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How you can get rid of that unpaid parking ticket for the price of a toy
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - For a donated toy you can get your Impark parking ticket waived and brighten a kid's Christmas at the same time. The annual Toys of Tickets event will be held for four hours on Thursday in Kamloops and Kelowna, according to a media release. Just bring a new, unused and unwrapped toy to Salvation...
Kelowna city council leans toward $50 million replacement of Parkinson Recreation Centre
KELOWNA - It’s a ways off — probably 10 years — but the city wants to see Parkinson Recreation Centre completely rebuilt and will spend at about $50 million to do it. And with its premier location, the new facility will become a central gathering place for much of the city and pay off in...
Former Mandy and Me owner says goodbye to her ranch
"TONIGHT I'LL BE SOMEWHERE ELSE, I'M NOT SURE WHERE." KELOWNA – Sunday evening was the last time Silverado Socrates would go to sleep at the 5-acre ranch where she’s lived more than 30 years. The owner of Mandy and Me Trailriding lost the property to foreclosure after a bad investment put her $500,000 in debt....
Distraught man blocks morning bridge traffic in Kelowna
KELOWNA – RCMP had to remove a distraught man from the W.R. Bennett Bridge after he brought morning bridge traffic to a standstill at the start of rush hour today. Cpl. Joe Duncan says police received reports that a “distraught” man was running in traffic just before 8 a.m., Dec. 7. The 48-year-old Kelowna man...
Grammy winner Harry Connick Jr. sends gift to Kelowna performing arts students
KELOWNA – A group of young actors received a special gift from actor, writer, producer and Grammy Award-winning musician Harry Connick Jr. last week. The actors, who range in age from eight to 11, got a huge balloon bouquet and a note from Connick after they took their bows onstage during their final performance of...
CANCELLED: Dancing in the Streets no longer coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA - Direct from London’s West End, the hit musical Dancing in the Streets was planning on stopping in Kelowna this spring, but has since cancelled. "The show has decided to pull out for the time being," Sean Bianchini with Prospera Place says. It is unknown if a new date will be scheduled. (function(d, s,...
Warm but wet week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - With at least a chance of showers every day this week we could be in for a wet week, though the above normal temperatures should make it a lot more bearable. Environment Canada is calling for highs in the 4 Celsius to 7 C range most days this week, though the Penticton area...
Snowmobiler rescued after machine breaks down near Big White
KELOWNA - A snowmobile operator became disoriented and lost after walking away from his machine when it broke down Sunday night. The man was riding alone in the area south of the Big White village when the machine broke down. He attempted to walk out but ended up spending several hours walking in the wrong...