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Glenrosa traffic calming options explored
A traffic calming study is being conducted in the lower Glenrosa neighborhood, for a portion roughly located between McIver and Webber Roads. The District of West Kelowna is seeking input from residents to assist in developing an action plan for the area. The municipality’s Engineering Department encourages residents to attend an open house to learn...
Community volunteering opportunities in Kamloops
The Canadian Bluemoon Ventures LTD. The Canadian Bluemoon Elvis Festival Volunteers - Many different positions - The Canadian Bluemoon Elvis Festival are looking for volunteers for Fri. 30 May from 12 Noon to 5 p.m.; Sat. 31 May & Sun. 01 Jun. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Many different positions: security, selling raffle tickets...
Record 28 UBC employees receive long-service awards
UBC makes a point of celebrating the milestones of its students. The same goes for employees—and administrators at the Okanagan campus recently honoured 28 people for their years of dedicated service. More than 20 of those employees were applauded for 25 years of service, while James Tanner was congratulated for 30 years; Joyce Boon, Doris...
Okanagan College trades project celebrates milestone
KELOWNA - Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk joined faculty, staff and students at Okanagan College May 21 to officially break ground for the new $33-million trades training complex. "Throughout British Columbia we are improving access and aligning skills training and education to match labour market needs," said Virk. "We are investing in facilities like the Kelowna Trades Complex so that...
New landfill entrance opens June 2
When one door closes another opens - or in this case an entrance. Starting June 2, customers will access the Glenmore Landfill from John Hindle Drive and the current Glenmore Drive entrance will be closed. The new entrance also means better service. Improvements include a new recycling area before the main gates, improved weigh scales...
Two new Directors join Interior Health Board
Interior Health is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. “These appointments strengthen community connections and help ensure we maintain a regional perspective in health services planning and delivery,” said Board Chair Norman Embree. “Both bring a solid business background and equally strong commitment to community, along with...
Downtown Plan wins provincial gold
Penticton – The City of Penticton has been selected by the Planning Institute of British Columbia for Excellence in Planning Practice – Small Town & Rural Areas as a gold winner for its 2014 awards. “Downtown Revitalization was chosen as a Council strategic priority because it had the potential to build on the community’s vision for...
UBC artists launch Northern Gateway pipeline video contest
A group of artists at UBC’s Okanagan campus is launching a contest for people to have their say about the Northern Gateway Pipeline. The contest is open to everyone – throughout BC, across Canada or anywhere in the world – to enter the People on the Pipeline Contest with a video (maximum three minutes long)...
MP report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Keeping politics out of the office
Last week was an unusually partisan one in the House of Commons- even by Ottawa standards. At Issue was the Standing Committee on Procedure & House Affairs (often referred to as PROC) where the leader of the official opposition appeared as a witness to answer questions on the use of taxpayers’ funds in what some...
Okanagan Correctional Facility construction begins tomorrow
OLIVER - Construction of the new Okanagan Correctional Facility in Oliver will officially begin with a goundbreaking ceremony tomorrow. Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie will be joined by Attorney General Suzanne Anton, local dignitaries and project partners for the event at the Senkulmen Business Park, 200 Enterprise Way, located just off Highway 97 and...
B.C. teachers dispute escalates as government threatens lockout
VANCOUVER – The contract dispute between B.C.'s teachers and the provincial government has intensified with the teachers' union warning of significant disruptions as the government threatens a lockout.
Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes coming to Kelowna and Osoyoos
KELOWNA - So far Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes has traveled 5819 kilometres across Canada to talk about breaking the stigma of mental illness — and her next stop is Kelowna. Hughes has six Olympic medals in cycling and speed skating, but in the middle of earning them she battled depression, once spending two solid years...
Charges against Kamloops compassion club snuffed amidst evolving weed landscape
KAMLOOPS – Charges against a Kamloops medical marijuana operation have been stayed.
Suspect in Calgary’s worst mass murder has been found fit to stand trial
CALGARY – A man accused of killing five young people in Calgary's worst mass murder has been found fit to stand trial.
NewsAlert: Vancouver Canucks name Jim Benning new general manager
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have named Jim Benning as their new general manager.
RCMP ‘reaching out’ to Pamela Anderson after speech about abuse allegations
VICTORIA – The Mounties want to talk to Pamela Anderson after the B.C.-born star gave a speech detailing years of sexual abuse she says she suffered as a child.
Pet detective says dog walker made up story about stolen dogs that were dead
VANCOUVER – Somehow, the story of a dog walker who said six dogs were stolen from her truck just didn't add up for Alesha McLelland and her husband Al McLelland.
Canadian team among those vying for $10M XPrize by creating ‘Star Trek’ tricorder
TORONTO – Almost 50 years ago, TV viewers were introduced to a nifty little sci-fi gadget on the series "Star Trek" that could read a patient's vital signs and diagnose diseases with a mere swipe above the surface of the body.
Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre kicks off summer programs
READINGS, TALKS, MUSIC AND WORKSHOPS ON TAP FOR BUCOLIC UBC ARTIST RETREAT The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) at UBC’s Okanagan campus is hosting a series of summer celebrations in nature starting today and continuing through August. Nearly every week over the summer season, the Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre will be the site...
Scooter Rodeo a great way to learn skills and safety tips
The City of Vernon Community Policing Office, in partnership with the RCMP, Schuburt Centre and Southward Medical Supplies, will be hosting a Scooter Rodeo on Thursday, June 5 from 1-4 pm at the Schubert Centre. This course is free of charge for individuals or families that already have a scooter or are considering a scooter...
NDP MP Cullen brings anti-pipeline fight to Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - NDP MP Nathan Cullen is crisscrossing B.C., opening up conversation about stopping the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. The Take Back Our Coast event takes place May 21, 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre Auditorium, 760 Main Street, Penticton. At noon, May 22, Cullen will be at the Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310 37 Ave. He arrives...
Transit improvements on KLO Road
Beginning this week, transit and road improvements along KLO Road between Gordon Drive and Casorso Road will begin as a part of construction of BC Transit’s new Okanagan College Transit Exchange. To accommodate construction, temporary bus stops will be re-located from the college entrance to locations along KLO Road. Visit bctransit.com under Kelowna for updated...
Lakeshore road schedule update
The Lakeshore Road upgrades from Lexington to Cook roads will be begin Wednesday, May 21, at 7 a.m. to accommodate signing of the detour routes. Access to businesses and residences is a priority and will be maintained, only thru traffic will be prohibited. The City of Kelowna thanks residents, businesses and commuters for their patience....
Last night to register for Hockey Night in Canada Play On! Kelowna
KELOWNA - On Saturday May 24 local businesses will compete for street hockey supremacy and fight to end hunger in Kelowna. Registration for Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On! Kelowna ends at midnight tonight. Proceeds from the UPS Corporate Division go to the Kelowna Food Bank. Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On! Is a 4...