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Wolanski pleads guilty to manslaughter
AVOIDS SECOND-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL PENTICTON - The mother of a slain teen is angry her son's killer will face sentencing for manslaughter rather than a trial for second degree murder. Linda Childes, the mother of slain teen Andrew McAdam, watched Jamie Paul Wolanski plead guilty on Monday to manslaughter for killing McAdam at a grad...
UPDATE: Crews mopping up Glenmore brush fire
UPDATE: 1 p.m. July 30, 2013 KELOWNA – Fire crews are still on scene mopping up a grassfire at the north end of Glenmore beside 2130 Scenic Road. The flames broke out near a number of homes at the base of the hill and climbed upwards. The flames managed to cover an area of 400...
RCMP searching for missing Kelowna man
KELOWNA - Police are hoping someone knows what happened to a Kelowna man who was reported missing last week. Jeremie (Germaine) Harper, 41, was staying at the Gospel Mission located at 251 Leon Ave. but missed his morning appointments July 22. By 6:15 p.m. staff were concerned Harper was still unaccounted for and called police....
Police need help finding bank robbers
KELOWNA - A pair of unsolved bank robberies last week has police seeking public assistance to find the men responsible. On July 22, at 11:30 a.m. police were called to a robbery at the Bank of Montreal located at 1875 Dilworth Dr. A man passed a note to the teller demanding money and ran off...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Cody Wayne William Miner
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of July 31, 2013. Cody Wayne William Miner (DOB 1989-03-24) is wanted for four counts of breach of undertaking and one count of drive while suspended. Miner is described as a 24-year-old white male, 6’3”...
UPDATE: Wildfire near Armstrong under control
UPDATE: 2:05 p.m. July 29 Firefighters have a Spallumcheen blaze well under control and have called off helicopters and air tankers. One attack crew made up of three firefighters remains on site, ensuring the ten by three metre fire is fully extinguished. "The fire was actually smaller than we initially thought," Melissa Welsh, with B.C. ...
Westshore water system flushing notice
Customers of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Westshore Estates Water System may notice some slight changes in water quality this week. Starting tomorrow Tuesday, July 30th through Friday, August 2nd between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Environmental Services staff will be flushing mains on the system that serves approximately 250 properties....
Man crashes boat, resists medical care
WEST KELOWNA - A young man resisted rescue after his boat collided with the William R. Bennett Bridge Sunday evening. The 21-year-old Kelowna man who is facing potential impaired charges crashed into the bridge on the northwest side on Okanagan Lake. The man appeared to have a head injury but fought with those attempting to...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Delaphine April Haines
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of July 30, 2013. Delaphine April Haines (DOB 1979-08-20) is wanted for one count of theft, one count of flight from peace officer, one count of resist peace officer, one count of drive while suspended...
Alf Kempf named new President of Okanagan College Foundation
The Okanagan College Foundation has announced that Alf Kempf is taking on the role of President as the Foundation embarks on raising funds for the expansion and renovation of the Trades facility at the College’s Kelowna campus. “This is an exciting time for the College and Foundation,” said Kempf, who most recently held the position...
New festival in West Kelowna has global flavour
"Building on the success of Music in the Park, we wanted to add an anchor event to the end of the summer and this new festival in West Kelowna is sure to prove the family-friendly cultural event of the year." Ryan Donn, Creative Okanagan The District of West Kelowna, with the generous support of key...
Canada’s top poets to read from their works at UBC event
Summer institute offers public an opportunity to hear from CanLit’s best The royalty of Canadian literature is on campus this week at UBC. Five of Canada’s most celebrated poets – award winners all, among them two Parliamentary Poet Laureates and a UBC writing professor – will share the stage at UBC’s Okanagan campus for a...
Fall into fun with the new Activity Guide
Summer is winding down and kids will soon be back at school. Extend the summer fun by registering the family for programs and activities that will keep them active throughout the fall. The 2013 Fall Activity & Program Guide will be online Monday, July 29. Whether you are looking for after-school programs for the kids...
Police investigate suspicious death in Kelowna
KELOWNA - Police are investigating a suspicious death after the body of a man was found in the area of Sutherland Avenue and Harvey Avenue. A witness reported seeing a possible body in Mill Creek at about 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14th. When police arrived, they were directed to the area by the witness. At...
Man in van allegedly threatened to steal young girls
KELOWNA - A man stinking of marijuana pulled his van over and threatened to steal a group of young girls on Ellis Street prompting police to issue a public warning. The girls were walking and biking along a chain link fence outside Sutherland Park when the suspect, parked adjacent to the fence in a two-toned...