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Statement from the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation on National Aboriginal Day
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad issued the following statement to mark National Aboriginal Day: "Today is a very special day across Canada, created to acknowledge and celebrate the many contributions of Aboriginal people - whether they are First Nations, Inuit or Métis. "It is important to recognize that Aboriginal people are a vital part of B.C.'s economic...
33 Street Intersection at 30 Avenue Closed to Traffic Sunday, June 23 to Friday June 28
As part of Vernon’s 30th Avenue Revitalization Project, the 33rd Street intersection at 30th Avenue will be closed to traffic from Sunday, June 23 to Friday June 28th. Detours will be in effect for the duration of the intersection works and 34th Street will be re-opened to accommodate this closure. West and eastbound traffic is...
City Fields Reopen
After the City-wide field closures yesterday due heavy rainfall, all City fields are now open for play today and through the weekend. For further information call 250-828-3551 or visit www.kamloops.ca or www.facebook.com/cityofkamloops.
Flood threat stabilized, weather determines risk factor
The water level of Mission Creek has dropped overnight and Lakeshore Road has reopened, but emergency personnel suggest keeping a safe distance from local creeks for the next few days. “It’s entirely weather dependent, but local creeks can rise quickly again over the next few days,” said Kelowna Deputy Fire Chief Jason Brolund. “We recommend...
Emergency Support Services celebrates volunteers
They’re on the frontlines when large scale emergencies force hundreds of people from their homes. But more often than not, they’re also the volunteers that are there to help anyone displaced by fires or other such emergencies. Local officials gathered last night in Kelowna to celebrate 15 people* who have provided a combined 185 years...
B.C. welcomes LNG export applications
Premier Christy Clark today welcomed the news that two companies, BG Group and Imperial Oil/ ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. both have filed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export applications with the National Energy Board. "Once again we see companies wanting to take advantage of B.C.'s LNG potential and this move today highlights industry's continued interest in its potential," said Premier Clark. "We...
Minister of Education’s statement on next steps in pursuing a 10 year agreement with teachers
Minister of Education Peter Fassbender has issued the following statement, having just met individually with the BC School Trustees' Association (BCSTA), the BC Teachers' Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA): "Today started with a very productive meeting with the BCSTA, where we discussed the importance of co-governance and maintaining a strong relationship. These were the first...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Cassidy Baron Billy
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of June 21, 2013. Cassidy Baron Billy (DOB 1981-05-13) is wanted for three counts of breach of undertaking. Billy is described as a 32-year old non-white male, 5’10” tall and 161 lbs. He has black...
Community open house on traffic calming measures for South Boucherie
A community open house will be held Thursday, June 27 to seek feedback from residents living in the South Boucherie area regarding a proposed traffic calming review for the neighbourhood. The meeting will be held at Mount Boucherie Secondary School, in the multipurpose room, starting at 6 p.m. Staff will seek input from the neighbourhood...
Prankster teen who videotaped man set on fire gets nine-month jail sentence
KELOWNA, B.C. – A teenager who videotaped a man being set on fire at a house party in Kelowna, B.C., has been sentenced to nine months in jail.
UBC student’s death in L.A. water tower ruled an accident by U.S. coroner
VANCOUVER – A coroner has concluded a University of British Columbia student travelling in Los Angeles died in a water tower atop her hotel in an accident earlier this year.
Soggy sports fields now closed, will be reassessed Friday
The City of Kelowna has temporarily closed all City sports fields and baseball diamonds, effective immediately, due to the wet weather. All recreation activity on the fields has been suspended to prevent damage and to ensure the safety of field users. The fields are now closed and will remain closed until further notice. City crews...
‘As Jersey as it gets’: Gandolfini mourned in NJ towns where ‘Sopranos’ was filmed
ELIZABETH, N.J. – A bag of uncooked ziti in the driveway, a "reserved" sign at the ice cream parlour booth where the series abruptly ended, and a framed photo at a strip club were among the tributes paid to James Gandolfini in the northern New Jersey communities where his TV character Tony Soprano lived, loved and whacked people.
Steel Pedestrian Bridge Install Underway in Polson Park
City of Vernon Parks Staff Paul Chirkoff (middle) and Dave Haverty (right) are working today to position a new steel pedestrian bridge over Vernon Creek in Polson Park. The old wood structure bridge was removed last fall due to its failing condition. The new steel bridge was built by the City’s steel fabricator Ray Sengotta...
B.C. Hydro workers suspended with pay amid code of conduct violation probe
VANCOUVER – The union representing B.C. Hydro workers says a number of employees have been suspended while the Crown corporation investigates allegations connected to marijuana grow operations.