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Explosives charges laid against Okanagan man after busts in Oyama, West Kelowna
VANCOUVER – A 36-year-old Oyama man faces explosives and weapons charges, nearly six months after he was arrested in the Okanagan for allegedly possessing and making explosive devices.
Rockets take on Portland for first best-of-seven game Friday night
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets and Portland Winterhawks meet in the Western Hockey League's Western Conference Final for the first time ever, beginning this weekend with the opening two games in the best-of-seven series set for Friday and Saturday nights at Prospera Place in Kelowna. The first 5,000 fans into Prospera Place on Friday night...
Two men rescue mom and two sons after car hits truck and flips on B.C. highway
NANAIMO, B.C. – Police say a 38-year-old woman whose car hit a logging truck on a Nanaimo, B.C., highway, flipping upside down with her two young sons inside has a couple of rescuers to thank.
Police: US woman accused of killing 6 infants, storing them in garage, gave birth at home
SALT LAKE CITY – A woman accused of concealing seven pregnancies before strangling or suffocating her newborns gave birth each time in her home, authorities said Wednesday.
Married couple killed in motorcycle accident Sunday identified
VERNON - Two people who died in a motorcycle accident on Westside Road, northwest of Vernon April 13 have been identified. They were Carol Joyce Thor, 57 and her spouse Brian Thor, 57, from Vernon. According to the B.C. Corners Service, Brian was the driver and Carol was the passenger on a motorcycle that collided...
Alleged thieves used stolen credit cards to buy gift cards
VERNON - Police received a complaint yesterday about a group of men using stolen credit cards to make an interesting purchase. In the afternoon April 15, Save on Foods in Vernon told Mounties two men purchased a large number of prepaid gift cards. They left quickly when a third man attempted to buy more on...
Open burning season ends April 30
Eligible property owners with permits have until April 30, 2014 to wrap up any open burning in the Central Okanagan. Under Regional District and local fire bylaws, permitted open burning may start October 1 and must be complete by April 30. Fire chiefs may however change the dates depending on the fire hazard in their...
Sustainability expert to lead new College diploma program
Amy Vaillancourt, an expert in sustainability assessment, has joined Okanagan College as the lead instructor and program Chair for the College’s new Sustainable Construction Management Technology (SCMT) program. Vaillancourt brings a unique blend of international education and work experience in sustainable development and environmental engineering to the position, making her an ideal fit to guide...
Skate Canada International Kelowna event gets $100,000 boost from province
KELOWNA - Christy Clark announced today the province is offering $100,000 support for the Skate Canada International event that will bring international competitors and visitors to Kelowa this autumn. "Skate Canada International will bring the world's best skaters and our future Olympians to Kelowna for an event that will attract thousands of visitors," Premier Clark said in...
Text of Harper tribute to former finances minister Jim Flaherty
TORONTO – Here is a text of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's tribute at the funeral of former finance minister Jim Flaherty, as provided by the Prime Minister's Office:
Governor General’s Award-winning artist Jayce Salloum appearing at UBC
KELOWNA - Renowned and critically acclaimed artist Jayce Salloum will visit UBC to give a special talk to the graduating visual artist class at its bachelor of fine arts (BFA) grad show. His talk, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 19, in the Creative and Critical Studies building, 1148 Research Rd., UBC Okanagan, is free and...
Kelowna Chiefs name new head coach
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Chiefs are pleased to welcome their new head coach for the 2014/15 KIJHL season. Jason Tansem will take over the position after spending last season as assistant coach with the team. General Manager Grant Sheridan welcomes Tansem to the position. “As a team, we not only work to develop players for...
Okanagan College drives trades career exploration to Revelstoke
For the very first time, Okanagan College’s Trades Discovery Trailer will stop in Revelstoke. On April 24, Okanagan College instructors and industry representatives will be at the Revelstoke Forum to show secondary school students, their parents, and members of the general public, what it means to work in a variety of different trades. “There has...
Pleasant Valley Road construction to begin April 21
VERNON - Beginning the week of April 21 and continuing into the fall of 2014, Pleasant Valley Road construction from 41 Ave to 48 Ave will commence, including road reconstruction, new water main, replacement of storm and sanitary sewer piping, and new sidewalk. Work will progress in two phases: Phase I on 41 Avenue to...
Parks and sports fields open for the season
WEST KELOWNA - Operations staff has been busy getting parks and sports fields in the District of West Kelowna ready for a new season. Various parks amenities have been prepped for opening on April 17 in time for the Easter long weekend. The only exceptions will be the Kids Care Spray Park in Westbank Centre...
Gear up for 2014 Bike to School and Work Week
VERNON - The City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are encouraging North Okanagan residents to ride their bikes in support of the 2014 Bike to School and Work Week from May 25 to June 1. To promote the event, the City is inviting new and returning team leaders to a...
Development of Gravel Resources and Land Use Opportunities
The District of Summerland has an opportunity to generate revenue to assist in reducing Summerland’s infrastructure deficit. An estimated $50,000,000 m³ of gravel (enough to satisfy municipal needs for 3,300 years) is located on municipal land adjacent to our landfill. Plans are underway to generate long-term revenue and maximize the use of this community asset....
Three prospects to compete for Telus Cup
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will have three prospects competing for the 2014 Telus Cup for the Midget AAA National Championship in Moose Jaw. Forward Jake Kryski, defenseman Dawson Davidson and goaltender Connor Ingram will all be playing for the Telus Cup from April 21-27. Kryski was acquired by the Blazers in July 2013 in...
Controlled Burning in Coldham Regional Park: April 16, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Wednesday, April 16) in a nine hectare 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 from their local fire authority. All local fire departments...
UPDATE: Missing teen located
UPDATE: Hayley Haines, 16, who was reported missing April 9 has been found and is now safe at home with family. KAMLOOPS - The RCMP are hoping someone knows what happened to a 16-year-old girl, missing for almost a week. Hayley Haines' family and friends haven't heard from her since April 9 and are very...
AC/DC retiring? Rumours swirl about legendary heavy metal group
For those about to retire, we salute you — or not.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jaymee Russell St. Louis
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 16, 2014. Jaymee Russell St. Louis, 20, is wanted for one count of breach of probation. St. Louis is described as a white male, 5’7” tall and 119 lbs. He has brown hair...
Teens who suffer concussion more likely to attempt suicide, be bullied: study
TORONTO – Teenagers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury such as a concussion have a significantly higher risk of attempting suicide, being bullied and seeking help for mental health issues from crisis help lines, a study has found.
Water quality advisory ends for Westshore water customers
KELOWNA - A Water Quality Advisory has been removed for residents served by the Westshore Water System off Westside Road. The lifting of the Advisory today by the Regional District of Central Okanagan was made in consultation with Interior Health. Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “The lab results from test samples of water taken from...