Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 1, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

How to avoid salmonella poisoning during the Thanksgiving feast

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - It's that time of year when families gather to share a turkey feast so here's some tips to make sure festivities remain salmonella-free. To avoid symptoms of food poisoning such as stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever there are four basic steps to follow. 1. When preparing any food, wash your hands...

Looking for a different way to cook turkey this Thanksgiving?

Not everyone is a fan of the traditional turkey, stuffed and roasted in the oven until the skin is golden brown. There are adventurer's among us who like to cook the seasonal bird in different, creative ways. Many of us have heard of deep frying a turkey or cooking a turkey on the barbecue with...

Four recovering from injuries in Crystal Mountain chairlift collapse

WEST KELOWNA - A woman who suffered serious injuries when a Crystal Mountain chairlift collapsed last weekend will require two more weeks in hospital to recover. The collapse happened March 1, 2014 at about 11 a.m. Four passengers suffered broken bones and bruises. The resort will remain closed today and Friday while the investigation into the...

Man rams police vehicle in flight from RCMP

KELOWNA - A Kelowna man fleeing from police in a stolen truck crashed through a hedge and a fence during his escape and now faces a number of charges. The 30-year-old, known to police, was in an older model Chevy when police noticed him pulling into a parking lot at the corner of Homer Road...

UPDATE: Missing Vernon girl found safe in the Shuswap

UPDATE: 11:10 A.M. DEC. 3 VERNON - A Vernon teen missing for over a month has been located by police in the Shuswap area. Suzan Clarke, 15, was found safe and sound in Chase the night of Dec. 2, after going missing from her group home Nov. 29 Police issued a press release asking for...

How not to be a victim of fraud

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - RCMP are reminding residents they have the power to protect themselves from fraud by checking out the latest scams in the area. Scammers use a variety of methods to swindle the unsuspecting including phone calls, email or even a knock at the door. People might fall prey to internet phishing, text scams and...

Two scams making rounds in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - Two scams were reported recently in the Kamloops area and police are warning residents to be aware. Fraudulent emails were received that appear to be from Revenue Canada, but they're not. As well, there are reports of people selling items online and receiving fraudulent cheques in return, according to a Kamloops RCMP media...

Another nurse allegedly attacked at Hillside Centre

KAMLOOPS - A nurse working at Royal Inland Hospital's Hillside Centre in Kamloops was allegedly attacked by a patient Sunday. The event comes within days of a similar event between a patient and doctor at a Penticton hospital. According to a media release from the B.C. Nurses' Union, an experienced nurse was grabbed by the...

Kelowna Flightcraft awarded WestJet upgrades contract

KELOWNA - Get ready for a swankier ride aboard a WestJet flight once Kelowna Flightcraft takes care of interior upgrades on the entire fleet of B737-600/700/800 aircraft. Kelowna Flightcraft was awarded the upgrades contract that'll include removal of existing seatback monitors and installation of a state-of-the-art wireless entertainment system. Plus, they'll be installing slim line...

Body removed from Hiawatha Mobile Home park

KELOWNA - RCMP Serious Crimes investigators cordoned off a home at Hiawatha Mobile Home park in Kelowna after finding a body inside Tuesday morning. At about 9 a.m. April 1, Mounties received a request to check the welfare of a Kelowna woman on the 3700 block of Lakeshore Road. The woman was found inside, dead,...

Good times guaranteed at Okanagan Fest of Ale

PENTICTON - Beer lovers rejoice, in little more than two weeks, the doors open at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre to celebrate the 20th Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale. Tickets are still available but selling fast for the event that starts Friday, April 10 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and runs through Saturday,...

Time running out to give input on upper Glenrosa’s future

What kind of development should take place in the Upper Glenrosa area in the future? Should sewer and water services be extended to the area? What transportation issues need to be addressed? Residents can go online to to take a quick online survey and provide their feedback on these important questions. Their responses will help...