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Mounties warn drivers to slow down
KELOWNA - Drivers are advised to slow down as the RCMP continues to respond to crashes because of slippery road conditions. Kelowna RCMP want the public to know they've been out to a number of crashes over the past several hours and more accidents are being called in. Drivers have lost control, gone off the...
Who passed, who failed? Websites of Canadian MPs compared in study
OTTAWA – A study of member of Parliament websites suggests most federally elected politicians have staked out a place to communicate with constituents online, but many aren't making full use of the web.
Benign obesity a myth, even if blood pressure, cholesterol ‘healthy,’ study says
TORONTO – The notion that someone can be obese yet still healthy is a myth, say researchers, who found that obesity carries a higher risk of premature death compared to that of normal-weight people, regardless of cholesterol, blood pressure and blood-sugar readings.
Create Holiday Memories, Not Garbage
KELOWNA - What do dog walking, cooking classes, baby-sitting help and tickets to the theatre all have in common? They’re all great gift ideas that create memories, not garbage. The Regional District Waste Reduction Office is encouraging residents to ‘be green’ while celebrating the festive season. That will help to reduce the amount of material...
McClure named BCHL player of the week
PENTICTON –Penticton Vees Captain Brad McClure (93) has been named the Player of the Week in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), for the week ending December 1st. McClure led all scorers last week, as he had five goals and eight points in three games. McClure’s big week helped the Vees secure wins over West...
Vees acquire talented forward in three team trade
PENTICTON – The Penticton Vees have acquired forward Steen Cooper (95) from the Cowichan Valley Capitals for defenseman Clint Filbrandt (95) and the playing rights of defenseman Matt Berry-Lamontagna (93). The Vees acquired the playing rights of Berry from the Coquitlam Express, and then packaged him and Filbrandt to Cowichan Valley for the 18 year-old...
Time to recognize Kelowna’s community leaders
KELOWNA - The City of Kelowna is calling for nominations for the 39th Annual Civic and Community Awards. The awards recognize individuals, groups and organizations that have made outstanding contributions and achievements in 2013 which directly benefited the city. “The Civic Awards is a great way to recognize deserving community members, business leaders, students and...
Rockets split weekend with NE Chiefs
KELOWNA - A win and a loss for the Okanagan Rockets over the weekend as they faced the Vancouver NE Chiefs. The Rockets kicked off the weekend with a 7 – 2 victory on Saturday November 30th. Tanner Campbell led the attack with a pair of goals and an assist. Reid Kilburn was solid between...
CUPE support workers in three Okanagan school districts threaten job action
PENTICTON, B.C. – Students across the Okanagan could have some unexpected time away from the classroom later this week if negotiations between three school districts and CUPE support staff collapse.
City talks new police services building
KELOWNA - Kelowna may be getting a new, $48M downtown Police Services building. City Council will discuss a proposal Monday to replace the 52-year-old Police Services building on the corner of Clement Avenue and Richter Street. Under a Municipal Policing Agreement, the City of Kelowna is required to provide adequate accommodations for the RCMP to...
Kelowna Veterans Affairs to keep a door open
KELOWNA - The Veterans Affairs office in Kelowna set to close next February will now remain open with one client service agent to assist veterans. The announcement came yesterday from the office of Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country Ron Cannan. Cannan says his office has been working with the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Julian...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Miles Daniel Taylor
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 2, 2013. Miles Daniel Taylor, 29, is wanted for one count of break, enter and commit indictable offense. Taylor is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 161 lbs. He has brown...
Upcoming road closures or traffic interruptions
VERNON - December 4-6: 30 Avenue near 35 Street will be closed to traffic for installation of new B.C. Transit bus shelters. Please slow down in that area and obey signs and flaggers on site.
Homeowner foils break in attempt
SALMON ARM - RCMP say a break and enter attempt involving six men Tuesday was foiled by a homeowner's security measures. The owner of a property on Yankee Flats Road dialed 911, saying several men were trying to break in. The home is located close to Salmon Arm but within the Vernon zone so both...
Keep holiday purchases secure this season
PENTICTON - Though volunteer patrols have been out for the past three weeks to watch over parking lots during the busy holiday shopping season, out of sight out of mind is something to consider if leaving purchases in locked cars. Penticton RCMP Corp. Jas Johal says more than 7,000 vehicles have been checked since the...