Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
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CWMM Consulting wins engineering award

KELOWNA - CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. of Kelowna took the top award for Design and Contract Preparation - Structures at the 11th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its exceptional work on the Highway 2 Tupper Creek to 192nd Road project. CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. was awarded a $1.2 million contract to create a design and tender package...

Nominations open for OCAA annual Alumni Awards

KELOWNA - The Okanagan College Alumni Association (OCAA) is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni of Okanagan College and Okanagan University College for their demonstration of excellence in the areas of leadership, the environment, business or industry, public or community service, the...

Vernon Winter Carnival Parade Transit route info

VERNON - The City of Vernon is advising drivers to be aware of road closures for the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The parade route and staging areas will remain closed to all traffic from 8 am until 2 pm. Drivers are encouraged to use Hwy 97 (32 Street) for north-south...

Kelowna College students received more than $169,000 in scholarships

KELOWNA - In recognition of educational merit and community contributions, the Okanagan College Foundation has awarded 136 Okanagan College Kelowna campus students with a total of 173 scholarships and bursaries valued at $169,697 during the 2013-2014 academic year. “Our students consistently demonstrate incredible dedication to our community while also excelling in their studies,” says Central...

College student chefs at the heart of event to support local charity on Valentine’s Day

KELOWNA - Okanagan College pastry arts students will create 800 high-end desserts for a Valentine’s Day event in support of the Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society. Winter Indulgence, which runs from 7-10 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Okanagan College’s Kelowna Campus, will feature a buffet of delicately-crafted desserts handmade by students under the guidance of...

UBC students examine social phenomenon of Cristiano Ronaldo

KELOWNA - With more than 100 million Facebook fans, a museum dedicated to just him, and a blossoming career as a male model with his own line of clothing, there is no doubt that Portuguese soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo is known for more than just his skills on the pitch. Luis LM Aguiar, associate professor...

Trades equipment helps Okanagan College students get job-ready

KELOWNA - Okanagan College will receive $171,428 to purchase new trades training equipment to support students entering in-demand occupations critical to the economy. Examples of new equipment include a scissor lift, a pavement breaker, two electric jack hammers, and electric masonry table saws for construction craft students as well as an engine lift for heavy mechanic students. Government made...

Vernon College students received more than $41,000 in scholarships

VERNON - Hard work, determination, and commitment for 38 Vernon students translated into a boost to their education fund. The Okanagan College Foundation distributed 54 awards totaling $41,036 to students studying at Okanagan College’s Vernon campus during the 2013-2014 academic year. “When students go above and beyond, either in their academic achievement, community contribution, or...

Second Penticton water main break should be fixed much sooner than the first

PENTICTON - If you live in the area of Carmi Avenue and your water is brown, the City of Penticton says it's likely from a water main break that happened at roughly 11:15 this morning, Feb. 4. The city was able to shut off a valve, isolating the problem so the crew could work on...

Active living and culture family day events

On Monday, Feb. 9, make some memories by spending time together as a family. The City of Kelowna’s Active Living and Culture division is holding two free events at two locations. The Parkinson Recreation Centre is offering a variety of activities to keep the whole family entertained. Enjoy swimming or an inflatable bounce house from...

Expect a few inconveniences as regional parks spring cleaning begins

Until the end of April, Central Okanagan residents should be aware of some fuel modification projects and open burning in three different Regional Parks. Over the next several months, crews will be disposing of dead and hazard trees in Kalamoir Regional Park, Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park and in Rose Valley Regional Park. Some trees...

Man allegedly wields a hatchet during three Kelowna robberies

KELOWNA - Kelowna RCMP are looking for a single suspect after three local businesses reported last week they'd been robbed by a man wielding a hatchet-like weapon. The first incident happened Jan. 25 at 6:22 p.m. at Okanagan Video located at 431 Highway 33 west. Officers were told a man came in with a hammer...