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Shelley Jordan
City’s ready for Old Man Winter
KELOWNA - While many residents might be wishing winter would hold off a bit longer, the City’s snow removal and sanding trucks are ready to keep snow and ice off municipal roads and sidewalks. “Even before the snow comes down, City crews will be out preparing the roads to make snow and ice clearing easier...
Choral Rhapsody returns to Sagebrush Theatre
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops would like to invite residents to attend the 16th Annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas at the Sagebrush Theatre. This free community event takes place on Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00. The concert is sponsored by the City of Kamloops, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and although the event is...
Highlights of Kelowna City Council meeting – Nov. 25
Lady of the Lake Presentation Council received a presentation from Kelowna ambassadors Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Leah Sorge and Kelowna Princess Elizabeth Hardy about their recent activities, including their trip to Japan. Family YMCA update Council received an update on the renovation of the Kelowna Family Y in Rutland. The project will repair...
A ‘special’ Vees performance leads to win in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The Penticton Vees mastery of the West Kelowna Warriors continued Tuesday night, as they rode a strong special teams performance en route to a 3-2 come-from-behind win at Royal LePage Place. The win is the Vees third in as many games against the Warriors this season and moves them into first place...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Derek Earl Dettling
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 27, 2013. Derek Earl Dettling, 41, is wanted for one count of driving while disqualified, one count of driving while prohibited, one count of driving while suspended and one count of fail to...
Four of five members of the Greeks gang in Vernon appeal murder convictions
VERNON – Four of five people affiliated with a gang called the Greeks in Vernon, B.C., are appealing their murder convictions.
Inmate from Vernon murdered
MAPLE RIDGE - An inmate found unresponsive at a women's prison in Maple Ridge and pronounced dead at hospital was a resident of Vernon prior to incarceration. The woman's family has been notified and she has been indentified as April Peregooda, 51. Ridge Meadows RCMP were called to the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women November...
B.C. government to consult public over apology to Chinese community
VICTORIA – British Columbia's government is once again trying to correct some historical wrongs committed against the province's Chinese community.
Kelowna crime stats for Nov. 18-24
KELOWNA - The Kelowna RCMP have released their property crime statistics for the week of Nov. 18 - 24.
Kelowna to be city within script of new movie
KELOWNA - Another movie set to begin production in the Okanagan will not only be shot in Kelowna, but will portray Kelowna as the city within the story. The movie, called '13 Steps' will be shooting through December and includes cast members Raoul Trujillo (Riddick, Cowboys and Aliens) and Jackie Cruz (Orange is the New...
Construction begins at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park
SALMON ARM - Families visiting Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, home to one of the largest sockeye salmon runs in North America, will notice something else this year as construction begins on a multi-year project to enhance visitor experiences. Frequent visitors can expect to see some changes as a buffer zone will be created between the Adams River and park...
Rogers, NHL insist deal will be good for hockey fans but benefits not clear yet
TORONTO – Rogers and the NHL insist their new 12-year deal for Canadian TV and digital rights will be good for hockey fans, although the details of how exactly consumers will benefit isn't yet clear.
City seeks public input on new parking strategy
The City’s Parking Management Strategy is the subject of a public open house Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parkinson Recreation Centre. The City is asking residents to share their ideas and feedback to help shape a new city-wide Parking Management Strategy that will change regulations and rates. The strategy is focused...
Interior Health sets its sights on stopping HIV
On December 1, communities around the world will be celebrating World AIDS Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about HIV prevention and treatment. This year’s theme is “Getting to zero – zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.” That may seem like a tall order but Interior Health, community partners,...
Sears Canada to lay off nearly 800 staff, say sources
TORONTO – Sears Canada is laying off nearly 800 employees across its operations as it moves ahead with a multi-year plan to reduce operating costs, say a source familiar with the plans.