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Talks break down between City of Kelowna and CUPE
KELOWNA – There are no plans for job action just yet as talks between the City of Kelowna and its unionized workers have broken off. “After five days of mediation we were unable to come to agreement,” a Thursday posting on the CUPE Local 338 website says. “Talks were progressing but both sides were unable to...
High cost of gas, accommodations keeping Canadians at home this summer: survey
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A new survey says nearly one quarter of Canadians won't be travelling this summer, with budget concerns keep them close to home.
Contaminated tap water in Okanagan Falls; boil water notice issued
OKANAGAN FALLS - A boil water notice was issued Thursday for Okanagan Falls residents, after water testing results showed traces of E. Coli contamination. Residents are being warned by Okanagan Falls Irrigation District and Interior Health to boil water for one minute before drinking, preparing food, and brushing teeth. Water samples are being sent to...
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire extinguishes Westsyde blaze
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Wildfire says numerous calls from the public helped them keep a small fire from getting out of control in an interface area on Serle road in Westsyde. The response to the fire came from Wildfire members, along with Kamloops Fire Rescue and the RCMP. Municipal fire crews were the first to respond...
Wildfire burning near Spotted Lake
OSOYOOS - An interface fire that started Wednesday afternoon, continued to spread aggressivley overnight along Old Richter Pass Road near Osoyoos. As of 8:30 a.m. the fire, just south of Spotted Lake and west of Osoyoos, was estimated at 15 hectares and was yet to be fully contained. The fire is "wrapped in hose" and...
Penticton considering spreading advanced polling stations around city
PENTICTON - Voters may get more options as to where they can cast their ballots in the upcoming municipal election. Staff recommended council consider changing locations for one of two days of early voting, to better accommodate people living on the south side of town. Ballots have previously been cast at advanced polling stations set...
Police seek answers in Vernon teen’s death
VERNON - Police are working to give a grieving family answers in the tragic boating death of a Vernon teen. Officers are investigating the death of Miles Wohlford, 14, who fell off his tube and was struck by the boat and its propeller June 28 on Okanagan Lake. “The investigation is to thoroughly look into...
Police release picture of person of interest after latest suspicious fire
VERNON - Mounties are turning to the public to help them find a person of interest caught on camera after a fire was lit under a sherriff's car outside the Vernon courthouse last night. It appears someone shoved a bag of garbage under the bumper and set it on fire at about 10:40 p.m. June 12. Firefighters...
Site chosen for new West Kelowna Civic Hall
WEST KELOWNA – The District of West Kelowna has settled on a location for a new municipal hall. Mayor Doug Findlater announced Tuesday council had accepted a bid from New Town/Sturgess Group to construct a 24,000 sq. ft. hall at 3641 Elliott Rd. The hall will include a public plaza, office building, up to two...
Vernon fire chief defends drafting bystanders to help fight blaze
VERNON – Vernon Fire Chief Keith Green is defending not only allocation of resources in a recent fire caught on video, but also the Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association's right to draw the public’s attention to it. On Saturday, May 3, Vernon Fire Rescue was called to a house fire at 2809 35 St. A...
A cheaper, more complicated recycling program is coming soon to a curb near you
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan residents with a large collection of plastic shopping bags under their sinks have only ten days left to recycle them curb-side. As of May 19, plastic bags will no longer be accepted in blue bins, and residents will have to take them to a recycling depot in their area. The announcement...
Pub assaults land jail time
KAMLOOPS — Two men were sentenced to jail time yesterday for 'wanton and senseless violence' on three men outside of a pub more than three years ago. Jean-Claude A. Auger, 38, was sentenced to 75 and 45 days of imprisonment to be served concurrently for his assaults on Glen Dondaneau and Douglas Hart. Brian W....
UPDATE: Bomb squad arrives to investigate suspicious package left on York Avenue property; closes portion of 8 Street
UPDATE: THE BOMB SQUAD HAS ARRIVED TO INVESTIGATE A SUSPICIOUS BLACK BAG LEFT ON THE DRIVEWAY AT 769 YORK AVENUE IN KAMLOOPS. The Explosive Device Unit is closing 8 Street from Sudbury to Halston Avenue. Police are advising motorists to avoid 8 Avenue. The area will open once the unit has rendered the device on...
Okanagan Rockets playing for bronze at National Midget Championship
MOOSE JAW – The Okanagan Rockets are playing the Toronto Young Nationals for the bronze medal at the National Midget Hockey Champions Sunday morning. The Rockets, who are based out of Kelowna, lost 6-3 to the Prince Albert Mintos in the semifinals on Saturday. Prince Albert will take on Quebec for the gold medal at...
‘Apoplectic’ about home renovations: Gaglardi Jr. testifies
KAMLOOPS — A part owner of the Dallas Stars, his father and their business were back in court today answering to charges they damaged Kamloops Lake when renovating and altering their property between 2010 and 2011. Tom (Robert) Gaglardi and his father Robert J. Gaglardi face two charges of altering a fish habitat after Department...