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Real Estate Board and Fire Department Launch Smoke Alarm Awareness Campaign
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) and the Kelowna Fire Department are pleased to declare March as “Smoke Alarm Awareness Month.” “We are delighted to announce OMREB’s partnership with the Kelowna Fire Department to launch a collaborative public safety effort between REALTORS®, fire fighters and home owners,” says OMREB’s incoming President Karen Singbeil. “Working...
UPDATE: Boston Marathon explosion: Local runners 500 metres from blast
STOCKWELL DAY WILL RUN NEXT YEAR: 'WON'T BE INTIMIDATED' 5:15 p.m. April 15, 2013 Former Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Stockwell Day says an achilles injury prevented him from running in the Boston Marathon this year, but vowed to run it next year. "We have to stand up," he says. "I plan to train and qualify and run...
Kelowna Flightcraft plane narrowly misses snowplows
A Kelowna Flightcraft Boeing 727 was involved in a near collision with two snowplows at the Hamilton International Airport March 19. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has deployed two investigators to figure out what happened. Kelowna Flightcraft offers air courier service for Canada Post and Purolator Courier Ltd., scheduling regular flights out of Kelowna...
Mum of murdered B.C. teen plans to open memorial trail on daughter’s birthday
Apr 11, 2013 – 7:27 PMARMSTRONG, B.C. – The mother of a slain 18-year-old woman says she wants to honour her daughter's memory by opening a trail in B.C.'s north Okanagan.
B.C. teacher cited for stroking female student as part of volcano lesson
Apr 11, 2013 – 1:53 PMVICTORIA – A B.C. science teacher has had his teaching certificate cancelled after stroking a female student's lower body while demonstrating the workings of a volcano.
Pentagon: NKorea could launch nuclear missile; Obama vows to protect Americans
Apr 11, 2013 – 3:34 PMWASHINGTON – A U.S. intelligence report concludes that North Korea has advanced its nuclear knowhow to the point that it could arm a ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead, a jarring revelation in the midst of bellicose threats from the unpredictable communist regime.
Consumer group accuses Liberals of siphoning ICBC profits at drivers’ expense
Apr 11, 2013 – 8:14 AMVANCOUVER – A consumers group is accusing the B.C. Liberal government of ignoring the public good while siphoning cash from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
B.C. Premier Clark cleared of conflict in connection to sale of BC Rail
Apr 10, 2013 – 12:01 PMVANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark has been cleared of conflict of interest in connection to the Liberal government's decision to privatization BC Rail in 2003.
Found CPR kit was stolen or lost: Crime Stoppers seeks help
You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers is hoping to solve. A resident from the 3700 block of Lakeshore Road called RCMP April 4 when he found a medical CPR rescue kit on April...
Court hears BTO member Tim Bachman had “sick” relationship with girl, 11
Apr 10, 2013 – 2:26 PMCHILLIWACK, B.C. – A co-founder of iconic Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive had a sexual relationship with a girl between the age of 11 and 14, a B.C. judge was told this week.
Be an Earth Day ‘Soup’erhero with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Recycle your electronics for free and donate to the Kelowna Food Bank When: Saturday, April 20th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: 1000 KLO Rd, Kelowna – Okanagan College Details: Free electronics disposal event. The following items will be accepted for free recycling: TVs Computers and their components Printers Video game systems Cables Small kitchen...
Rock slide damages historic B.C. rail trestle, closes Myra Canyon trail
Apr 10, 2013 – 8:54 AMKELOWNA, B.C. – A rock slide has damaged a trestle along the historic Kettle Valley Railway, closing the popular Myra Canyon Trail south of Kelowna, B.C.
Despite warnings of war, no sense of panic in North Korea’s capital
PYONGYANG, North Korea – Scores of North Koreans of all ages planted trees as part of a forestation campaign — armed with shovels, not guns. In the evening, women in traditional dress danced in the plazas to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the late leader Kim Jong Il's appointment to a key defence post.
Ski 2 Sea Race road closure
The 33rd annual Ski 2 Sea Race from Big White to City Park will take place on Sunday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Peck Road in Rutland will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accommodate the bike-to-run transition. Up to 100 teams and soloists will race each other in...
Intermittent Traffic Delays Expected on Boucherie Road
Single lane alternating traffic is in effect on Boucherie Road from Gellatly Road to Carrall Road through April 17. Motorists can expect minor delays while curb, gutter and sidewalks are constructed on the west side of the road. Motorists may also experience intermittent minor delays over the next two months, during various upcoming stages of...
Sports fields now open
As warm weather approaches, many residents and sports leagues will use one of the 30 City sports fields to enjoy activities ranging from Frisbee to baseball. Yesterday marked the official opening of all City sports fields, including public washrooms which are now open until 8 p.m. Throughout the season, City staff perform routine maintenance that...
West Kelowna receives land donation to expand parkland
A portion of land adjacent to regionally-owned Glen Canyon Park has been donated to West Kelowna. The announcement was made yesterday to mayor Doug Findlater and council members by project manager for Canyon Ridge Development, Garry Gilchrist, on behalf of First Island Financial Services Ltd., the company donating the 3.62 hectare parcel. Findlater thanked the...
Game Day: Rockets in Kamloops in game 3
It's time for game three of a best of seven series between the Rockets and Blazers.
Record Snow at Big White – 305 cm Base
With one week left in the ski season Big White Ski Resort has surpassed the 3 meter base mark, one of the highest bases the mountain has seen in the past 15 years. As other mountains are closed for the season Big White has the powder people are searching for. Receiving over 51 cm in...
Venture Okanagan invests in keeping kids safe online
A Kelowna entrepreneur with a stellar track record for helping keep kids safe online is positioning himself to do it once more, this time with some additional support from Venture Okanagan. Chris Priebe, who helped his brother make Club Penguin the safe and secure site that has since become an industry standard, now runs 2...
Ballet Kelowna presents Minds, Bodies and Music on Friday
Last show of the season organized by Theatre 26 at UBC’s University theatre Ballet Kelowna presents Minds, Bodies and Music in a performance finalé at UBC’s University Theatre on Friday, April 12. The performance runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10, with advance tickets available at the campus bookstore and through Mosaic Books...
The Rockets live to play another day
Myles Bell of the Kelowna Rockets scored the winning goal in overtime play against the Seattle Thunderbirds tying the series and bringing the final game back to Prospera Place. The Rockets made the Seattle Thunderbirds work for every goal, keeping the score tied at 3-3 until the clock ran out forcing overtime play. Stay with...
Balcony fire in Kelowna quickly extinguished by watchful neighbour
By Julie Whittet The Kelowna fire department rushed to the scene of a balcony fire at an apartment complex at 1701 Thayer Court shortly after 2 p.m. today, April 2. Another tenant, Tyler Durand, who lives in the first floor suite directly below says he noticed the flames that were licking more than five feet...
It’s game day: Rockets vs Seattle in game six
The Kelowna Rockets and Seattle Thunderbirds are meeting tonight for game six of the best of seven Western Conference quarter final series. The T-Birds lead the series 3 games to 2 after a Rockets 4-3 win in game five Saturday night. If a game seven is necessary it will be played in Kelowna tomorrow night....