Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

Tips about child luring cases need to go to correct detachment

KELOWNA - The RCMP would like the public to continue calling in tips about suspected child luring in the area, but they want to make sure everyone knows where to direct them. "The Kelowna RCMP are currently receiving tips on all child luring investigations and request that they be directed appropriately," Const. Kris Clark says...

Attempted luring of a young boy prompts RCMP warning

KELOWNA - Police are asking for your help to find a man who allegedly attempted to lure a child into his house in Rutland a week ago. Mounties say the incident happened Feb. 26 at roughly 2:30 p.m. while a 10-year-old Kelowna boy was riding his scooter on the path in the area of Gramiak...

Pesticide registry deadline approaching

Kelowna residents who wish to be notified of pesticide spraying on residential properties adjacent to their own have until March 13 to sign up for the City of Kelowna’s pesticide notification registry. Registrants are notified by commercial spray operators the day before or the same day as the pesticide is applied to abutting residential properties....

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...

Applications welcome for advisory commission members

KELOWNA - If you live within the Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Areas and are interested in your community, the Regional District would like to hear from you. Communications Officer Bruce Smith says “We’re currently looking for volunteer members to serve on the Environmental Advisory Commission and the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan...

Vegetation Pruning along the Mission Creek Greenway

KELOWNA - From March 9th through the 31st, sections of the Mission Creek Greenway will be periodically closed for pruning and vegetation maintenance. The Regional District of Central Okanagan apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and asks for their safety that Greenway users please obey any barricades, signs and flag people and stay out...

RDOS showcases demolition waste at Penticton Home Show

PENTICTON - The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will have the information for citizens displayed at the Canadian Home Builders Association South Okanagan Home and Renovation show March 7 and 8 at the South Okanagan Event Centre in Penticton. Regional District staff and Directors will be onsite to help citizens better understand the demolition waste process,...

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,...

Capital projects for 2015 outlined

Construction plans, utility upgrades, paving plans and park improvements for 2015 were outlined by City of Kelowna staff today. More than $90 million will be spent on the design and construction of projects throughout the city, including construction of new amenities and maintenance or upgrading of existing infrastructure. “We conduct this annual presentation for the...