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Sun-Rype Kelowna reports net income, sales down in first quarter
Sales, net income down in Q1 for Sun-Rype Products
Tunisian man arrested in US accused of seeking to remain in US to build a terror network
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A Tunisian man has been arrested in New York and accused of trying to stay in the U.S. illegally to build a terrorism cell.
Kamloops lawyer appointed: convicted criminal accused of threatening, harassing B.C. prosecutor
Convicted criminal accused of threatening, harassing B.C. prosecutor
MP McLeod invites constituents to have their say in the future of Canada Post
Ottawa – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo is inviting all constituents to have their say in the future of Canada Post. “Last month, the Conference Board of Canada released a report on the future of Canada Post. It projected that the relentless decline in mail volume may lead to losses of close to...
UBC Okanagan Heat teams make grade to stay in Canada West loop
Teams vote to approve full membership after two years of probationary play UBC’s Okanagan Heat teams are now members of the big club – for good. Today, after a process that spanned more than five years, the UBC Okanagan Heat received the votes necessary to become members of the Canada West Universities Athletic Association (CWUAA)....
Alaska Airlines: 15 years and soaring at YLW
On May 10, 1998, Horizon Air landed its first 37-passenger Dash 8-200 at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) from Seattle. It was the first year-round scheduled service to the United States from YLW. At the time, annual passenger numbers were just under 800,000 and the airport was embarking on a $20-million terminal expansion project. Today, Horizon...
Unique donation captures marine life for Okanagan College biology students
Biology students at the Salmon Arm campus of Okanagan College are getting a different kind of glimpse into the undersea world, thanks to a unique donation of photographs depicting endangered, and in some cases extinct, marine life. Tatjana Schmidt-Derstroff spent the early 1970s diving and snorkeling in some of the world’s most spectacular locations, including...
Students polish up for upcoming fine woodworking exhibition
Okanagan College is hosting one of the knottiest events in the region on May 17 at the Kelowna campus. Knotty by Nature is an exhibition of fine work from the hands of several students who have spent the last eight months in the Studio Woodworking program at Okanagan College. “Many of our students start out...
Warm weather prompts water park opening
Due to unseasonably warm and sunny weather, the water park at Albert McGowan Park will be opened starting today through Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. From Monday onward, the park will be open weather-dependent. Other City water parks such as Riverside Park, McDonald Park and the wading pool at Prince Charles Park will...
A new sense of place on Bernard Avenue
Originating with a need to upgrade the aging utilities and roadway, the Bernard Avenue Revitalization has become an identity-establishing project. Three themes are featured along Bernard Avenue, with unique design elements in each phase of the new streetscape evoking a distinct sense of place and the natural beauty of the area. “The themes are derived...
Conservation and habitat change hot topics for scientific gathering
Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution conference draws top researchers The Okanagan’s fauna, flora, and natural beauty will be on full display when UBC’s Okanagan campus hosts 400 scientists during next week’s conference for the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE). The eighth-annual event, taking place May 12 to 15, attracts ecologists and evolutionary...
Fashion forward at YLW
The average fashionista may not recognize these designer labels, but those working at YLW will recognize the protective clothing gear worn by members of the YLW community as they strut down the red carpet runway at the second annual Safety Fashion Show at Kelowna International Airport (YLW). The airport’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee...
Emergency Operation Centre Online Mapping Service Recognized
A creative innovation by the Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) team has been recognized for providing residents with in real-time evacuation information. Recognizing that up-to-date and accurate information is crucial for the public in any emergency, the group of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologists from both the Regional District of Central Okanagan and City...
Mission Creek Greenway Underpasses Closed
Rising spring runoff water levels have forced the closure of two underpasses along the Mission Creek Greenway. The trail under the Casorso Road bridge and on the south side of Mission Creek at the Gordon Drive bridge are closed until further notice. The Regional District of Central Okanagan urges Greenway users to respect the barricades...
Cleveland man charged with kidnapping, rape after 3 missing women found in his home
CLEVELAND – Kidnapping and rape charges were filed Wednesday against a man arrested after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home.
UBC faculty members, tutors recognized for dedication to students
Teaching awards presented to those who make a difference Great teachers inspire students to achieve remarkable things – and three of UBC’s best were honoured with awards for Teaching Excellence and Innovation in a recent ceremony at the Okanagan campus. John Wagner, associate professor of anthropology in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and...
City connects residents to programs online
With the goal of becoming a more sustainable city, and the growing popularity of smart phones and tablets, the City of Kelowna has improved its online quarterly Activity and Program Guide and presented one lucky resident with a new iPad to help with the transition from paper to online viewing. On Friday, April 19, Janine...
Education workshops examine needs of anxious and sensitive children
What: Through the Child’s Eyes education workshops Who: Psychologist Vanessa Lapointe, founder of the Wishing Star Lapointe Development Clinic When: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013 Where: University Centre Ballroom, 3272 University Way, UBC’s Okanagan campus, Kelowna Registration fee: $25 for each workshop, optional lunch $10, registration at...
Okanagan College Culinary Arts students get cheesy with Wine Festival competition
A marriage of savoury with sweet will be ready for the tasting at Okanagan College May 10 when Culinary Arts students put on The Cheesiest Sweet & Savoury Competition as part of the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival. The unique event takes place at Infusions Restaurant at the Kelowna campus, starting at 7 p.m. Diners will...
UPDATE: Spatsum Creek fire reaches 240 hectares
Update: 10:25 a.m., Tuesday, May 7 Last week crews were in the mop-up stage of a fire near Spatsum Creek and just trying to keep the hot spots from jumping control lines, but a breach on Sunday followed by record temperatures Monday have resulted in the rapid growth of the fire – now at 240...
Accident forces Highway 1 closure near Chase overnight
DriveBC is reporting the section of Highway 1 at Hoffman's Bluff near Chase is closed in both directions because of a vehicle accident. The accident happened sometime in the later hours of the evening Monday and the online warning estimates the road will not open until between 5 and 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. Traffic is...
Enactus Okanagan College students en route to National competition
Sixteen Okanagan College students, including a dozen from Kelowna, are on their way to take part in the Enactus Canada National Exposition May 6 – 8 in Toronto. Enactus Okanagan College teams will be taking part in three competitions - the National event, the TD Entrepreneurship Challenge, and the Scotiabank EcoLiving Green Challenge. “We are...
Community walk in support of better urban planning
For Brigitte Le Normand, ‘60s community organizer Jane Jacobs is an inspiration. “She was all about having people take a look around their neighbourhoods to see what was working and what was not working,” says Le Normand, who teaches urban history UBC’s Okanagan campus. Jacobs, an American-Canadian writer and activist, exemplified “people power” in an...