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Ex-soldier shot by RCMP asked for help in letter to prison psychiatrist
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – More than a year before he was fatally shot in a standoff with RCMP on his rural British Columbia farm, Greg Matters sent a handwritten note to a court-appointed psychiatrist asking for help.
Blazers Thanksgiving Day fan skate, one-year lease on a Ford Escape
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers host two games next week as the Lethbridge Hurricanes are in town on Monday, October 14th for a Thanksgiving Day game starting at 2:00pm. The Seattle Thunderbirds will visit on Wednesday, October 16th. On Monday, the Blazers will hold a FREE Fan Skate following the afternoon game for all to...
Ahlgren added to Vees roster
PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce the signing of import forward Jake Ahlgren (95). President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson on the signing, “Jake attended our 2011 spring camp as an underage player, and we were very impressed with his skill level and overall potential. The...
Winter getaways from YLW
YLW’s annual event lets consumers know what’s new in winter vacation travel The ever-popular Hot Sun Destinations event will take place at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) on Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The annual event attracts Okanagan residents who want to learn about what’s new and exciting for winter vacation options. “This...
Divorce preparedness workshop launches this month in Kelowna
On Sunday October 20, 2013 at the Kelowna Public Library, a much-needed 1-day Divorce Preparedness Workshop called Building A New Way Forward begins in Kelowna. This educational workshop offers people a clear understanding of the process of separation, divorce, and beyond and empowers them make better decisions in moving forward. Program Spokesman, Mel Clifford says,...
Man found dead in trailer near Cache Creek identified
CACHE CREEK - A man who was found dead in a trailer near Cache Creek has been identified. He was Michael Stark, 33, from Heffley Creek. Stark was found Oct. 2 lying unresponsive on a cot in a trades trailer that had been converted to a camper in March. The trailer was parked at a...
West Kelowna council meeting Oct. 8, 2013
Zoning Bylaw – First Reading Council gave first reading to its draft Zoning Bylaw, the subject of an extensive review launched last year to implement the objectives of West Kelowna’s Official Community Plan which was adopted in July 2011. The current Zoning Bylaw was inherited from the Regional District of Central Okanagan at time of...
Jonni’s Styling Studio and Kamloops YMCA ‘Paint the City Pink’ first event a huge success
Jonni’s Styling Studio and the Kamloops YMCA teamed up again this year to ‘Paint the City Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness. On September 28th the downtown YMCA and Jonni’s provided Pink Ink Streaks (temporary vegetable based color), pink hair extensions and pink feathers to participants for a donation. Last year Paint the City Pink raised...
Okanagan College offers tuition free retail and hospitality skills training for qualified students
To help businesses staff up for the holidays, and assist those struggling to find work, Okanagan College is offering a Retail and Hospitality Customer Service training program starting in Vernon on October 21. This eight week, full-time program will provide students with the “knowledge and confidence required to provide service excellence across the retail and...
Kelowna council highlights for Oct. 7 meeting
Advisory Committee vacancy filled Council appointed Dr. Christian Brix as the newest member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Gordon Property Council authorized a development permit for the proposed two-building commercial development of properties located at 1824 and 1810 Gordon Drive. Third Quarterly Report Council received an update on the City’s activities over the last quarter....
PhD student designs app to measure kids’ interaction with nature
KELOWNA - Since children today are apt to use apps it's only appropriate a graduate student at UBC Okanagan would design one to measure the environmental awareness and attitudes of kids. Maxine Crawford belongs to a team out of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences psychology department that is measuring children's connection...
Chris Hadfield flew into space on the wings of his family’s love
KELOWNA - Astronaut Chris Hadfield says it was his complement, his wife and family, that made his dream to be an astronaut reality. Hadfield made a safe landing at each of his UBC Distinguished Speaker Series events yesterday, sharing stories of what it's like to be a spaceman. Hadfield commanded the International Space Station for...
Munro’s Books in Victoria, B.C., scene of Alice Munro celebration
VICTORIA – Alice Munro tried selling other people's books for years, but the deeper she dove into the book-selling business, the more she believed she could write her own stories.
CFIA expands burger recall over E. coli O157:H7 concerns
OTTAWA – Federal health officials have expanded a burger recall first announced last week due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
Body of B.C. mushroom picker found days after his friend walked out of woods
TERRACE, B.C. – Search and rescue workers near Terrace, B.C., have found the body of Devlin Sabo, just days after the friend he was lost with was found alive.