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Solving B.C. skills shortage starts with parents
To promote skilled trades training as a first choice for secondary students, Okanagan College is partnering with Discover Trades B.C. to host a Valley-wide conference for parents, school counselors and teachers at the Kelowna campus on Friday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Parents play a major role in the career path children...
Highlights of Kelowna City Council meeting: December 2
Fibre Strategy Council received a report from staff about the City’s plan to develop a Fibre Optic Strategy for the installation of fibre optic cables throughout Kelowna. The strategy will focus on a business plan to outline the benefits and costs of installing fibre optic infrastructure. Medical Marijuana Council approved the staff recommendation to amend...
Mountie risks life in daring water rescue
KELOWNA - A Kelowna Mountie is being hailed as a hero for jumping into the frigid water of Okanagan Lake last week to rescue a distraught woman. It was 10:30 p.m. Nov. 27 when police received a report that a young woman might be about to jump off the William R. Bennett Bridge into the...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Richard Herman Arason
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 4, 2013. Richard Herman Arason, 55, is wanted for one count of fail to attend court. Arason is described as a white male, 5’9” tall and 181 lbs. He has brown hair and...
Man gets 90 days in jail for car bomb and bear spray incidents at same house
OLIVER – A 19-year-old Oliver, B.C., man who pleaded guilty to charges involving a car bomb and bear spray incident has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years' probation.
Canadian students are high-level achievers but math, science scores dip: OECD study
TORONTO – A new international study ranks Canadian students among the top of the class in key subject areas, but there has been a noticeable decline over the years in math and science scores among the country's pupils.
Chemical complexity of plants sprouts to life in UBC science lab
PHD CANDIDATE CHRISTINA TURI EXAMINES MEDICINAL POTENTIAL OF B.C.'S NATIVE PLANTS Christina Turi works like a detective – the clues she follows uncover mysteries of the plant world. In the bright, gleaming science labs at UBC's Okanagan campus, Turi interprets the realm of plant signaling and behaviour, a branch of botanic investigation that examines how...
Joe Rich Fire food bank drive
JOE RICH - Residents of Joe Rich are encouraged to support the 8th annual food bank drive. This Sunday, December 8th between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, members of the Joe Rich Fire Department will be going door-to-door throughout the community collecting food and cash donations for the Kelowna Food Bank. Residents who wish to...
B.C. students among best internationally
VICTORIA - Fifteen-year-old students in B.C. are once again among the best in the world at math, science and reading, according to a major international assessment released today by the Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD). The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is conducted every three years and is one of the most comprehensive programs of...
B.C. Safety Authority warns of dangers of carbon monoxide
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The B.C. Safety Authority is urging British Columbians to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide and to take proper precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. As winter temperatures drop, many homeowners are turning up furnaces, fireplaces and other gas appliances to fight the chill. The authority recommends all...
Rockets Severson named to Canada’s World Jr. Selection Camp
KELOWNS - Kelowna Rockets defenceman Damon Severson is one step closer to his dream of playing at the World Junior Hockey Championships. Severson's name was among those that were announced by Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League on Monday. 25 players have been invited to attend Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp, beginning Dec....
Who passed, who failed? Websites of Canadian MPs compared in study
OTTAWA – A study of member of Parliament websites suggests most federally elected politicians have staked out a place to communicate with constituents online, but many aren't making full use of the web.
Benign obesity a myth, even if blood pressure, cholesterol ‘healthy,’ study says
TORONTO – The notion that someone can be obese yet still healthy is a myth, say researchers, who found that obesity carries a higher risk of premature death compared to that of normal-weight people, regardless of cholesterol, blood pressure and blood-sugar readings.
Create Holiday Memories, Not Garbage
KELOWNA - What do dog walking, cooking classes, baby-sitting help and tickets to the theatre all have in common? They’re all great gift ideas that create memories, not garbage. The Regional District Waste Reduction Office is encouraging residents to ‘be green’ while celebrating the festive season. That will help to reduce the amount of material...
Time to recognize Kelowna’s community leaders
KELOWNA - The City of Kelowna is calling for nominations for the 39th Annual Civic and Community Awards. The awards recognize individuals, groups and organizations that have made outstanding contributions and achievements in 2013 which directly benefited the city. “The Civic Awards is a great way to recognize deserving community members, business leaders, students and...
Mounties warn drivers to slow down
KELOWNA - Drivers are advised to slow down as the RCMP continues to respond to crashes because of slippery road conditions. Kelowna RCMP want the public to know they've been out to a number of crashes over the past several hours and more accidents are being called in. Drivers have lost control, gone off the...
RCMP helicopter tracks fleeing shoplifters
KELOWNA - A pair of shoplifters were quickly brought to justice with the help of a police helicopter yesterday afternoon. Just before 3 p.m. Kelowna RCMP received a report of someone shoplifting at the Orchard Park Mall at 2271 Harvey Avenue. It appears a man and a woman were working together, shoplifting throughout the mall...
Rockets split weekend with NE Chiefs
KELOWNA - A win and a loss for the Okanagan Rockets over the weekend as they faced the Vancouver NE Chiefs. The Rockets kicked off the weekend with a 7 – 2 victory on Saturday November 30th. Tanner Campbell led the attack with a pair of goals and an assist. Reid Kilburn was solid between...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Miles Daniel Taylor
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 2, 2013. Miles Daniel Taylor, 29, is wanted for one count of break, enter and commit indictable offense. Taylor is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 161 lbs. He has brown...
YMCA Staff bring holiday cheer to a family in need this season
KELOWNA - Staff at YMCA Little Scholars Daycare are going the extra mile this holiday season, providing a lucky family a holiday meal and a couple presents to put under the tree. For some, the holidays are not as cheerful as they can be. Being a low income family or single parent can be a...
Bib White Mountain benefits from hosting B.C. Grants
KELOWNA – The B.C. Government is providing $10,500 in Hosting BC grants to help support two major sporting events at Big White. The 2014 IPC Para-Snowboard Cross World Cup tournament, January 23-26, 2014, will get a grant of $7,500, while the Sport Chek Snowboard Cross National Championships March 27-30, 2014, will receive a $3,000 grant....
UBC’s popular Art on the Line gala set for February 1, 2014
The Visual Arts Course Union and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC’s Okanagan campus will hold the 12th annual Art on the Line gala fundraiser on Saturday, February 1, 2014. This annual gala is one of the most widely popular visual arts events in our community. There are only 100 tickets available...
College provides critical support to parents of individuals with autism
An Autism Spectrum diagnosis can be paralyzing for parents, but the Autism Spectrum Certificate at Okanagan College can help them fill the knowledge gap and move forward. “After her diagnosis, I was overwhelmed with what to do first. I knew what she needed, but not where to go to get that help,” says Jaimee Therrien,...
Kehler called up with the Blazers
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have called up 15-year-old goaltender Cole Kehler from the Okanagan Hockey Academy Midget Prep team. Goaltender Bolton Pouliot suffered an upper body injury in practice on Thursday afternoon and is expected to be out of the line-up until after the Christmas break. Kehler hails from Altona, Manitoba and was selected...