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Controlled Burning in Coldham Regional Park: April 15, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Tuesday, April 15th) 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...
Splash of Colour parking restrictions
B.C. Lions Society will host its first Splash of Colour 5-kilometre fun run on Saturday, April 19. Participants will be using sidewalks and pathways. Traffic control personnel will be visible and motorists may experience minor disruptions where participants cross Water Street (north of Smith Avenue), as well as Cawston Avenue and Water Street near Prospera...
Knox Mountain Drive open early for Easter morning
Knox Mountain Drive will be open to vehicle traffic on the morning of Sunday, April 20. The park’s regular summer hours of 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. will resume on Monday, with the exception of Sundays when the gates open at noon. For more information about Knox Mountain and other municipal parks, visit kelowna.ca/parks.
Divorce preparedness workshop returns to Kelowna
KELOWNA - On Saturday May 3, 2014 at the Elks Lodge (#52) at 205-2040 Springfield Road (Room #206) in Kelowna, the successful 1-day informational Divorce Preparedness Workshop called Building A New Way Forward is happening again. This workshop provides participants with clear information for what lies ahead in the process of separation, divorce, and beyond...
Hop on down to Perfect Easter Party
PENTICTON – One of the most eggcellent events is returning to the Penticton Community Centre this Easter. The Community Centre is proud to host the Perfect Easter Party on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, offering all boys and girls who hop down to the event a chance to enjoy a sweet treat....
Help prevent cruelty April 23
Animal abuse is cruel and needless, yet it happens every day throughout British Columbia. The good news is, you can help. Everyone can take action to help end the cycle of violence. That’s why Thursday, April 23 is Animal Abuse Prevention Day in B.C. Each year, the BC SPCA investigates nearly 8,000 complaints of animal...
Calgary police say stabbing suspect is son of veteran city officer
CALGARY – The suspect in the stabbing deaths of five young people in Calgary is the son of a senior officer with the city police force.
DNA evidence leads police to suspected thief
OSOYOOS - A man was arrested Sunday following an investigation into multiple break and enters in the Osoyoos area. Scott Paquette, 47, of no fixed address was linked by DNA to a break-in of a fifth wheel trailer on Lakeshore Drive that happened in January. An arrest warrant was issued April 11 and he was...
Osoyoos RCMP kept busy during rash of break and enters
OSOYOOS - A rash of thefts kept police busy this past week in Osoyoos. On April 9, Mounties responded to two calls, the first happening overnight in the Fuji Court area of Osoyoos. A 2010 Black Honda Street motorcycle was taken. The second theft happened in the 9700 block of 134 Avenue. The property owner...
Man charged after crashing into pole in Osoyoos
OSOYOOS - A man who began swerving before hitting a pole in downtown Osoyoos has been charged with failing to remain at the scene. Police heard April 8 an alleged drunk driver was driving his 2011 GMC truck eratically at about 5:50 p.m. before hitting the pole located at 7308 Main Street in Osoyoos. A...
Full access to Vernon library coming soon
VERNON - The Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library has a date to reopen. Most of the repairs and restoration are complete after a flood ran through the entire main floor February 10 damaging carpets, walls, furniture and some books. The flood was caused by a pipe bursting in the book return room. Staff...
‘Hangry’ spouse? Study with voodoo dolls ties marital discord to low blood sugar
WASHINGTON – A quick candy bar may stave off more than hunger. It could prevent major fights between husbands and wives, at least if a new study that used voodoo dolls is right.
Coroner confirms identity of man found dead near Mission Flats Road
KAMLOOPS - The man found dead in a field off Mission Flats Road in Kamloops has been identified. He was Alexander McIntosh, 87, of Kamloops. The family filed a missing person's report with RCMP Aug. 19, 2013. McIntosh was found in the field April 8, 2014, in the morning. Foul play has been ruled out....
Canadians returning to Boston Marathon one year after deadly bombings
Jean-Paul Bedard clearly remembers the ear-piercing blasts, the ominous plumes of smoke and the total pandemonium that erupted moments after two bombs went off at last year's Boston Marathon.
Vernon road closure: 32 Ave & 20 St – April 14-18
Please be advised of a road closure on 32 Avenue and 20 Street for Monday, April 14 to April 18 as part of the 20 Street Utility upgrade project. There will be a detour in place but drivers are encouraged to avoid the area to prevent traffic delays. Please obey all signs and flaggers on...
Controlled Burning in Coldham Regional Park: April 14, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Monday, April 14th) 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...
Arson suspected in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY - Lake Country RCMP confirmed today a fire two weeks ago that damaged a single family house and an R.V. is being treated as suspected arson. Firefighters were called to the 11000 block of Lang Court at 12:42 a.m. April 4. Flames were coming from the single family house and a recreational vehicle...
900 SINs stolen from CRA online systems during Heartbleed breach
OTTAWA – The federal tax agency says the social insurance numbers of roughly 900 people were stolen from its systems, which were left vulnerable by the so-called Heartbleed bug.
Subway says ‘yoga mat’ chemical will be out of bread in week; ‘happy to invite consumers back’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Subway says an ingredient that has been dubbed the "yoga mat" chemical will be entirely phased out of its bread by next week.
B.C. First Nation along pipeline route officially rejects Northern Gateway plan
FORT ST. JAMES, B.C. – A group of First Nations with territory covering a quarter of the route for the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline has gathered in central British Columbia today to official reject the project.
Flaherty successor Joe Oliver makes mournful entry onto world stage
WASHINGTON – Joe Oliver is being greeted with words of condolence from fellow finance ministers around the world.
Revitalization switches to sidewalks for the last time
The first layer of paving is underway on the final phase of Bernard Avenue which marks the completion of utilities and the commencement of streetscaping and landscaping work. It’s your last chance to walk in the middle of the road when walkways temporarily shift from next to the buildings onto the middle of the newly...
Springfield Road and Durnin Road intersection safety improvements
The Springfield Road intersection at Durnin Road will be undergoing safety and operational improvements beginning Monday, April 14, that will continue over the next three weeks. Improvements include: - New concrete islands to prohibit unsafe left turn exit and through movements from the park access directly opposite Durnin Road - New sidewalk, curb/gutter and corner...
City of Vernon seeks public input for Parks Master Plan
The City of Vernon is developing a Park Master Plan following the shift of management of local parks from RDNO to the City on January 1 of this year. They are asking for the public’s input in order to develop a Parks vision to manage the local parks and outdoor recreation system responsibly in Vernon....