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Popular Kelowna Closet Cleanout now for kids
KELOWNA – A new version of the popular Kelowna Closet Cleanout is making it a little more affordable to be a parent to fast-growing kids. The first Kids Closet Cleanout will take place Saturday Feb. 28 at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's an easy way to get rid...
Self harm among Okanagan youth higher than rest of province
OKANAGAN – The results of a province-wide survey on the health of B.C. adolescents shows that young people in the Okanagan are more likely to participate in activities that risk their health than teens in the rest of the province. The study was conducted by the McCreary Centre Society and looked at survey responses from...
Taxi hits young boy on bike and no one pays attention
PENTICTON - On Saturday afternoon, a young woman witnessed a collision between a taxi and a young cyclist. She was the only one who reported the incident to RCMP even though there were numerous people around the area. Cory Nelmes, 23, called 911 after she saw a yellow Penticton taxi, turning right, hit a boy...
Retirement age begins in prison for this child molester
KELOWNA – A 64-year-old man is going to jail for molesting two of his own relatives almost 30 years ago. The man, who can't be named by court order, appeared in court Monday with his current wife and pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault, gross indecency and sexual assault. He admitted to sexually abusing...
Community Centre offers activities for kids impacted by teachers’ strike
PENTICTON - The Penticton Community Centre is hosting Day Camp for kids Monday May 26, for anyone looking to have some fun swimming, crafting and playing games. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $27 per child. Day care is available for parents needing to drop kids off early (8 to...
Okanagan International Children’s Festival is back
PENTICTON - Children’s favourite performers such as Fred Penner and Kaput will be puttin’ on a show next weekend as part of The Okanagan International Children’s Festival. The festival begins Thursday, May 22 and runs until Saturday May 24. Child entertainers will perform on the Main Stage at Okanagan Lake Park and Marina Way Park....
JONESIE: Time to move on from this old house
I suppose it’s a natural evolution but it sure doesn’t feel that way. As families grow, old bits slough off and we have to say good-bye with a For Sale sign. We are moving from our little house, our home for the last 15 years. And since that damn sign went up out front, I’ve...