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RDCO dog bylaw open house
Just a reminder that the RDCO is holding an Information Open House tomorrow from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Regional District office (1450 KLO Road in Kelowna) on the new Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343. Information about the bylaw, fine structure and the current bylaw is available at www.regionaldistrict.com/dogs. An online questionnaire...
Public invited to lecture by multi-media artist Damian Moppet
Multi-media artist Damian Moppett will speak as a guest lecturer at UBC on Thursday, February 6 at a free public event. His talk starts at 12 noon in Room CCS222, Creative and Critical Studies Building, 1148 Research Rd., UBC’s Okanagan campus, Kelowna. Through fascinating transformational processes involving photography, sculpture, drawing, video and painting, Moppett examines...
Highlights of the regular Regional Board meeting – January 27, 2014
Crime Stoppers Theft of Energy Initiative The Regional Board has endorsed a new one year program with the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers Society for the Fortis BC - Theft of Energy Crime Prevention Initiative. As a part of the program, Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers will receive anonymous tips regarding the theft of electricity and natural...
Students raise money during Vees challenge night
PENTICTON – The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce fundraising efforts from the School Spirit Challenge night. Over $6,100 was raised for the Penticton Soupateria and the South Okanagan Boys and Girls Club at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) on Saturday, January 18th. In front of the second largest crowd...
Former Rockets captain Sissons gets call-up to Nashville
It didn't take Colton Sissons long to get the call to the big leagues.
Investigators to examine cause of Saturday night Kamloops mill fire
KAMLOOPS – Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in a Kamloops pulp mill.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jess Dylan John Palmour
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of January 28, 2014. Jess Dylan John Palmour, 33, is wanted for one count of fail to comply with probation. Palmour is described as a white male, 5’11” tall and 177 lbs. He has grey...
Regional District Annual Review Highlights Initiatives
The 2013 edition of the Regional District Annual Review has been released. It outlines the activities and programs that are planned by the Regional District of Central Okanagan for the year ahead and highlights the accomplishments made during 2013. Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “The 33-page colour publication is a primer for anyone interested in...
Firefighters Conduct Training on Shannon Lake
Residents may see and hear activity on Shannon Lake during the evenings of January 28 and February 4 as West Kelowna Fire Rescue personnel conduct training exercises. Firefighters will hone their skills in break through ice rescue techniques during practices that will occur between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. both nights. Break through ice response is...
Council approves Parking Management Strategy
KELOWNA - City Council approved changes to base parking rates at its regular meeting today and endorsed guiding principles that set the direction for the city-wide Parking Management Strategy. The goals are to improve parking availability, ensure the system continues to pay for itself so that general taxation is not impacted and improve customer service...
Court fines B.C. government $2M, restores teachers rights to bargain class size
VANCOUVER – A court has fined the British Columbia government $2 million dollars, while restoring working conditions to public school teachers in a searing judgment against the government.
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to host operating budget open house
AREA "B" AND "G" RESIDENTS INVITED TO CONSULT ON BUDGET The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will host an open house Wednesday, February 5, to introduce residents of Electoral Areas “B” and “G” to the 2014 Operating Budget. The presentation will be held at the Victory Hall, 704 – 4 Street, in Keremeos, from 5 to...
Blazers roster changes and injury update
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers are set to play four games in five nights this week starting on Tuesday night when they host the Spokane Chiefs. The hockey club has been forced to make a few roster moves as two players suffered long-term injuries over the weekend. The Blazers have called up forward Deven Sideroff...
Free swimming and skating for Family Day
Vernon will offer two free events for Family Day, Feb. 10, this year. There will be free lap and leisure swimming from noon to 1:30 p.m. then a public swim from 1:30 - 4 p.m. At Kal Tire Place, free public skating will run from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The events were made possible with...
RCMP search for missing youth
VERNON - The RCMP is hoping someone knows what happened to a youth who hasn't been since since he walked out of his last probation appointment. Desmond Fisher, 14, left the appointment at about 1:45 p.m. He's 5'4" tall, and weights 143 lbs. He has black hair and hazel eyes. Police are concerned about Fisher's...