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Crime Stoppers most wanted: Tayssir Elkadri
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of January 8, 2014. Tayssir Elkadri, 55, is wanted for one count of assault, one count of mischief and one count of utter threats to burn, destroy or damage property. Elkadri is described as a...
Nominate your snow star
NEW PROGRAM REWARDS GREAT NEIGHBOURS A new District program aims to celebrate great neighbours who help others with the often dreaded chore of snow shoveling! With each snowfall, it can be a significant challenge for many residents to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice. The District’s Snow Star Program encourages residents to lend...
Changes to Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection
With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday this year, pick- up schedule for your garbage and recycling will jump one day ahead for both of those weeks. For example, if your regular collection day is Wednesday, your garbage will be picked up on Thursday instead. If your regular collection is Thursday, your...
TV series ‘When Calls the Heart’ set in fictional frontier town built in B.C.
LANGLEY, B.C. – About 45 minutes south of Vancouver, on a farm field surrounded by vineyards, sits a village from another century. The place is called "Coal Valley," a fictional frontier town erected earlier this fall for the series "When Calls the Heart."
Transit driver injured during alleged assault
KELOWNA - A Kelowna transit driver was injured during an alleged assault by a passenger last night. Mounties were told the assault was in progress at about 7 p.m. but were unable to get to 4105 Gordon Drive in time to catch the 15 - 17 year old suspect who fled on foot. The driver,...
Okanagan Basin Water Board meeting highlights
Inspection program to stop zebra mussels considered: Following up on a meeting with Okanagan MLAs and MPs regarding the threat of invasive zebra and quagga mussels to the valley, and interest in a possible pilot boat inspection program, board directors asked staff to prepare a proposal. A study conducted for the Okanagan Basin Water Board...
Improvements to Hwy 97 at Grizzly Road complete
KELOWNA - More than $2 million in upgrades to the intersection of Highway 97 and Grizzly Road are now complete. The improvements include new raised concrete medians to channel and protect vehicles at the intersection, changed traffic patterns to reduce the risk of collisions, as well as improved lighting and better drainage. The project was...
Rockets help raise $157,000 in support of Movember
The Canadian Hockey League today announced the results of a league-wide fundraising initiative where 39 teams, including the Kelowna Rockets, consisting of 663 registered members have raised over $157,000 to date through their participation in Movember helping change the face of men’s health. As an official global charity, Movember’s vision is to have an everlasting...
B.C. grants new forest licence to local First Nation
WESTBANK - The Province has awarded a replaceable forest licence to Westbank First Nation, a move that will enhance economic and employment opportunities in the area, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced Dec. 3 at a signing ceremony in Westbank. The licence covers approximately 9,000 hectares of Crown land within the Derickson Trapline, a...
Rockets first ever Teddy Bear Toss Friday night
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to be presenting its first ever Teddy Bear Toss on Friday night when the Rockets host the Everett Silvertips at Prospera Place (7:05 p.m.) Rockets fans are asked to bring a teddy bear to the game (12 inches or smaller) and toss them on the ice when Kelowna...
Weigh in on Wayfinding Signage Program
Directional signs are being considered in West Kelowna as means to help residents and visitors find key locations throughout the community. As part of the process for developing a Wayfinding Signage Program, the District of West Kelowna is hosting an initial public workshop, to gain perspective on community needs, Thursday, December 12, 5 - 8 p.m.; drop-in...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Timothy Nicholas Howard
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 6, 2013. Timothy Nicholas Howard, 51, is wanted for one count of breach of undertaking. Howard is described as a white male, 5’8” tall and 161 lbs. He has brown hair and green...
Quotes from Mandela in Canada: ‘Our victory has become your victory’
Nelson Mandela had strong ties to Canada, where he found support and inspiration in his fight against apartheid. Here are some notable quotes from visits to Canada by Mandela, who died Thursday:
B.C. Mountie given two years probation for shooting man
DUNCAN, B.C. – A Vancouver Island Mountie found guilty of aggravated assault after shooting a man during a traffic stop has been sentenced to two years probation.
Chiefs in action
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Chiefs back in action this weekend with both a road and then home game. The Chiefs will start things off in Osoyoos on Friday December 6th against the Coyotes. Kelowna is ahead of the ‘Yotes by 10 points in the Okanagan Division standings. The Chiefs will then welcome the North Okanagan...
Three B.C. women found dead but no foul play suspected in any case
KELOWNA – The bodies of three women have been found in separate B.C. jurisdictions, but foul play is not suspected in any of the deaths.
Nelson Mandela dies at age 95; South Africa’s president says ‘we’ve lost our greatest son’
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela has died at age 95. Jacob Zuma says "we've lost our greatest son." LINKS: Quotes from Mandela in Canada: 'Our victory has become your victory' - The Canadian Press Mandela said he found inspiration in Canadian respect for diversity - The Canadian Press Nelson Mandela inspired music,...
Tree of Memories at Kelowna Memorial Park cemetery
KELOWNA - Honour a loved one this holiday season at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, where two Tree of Memories will be available for visitors to place an ornament in remembrance of their loved ones. The first tree will be located under the dome by the Promontory Green Interment Garden, while a second tree will...
Brown Road reopens in Westbank Centre
WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna has reopened Brown Road between Main Street and Bering Road, just in time for the influx of holiday traffic into Westbank Centre. The section of road had been closed since August 26 for a significant Westbank Centre Revitalization project. Pedestrians are advised to watch for uneven curbs...
Foul play not suspected in sudden death
KELOWNA - Kelowna RCMP have their lips pressed firmly together over their investigation into the sudden death of a woman Friday night at an apartment complex in the 300 block of Franklyn Road in Rutland. At 11:55 p.m. police received a report of a woman, 45, found dead inside her residence. Mounties arrived and conducted...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Daniel Joseph Marcel Racine
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 5, 2013. Daniel Joseph Marcel Racine, 52, is wanted for one count of resist peace officer and two counts of breach of probation. Racine is described as a white male, 5’10” tall and...
B.C. court doubled prison term to 10 years for father convicted of incest
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's highest court has doubled a prison term to 10 years for an elderly father who sexually abused his daughters, sexually touched his granddaughter and once described his family as his "harem."
Study compares tech habits of Canadian boomers versus Gen Y and Z consumers
TORONTO – Canadian boomers have lagged behind younger tech-obsessed consumers when it comes to buying gadgets and getting hooked on the web, but a new report suggests that might be changing.
Rockets slay Giants
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Vancouver Giants 4-3 on Tuesday night at Prospera Place, tying the game with just seconds remaining in the 3rd period and winning it in overtime. Damon Severson scored the winner after a hectic overtime that featured scoring chances at both ends of the ice, before Severson jumped on...