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Vernon ambassadors sought for 2014 Sister City Tour to Europe
The City of Vernon Sister Cities Committee is inviting members of the public interested in becoming Vernon ambassadors to join a 14-day adventure to Europe leaving on September 19, 2014. Visits will be made to Vernon’s sister cities Tavullia, Italy, and Frankenburg, Austria, with a special stop at the Swarovski Crystal Factory in Innsbruck, Austria....
Okanagan Basin Water Board Meeting Highlights
Water Board elects new chair and vice-chair: Directors have elected Doug Findlater, a Regional District of Central Okanagan appointee, as chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board. Juliette Cunningham, a Regional District of North Okanagan representative, was elected vice-chair. The board thanked out-going chair Stu Wells for his years leading the board and welcomed his...
Downtown revitalization tender awarded
PENTICTON — The City of Penticton has awarded the Downtown Penticton Westminster-Martin Street revitalization project construction tender to Grizzly Excavating Ltd. at a special meeting of Council today (Thursday). The Penticton-based contractor submitted the successful bid with the lowest price for conducting the work. The contract award is within the $1.25 million project budget for...
Water Board wants senior governments to get serious about zebra mussel threat to Okanagan
KELOWNA - The Okanagan Basin Water Board is doing what it can to raise awareness and stop an infestation of invasive zebra and quagga mussels from reaching the Okanagan, in part through its Don’t Move a Mussel campaign (www.DontMoveAMussel.ca). But it is now calling on the province and federal government to step up efforts and...
Mayor Walter Gray – Annual State of the City Address
Mayor Walter Gray will deliver the State of the City Address and speak about the accomplishments of the City of Kelowna over the past year and discuss future plans for the City on February 13th, 2014. DATE: Thursday February 13, 2014 TIME: Registration 11:30 am; Luncheon noon – 1:30 pm; Speaker 12:45 pm WHERE: Coast...
Upscale dessert gala showcases the talents of the College’s Pastry Arts students
Fashioned after world-class events in foodie meccas like New York and Chicago, Okanagan College presents its first-ever dessert extravaganza called Winter Indulgence on Feb. 14. On Valentine’s Day, Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus cafeteria will be transformed into a winter wonderland for this special evening of dessert and wine pairings starting at 7 p.m. “Pastry is...
Family Day hours of operation and family events
To mark Family Day, City Hall will be closed Monday, Feb. 10, but you can still enjoy some family events at select facilities. Grab your passport to fun from the Capital News Centre and enjoy some family time this holiday Monday. Swimming, skating, curling, Park & Play and so much more will be available throughout...
Vees double up Smokies, back in win column
PENTICTON, BC –The saying goes, good Captains lead by example and Brad McClure did just that Wednesday. The Penticton Vees Captain picked up five points leading the Vees to a 6-3 win over the Trail Smoke Eaters at the SOEC. The win snaps the Vees mini two-game losing streak and moves them two points ahead...
Kelowna Rockets defeat Red Deer
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Red Deer Rebels 4-3 on Wednesday night, scoring early and often and then hanging on for the one goal victory. Goaltender Jackson Whistle turned in a first-star performance, stopping 35 of 38 shots as Red Deer took over the game in the second and third periods. Kelowna had jumped out...
Westlake Road Upgrade Open House
Westlake Road will be upgraded this year, from Highway 97 to Starlight Crescent. The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house to view conceptual designs and talk with staff about this $5.7 million project that will raise the road to an urban standard complete with pedestrian and cycling paths. Construction on this important...
Drummer in Harper’s band charged with sexual assault
OTTAWA – The RCMP say Phil Nolan, who plays drums in the band that often accompanies Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is facing multiple charges of sexual assault and sexual interference.
District of Coldstream Wins Award for Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to the District of Coldstream for its 2012 Annual Report. This is the third consecutive year the District has won the prestigious award and represents a significant accomplishment by the District and its management. The...
UBC Life-cycle Management Lab looks at total impact of buildings
ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF BUILDING EXAMINED BY STUDENTS Terms like sustainability, environmentally friendly, green, and recyclable have been around for decades. But when it comes to construction, are those labels applicable? Is there such a thing as an environmentally friendly highway project, or even a recyclable building? Engineers at UBC’s Okanagan School of...
Highlights of February 3 Kelowna City Council meeting
Professional Arts Grants Council approved 2014 Professional Arts Operating Grants of $25,000 to the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art and $55,000 to the Okanagan Symphony Society. Staff will report back to Council on additional funding recommendations for the Kelowna Ballet Society. Arts, Culture & Heritage Operating and Project Grants Council received an update on the...
Last call for entries in 16th annual Okanagan Short Story contest
TOP PRIZE INCLUDES ONE-WEEK RESIDENCY AT WOODHAVEN ECO CULTURE CENTRE Sharpen your quill – the February 21 deadline is fast approaching for entries in the 16th annual Okanagan Short Story Contest. On offer are cash prizes -- $500 for the winning entry, $200 for second prize, and $100 for third prize -- in the popular...