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Public invited to comment on proposed Downtown Plan
With the first reading of the Downtown Plan approved, the City of Penticton is launching public sessions for residents and businesses to review the proposed vision for a revitalized Downtown Penticton. “We are thrilled with the progress to date and excited to enter into the final stages of the Downtown Plan process, finalizing the direction...
Recreation Penticton launches survey
The City of Penticton Recreation Department is looking to gauge residents’ thoughts on recreation facilities, programs and services in a survey being launched today. The 12- to 15-minute survey will be conducted through phone interviews of randomly selected residents between May 22 and June 5. Residents will be asked questions to measure their satisfaction with...
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 Bridge. The creek level and flow has risen quickly in light of the heavy rain received throughout the area yesterday and is expected to remain high with more rain in the forecast for the...
First edition ‘Harry Potter’ book, with JK Rowling’s notes and drawings, sold for $228,000
LONDON – A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations has sold for 150,000 pounds ($228,000) at a London auction.
Penticton woman will bare all and brave heights for breast cancer
Patti Hillman is terrified of heights. But come June 20 she will be stepping outside her comfort zone - and her clothing - suspended more than 100 feet above ground to raise money for breast cancer research. She's already gathered close to $600 to participate in the ZipZone Peachland's 'Go Bare in the Air' fundraiser....
Coldstream’s Chief Administrative Officer Announces Retirement
Mike Stamhuis, Chief Administrative Officer at the District of Coldstream for the past four years, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of this year. Stamhuis joined Coldstream in 2007 in the newly created position of Director of Engineering Services. He had worked for the Regional District of North Okanagan as General...
12-year-old B.C. girl dies in vehicle driven by 11-year-old girl
May 21, 2013 – 12:12 PM
Library launches OneClickDigital audiobook download service
Do you love listening to audiobooks? Okanagan Regional Library in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the launch of OneClickdigital, an online service that allows patrons to download a wide range of digital audiobooks, including best-sellers, Recorded Books exclusives, classics, selections for children and young adults, and much...
2013 Play On! Hockey road and parking lot closures
CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On! Hockey will host an outdoor 4-on-4 street hockey tournament on Saturday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 24, the Dolphins parking lot at Waterfront Park and Water Street from...
New outreach clinic available for MS patients
Beginning in June, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients in Kamloops and the surrounding region will have the opportunity to access care closer to home at a new outreach clinic based at Royal Inland Hospital. MS is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Due to the complex nature of MS, patients require the...
UPDATE: severe thunderstorm, hail, rainfall warning continued for south Thompson including Kamloops
UPDATE: 3:28 p.m. May 21, 2013 Environment Canada is saying thunderstorms passing through the region this afternoon and evening could become severe, producing large hail and damaging winds. UPDATE: 2:13 p.m. May 21, 2013 Some parts of the Thompson-Okanagan could be receiving their monthly dosage of May rain in the next few days alone. Doug...
UPDATE: severe thunderstorm, hail, rainfall warning continued for central Okanagan including Kelowna
UPDATE: 3:28 p.m. May 21, 2013 Environment Canada is saying thunderstorms passing through the region this afternoon and evening could become severe, producing large hail and damaging winds. UPDATE: 2:13 p.m. May 21, 2013 Some parts of the Thompson-Okanagan could be receiving their monthly dosage of May rain in the next few days alone. Doug...
Police arrested a 37-year-old Kelowna man after a stabbing early Saturday morning
Kelowna RCMP said this morning a 20-year-old Kelowna man was stabbed twice in the arm during an altercation May 18 that involved four people in front of Tonics night club at Pandosy Street and Lawrence Avenue. The event happened around 2 a.m. The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. The alleged weapon...
UPDATE: severe thunderstorm, rainfall warning continued for north Okanagan including Vernon
UPDATE: 3:28 p.m. May 21, 2013 Environment Canada is saying thunderstorms passing through the region this afternoon and evening could become severe, producing large hail and damaging winds. UPDATE: 2:13 p.m. May 21, 2013 Some parts of the Thompson-Okanagan could be receiving their monthly dosage of May rain in the next few days alone. Doug...
UPDATE: severe thunderstorm, hail, rainfall warning continued for south Okanagan including Penticton
UPDATE: 3:28 p.m. May 21, 2013 Environment Canada is saying thunderstorms passing through the region this afternoon and evening could become severe, producing large hail and damaging winds. UPDATE: 2:13 p.m. May 21, 2013 Some parts of the Thompson-Okanagan could be receiving their monthly dosage of May rain in the next few days alone. Doug...
Former Merritt RCMP commander to be sentenced for breach of trust
May 17, 2013 - 11:18 AM KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The former RCMP detachment commander in Merritt, B.C., will be sentenced for breach of trust later this month. Criminal Justice Branch spokesman Neil Mackenzie confirms Stuart Seib, an 18-year veteran of the force, will be in a Kelowna courtroom on May 27 for sentencing. He was...
UPDATE: Long board of woman pulled from lake at Atwood Place found
UPDATE: 1:39 p.m. May 17, 2013 RCMP say tips from Kelowna residents helped them find the long board associated with a woman found dead in Lake Okanagan May 16. West Kelowna investigators are still working on establishing a full timeline for Naomi Martens and are asking anyone who might be aware of her movements between...
West Kelowna council highlights May 14, 2013
2012 Audited Financial Statements Council accepted the 2012 Audited Financial Statements for the District of West Kelowna from auditor Grant Thornton. RapidBus Project Update Council received an update from BC Transit representatives regarding the construction of two RapidBus transit exchanges in West Kelowna and the launch of the RapidBus service. Council supported BC Transit in...
Fun for families: Public Works Open House
Looking for something different to do with the kids? On Saturday, May 25th, the City of Kamloops is holding an open house at the Public Works Centre at 955 Concordia Way. This is a FREE event for everyone to participate and celebrate National Public Works Week taking place which runs May 19th to 25th. The...
TCC Speedwatch
The Tournament Capital Centre is a busy place. From gym-goers, to special events, to swimming families and seniors, the facility attracts people of all ages and from all over. As a result, the TCC parking lots tend to get congested, raising concerns around the safety of pedestrians and drivers. Community Safety volunteers who work the...
Extended summer hours for Kasugai Gardens
Starting today, residents and visitors can enjoy Kasugai Gardens throughout the evening. From now until Sept. 2, the gardens will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Kasugai Gardens are located off Queensway Boulevard east of City Hall. The walled garden provides a tranquil environment featuring traditional elements of a Japanese garden such as...
Okanagan College students join stargazers in new telescope project
With Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield now returned to earth and the newest Star Trek movie about to hit the big screen, it seems everything astronomical is in the air. That’s no different at Okanagan College where professors from multiple disciplines are working to get closer to the Milky Way by assisting with the installation of...
Okanagan Development Society releases the Inaugural Okanagan Valley Economic Profile
The first Okanagan Valley Economic Profile was released this week by the Okanagan Valley Economic Developers Society (OVEDS). The Economic Profile covers the member communities throughout the Okanagan and includes a wide range of demographic information pertinent to the local economy including information on population, infrastructure, housing, education, labour force, industry and resources related to...
Kids Care spray park opens for season
Families can get a head start on summer this May long weekend as Kids Care Spray Park opens for the 2013 season. The popular children’s water playground is open to the public, free of charge, from 10 a.m. to dusk from the May long weekend through June and again in September. Spray park hours are...