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PFD marks fire prevention week
PENTICTON - The Penticton Fire Department encourages all residents to expand their home escape plans for Fire Prevention Week, set for Oct. 6 to 12. The theme for the 2013 Fire Prevention Week is “Prevent kitchen fires,” to spread the word that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the...
Chiefs defeated by knights
KELOWNA – Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs were defeated on home ice Saturday night. The Chiefs suffered a 2 – 1 overtime loss at the hands of the North Okanagan Knights. The game was scoreless until the second period when Jagger Bowls scored his eighth goal of the season. Alex Gran had the assist. Connor...
Award winning meadery moves to Kelowna
Meadow Vista Honey Wines, North America's premier meadery and premium sparkling honey wine pioneer, is moving to Kelowna. "I am joyful about finding the perfect location for Meadow Vista's modern artisan farm. The location on June Springs road is perfect for us and with over five acres of land, there will be plenty of room...
Dog license tag swap & free license amnesty continue
Many Central Okanagan dog owners have made the switch to the new Permanent dog license tag. In fact, more than 2,000 came into the Regional District facilities to swap their 2013 annual tag for the Permanent one* that will give them the opportunity to annually renew their dog license online. As an incentive to make...
Meet the Okanagan’s culinary stars of tomorrow
If you want to get in on the ground floor of the region’s next generation of hot culinary talent, tuck into Okanagan College’s two signature events of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. “These young chefs are so proud of their skills and Okanagan Wine Festival events like these provide a showcase for the culinary leaders...
Rockets sweep up over weekend
KELOWNA – It was a series sweep this weekend for the Okanagan Rockets. For the second consecutive day, the Rockets defeated the Thompson Blazers, this time a lopsided 11 – 2 victory on Sunday at the Capital News Centre. Being down 1 – 0 in the first period didn’t sit well with the Rockets, who...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: James Darrell Burgess
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 4, 2013. James Darrell Burgess (DOB 1989-05-26) is wanted for one count of fail to comply with probation. Burgess is described as a 24-year old white male, 6’5” tall and 230 lbs. He...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Trevor Calvin Bevans
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 7, 2013. Trevor Calvin Bevans (DOB 1989-02-02) is wanted for one count of breach of probation. Bevans is described as a 24-year old white male, 5’5” tall and 119 lbs. He has brown...
Crash at Kelowna airport, small plane slides off runway into Mill Creek
UPDATE: 12:46 p.m. Oct. 4, 2013 KELOWNA - The student pilot at the helm of a Cessna 172 that crashed at YLW this morning has been taken to hospital with minor injuries, airport director Sam Samaddar said during a press conference today. Samaddar said the student was conducting a touch and go exercise, which is...
Veteran’s Affairs Union protests Kelowna office closure on YouTube
KELOWNA - Veterans are speaking out against the closure of nine Veteran's Affairs offices across Canada — including the one in Kelowna — through a YouTube video campaign. Men and women, young and old, come to receive support for mental health challenges such as post traumatic stress disorder, or disabilities and other serious injuries suffered...
YLW to offer flights to Kootenays
KELOWNA - The airport will be introducing a new year round service connecting the Okanagan to the Kootenays. YLW director Sam Samaddar says Pacific Coastal Airlines will begin operation of 19 seat airplanes, six days a week excluding Saturday beginning Nov. 18. The service is expected to increase activity between the two regions while boosting...
Aquatics centre re-opening in Coldstream
The Greater Vernon Aquatic Centre will be re-opening on Monday October 7th, however the twenty-five metre lap pool will not have reached the desired temperature of 82 degrees by the opening date, due to some extended challenges related to the flood. The leisure pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room will all be up to...
Charity Gerbrandt appointed to College Board
Okanagan College’s Board of Governors will benefit from the experience and enthusiasm of its newest member, Charity Gerbrandt, Principal Creative Lead at the Disney Interactive studio in Kelowna. Gerbrandt was appointed to the College Board by the Province on July 31 to serve a one-year term. Gerbrandt brings a wide array of expertise to the...
Tickets available for Chris Hadfield simulcast at UBC
In response to overwhelming demand for the UBC Distinguished Speaker Series talk with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield this Monday, the university has opened a lecture theatre to simulcast the live event. Approximately 150 seats remain open for the simulcast event. Ticket registration is free online at: http://dss-hadfieldsimulcast.eventbrite.ca The simulcast takes place at 7 p.m. Monday...
Rockets face-off against Portland Winterhawks this weekend
This weekend promises to be an excellent test for the Kelowna Rockets and a treat for hockey fans in the Okanagan as two high-powered Western Hockey League teams will face-off for a pair of games at Prospera Place. The Rockets welcome the defending WHL champion Portland Winterhawks for games Friday and Saturday night. Game times...