Shelley Jordan
Another reason traffic cops set up traps along roadways
KELOWNA - With 50 violation tickets handed out for traffic violations last weekend, the Central Okanagan Traffic Services has a message for drivers. Slow down and move over when emergency services are trying to do their job. Central Okanagan and Kelowna Municipal Traffic Services set up an enforcement operation on Highway 97 near Old Vernon...
Mulder, Scully making return to TV on Fox’s revived ‘The X-Files’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Agents Mulder and Scully are making their television return.
Accused B.C. terrorist told undercover officer he worried he was being set up
VANCOUVER – Months before being arrested in an elaborate RCMP sting operation, John Nuttall tells an undercover officer he worries that he is being set up by the police.
Backcountry users warned about avalanche conditions in four regions of B.C.
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – A special avalanche warning has been issued to people accessing backcountry terrain in four regions of B.C.
Young children endangered by drunk driver in Lumby
LUMBY - When an alleged drunk driver was pulled over for failing to stop at a Lumby stop sign last week Mounties saw two small children in the vehicle belted into car seats. Officers from the North Okanagan Traffic Services were sitting in an unmarked car at 7:50 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, when the van...
Germanwings jet crash in French Alps
JET CRASHES IN FRENCH ALPS WITH 150 ON BOARD; OFFICAL SAYS AIRLINE ASSUMES IT WAS AN ACCIDENT
Two airline passengers arrive in B.C. with measles: health officials
VANCOUVER – Health officials in Vancouver say two people who arrived in the city on a flight from Beijing have tested positive for measles.
Harper describes expanded ISIL war motion, seeking airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper's proposal to expand and extend Canada's war against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has been summarily rejected by both opposition parties.
Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – March 23, 2015
Westside Regional Wastewater Plant Budget The Regional Board has approved additional budgetary expenses for 2015 associated with the temporary transport of biosolids for approved disposal. As a result of an ongoing protest in the Merritt-area where an approved composting facility is located, the Regional District has been prevented from delivering biosolids to the contractor’s site...
City provides reminders for bike lane use in Vernon
VERNON - City of Vernon Manager of Protective Services Clint Kanester is reminding Vernon cyclists and drivers of the rules of the road to protect the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and drivers. “It’s important that we respect the areas set aside for bicycle use, as they are an important part of how people move across...
Road update: Apollo Road, Longacre Drive and Okanagan Landing Road
VERNON - Crews will be conducting geotechnical drilling along Apollo Road, Longacre Drive and Okanagan Landing Road on March 24. There will be single-lane alternating traffic with no planned road closures. Drivers are reminded obey all signs and flaggers along the route.
Canada announces bid for 2019 bobsled and skeleton world championship
WHISTLER, B.C. – Canada wants to bring the world's fastest sliding athletes back to the track that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics.
WestJet warns customers after uncovering ticket scam for conference
CALGARY – WestJet (TSX:WJA) is warning customers after uncovering a scam involving a deeply discounted airfare offer for travellers headed to an upcoming conference in the United States.
Find out how YLW plans to spend $55.6M
KELOWNA - Kelowna International Airport is inviting the general public to an open house so they can see for themselves how construction projects costing $55.6 million will change the landscape at YLW in the year ahead. The open house takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 31 on the Messanine level at...
Court hears accused terrorist worry killing children will anger Muslims
VANCOUVER – As time ticks by with no news of an explosion, accused B.C. terrorist John Nuttall becomes increasingly panicked about a potential Muslim backlash if too many children die in the legislature bomb plot.