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Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – October 10, 2013
Lease Agreement and MOU Approved The Regional Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a lease agreement with the University of British Columbia Okanagan Faculty of Critical and Creative Studies. The MOU creates a two year trial partnership between the Regional District Parks Services department and the Faculty for a portion of Woodhaven...
Rockets to host Seattle Friday night
When the Kelowna Rockets (5-1-0-1) host the Seattle Thunderbirds (6-2-0-0) Friday night at Prospera Place, it will not only be a meeting of two of the top teams in the Western Hockey League, it will also feature two of the hottest rookies in the league. The T-Birds, led by 16-year old Mathew Barzal, arrive in...
Most park washrooms to close for winter
The cold weather is coming and the City of Kelowna will be closing most park washrooms and water fountains, including water services at off-leash dog parks, for the winter as of Tuesday, October 15. These closures are necessary to prevent pipes from freezing throughout the cold winter months. However, washrooms at City Park, Stuart Park...
Vernon lab collection site on the move
Interior Health’s Vernon Laboratory Blood Collection Site is on the move. Effective Monday October 21st, 2013 the Discovery Plaza lab collection site is relocating to the new Sterling Building at: 3210 25th Ave. Vernoon Second Floor- 205 (corner of Hwy. 97 and 25th Ave.) The hours of operation will remain the same: Monday to Friday...
Ground-breaking for NorKam Trades Centre of Excellence
KAMLOOPS - A local high school student was at the controls of an excavator today for the ceremonial ground-breaking of the new NorKam Trades Centre of Excellence. The student, 17 -year- old Joey Kineshanko made the first dig to the cheers of NorKam students and construction workers. Education Minister Peter Fassbender, MLAs Terry Lake and Todd Stone, along with school...
Hardy Falls Regional Park open again
After a one month closure, the main trail in Hardy Falls Regional Park is once again open for visitors. The canyon trail to the falls viewpoint was closed due to bear activity on September 12th. Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “The animals that forced us to temporarily close the trails appear to have moved on. ...
Doctor shortage results in temporary emergency room closure
LOGAN LAKE - A temporary doctor shortage will mean the emergency room at Logan Lake Health Centre will be closed Tuesday Oct. 15. The emergency department is usually open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. The rest of the hospital will remain open with other services available as usual. During the hours the...
44th and 27th Street closures
44th Avenue at 27th Street will be closed to single, alternating traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17, 2013. Please slow down in that area and obey signs and flaggers on site.
‘Good riddance:’ expert says Canada shouldn’t ask U.S. to extradite sex offender
EDMONTON – An extradition lawyer believes Canada shouldn't bother asking the United States to send back convicted violent sex offender Michael Stanley.
UBC student finds solution for cellular phone overload during crises
VANCOUVER – A University of B.C. student has found a solution for cell phone overload during crises such as natural disasters, when many people get on their mobiles all at once.
‘CSI’-like study finds herbal products don’t always contain what’s on the label
TORONTO – DNA doesn't lie.
Vernon lawyer appointed Supreme Court judge
VERNON - One of the city's own has been appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Gary Weatherill is a partner of Nixon Wenger. He attended the University of British Columbia, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in 1974 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1979. He was admitted to the Bar of...
College of Registered Nurses elects Peachland resident
PEACHLAND - A Peachland woman is the new board chair of the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. Mary Kjorven is a registered nurse and a clinical nurse specialist with Interior Health's specialized geriatric program. She was elected for a one-year term, that commenced Sept. 27, 2013. The board is composed of public members, appointed...
Appeal court upholds federal ban on assisted suicide
It was announced today the B.C. Court of Appeal is upholding the federal ban on doctor assisted suicide, thus overturning the B.C. Supreme Court's decision.
U.S. shutdown has limited impact on Canadian companies outside aerospace
MONTREAL – A partial U.S. government shutdown appears to have limited impact on Canadian businesses even though it's prevented aerospace companies like Bombardier from delivering aircraft to U.S. customers and collecting millions of dollars in sales.