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Woman rolls SUV on Byrns Road
KELOWNA - Police and emergency services are at the scene of a rollover that happened on Byrns Road today at around 1:30 p.m. The Mercedes SUV was travelling westbound approximately one kilometre west of Benvoulin when the driver drifted through the bike lane and hit the ditch on the right side. The driver then lost...
Dragon’s Den auditions coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA - Aspiring entrepreneurs prepare — Dragon's Den is holding auditions again in Kelowna so put a little spit and polish on that thing-a-ma-bob you've been working on and get out there. Dragon's Den offers aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners a chance to pitch their business concept in front of a panel of wealthy...
Rob Ford says he was singled out when issued jaywalking ticket last week in B.C.
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he's "perplexed" over receiving a ticket for jaywalking last Friday in a Vancouver suburb.
VIDEO: Garage fire erupts on Holt Street
KAMLOOPS - Firefighters are wrapping up after a garage fire broke out at 920 Holt Street at about 1:15 p.m. today. Assistant fire chief Curtis Bossrt says four fire trucks and one initial response truck responded to a call for a fully involved vehicle and garage fire but when they arrived it had spread into...
Technology could be used to stop cellphone use behind the wheel: doctors
TORONTO – Steps must be taken to dissuade drivers from illegally using cellphones while behind the wheel to prevent the risk of injury to other motorists or pedestrians, says an editorial by two Canadian doctors.
Blazers ready to Bowl for Kids Sake
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are proud to participate in the Bowl For Kids Sake event again this year (formerly Strikes for Tykes) in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region. The entire Blazers team will participate, bowling at 5:30 p.m. at Bowlertime on Monday, March 3. Canadian Western Bank is the...
Innovative online sustainability course breaks barriers to learning
Two Okanagan College professors have developed a groundbreaking new course in applied sustainability and protecting the local environment. Business professor Arnica Rowan and political science professor Rosalind Warner, along with Okanagan College education technology specialist, Ross McKerlich, created a course that differs from traditional online learning on several levels. First off, it’s not for credit,...
Talk budget with council: open house at the Westbank library
How will this year’s tax rate affect you? Is West Kelowna saving enough for the future? What capital projects are on the books? The West Kelowna community is invited to drop in at an open house at the Westbank Library to get answers to these questions and take la look at the highlights of the...
Fund for dad and unborn baby boy whose mom will die grows to $100,000
VICTORIA – A fundraising drive for an unborn baby whose mother is brain dead in a Victoria hospital has grown to $100,000 as the family's plight tugs at heart strings across Canada.
FREE Seniors Health Assessment at the Kelowna Family YMCA
The YMCA of Okanagan is working to maintain the health and independence of seniors in our community. Seniors have several program options at the YMCA to keep them healthy and active, and a great place to get started is by taking the Seniors Health Assessment. This is offered for FREE by the YMCA approximately three...
Online netCommunity to connect over 50,000 Okanagan College alumni
Students move on to busy lives and careers after College graduation but the memories of the friendships they formed and the experiences they shared during their school years never leave them. At Okanagan College, the newly-launched alumni netCommunity offers graduates a way to stay in touch, rekindle connections, and support the College no matter how...
Blazers First Nations Night Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will be hosting their annual First Nations Night on Wednesday, February 5th when they host the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Blazers will play four home games in six nights over the next week. Fara Palmer will be here to sing the anthem and also will perform in the intermissions in...
Spring into Spring – YLW’s Spring Travel Event showcases European travel and more
Kelowna International Airport’s annual Spring Travel Event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main airport concourse. This year’s event will highlight the huge range and variety of spring and summer destinations easily accessible from Kelowna, from Los Angeles to Whitehorse to Europe. Together with its airline and...
Tribute paid to councillor Patrick Nicol
VERNON - The life of a long standing Vernon councillor was honoured today. Hundreds gathered for Patrick Nicol’s funeral at Trinity United Church for a near two hour service filled with words from friends, colleagues and family. Nicol passed away January 15 after a long battle with Leukemia. Many spoke of his good natured humour,...
Tickets for Heart go on sale just in time for Valentine’s Day
KELOWNA - Ann and Nancy Wilson are coming to Prospera Place this summer and tickets go on sale this month — just in time to give your Valentine some Heart on the big day. Heart's 'Rockin' Heaven - Canada Tour 2014' rolls into Kelowna June 28, but tickets, priced at $65, $75 and $95 go...