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Geminid meteor shower ramps up Friday night, bright moon will put best viewing at predawn
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The annual Geminids meteor shower — the most intense of the year — will peak Friday night. But the best viewing may be early Saturday, once the moon sets. Between 100 and 120 meteors are expected every hour at peak time. But scientists say the bright moon will interfere and reduce...
Regina mother says putting teens in fat suits for school play ‘repulsive’
REGINA – A musical about weight discrimination in show business is stirring up a debate about fat suits in a Regina high school's version of the play.
Osoyoos drug bust nets two Lower Mainland men
OSOYOOS - A recent Counter-Attack impaired driving campaign on Highway 3 in Osoyoos resulted in the arrest of two men who were allegedly travelling with a signficant amount of illegal drugs in their vehicle. On Dec. 9, South Okanagan RCMP were checking for impaired drivers when the eastbound vehicle approached. For reasons not disclosed, Mounties...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Lally Emma Charlie
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 12. Lally Emma Charlie,31, is wanted for two counts of breach of probation. Charlie is described as a non-white female, 5’8” tall and 111 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes. Crime...
Travel Survey nets $3100 for United Way
3036 households completed the Regional Household Travel Survey, which took place over the past two-and-a-half months. With $1.00 donated to the United Way from each participating household, a donation of $3100 has been made. “We are so grateful to have been chosen as the recipient of this gift. We sincerely appreciate everyone who took the...
West Kelowna council meeting December 10, 2013
Regional Growth Strategy Council agreed not to accept the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Regional Growth (RGS) Strategy due to concerns with requirements for professional studies that the District does not currently require in its Official Community Plan (OCP). Since OCPs must be consistent with the RGS, this requirement could trigger amendments to existing West...
Korean War veterans share experiences with UBC students
Local Korean War veterans told their stories about “the forgotten war” to UBC students in a community learning project that brought generations together. The class project saw 17 students in Mary Ann Murphy’s fourth-year sociology class paired with Korean War veterans from Kelowna Legion Branch 26. The assignment included exposing students to aging, diversity and...
Highlights of December 9 Kelowna City Council meeting
Properties at St. Paul and Clement Council deferred the request for an amendment to the Official Community Plan and rezoning for the construction of a four-storey commercial building at St. Paul Street and Clement Avenue. Staff have been asked to report back about parking, neighbourhood interface and building use concerns. Hiawatha development Council approved the...
Okanagan College to benefit from experience of Steve Moores, new Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship
As articles about Canada’s shortage of skilled workers continue to dominate the headlines, the timing couldn’t be better for Okanagan College to announce its newest Dean, Steve Moores, an experienced post-secondary education administrator who will join the College in January to lead Trades and Apprenticeship. Moores has spent nearly three decades working in education, including...
Changes to Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection
With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday this year, pick- up schedule for your garbage and recycling will jump one day ahead for both of those weeks. For example, if your regular collection day is Wednesday, your garbage will be picked up on Thursday instead. If your regular collection is Thursday, your...
Rockets victorious against Swift Current
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Swift Current Broncos 4-2 on Tuesday night, scoring three straight third period goals to come from behind for the team's seventh straight victory to kick off a six game road trip. The Rockets fired 44 shots at the Swift Current net but it took most of the game...
Canada Post to phase out home delivery; eliminate thousands of postions
OTTAWA – Canada Post is saying goodbye to the door-to-door postman.
Traditional slightly edges tech in toy purchases by Canadian parents: study
TORONTO – Kids remain keen on video games and downloadable apps, but Canadian parents are spending slightly more on average on traditional toys than their high-tech counterparts, according to a new study.
B.C.’s premier waters down booze in stores expectations, cites safety concerns
WEST KELOWNA - B.C. Premier Christy Clark appears to be watering down the idea of alcohol sales in grocery stores. Clark says she's aware British Columbians are massive supporters of the convenience of beer and wine sales in grocery stores, but the government has public safety concerns. Speaking at a winery in her West Kelowna...
No dog licence? Big fine increase coming in January
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - After offering free pet licenses in October, the RDCO has come up with another incentive to get pet owners to register their animals — increased fines. The Regional District announced those caught with unlicensed pets will face increased fines to $300 from the current $100 beginning January 1, 2014. As well, the...