Julie Whittet
No evidence suggesting why Hein Road residence targeted by shooting
After multiple shots rang out in Rutland early Saturday morning police say there is still no evidence to suggest why a residence on Hein Road was targeted by gunfire. Police are continuing to investigate what they are calling a "drive-by" shooting. Though no one witnessed any suspects or suspicious vehicles in the area at the...
Today’s the day: Westside-Kelowna goes to the polls
GENERAL VOTING OPENS TODAY IN THE WESTSIDE-KELOWNA BYELECTION Last June Ben Stewart gave up his seat as MLA for Westside-Kelowna to allow a byelection giving Premier Christy Clark a second chance at getting a seat in the provincial legislature. Today, Kelowna voters decide whether they want the premier of B.C. to become their new MLA....
Premier Clark and Ben Stewart mingle with public before election night
KELOWNA - Campaigning is over but Premier Christy Clark and Ben Stewart were still out mingling with public at Kelowna's Gio Bean Cafe this morning. Clark says the only message she's voicing today is for constituents to get out and vote. But she was still challenged to address controversial claims made by the NDP about...
Steve Thomson approves 10-year export of B.C. wood chips
KELOWNA - While Premier Christy Clark was busy with a byelection forum in West Kelowna last Thursday, over in Victoria her minister of forests Steve Thomson was in hot water. Thomson, also the MLA for Kelowna-Mission, was attacked for signing a deal the NDP opposition says violates the Forest Act. On January 30th Thomson granted...
WIENS TRIAL: Spatter stains at crime scene point to prior blood letting
Not all the blood stains found on Lynn Kalmring's body came from the gunshot wound that took her life. Swipes of blood found beneath spatter from the gunshot suggest another incident took place while Kalmring was still alive. Forensic anthropologist Sgt. Diane Cockle identified various blood stain patterns in a slideshow presented to jury members...
Kelowna plant could still pack tree fruits under new owners
KELOWNA - A "For Sale" sign now marks the BC Tree Fruits packing plant in the north end of Kelowna, but under new ownership the building could still be shipping crates of Okanagan fruit. BC Tree Fruits marketing manager Chris Pollock says whoever purchases the building may want to rent it out. "One potential option...
All candidates talk jobs, private clinics and Westside Road
KELOWNA - If one thing was clear after Thursday night's forum it's that Christy Clark's byelection opponents were heavy on critique but light on their own political platforms. Clark kept her cool while the night steadily unravelled with ominous warnings about the uncertain future ahead if she's to be elected MLA. On the agenda were...
UPDATE: Man with knife at Orchard Park Mall reported by multiple witnesses
UPDATE: 4:26 p.m. July 4, 2014 A 32-year-old Prince George man was arrested by police yesterday afternoon as he was leaving The Bay at Orchard Park Mall. Police drew their sidearms and also a directed energy device and were able to de-escalate the situation without harming the man. Between 4 and 4:30 p.m. RCMP Const....
Christy Clark misled voters on B.C. Hydro rates: Dix says
KELOWNA - Adrian Dix was in town today speaking out against Christy Clark's promise to keep BC hydro rates down for taxpayers. Dix was joined by NDP candidate Carole Gordon at the Sails in downtown Kelowna to address what he calls another Liberal Party blunder - incompetent management of B.C. Hydro. "They hid from the...
UBCO professor creates Superman’s Kryptonian language
KELOWNA - The "S" brandishing Superman's chest armor in the new film Man of Steel is actually Kryptionian - an alien language a local professor at UBC Okanagan played a starring role in creating. Just this last week UBC linguist Christine Schreyer was able to reveal how she helped design the Kryptonian symbols appearing throughout...
Victim of Wood Lake drowning died a hero
"HE DIED A HERO TO HIS CHILDREN, THE SAD THING IS HIS CHILDREN WITNESSED IT" KELOWNA - While most families were enjoying the first holiday of the summer last weekend, one family was confronted with a life-changing tragedy. Last Saturday George Klein was vacationing with his family at a beach on Wood Lake, but later...
Ben Stewart votes early with fellow constituents
KELOWNA - It was a busy morning at the advance voting station in West Kelowna's Emmanuel Assembly Church. Among the many Westside-Kelowna constituents lining up to vote was former MLA Ben Stewart. Elected in the May provincial election with almost 60 per cent of the popular vote, Stewart gave up his seat last month to...
Advance voting opens today for Westside Kelowna byelection
KELOWNA - If you've got vacation plans next week now is the time to cast your vote in the Westside Kelowna byelection. Advance voting opens today and will continue until Saturday, July 6th. Voting stations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: - Emmanuel Church, 2600 Hebert Rd, West Kelowna...
House fire on Westside Road leaves one injured
At 2:20 p.m. the West Kelowna fire department received a call of a house fire at a residence on Westside Road. Three trucks and eight personnel arrived on scene at a family residence 4405 Westside Road. The fire was under control upon their arrival, but the fire crew stayed on scene to make sure there...
Former Merritt police chief gets probation for stealing seized cocaine
A former Merritt police chief will spend the next year on probation for stealing and using seized cocaine exhibits. Now resigned from the force, 54 year-old Stuart Seib pleaded guilty to breaching the public's trust and appeared in Kelowna Provincial Court today for sentencing. Seib was coming off a cocaine binge when he confessed to...