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Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

Skills Canada B.C. competition showcases local talent

KELOWNA – Skills Canada British Columbia’s (Skills BC) regional skills competition for Central Okanagan will be held this Friday, March 6, 2015 at Okanagan College in Kelowna. The competition, one of 13 taking place throughout British Columbia, provides a platform for students from grade 6 to grade 12 to showcase their talents in the skilled...

New Wilden Creativity Award will recognize an emerging UBC artist

KELOWNA - Expressing one’s creativity may be its own reward, but one fortunate visual arts student at UBC Okanagan will now receive added encouragement thanks to the support of the Blenk family, the local developers of Wilden. The Wilden Creativity Award will go to a graduating student—Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts—in...

School districts benefit from energy-savings funding

VICTORIA - Twenty-four B.C. school districts are sharing $5 million for energy projects like lighting upgrades, boiler replacements, solar panels and electric vehicles under the Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP). In the Arrow Lakes school district (SD 10), a new solar energy system will be installed at Lucerne Elementary/Secondary and Nakusp Elementary. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas...

Last chance to see Shania Twain in Vancouver as she announces farewell tour

VANCOUVER - Shania Twain says she's very sure her upcoming tour will be her last forever, but there are two opportunities to catch her show in Vancouver this June. The Rock This Country Tour features musician-actor Wes Mack who'll open all shows in Canada including two in Vancouver at Rogers Arena June 7 and 9,...

Great Okanagan Beer Festival a first for Kelowna

KELOWNA - There's more than just wine to the Okanagan and as proof another popular fermented drink will be celebrated at the Great Okanagan Beer Festival for three whole days this May. More than 40 breweries from across the country and around the world will be offering more than 90 beers to try at sampling...

Researchers probe link between bariatric surgery and higher colon cancer risk

TORONTO - Bariatric surgery has been a boon to obese patients hoping to shed significant pounds or to treat weight-related diabetes, but the downside is an increased risk of developing colon cancer. Now researchers believe they may know why. The surgery significantly reduces the amount of food a person can eat by reconfiguring the digestive...

Missing Kelowna man found

UPDATE: RCMP say a man reported missing Feb. 26 has been found. As per our…

Rocket Goulbourne signs entry-level deal with Philadelphia Flyers

KELOWNA - Kelowna Rockets forward Tyrell Goulbourne has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. The 21-year-old Edmonton native was a third-round selection of the Flyers, 72nd overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Goulbourne is currently in his fifth season with the Rockets and according to a media release, this is his...

Strides to End Homelessness lane restrictions

Kelowna Gospel Mission’s Strides to End Homelessness 5-kilometre walk will be held on Saturday, March 7. Participants will be using sidewalks and pathways, however motorists are still advised to watch for participants along the route. There will be a partial single-lane closure on Leon Avenue outside of the Kelowna Gospel Mission in effect from 3:30...

Healthy eating at work – just make it, take it

Rushed mornings, no time for a lunch break, food-filled meetings, shift work and limited time to prepare meals ? there’s no doubt that workday challenges can make it difficult to eat well. However, the benefits make it worth the effort. Eating well at work can boost concentration, productivity, and vitality. It can also reduce missed...

Board of Variance Application deadline extended

The District of West Kelowna has extended the deadline for applications to fill five at-large positions on the Board of Variance for a three-year term. Interested parties have until March 24 to submit their application. The Board of Variance deals with applications for minor variances in situations where compliance with the zoning bylaw regarding siting,...

The Great Okanagan Beer Festival comes to Kelowna

Gibbons Festivals and Events is excited to announce that tickets go on sale March 6, 2015 for the inaugural Great Okanagan Beer Festival to be held in Kelowna, May 7-9, 2015. For more information and to buy tickets visit: gibbonsevents.com/great-okanagan-beer-festival Nestled on the beautiful beaches of Okanagan Lake and right in the heart of the...

Local artists discuss drawing in Quick Talks

KELOWNA - The Kelowna Art Gallery presents Quick Talks on Saturday, March 7, 2015, from 1 to 3 pm, in conjunction with our current exhibition, Ron Shuebrook: Drawings. Senior Canadian artist Ron Shuebrook along with local artists Johann Wessels and Myron Campbell, will talk about the role of drawing in their work, and reflect on...

Charges laid in crash that took the life of a Vernon nurse

VERNON - Charges have been laid in relation to an accident on 32 Street that took the life of a Vernon nurse in the early morning hours of Oct. 23, 2014. Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk says Lori Victoria Vance will appear in court March 19 to face charges of impaired driving causing death and...

B.C. terror suspects build bombs ahead of alleged Canada Day plot: trial

VANCOUVER – Just days ahead of an alleged bomb plot, a British Columbia man grew fearful that he and his wife would be forced to "take the fall" if they became a liability to an Arab businessman they believed was helping them carry out their planned Canada Day attack, their trial has heard.