Shelley Jordan
‘Absolutely’ confident: TSB investigator says he’ll fly any Canadian airline
VANCOUVER – The chief aviation investigator for the federal transport watchdog says he's absolutely confident in the safety records of Canadian airlines and the psychological testing administered to their pilots.
Kelowna woman wins B.C.’s biggest banked slalom snowboarding race
KELOWNA - A Kelowna woman walked away with a trophy, and bragging rights, after earning the fastest time in the ladies portion of the biggest annual banked slalom snowboarding event in British Columbia. A total of 265 participants raced in 20 different categories as Big White Ski Resort once again hosted the Annual Neil Edgeworth...
Women struck by plywood while out for a walk in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY - Two women out for a stroll in Lake Country were struck by a leather covered, wooden pick-up box cover which apparently flew off a passing truck last week. The pair were out walking their dogs at around 4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14, in the 3500-block of Woodsdale Road when the incident occurred,...
Accused B.C. terrorist wanted someone to care for her cat after attack: trial
VANCOUVER – As her husband writes out a list of supplies needed to stage a terrorist attack in Victoria, Amanda Korody presses an undercover officer to find someone to look after the couple's cat after they are gone.
Full parole for a man who killed a B.C. police officer
VANCOUVER – A man who spent most of the last three decades in prison for murdering a Delta, B.C., police officer has been granted full parole.
South Penticton development gets ready to dig into phase two
PENTICTON - More development is on the way for land overlooking Skaha Lake as the company responsible for the development prepares to launch phase two of the 600-home residential resort community. The $250-million Skaha Hills project in the southern area of Penticton is moving along in small increments, with 20 of their 47 phase one...
Employee takes punch to face trying to stop liquor store robbery
WEST KELOWNA - Staff and a patron at a West Kelowna liquor store were able to take down two of three men allegedly attempting to steal liquor Monday night. The attempted robbery took place at the Liquor Depot on Gosset Road at 9:46 p.m. on March 23, according to a media release from West Kelowna...
Benefit of small class-sizes and campus community draws students to College, hear more at upcoming info nights in Vernon and Kelowna
OKANAGAN - Good things come in small packages. At Okanagan College the small class sizes at its four local campuses continue to be a differentiator for prospective students. “Class size is the key piece,” says 32-year-old Vernon student Tim Osborne who is completing his Associate of Arts Degree along with some science foundation courses at...
Modern Fish and Seafood Act represents sustainable B.C. sector
VICTORIA - The B.C. government's new Fish and Seafood Act will replace legislation that was last significantly updated in the 1960s with a modern framework that builds on B.C.'s local and international reputation as a source of sustainable and trusted seafood products, and improves operating conditions for B.C.'s seafood sector. The new legislation will update the licensing and regulation...
Legislative changes support BC Timber Sales review recommendations
VICTORIA - Amendments to forestry legislation introduced today will enhance the effectiveness of BC Timber Sales and allow the transfer of pulpwood agreements to increase fibre supply to pulp mills. Acting on recommendations from the BC Timber Sales effectiveness review, the amendments will encourage more accurate timber pricing, help BC Timber Sales generate more revenue, and improve overall business practices....
B.C. streamlines Land and Land Title acts
VICTORIA - Bill 25, introduced today, will make it easier to regulat and manage low-impact community, recreational, industrial and commercial activity on Crown lands, streamline fees for transactions under the Land Title Act and allow non-Canadians to register as land surveyors. Proposed Land Act changes will streamline application processes and give government authority to identify low-impact activities - like...
Commitment to finalize LNG income tax framework fulfilled
VICTORIA - The administration and enforcement component of the Liquefied Natural Gas Income Tax Act provides proponents with clarity and British Columbians with confidence, announced Minister of Finance Michael de Jong today. The introduction of Bill 26, the Liquefied Natural Gas Income Tax Amendment Act 2015, fulfils the government's commitment to set out the remaining elements of a competitive LNG...
New Societies Act provides flexibility, accountability
VICTORIA - A modern and updated Societies Act will allow not-for-profit organizations to operate more effectively and efficiently, while at the same time protecting the public interest, Minister of Finance Michael de Jong announced today. Bill 24, the Societies Act, was introduced in the legislature today. The statute provides rules for the creation and governance of not-for- profit organizations in...
Cycling season picking up speed
KELOWNA - The warm weather and longer days have given Kelowna residents a jump on outdoor activities, including bike riding. Cycling is a great way to get around, stay fit and have fun. Citizens are encouraged to keep in mind the City of Kelowna’s Traffic Bylaws for cycling - all riders are required to wear...
Give your property a 20 minute makeover
KELOWNA - Do you have 20 minutes to spare to make a difference in your community? At 10 a.m. on Wednesday April 1st the Regional Waste Reduction Office challenges you to give just twenty minutes of your time to the 20 Minute Make-Over – a community-wide spring clean-up blitz. “The 20 Minute Make Over kick...