2014
Kamloops mayor-elect calls voter turnout ‘disappointing’
KAMLOOPS – The newly re-elected mayor of Kamloops is wondering what can be done to…
Some snow accumulation and a cool-down expected in coming days
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The weather should be reasonable leading up to New Years Day though it will turn chilly and there's some snow in the forecast. In Kamloops, the temperature today is expected to reach a high of -1 C under mostly cloudy skies, according to Environment Canada. With 12 km/h easterly winds, it will feel...
Seven small Kelowna businesses make B.C. awards semi-finals
KELOWNA - The Top 10 semi-finalists for the 12th Annual Small Business BC Awards have now been selected, and seven very special companies are from Kelowna. These semi-finalists include: CoreHealth Technologies for Best Workplace and Best Company, Culinary Ink GastroVentures Ltd. for Best Emerging Entrepreneur, Float Space for Best Emerging Entrepreneur, The Greenery Garden Centre...
‘Birdman’ tops Golden Globes with leading 7 nominations, ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Imitation Game’ net 5
NEW YORK, N.Y. – "Birdman" squawked loudest in the Golden Globes nominations, flying away with a leading seven nods including best picture in the comedy or musical category.
Rockets defeat Hurricanes in shootout
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout on Wednesday night in Lethbridge kicking off its five game Alberta road trip with a win. Nick Merkley scored the shootout winner to seal the victory, after the Hurricanes had come from behind and tied the game 3-3 with two goals in the...
Diana Krall makes classic pop jazzy for Wallflower tour
KELOWNA - World-renowned singer Diana Krall will be sharing a night with fans in Kelowna as part of the Canadian leg of her "Wallfower World Tour" May 12. The five-time Grammy Award winning jazz pianist will include performances with the Kelowna Symphony Orchestra during her concert at Prospera Place. The Wallflower album comes out on...
Westlake Road water main work next week
TRAFFIC DELAYS MAY OCCUR ON WESTLAKE ROAD WEST KELOWNA - Watermain replacement work on Westlake Road between Caledonia Way and Sussex Road, part of the Westlake Road Upgrade project, will begin Wednesday, December 10. Motorists can expect minor traffic delays when travelling through this section. Work is expected to take four days. Motorists are asked...
Vernon council candidate has a legacy to honour
VERNON - The latest person to announce her candidacy for a Vernon City Council seat says she has politics in her blood — after all, her grandfather was an Alderman for the city 50-plus years ago. Kari Gares was born in Vernon and has a degree from UBCO in history and psychology. She describes herself...
New weekend and more competition means COG not yet sold out
KELOWNA – One of Canada’s hottest beach festivals is back again this year, but Center of Gravity founder Scott Emslie says ticket sales are down compared with last year. “We sold out by May last year,” he says. “We’re 90 per cent sold out right now so tickets will be available at the gate.” The...
Council signs off on election restrictions
KELOWNA – A bylaw passed by councillors Monday caps the number of election signs you can legally display on your property. Effective immediately, no private or public places can display more than two signs for any single candidate. According to Karen Needham, the changes have been made as a result of concerns raised by council...