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Shelley Jordan
Kelowna women’s shelter grateful for YMCAs Send a Kid to Camp program
For one boy, Silver Lake Camp was more than a place to meet new friends; it was a place to escape from his reality for a while—somewhere he felt welcome, accepted and safe. Silver Lake Camp, operated by the YMCA of Okanagan, provided this child a nurturing environment where he could grow and thrive. Hundreds...
Play On! Hockey road and parking lot closures
CBC Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On! Hockey will host an outdoor 4-on-4 street hockey tournament on Saturday, May 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 23, the Dolphins parking lot at Waterfront Park will be closed. Water...
Kids Care Spray Park opens for season
The Kids Care Spray Park is now open for the May long weekend, giving local families a fun head start on summer 2014. The popular children’s water park is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the rest of May, through June, and again in September. Spray park hours are extended...
Okanagan College and SD 23 partner on innovative student-centred program
On April 29, Okanagan College and Central Okanagan School District (SD 23) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a groundbreaking new program called Early College. Early College provides access to education opportunities and a supported transition to College for high-ability youth facing circumstances that would hinder their academic performance at a traditional...
Intermittent traffic delays on Boucherie Road for spring maintenance
Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22 on the Boucherie Road Wine Route, from Stuart Road to Highway 97. The traffic disruption will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to avoid morning rush traffic, as District of West Kelowna Parks staff conduct their spring...
Target fires president of Canadian operations; names US exec as replacement
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Target has fired the president of its troubled Canadian operations, Tony Fisher, and is replacing him with a 15-year U.S. company veteran.
Kelowna model aircraft club wins appeal of ruling that grounded planes
KELOWNA, B.C. – A model plane club in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley has won the right to continue flying from a grassy airstrip on agricultural land.
College honours retired dean with Distinguished Service Award
Acclaimed author and retired Okanagan College Regional Dean John Lent will receive the Distinguished Service award next month during the College’s Vernon Convocation ceremony. Lent is the fourth person in College history to receive the award, which is the highest honour bestowed upon a former employee. The award recognizes past employees who have given outstanding...
Family Fun Day: Fun for all ages
Get together with family and friends Sunday, May 25, for an afternoon of free activities at the Parkinson Recreation Centre (PRC) from 12 to 4 p.m. From wall climbing to magical entertainment to swimming, this annual event has it all. New this year, Family Fun Day will provide the opportunity to try out such things...
Osoyoos man killed in motorcycle crash
OSOYOOS - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 3 about four kms east of Osoyoos Monday evening. The Osoyoos man was the only person on the motorcycle when he veered off the road at around 6:15 p.m. He was ejected and died of injuries received during the crash. The road was bare...
Central Okanagan streamflow advisory lifted, caution still advised
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - A high streamflow advisory for the area was lifted Tuesday. The Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Program issued an alert last Thursday for Mission Creek and small watersheds in the Central Okanagan, however the spring snowmelt and runoff cycle is finished. The Regional District is continuing to encourage property owners adjacent to and...
UPDATE: Teacher strikes begin Monday
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Teachers announced today they will conduct a rotating strike next week in an effort to move along negotiations with the province. The strike begins Monday, May 26 in School District 67 (Okanagan Skaha) and will be followed by the Central Okanagan (SD23) and North Okanagan-Shuswap (SD83) districts Tuesday. On Wednesday, May 28 teachers...
FBI: More than half million computers in over 100 countries infected by BlackShades malware
NEW YORK, N.Y. – More than a half million computers in more than 100 countries were infected by sophisticated malware that lets cybercriminals take over a computer and hijack its webcam, authorities said as charges were announced Monday against more than 100 people worldwide.
Physical activity levels of Canadian kids lags behind global pack, report finds
TORONTO – A new report reveals that the overall physical activity levels of Canadian kids are lagging behind those of youngsters from other nations.
Bodies of six B.C. dogs initially reported stolen dumped in ditch: SPCA
VANCOUVER – The bodies of six dogs initially reported stolen from the back of a dog walker's truck were found dumped in a ditch in Abbotsford, B.C., says an SPCA spokeswoman.
Kamloops man with Hep C sentenced for spitting in Mountie’s face
KAMLOOPS – A man infected with hepatitis C has been handed a six-month jail sentence for spitting into the eye and mouth of an RCMP officer during an arrest.
Repeat offender told eight times is more than enough: judge
KAMLOOPS – A B.C. judge had harsh words for a First Nations man, saying he took advantage of aboriginal-circle sentencing by repeatedly breaching his probation orders.
By the numbers: General Motors’ recalls
General Motors Co. agreed Friday to pay a record fine for failing to disclose problems with ignition switches in small cars that are now linked to at least 13 deaths. The company has recalled 2.6 million older small cars to fix the faulty switches, and recalled millions of other cars for a variety of problems as part of a broad review of safety issues.
Small garden? Limited water? Tips for getting the most yield from your garden
How can you get the most yield from a garden where space is limited, and water is too?
Bruins’ Lucic says he’s not sorry for comment in handshake line after losing to Montreal
BOSTON – The traditional post-series handshake between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens wasn't the symbol of sportsmanship the NHL might be looking for.
Theatre gets jazzy new dance floor in time for festival
PENTICTON - The Cleland Theatre is having a new floor installed, making a lot of young dancers very happy. The renovation was made possible by a donation from the Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival, that partnered with the City to acquire a new dance-appropriate floor. The new floor is a Rosco Adagio dance...
City road resurfacing to cover 17 kilometres
The City of Kelowna's 2014 pavement management program is set to begin after the May long weekend with the first section at Commonwealth Road. Approximately 17 kilometres will be resurfaced this year, involving eight different road segments (see list below). The pavement management program prioritizes and determines how to upgrade and repair the roads surface...
UBC creates Excellence in Teaching Award for Okanagan community
The Faculty of Education at UBC’s Okanagan campus is calling for nominations for the inaugural 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award. The new award recognizes an outstanding educator in the Okanagan. All educators who have taught for five years in the Okanagan districts (School Districts 22, 23, 83, 67, and 53) are eligible. The winner, selected...
Police hunt for man wanted for child porn charges
KAMLOOPS - A man wanted on child pornography charges may be lurking around Kamloops. Joseph Samuel Sackaney, 49, is wanted by Prince George RCMP after failing to show up for court. He's wanted on possession of child pornography, possession of child pornography for the purpose of distribution and accessing child pornography. Police believe Sackaney, formerly...