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Council secures licence of occupation for Bartley Road works site
At its meeting April 8, Council accepted an offer from the Province of BC that will allow the District to use three acres of Crown land at 2515 Bartley Road for a much-needed works yard. The Licence of Occupation agreement with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources is a 20-year term beginning March...
Tallus Ridge Cleans Up, challenges you
For the third year in a row, a group of dedicated friends and neighbors in the Tallus Ridge area of West Kelowna plan to take on Community Clean Up Month with a vengeance as they head out this weekend to spruce up their surroundings. And they’re challenging you to do the same in your neighborhood....
Coroner identifies man who died in West Kelowna mobile home fire
WEST KELOWNA - The man who died in a mobile home fire in West Kelowna April 9 has been identified. He was Dennis Marin Greep, 56, of West Kelowna. The fire broke out in the early morning hours, and though firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, Greep and his two pet dogs perished. The...
Recent wildfire spike prompts warning from Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - People have been the main cause of 19 wildfires Wildfire Management Branch crews responded to in the Kamloops Fire Centre since April 1, 2014. The Kamloops Fire Centre is therefore urging caution with spring burning, because most of the human-caused fires were attributable to escaped grass fires, or careless debris pile burning. With...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: April 11, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Friday, April 11th) in an approximately 20-hectare area of Scenic Canyon Regional Park and 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...
Rockets sweep Seattle, advance to Western Conference Final
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 on Wednesday night in Kent, Wash., winning the team's second round WHL Playoff series in four straight games. Five different Rockets scored as Kelowna erased a 1-0 Seattle lead in firing 47 shots on the Thunderbirds and racing back for the win. Goals by Damon...
Have you seen this stolen motorcycle?
OSOYOOS - Mounties are asking for public assistance locating a stolen motorcycle. The black 2010 Honda street bike was taken April 8 from the Fuji Court area of Osoyoos. Anyone with information can contact Const. Brad Chaput at 250-495-7236, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Police dog locates suicidal woman
VERNON - A police dog helped Mounties locate and rescue a missing woman who apparently intended to kill herself Tuesday. An ambulance was intitially called to the residence but couldn't find the 53-year-old woman, though they found fresh blood in the area. A family member told them they received a call from the woman, who...
Former finance minister Jim Flaherty to get state funeral next week
OTTAWA – The Prime Minister's Office says a state funeral will be held Wednesday in Toronto for former finance minister Jim Flaherty.
More than fists swinging during fight outside bar
VERNON - A brawl outside The Roxx Show Lounge evolved into something out of the WWF Wednesday night. Just before midnight, the person on security duty at the door was attempting to break up a fight between two patrons when one of them allegedly decided to pick up a nearby stool hitting the doorman on...
Water quality advisory for Westshore water customers
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for some residents served by the Westshore Water System in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. The advisory affects almost 150 properties* connected to the upper Mountain Reservoir distribution area of the community water system adjacent to Westside Road. Communications Officer Bruce...
WHL Western Conference Championship Opens April 18 in Kelowna
The Kelowna Rockets will host games one and two of the Western Hockey League's Western Conference Championship series Friday April 18 and Saturday April 19 at Prospera Place in Kelowna. The Rockets advanced to the Western Conference Championship by beating Seattle in four straight games this week and opening the playoffs with a five game...
B.C. man sentenced for strapping stepson nearly every day for years
PRINCE GEORGE – A B.C. man who is already serving a lengthy prison term for sexual assault has been sentenced for what a judge describes as a "very misguided" attempt to discipline his stepson.
Fire knocked down fast on Regina Avenue
KAMLOOPS - Firefighters quickly put out a blaze that started in the crawlspace at a home located on Regina Avenue this afternoon. Assistant Chief of Operations for Kamloops Fire and Rescue, Mike Adams, says when crews arrived the house at 626 Regina Avenue was full of smoke and they found the fire in the sub-basement...
Kelowna groups receive grants totalling $17,700
KELOWNA – Two organizations in Westside-Kelowna have received B.C. Creative Spaces grants totalling $17,700. “Cultural organizations make communities brighter, more diverse places to call home,” said Premier Christy Clark, MLA for Kelowna-Westside. “Though they contribute in different ways, the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society and Okanagan Summer Festival Society make a positive difference in people’s lives.” The...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: April 10, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Thursday, April 10th) in an approximately 20-hectare area of Scenic Canyon Regional Park and 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...
Precautionary boil water notice for South East Kelowna district
The South East Kelowna Irrigation District has issued a PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE for users on the surface water system. The order is effective immediately and remains in effect until further notice. This order does not include residents in the Hall Road area who receive well water. Why has this notice been issued? The Boil...
Former finance minister Jim Flaherty dies at 64
OTTAWA – Jim Flaherty, the former finance minister who took the country from surplus to huge, recession-spawned deficits and back to within an eyelash of a surplus, died suddenly Thursday.
Woman stranded near Cinnamon Ridge rescued
KAMLOOPS - A woman was rescued today after becoming stranded while hiking in the Cinnamon Ridge area off Tranquille Road. The woman, who was hiking with her 17-year-old daughter, apparently slipped and landed on a narrow ridge. Assistant Chief of Operations for Kamloops Fire and Rescue, Mike Adams, said the woman was located on the...
CBC cuts 657 jobs and slashes $130 million from its budget
TORONTO – The CBC is slashing 657 positions over two years to cope with a massive budget shortfall.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Christopher Lee Thompson
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 10, 2014. Christopher Lee Thompson, 34, is wanted for two counts of fail to comply with probation. Thompson is described as a white male, 5’11 tall and 177 lbs. He has brown hair...
Why are Canadian measles outbreaks so much larger than U.S. outbreaks?
TORONTO – It's an inescapable reality: As long as measles is infecting children in other parts of the world, Canada is going to have occasional outbreaks.
Defence says B.C. gang leader most significant witness, needs time to prepare
VANCOUVER – Defence lawyers at a high-profile murder trial in Vancouver have asked for more time to prepare to cross examine a former gang leader, saying he is the most significant witness in the case.
MP Ron Cannan reportedly restrained during House of Commons dispute
OTTAWA – A New Democrat member of Parliament is accusing a Conservative MP of bullying him over an alleged finger-pointing incident in the House of Commons.