Julie Whittet
Elections 2013: Norm Letnick sticks with pro-business campaign for Kelowna’s top projects
Norm Letnick: Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country You might know him as a college professor, a former city councillor or as the current Minister of Agriculture, but on May 14 Norm Letnick just hopes to be elected Liberal MLA for another four years. The father of three says if that doesn't pan out, he's open...
Laureen Harper joins local students in the Kelowna Soles4Souls drive
UPDATE: Laureen Harper helps local grade six students with the Kelowna Soles4Souls drive At a warehouse in downtown Kelowna Laureen Harper pitched in with a team of volunteers to sort through bags and boxes of donated shoes. "We're so spoiled, you know, how many shoes are in your closet? And some people don't have any...
AM 1150 news reader back on air after election
UPDATE: AM 1150 news reader back on air after election 4:50 p.m. April 25 Mark Burley of AM 1150 says news reader Wendy McLeod will be back to her regular broadcasts after the May election. When asked if McLeod would be fired for doing volunteer work with the B.C. Liberal party Burley said, "Absolutely not,...
Elections 2013: Carole Gordon changes gears from teaching to leading
Carole Gordon: Westside-Kelowna NDP Candidate It's her first time running for MLA but with 22 years of teaching under her belt Carole Gordon has plenty of experience with Kelowna's citizens. Having lived and worked in the Okanagan her entire life, she feels a strong investment in her community. “I've taught all the way from Peachland...
Kelowna-Mission candidates talk about schools, students and teachers
Kelowna-Mission candidates came out to Anne McClymont Elementary School last night to talk about education with their local constituents. In attendance were Liberal MLA Steve Thomson, Conservative candidate Mike McLoughlin, NDP candidate Tish Lakes and Independent candidate Dayleen Van Rysywk. The forum was open to all members of the public and hosted by the Central...
Police looking for two suspicious women caught stealing in Kelowna
Police have video footage of two separate suspects caught stealing in the Kelowna area last March. Kelowna RCMP received a complaint from the Save-On-Food supermarket on Cooper Road when a woman was caught on camera leaving the store with a handful of stolen merchandise. The woman made a run for it when confronted by a...
Bird of prey cuts power to Lake Country
UPDATE: RCMP say large bird responsible for power outage 11:25 a.m. April 26 Kelowna RCMP say a large predatorial bird took down a power line in Oyama earlier this morning causing a small grass fire. Apparently the bird was carrying a fish in its beak when it caused the electrical cables to break. RCMP say...
Bacon murder suspects expected in Kelowna court today
The three men accused in the 2011 murder of infamous gangster Jonathan Bacon in Kelowna are expected to appear in a Kelowna courtroom this morning to set trial dates. Jujhar Khun-Khun, Michael Kerry Hunter Jones and Jason Thomas McBride are each charged with first degree murder and four counts of attempted murder in the death...
Notorious identity thief caught in Kelowna gets two years in jail
A man responsible for defrauding local Kelowna businesses with forged credit card purchases was sentenced this morning to two years in prison. Kelowna Provincial Court Judge James Threlfall sentenced Cody Justin Parent, who's been in police custody for over 40 days, to another two years in a federal penitentiary. The 21-year-old man has an extensive...
Christy Clark commends Kelowna Liberals for $1.5 billion in investment
Premier Christy Clark made a brief stop on her campaign tour this evening to speak to Kelowna citizens at the Coast Capri Hotel. She greeted the audience by praising the city's pro-business heritage. "Hello Kelowna! Here we are in the home where free enterprise was founded,” she said. Clark turned to Liberal MLAs Steve Thomson,...
Kelowna report shows commercial projects rebound in 2012
According to a recent report Kelowna had more commercial buildings go up in 2012 than in the last 10 years. Not since 2003 has the city seen such levels of commercial development. Roughly 471,793 square feet of commercial space was added to the city last year. Over half of that development was in Kelowna's City Centre which...
Elections 2013: Steve Thomson calls for investment in economy and environment
Steve Thomson: Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Mission When asked what vision will be driving his campaign in the coming weeks, Thomson says the goal is a government that fosters a strong economy through private sector investment. “For me the core issues are about ensuring the government is focused on a balanced budget, one of strong fiscal...
You won’t have to trespass to enjoy the Mission Creek Greenway
Cyclists, dog-walkers and joggers can now legally pass through the stretch of Mission Creek Greenway between Casorso and Gordon Drive. The popular, ecologically-rich 450-meter trail now belongs in city's hands. Up until today, public users of the path were technically trespassing on private property. The Regional District for the Central Okanagan announced this afternoon the...
City council approves Monaco highrises for Kelowna’s downtown core
UPDATE: Kelowna City Council approves Monaco towers 11:00 a.m. April 24 Developer Premier Pacific Group got the green light from city council last night to start building two new towers in downtown Kelowna's cultural district. City councillors unanimously voted to approve the development and the controversial building variances it will require. They reached the decision...
Elections 2013: Stewart says rapid Westside growth needs services to match
Ben Stewart: Liberal MLA for Westside-Kelowna In a province notorious for political polarization, Ben Stewart keeps a steady focus on solving the issues brought forward by his constituents. He sees his role not one of political ideology but of community service. “My view is that I'm more of a collaborator, somebody (who) tries tries to...