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Shelley Jordan
Interface fire risk prepare now
In the last decade, the Okanagan has experienced some devastating fires, including the Okanagan Mountain Park wildfire that destroyed more than 230 homes in Kelowna (2003) and the wildfires in Glenrosa (2009) and Peachland (2012). The onset of warm, dry weather brings the possibility of wildland fire activity. People living in high risk interface fire...
Big White receives prestigious Canadian ski patrol award
Kelowna, BC – Big White Ski Resort's new President Peter Plimmer is pleased to accept the national award for Outstanding Contribution to the CSP from Colin Saravanamutto, CEO of the Canadian Ski Patrol. This award is given to an individual or organization to recognize an extraordinary contribution to the Canadian Ski Patrol System. “It is...
Compact tractors stolen from Oliver business
Thieves used the cover of darkness to pull off the theft of two compact Kubota tractors from a store compound in Oliver Monday. The two Kubota tractors on the lot at Gerard's Equipment & Sales on Highway 97 are valued at about $34,000 and were apparently loaded and taken late at night. Oliver RCMP were...
NDP’s Dix calls Liberals cheats over ethnic vote scandal
VICTORIA – Opposition New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix says British Columbia's Liberals are cheats as the ongoing debate about the failed Liberal plan to court ethnic voters turned into a name-calling contest.
Semi bursts into flames; threatens nearby forest
PEACHLAND - A semi truck that flipped on Highway 97C near Peachland yesterday burst into flames prompting police and forestry crews to the scene. The 61-year-old driver from Delta advised he was having trouble with his brakes as he descended the Brenda Mines hill just before 1 p.m. He was travelling eastbound about 12 km...
Man assaults bus driver for refusing unscheduled stop
A transit bus driver received a "flurry of fists" to the head during a routine run into West Kelowna Saturday night. The bus was travelling along Highway 97 toward West Kelowna about 11:40 p.m. July 13 when a male passenger started yelling at the driver to let him off on Boucherie Road. The driver told...
Water board given five year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control
Kelowna, B.C. – Working with the Province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement for milfoil control on Okanagan Lakes, ensuring improved work flow for the program. The OBWB has been responsible for control of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in Okanagan valley lakes since the 1970s. In recent years,...
Debris cleanup plan for Mission Creek
At the request of the Provincial Government, a plan has been developed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Program for cleaning up and disposing of residential construction materials in Mission Creek. Emergency Management BC has approved funding for the project that will see the collection of man-made residual debris, downstream from a creek-side...
West Kelowna council highlights for July 9
Saddle Ridge Drive Subdivision Council gave first and second readings to Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments to allow a five-lot subdivision at 2649 Saddleridge Drive in the Smith Creek neighbourhood. Council requested that input be sought from the Agricultural Advisory Committee before scheduling the application for a public hearing. Anders Road Development Council...
New woodlot licence available near Enderby
The Province continues to expand forest opportunities for individuals, groups and First Nations with the offering of a new woodlot licence near Enderby, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo announced today on behalf of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. The woodlot (W2024) is about 20 kilometres north of Enderby and covers 1,186 hectares with an allowable annual...
Man under driving ban for impaired taken off the road in Vernon
VERNON - When police pulled a 60-year-old driver over Friday, the found out he hadn't had a valid driver's licence since 2009 following an impaired charge. Further investigation revealed the man had 13 previous convictions for impaired driving. There were seven other offences where a stay of proceedings were recorded as well as three previous...
Speed not a factor as dump truck overturns
KELOWNA - An overturned dump truck snaggled traffic on Butt Road about 1:30 p.m. today, but it appears the road will be clear soon. Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Brian Harris told Infotel News the truck was travelling through the roundabout at Louie Drive when the load shifted causing the truck to flip on its side. He...
Premier says Liberals do not pay to hush critics
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark says her government doesn't pay hush money to silence potential critics.
UPDATE: Hwy 33 near Goudie to open shortly
UPDATE: 3:15 p.m. July 16, 2013 Kelowna RCMP say cleanup on Highway 33 is almost complete. One lane is currently open allowing alternating traffic to pass. Both lanes should be open in the next 15 minutes. UPDATE: 3:10 p.m. July 16, 2013 Drive B.C. is reporting highway 33 near Goudie Road is still closed both...
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Sun Media cutting 360 jobs and closing 11 papers
MONTREAL – Sun Media Corp. says it's cutting 360 positions and closing 11 publications across the country, including its 24 Hours free daily newspapers in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.