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Man wanted for murder in Alberta arrested in Kamloops
Kamloops RCMP arrested a man wanted for an Alberta homocide yesterday. Mark William Bitterman, 30, of Red Deer was taken into custody after a long investigation by Red Deer RCMP after a man was found dead in a home there by a concerned neighbour May 3. The Calgary Medical Examiners office performed an autopsy showing...
Prankster teen who videotaped man set on fire gets nine-month jail sentence
KELOWNA, B.C. – A teenager who videotaped a man being set on fire at a house party in Kelowna, B.C., has been sentenced to nine months in jail.
UBC student’s death in L.A. water tower ruled an accident by U.S. coroner
VANCOUVER – A coroner has concluded a University of British Columbia student travelling in Los Angeles died in a water tower atop her hotel in an accident earlier this year.
Soggy sports fields now closed, will be reassessed Friday
The City of Kelowna has temporarily closed all City sports fields and baseball diamonds, effective immediately, due to the wet weather. All recreation activity on the fields has been suspended to prevent damage and to ensure the safety of field users. The fields are now closed and will remain closed until further notice. City crews...
‘As Jersey as it gets’: Gandolfini mourned in NJ towns where ‘Sopranos’ was filmed
ELIZABETH, N.J. – A bag of uncooked ziti in the driveway, a "reserved" sign at the ice cream parlour booth where the series abruptly ended, and a framed photo at a strip club were among the tributes paid to James Gandolfini in the northern New Jersey communities where his TV character Tony Soprano lived, loved and whacked people.
Steel Pedestrian Bridge Install Underway in Polson Park
City of Vernon Parks Staff Paul Chirkoff (middle) and Dave Haverty (right) are working today to position a new steel pedestrian bridge over Vernon Creek in Polson Park. The old wood structure bridge was removed last fall due to its failing condition. The new steel bridge was built by the City’s steel fabricator Ray Sengotta...
B.C. Hydro workers suspended with pay amid code of conduct violation probe
VANCOUVER – The union representing B.C. Hydro workers says a number of employees have been suspended while the Crown corporation investigates allegations connected to marijuana grow operations.
Recap – motionball 2013
Cowgirl dancers and a 2011 CMA Rising Star of the Year was what the motionball “Country Gold” Official After-Party brought to a crowd of nearly 200 people in Kelowna Saturday night. The Old Mission Barn was the setting to Kelowna’s second annual motionball Official After-Party, raising funds and awareness for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation....
Rainy weather results in field closures
With the recent heavy rainfall, City of Kamloops Parks staff have inspected and assessed the condition of City fields and have determined that all City fields will be closed as of this afternoon. The fields will be reassessed tomorrow morning, with a status update provided to the public by 10:00 am. For further information call...
Keep Animals Out of Your Trash
This trash tip from the Regional Waste Reduction Office: Don’t let your garbage become a feast for local wildlife! “If you live in an area that’s susceptible to wildlife, reduce your risk of conflict. Take responsibility for your trash” says Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart. ““Bears and other animals have a keen sense of smell,...
Okanagan Library home improvement reference centre opens
The new EBSCO database, Home Improvement Reference Center, is now available to use – all you need is your Okanagan Regional Library card and pin number! This database features a variety of full text articles from reference books and home improvement magazines, as well as how-to videos. You can find information for subjects covering such...
Mission Creek Greenway Underpasses Closed
Once again, rising water levels have forced the Regional District to close the Mission Creek Greenway underpass at the Casorso Road and Gordon Drive bridges. The creek level and flow has risen quickly in light of the heavy steady rain received throughout the area since yesterday and is expected to remain high with more rain...
District of West Kelowna council highlights for June 18
West Kelowna Municipal Hall/Civic Centre Council received a presentation on the results of the Market Sounding initiative completed in February and March 2013 for a new Municipal Hall/Civic Centre and made the decision to pursue Westbank Centre as the location where acceptable options will be investigated. Consultant Jonathan Huggett advised Council that many submissions were...
New festival, farm attraction, and wide range of outdoor activities are reasons why Kamloops, B.C. is the best summer playground in Canada.
A new summer festival and agri-tourism heritage attraction are adding to Kamloops, BC’s already established reputation as the best summer playground in Canada. Kamloops is home to the brand new THRiVE Festival, June 21-23, 2013, designed to illustrate that creativity is not confined only to the traditional art forms such as music, visual arts, dance...
B.C. wildfire personnel deployed to the Yukon
Due to an increase in wildfire activity, B.C. is sending 23 firefighting personnel to the Yukon announced Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson today. One agency representative, three initial attack crews from the Cariboo Fire Centre, four initial attack crews from the Prince George Fire Centre, one regional wildfire coordination officer from the Kamloops Fire Centre...
Where to get sandbags if this rain keeps up
A rainfall warning is in effect for the North, South and Central Okanagan. Environment Canada is forecasting between 40-60 millimeters of rain to fall over the next 48 hours, which could pose problems for low-lying areas. North Okanagan residents living near creeks, streams and lakes are responsible for having a plan as well as the...
Woody Harrelson behind company making environmentally friendly paper that saves virgin trees
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are.
Multi-talented geologist awarded for his passion about Earth sciences
UBC instructor mixes philanthropy with writing, painting, and photography When you’re a natural-born teacher and have a certain zeal for something, you can spend most of your waking hours sharing that passion. Such is the case for geologist Murray Roed, who teaches a fourth-year geology class in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and...
Longtime supporters provide scholarships for new Sustainable Construction Management Technology diploma
Students entering the Sustainable Construction Management Technology (SCMT) diploma program this fall at Okanagan College will now be eligible to apply for a new scholarship. Longtime College supporters Rick and Yasmin Thorpe of Penticton are providing four $2,500 scholarships for students entering the program this fall, based on their financial need. In making the announcement,...
Longtime supporters provide scholarships for new Sustainable Construction Management Technology diploma
Students entering the Sustainable Construction Management Technology (SCMT) diploma program this fall at Okanagan College will now be eligible to apply for a new scholarship. Longtime College supporters Rick and Yasmin Thorpe of Penticton are providing four $2,500 scholarships for students entering the program this fall, based on their financial need. In making the announcement,...
New online tool helps consumers resolve disputes
A new online self-help tool offered by Consumer Protection BC will offer British Columbia consumers a modern and alternative way to resolve disputes with businesses focused on making it easier and cheaper to resolve differences. Currently in the pilot stage, Consumer Protection BC developed the platform for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in consultation with the Ministry of Justice, which is...
B.C. premier rescinds post-elections staff raises, says they send wrong message
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark says she made a mistake and has rescinded post-election pay increases for the government's top political staff.
Highlights of June 17 Kelowna City Council meeting
Agricultural Advisory Committee Council received a presentation from the committee highlighting the growing importance of agriculture in Kelowna, effects it has on our economy, some of Kelowna’s more pressing agriculture-related concerns and the role of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. Tourism Kelowna Hotel Tax Council approved the renewal of the Municipal & Regional District Hotel Tax...
Longtime B.C. politician, former lieutenant governor Garde Gardom dies at 88
VICTORIA – Garde Gardom, the 26th lieutenant governor of British Columbia, has died.