Shelley Jordan
Bunker style grow op taken down
A large bunker style grow operation was taken down by North Okanagan RCMP this morning. When police arrived they discovered a man on the property and a two level confined space concrete bunker with a multiple stage growing operation. Officers seized 4608 plants. Half the operation was powered by a hydro connection while the rest...
RCMP looking for witness in hit and run
An elderly man was sent to hospital this afternoon after a hit and run accident in West Kelowna. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Elliott Rd. near Churchill Rd. Police believe the 80-year-old was hit by a white Toyota Matrix that exited the Shell gas station located at the corner of Main St....
Village of Lumby receives funding to upgrade Community Centre
The White Valley Community Centre in Lumby will be upgraded with $69,915 coming from the province. The Corporation of the Village of Lumby found out about the funding from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund Nov. 14 and will use the money to upgrade the Centre's lighting and for roof repairs. "The White Valley Community Centre...
Increased funding for employment training programs
People receiving services through the Employment Program of B.C. could be eligible for up to a maximum of $7,500 in tuition funding toward skills training. The amount of support previously available for unemployed British Columbians was capped at $4,000. To receive help, job seekers must first meet with employment advisors through WorkBC Employment Services Centres...
Students to raise awareness of global health issues
Nursing students from UBC’s Okanagan campus have partnered with the Students Without Borders Academy (SWBA) program at Kalamalka Secondary School to help Grade 11 and 12 students learn about global health issues. High school teacher Dave Fehr welcomed UBC nursing students Amanda Fehr, Ashlyn McAmmond, and Melissa Stoesz into his classroom to teach the SWBA...
Provincial grant to support Aboriginal career training program
The Penticton Indian Band will receive a provincial grant toward an employment training program. The Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology has added $1.8 million to the Aboriginal Training for Employment program to support aboriginal skills training to help people on their career paths. The Penticton Indian Band has been awarded $150,000 for their...
Anti-bullying reporting tool launched
The province launched an anti-bullying website today as part of a strategy to eliminate bullying through cultural changes. The new website offers links and tips for parents and students and includes an online reporting tool giving students an anonymous and secure way to report instances of threats and bullying as well as other safety concerns....
RCMP seeks help in locating 14-year-old girl
The RCMP is seeking information regarding the location of a 14-year-old West Kelowna girl who went missing last week. Jessica Depres lives on McCann Court in Kelowna and was last seen leaving the West Kelowna Youth Centre at 9 p.m. Nov. 7. Police say she has a history of running away and is known to...
Men sought in West Kelowna liquor store robbery
Police are looking for two men who robbed a liquor store at knifepoint last night. West Kelowna RCMP say they received a report of the robbery taking place at the Liquor Depot located at 3000 Louie Drive just before 9 p.m. Nov. 13. A man entered the store and waited by the beer display for...
Officer did not contribute to suicide attempt
A Penticton officer's actions did not contribute to an attempted suicide in September, according to the Independent Investigations Office (IIO). The Chief Civilian Director (CCD) has finished an investigation into the case of a woman who jumped from the balcony of a residence Sept. 21. RCMP responded to the 9-1-1 call regarding a woman in...
Beaujolais Nouveau arriving soon
Wine lovers can soon get their hands on a limited quantity vintage arriving from France. Beaujolais Nouveau will arrive at BC Liquor Stores beginning Nov. 15 in spite of severe frost and low yields this year in the Beaujolais region. The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch secured 1200 cases of the wine which is released worldwide...
Aboriginal end-of-life presentation coming to UBC
Aboriginal end-of-life care will be the topic covered at a lecture at UBC's Okanagan campus. First Nations University of Canada Associate Professor Carrie Bourassa will speak 10 a.m. Nov. 27 in Room UNC 334, University Centre. Bourassa's presentation of Completing the circle: End-of-life care with Aboriginal families includes impacts of colonization on the health of...
Search and rescue groups to receive increased funding
Thompson-Nicola Board Highlights Search and Rescue Operational Funding The following Search and Rescue groups will receive an increase in the operational funding from $75,000 to $10,000: Wells Gray, Barriere, Kamloops, Logan Lake and Nicola Valley. The South Caribou Search and Rescue group will receive an operational funding increase from $2,500 to $3,325. The Kamloops Search...
Nursing students ready to answer flu questions
Questions about flu season will be answered directly by Practical Nursing students at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton Saturday. Three students from Okanagan College, Marie Walker, Megan Newby and Robyn Becher will provide information from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of their studies in health promotion. They say they hope to...
Three in custody following series of break and enters
Three suspects are in custody while the RCMP sorts out the details of a series of reported break and enters that took place over the weekend. Police found a white 2001 Dodge van that may have been used in the crimes in the parking lot of Tim Horton's restaurant located at 2090 Harvey Avenue. The...