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B.C. RCMP seize massive arsenal, lay trafficking charges
VANCOUVER, B.C., – Police in B.C. have seized a massive arsenal of weapons and ammunition and have laid firearms charges against a 63-year-old man.
Blazers sign forward Nathan Looysens
Kamloops, BC – Kamloops Blazers General Manager Craig Bonner announced this morning that the Blazers have signed 17-year-old forward Nathan Looysen to a standard WHL contract. Looysen, who is from Saanichton, BC, was listed by the Blazers in November 2012 after spending last season with the Peninsula Panthers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League....
Valley-wide Make Water Work contest nets winner
Kelowna – This summer, more than 800 Okanagan residents pledged to “Make Water Work” – committing to water conservation, and entering a contest for $5000 in WaterWise yard upgrades. Lynda and Don Grant of Peachland got the call yesterday announcing they had won. “I’m just thrilled,” said Lynda Grant, noting that their home irrigation system...
Join us for a fur-tastic day
Imagine the loving eyes, the wet kisses and the wagging tails of the thousands of animals’ lives you will save! Show your commitment today to saving animal lives by paw-rticipating in the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause. Together, our goal is to raise $32,000 dollars for the animals of the South Okanagan...
Construction Starts at West Highland Park
Kamloops – The City of Kamloops has begun construction on a 1.8 kilometre multi-use pathway at new West Highlands Park in Aberdeen neighborhood. The 3.5 metre wide fully accessible pathway will provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The path will feature spectacular vistas of the North Thompson valley with scenic viewpoints and picnic...
Construction Starts at West Highland Park
Kamloops – The City of Kamloops has begun construction on a 1.8 kilometre multi-use pathway at new West Highlands Park in Aberdeen neighborhood. The 3.5 metre wide fully accessible pathway will provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The path will feature spectacular vistas of the North Thompson valley with scenic viewpoints and picnic...
Officials urge caution with fire use over long weekend
KAMLOOPS - With campfire bans now lifted throughout the province within the Wildfire Management Branch's jurisdiction, many British Columbians may be planning to light a fire while enjoying the outdoors on the Labour Day long weekend. However, Wildfire Management Branch officials would like to remind the public about B.C.'s campfire safety regulations and the need to be careful with campfire...
UBC Master’s of Social Work focuses on clinical practice opportunities
All-MSW program addresses Canada’s need for highly trained social workers As Director of the School of Social Work at UBC’s Okanagan campus, Ed Taylor had a tough call to make in establishing an enhanced Master of Social Work Program (MSW). The higher qualification was quickly becoming the new post-secondary standard in the social- and mental...
Blazers training camp notes: Blue beats White
In the annual intra-squad game at Interior Savings Centre, Team Blue had two goals and two assists from Cole Ully as they went on to win 8-4 over Team White. After an uneventful first period, Team Blue broke open the game with three straight goals in the second period. Tim Bozon started the scoring midway...
Vees remain undefeated in pre-season
PENTICTON - It wasn’t the start the Vees wanted but it was the perfect ending, as the Vees came from behind to down the visiting Trail Smoke Eaters 3-1 Wednesday. The victory pushes the Vees undefeated streak to three, as they have two wins and one tie in their first three exhibition contests. They wrap-up...
Community support grows for West Kelowna KidSport
A program aimed at ensuring all West Kelowna children have access to organized sports has received a big boost this week, thanks to two fundraising events. West Kelowna KidSport™ has received a record $5,486 thanks to $2,800 raised during the annual Hockey Swap held Sunday, August 25 and a generous $2,686 donation from the West...
September brings new beginnings, new prospects to UBC
Okanagan campus has record 8,346 students driving cultural, economic change September at UBC’s Okanagan campus is a time of new beginnings, fresh faces, new ideas, wish lists and to-do lists. And for the more than 1,300 faculty and staff, it is also a time of excitement as this year’s record 8,346 students – including 1,833...
8800 Adventure Bay Road one lane Sept. 3 to Oct, 25
The area of 8800 Adventure Bay Road will be one lane from September 3 to October 25 due to the installation of a sewer lift station near the roadway. Flagging service will be provided when the contractor is working on the road. The construction will mostly affect local traffic and this is a low volume road....
Owners of camera sought
KELOWNA - Police are looking for the owners of a small digital camera found in City Park this week. The camera was turned in to the RCMP Aug. 27. It contained an SD card with numerous family photos of a couple a grandmother and small children. Police would like to return the camera to the...
Court rules against B.C. polygamous leader, issues $150,000 in penalties
VANCOUVER – The leader of a B.C. community that practices polygamy has lost an appeal in federal Tax Court, which has ordered him to pay penalties of nearly $150,000.