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Kelowna city council highlights: May 12
Westcorp hotel Council forwarded the Westcorp hotel development to a public hearing on June 24. Consideration will be given to amendments to the Official Community Plan and rezoning to accommodate the development of a hotel with retail, restaurant and conference space on the corner of Queensway and Water Street. Centre of Gravity Council received an...
Green thumbs and even greener neighbourhoods
Do you have a stunning outdoor space or know someone that does? The Communities in Bloom Committee is now accepting nominations for Green Thumb Awards which honour eye-catching local gardens. The awards recognize local individuals, businesses and communities that help beautify our City through their gardening and stewardship efforts. Interested individuals can go online at...
Move for health day
Penticton – Getting a move on has never been so affordable, as the Penticton Community Centre celebrates Move For Health Day with discounted rates. Move for Health Day, set for Saturday, May 10, is an international event started 12 years ago by the World Health Organization to promote physical activity. The B.C. Recreation and Parks Association...
Collaborative efforts bring two high-profile events to Kal Tire Place
When Kal Tire Place’s multifunctional facilities were in demand for two high-profile events—the 2014 Okanagan Military Tattoo and the 2014 BC Junior B Lacrosse Provincials—on the same August long weekend, there were concerns that one of the events would have to be bumped to another weekend or moved to another location. However, City of Vernon’s...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Michael Benedict Mair
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 7, 2014. Michael Benedict Mair, 32, is wanted for one count of possess/use stolen credit card, one count of possession of stolen property and one count of breach of probation. Mair is described...
Sports fields now open
As warm weather approaches, many residents and sports leagues will use one of the 30 City sports fields to enjoy activities ranging from Frisbee to baseball. Yesterday marked the official opening of all City sports fields, including public washrooms which are now open until 8 p.m. Throughout the season, City staff will perform routine maintenance...
Have you thanked a volunteer today? Interior Health helps mark Volunteer Week
Interior Health is celebrating its thousands of volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 6 – 12. Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers for the work they do to enhance health care delivery throughout the region. Volunteer recognition events will be held at many local hospitals and residential care facilities throughout the...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: April 1, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Tuesday, April 1st) in an approximately 20-hectare area of Scenic Canyon Regional Park and in a section of Coldham Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners with permits...
UBC Okanagan to honour Nobel Laureate at June graduation
HONORARY DEGREE RECOGNIZES JACK SZOSTAK'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORLD OF SCIENCE A 2009 Nobel Laureate recognized for discoveries in the field of biochemistry will receive an honorary degree during graduation ceremonies at UBC’s Okanagan campus this June. Jack W. Szostak began his academic career as a 15-year-old student at McGill University in Montreal. A passion for...
Ecosystem restoration burns planned for north Okanagan
VERNON - Prescribed burning is planned east of Vernon in the Satellite Hill and South Fork areas between March 25, 2014, and May 16, 2014, weather conditions permitting. This controlled burning will assist with ecosystem restoration and will occur in several phases during this period. The burns will be conducted by Wildfire Management Branch crews and ministry staff in...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: March 20
Please be advised that controlled burning is taking place today in Scenic Canyon and Rose Valley Regional Parks. Open burning is allowed today across the Central Okanagan for property owners with permits from their fire authority. All fire authorities have been advised. Further debris pile burning will be required as conditions warrant as part of...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jordon Benjamin Schilling
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 18, 2014. Jordon Benjamin Schilling, 24, is wanted for one count of assault and one count of breach of undertaking. Schilling is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 170 lbs. He...
Burning in Four Regional Parks
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway in four regional parks to dispose of fire hazard fuels. Crews are burning today in Stephens Coyote Ridge, Coldham, Rose Valley and off Brown Road in a portion of Glen Canyon Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Adam Lane Wallace
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 14, 2014. Adam Lane Wallace, 26, is wanted for one count of break and enter. Wallace is described as a non-white male, 5’7” tall and 170 lbs. He has black hair and brown...
Burning fire wood debris today
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway today (Tuesday, March 4, 2014) in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and Coldham Regional Park. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of large fuel modification projects underway within a 20-hectare section of Stephen Coyote Ridge and nine hectares...