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Complete your regional travel survey
Help steer the Okanagan’s transportation future Have you completed your Okanagan Travel Survey? Track your trips for one day and not only will you be entered to win great prizes but you’ll also benefit the United Way. The Cities of Kelowna and Vernon, the Districts of West Kelowna, Peachland, and Lake Country, the Westbank First...
Okanagan carpool month is October
The Okanagan’s 7th Annual Carpool Month promotion will take place in October. As part of Carpool Month 2013, commuters are encouraged to visit Carpool.ca and participate in a various activities to be eligible to win prizes of $100 free fuel cards. Carpool Month 2013 prize-winning activities include: - registering with www.carpool.ca as a new user,...
Special Event: The War of 1812 in the West, The Oregon Country Legacy
KAMLOOPS - Currently on exhibit at the Kamloops Museum and Archives is The War of 1812 in the West, The Oregon Country Legacy. For many, the War of 1812 happened in eastern Canada, far away from present-day British Columbia. While no battles were fought here, the war had great impact on the settlement of Western...
Vees Coatta commits to Minnesota-Manakto
PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Max Coatta (94) has committed to the Minnesota State University, Mankato for the 2015-2016 season. President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson, has already seen early returns from Coatta, “In a short period of time Max has become a go-to...
Go online to give feedback into water master plan
The creation of a Water Master Plan for the District of West Kelowna is in the final stages and public input is currently being sought as part of the planning process. Residents and stakeholders are asked to take part in a survey before October 18. The most convenient way to complete survey is online through...
Rockets’ Merkley named Denny’s WHL player of the week
The Western Hockey League announced today that Kelowna Rockets’ 16-year-old rookie forward Nick Merkley is the Denny’s WHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 6, 2013. Merkley recorded six points on four goals and two assists to go with a +6 rating over three games in the last week, helping lead the...
KYSA Hosts First National Soccer Championship
The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association will host its first-ever national youth soccer championship this week from October 9th to 14th. The event, which will bring together ten boys provincial club champions and twelve girls provincial cup-winning teams for six days of competition, is the 2013 Canadian Soccer Association Sport Chek National Club Championships – U16...
With flu season looming, campaigns to immunize against influenza start
TORONTO – Leaves are turning, days are shortening — the classic signs that winter is on its way. With winter comes cold and flu season, so with autumn comes flu shots.
Officers call for stronger laws to protect police dogs after Edmonton K9 killed
EDMONTON – Edmonton police say there needs to be a special criminal law to protect animals that work with officers after one of their service dogs was killed by a fleeing suspect.
B.C. attorney general says legal aid deal averts threat of case adjournments
VICTORIA – B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton says an agreement with British Columbia's Legal Services Society averts concerns about adjourned child-protection cases and other court delays.
Brazil wants Canada to explain allegations of spying; summons ambassador
BRASILIA, Brazil – Brazil on Monday demanded clarifications from the Canadian government about allegations that its spies targeted Brazil's Mines and Energy Ministry, in what Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said appears to be an act of industrial espionage.
Blazers make roster moves
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have reassigned two forwards today as 19-year-old Tristan Sieben and 18-year-old Devin Oakes will both report to Junior A teams in the AJHL and BCHL. Sieben was acquired by the Blazers from the Vancouver Giants in early September. In 6 games with the Blazers he recorded no points. Oakes appeared...
United Steelworkers union irate after no charge laid in mine worker’s death
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A United Steelworkers union local is considering a private prosecution after the B.C. Criminal Justice Branch announced no charges would be laid in connection to the death of a mine worker five years ago.
3rd annual free tire recycling collection program
This fall, you can easily clear out some prime mosquito breeding habitat around your home! And you can do it for free. The Regional District of Central Okanagan and its Mosquito Control Program contractor BWP Consulting are providing four free, passenger tire drop-off opportunities in Kelowna and Lake Country. Any old passenger vehicle tires or...
3rd annual free tire recycling collection program
This fall, you can easily clear out some prime mosquito breeding habitat around your home! And you can do it for free. The Regional District of Central Okanagan and its Mosquito Control Program contractor BWP Consulting are providing four free, passenger tire drop-off opportunities in Kelowna and Lake Country. Any old passenger vehicle tires or...