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Police looking for DBC graffiti vandal
KELOWNA - Police are asking the public to help them identify a suspect after an explosion of at least 600 tags appeared around the city over the last several months. Graffiti vandalism has been on the rise, Const. Kris Clark says, and the number found under the "Dollar Bill Crew" (DBC) as they've coined themselves,...
Mission Christmas: Helping a lost man find his way home
KELOWNA - In all the hustle and bustle of Christmas there always seems to be something that stops you in your tracks to remind you what the season is all about. Last night, right in the middle of the dinner rush - on a full moon no less - the RCMP pulled up outside Kelowna's...
Okanagan Falls seniors to benefit with Age Friendly grant
Older adults in Okanagan Falls will have a little more help staying active after the community received an Age Friendly grant from the provincial government. Okanagan Falls was one of 26 communities to receive the $20,000 grant, which is intended to support projects that will help older adults in the community stay mobile, physically active...
Regional District holiday office closures
All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed from Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25th through New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1st. During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299. Payments may be made online...
Serratore commits to Air Force
PENTICTON –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Matt Serratore (94) has committed to Air Force Academy for the 2015-16 season. Vees President, General Manager & Head Coach Fred Harbinson, says Serratore’s strengths make him a perfect at Air Force, “Matt ’s work ethic and hockey IQ is his strength;...
2014 Blazers Hockey School teddy bear count
KAMLOOPS – The 2014 Kamloops Blazers Hockey School will run from August 11 – 15, 2014 at the McArthur Island Sports Centre. The school is open to boys and girls in Initiation/Novice (born 2006-2009), Atom (born 2004-2005), and Pee Wee (born (2002-2003). The camp includes two separate ice-times daily including power skating and skills training,...
Man convicted of manslaughter in Kelowna cold case gets new trial
VANCOUVER – B.C.'s highest court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of manslaughter in a 1993 killing that remained a cold case for nearly two decades.
Mountie charged with dangerous driving following fatal crash in Salmon Arm
VICTORIA – Prosecutors in B.C. have charged an RCMP constable with dangerous driving following an investigation into an alleged high-speed chase that ended with the death of a 21-year-old woman.
Homicide numbers and rates down across Canada in 2012: StatsCan report
OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says police recorded 543 homicides in Canada in 2012, down 55 from the previous year, as the country had its lowest homicide rate since 1966.
City draft budget includes tax hike
VERNON - The 2014 draft budget presented to council shows a potential tax hike of 3.7 per cent, though staff reductions are also recommended. The proposed 2014 Financial Plan for the City of Vernon was presented to Mayor and Council and described in a press release as a reflection of this Council’s commitment to “looking...
Drug trafficking investigation nets four
VERNON - Four people were arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in the city. Mounties first arrested two men operating a dial a dope business from their vehicle. From there, officers obtained a search warrant for an apartment on the 4100 block of Alexis Park Drive. Three men and one woman in total were taken...
Canadians less likely than other mobile users to text holiday greetings: study
TORONTO – Would you dash off a quick text message to wish a friend or family member a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or Joyous Kwanzaa instead of calling?
UBC teams up with Okanagan College to help build Lake Country food bank
LAKE COUNTRY - Community works together to plan new building for the food bank Residents in Lake Country have taken the maxim, “It takes a village to raise a child” one step further, pursuing the idea that it takes a community to construct a new building for its food bank. The Lake Country Food Assistance...
Interior Health celebrates 10th anniversary of Telehealth
Every day, patients across Interior Health access medical care without ever having to travel to meet with their specialists. This time-saving service is made possible through telehealth, which links patient and health care provider through technology. This month, Interior Health is marking an important milestone – the 10th anniversary of the introduction of telehealth. On...
Highlights of December 16 Kelowna city council meeting
Parade float Council received a report about the Kelowna “Spirit of the Lake” parade float and its activities over the past year. Kelowna’s float was in 22 parades and won 13 awards. Hospital area development Council directed staff to start Phase 1 of Hospital Transition Area Planning, which will proactively guide future development of the...