morning. On December 22, 2013 at 12:20 am, the Kelowna RCMP received a report of a missing teen from a residence on the 700 block of Wilson Avenue. Daniel Schmidt, 17, apparently left...
Reconciliation as Gender Justice is subject of AlterKnowledge talk
Memorial marches and vigils are held in communities across Canada on February 14 every year. These acts of commemoration and calls to action remind people of the importance of community-led resistance to gendered and colonial violence. Reconciliation as Gender Justice is the subject of an AlterKnowledge Series discussion to be held at the Alternator Gallery,...
Free Skating In West Kelowna Celebrating National Flag Day Feb. 15
Wear your red and white and join us for free public skating, a craft and treats to celebrate the 49th birthday of our National Flag and get in the team Canada spirit. Free Skating National Flag Day Saturday, February 15th 11:15 am to 12:30 pm Jim Lind Arena National Flag of Canada Day was declared...
Against Gravity comes to UBC Theatre on Feb. 14-15
Part shadow puppet show and part live-musical performance, Mind of a Snail's Against Gravity is a mind-bending journey through a world filled with surprises. We meet anti-gravity protesters, an advice-giving snail and several near-death experiences. Theatre 26 and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies present Against Gravity at University Theatre, on Friday, February 14,...
Another feather in our cap: Interior Health named one of B.C.’s top employers for second year in a row
Once again, Interior Health has been named one of BC’s Top Employers, a designation recognizing B.C. employers that lead their industries in providing exceptional workplaces. “As I tour facilities throughout the region I am impressed by the professional and collaborative attitudes of employees I meet,” said Minister of Health Terry Lake. “It is clear that...
Dial-a-dope operation shut down
VERNON - A man suspected of being involved in a Vernon dial-a-dope operation was caught by police Tuesday. Officers from the Vernon RCMP and Targeted Police Unit stopped the man, 32, in his vehicle and arrested him. His vehicle was searched and police found heroin packaged for sale, money and a cell phone that kept...
Local developer appointed to Clark’s Women’s Economic Council
KELOWNA - A local land and real-estate developer not only earned four gold Tommie awards this past week, she's been appointed along with ten other B.C. women to the new Premier's Women's Economic Council. Renee Wasylyk, 39, and her team at Troika Group took home four gold Tommie awards this past weekend, recognized in the...
Hells Angels sentenced in slaying of unarmed Kelowna man
KELOWNA - Two full-patch members of the Hells Angels gang were sentenced to 15 years in prison today in the 2011 homicide of unarmed Kelowna man Dain Phillips. It's the first B.C. homicide conviction of full-patch members of the Hells Angels, after they pleaded guilty to manslaughter last week. Phillips was assaulted June 12, 2011...
Canadian bobsledder Justin Kripps says his website ‘censored’ in Russia
KRASNAYA POLAYNA, Russia – A Canadian Olympic athlete says it "looks like" his website has been censored in Russia.
Science teacher who killed pregnant wife barred from teaching in B.C.
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia man convicted of murdering his pregnant wife has been stripped of his teaching licence for 25 years.
Carpool matching service available through City of Vernon
Vernonites can show Mother Earth some love this month by carpooling. Carpooling even once per week can help save money, stress and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent. On the City’s website, a free carpool matching service is provided courtesy of Carpool.ca. For more information, please visit Vernon.ca/vernonmoves.
Divorce preparedness workshop offered in Penticton
DUE TO OVERWHELMING POSITIVE RESPONSE... Our Well-Received Divorce Preparedness Workshop is happening again in Penticton in February. On Saturday February 22, 2014 at the Shatford Centre (Galleria Room) in Penticton, the successful 1-day informational Divorce Preparedness Workshop called Building A New Way Forward is happening again. This workshop provides participants with clear information for what...