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Shelley Jordan
Downtown lights up for the holidays
On Saturday, Dec. 7, residents and visitors are invited to join the Downtown Kelowna Association for its annual Light Up! celebration, taking place at Kerry Park from 2 to 7 p.m. To accommodate this celebration, which includes the tree lighting at 6 p.m., Mill Street between Bernard Avenue and Queensway will be closed from 12...
It’s BMO Ultimate (Rockets) Fans night Saturday
KELOWNA - BMO is inviting Rockets fans out to celebrate their passion at the Ultimate CHL Fan Appreciation Night, which takes place at Prospera Place on Saturday when the Rockets host the Kamloops Blazers. The Rockets have added a night in a Rockets suite to the top prize, the chance at a trip for two...
Kelowna Veterans Affairs to keep a door open
KELOWNA - The Veterans Affairs office in Kelowna set to close next February will now remain open with one client service agent to assist veterans. The announcement came yesterday from the office of Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country Ron Cannan. Cannan says his office has been working with the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Julian...
City talks new police services building
KELOWNA - Kelowna may be getting a new, $48M downtown Police Services building. City Council will discuss a proposal Monday to replace the 52-year-old Police Services building on the corner of Clement Avenue and Richter Street. Under a Municipal Policing Agreement, the City of Kelowna is required to provide adequate accommodations for the RCMP to...
Randall Hopley faces ‘indeterminate’ jail time for B.C. child abduction
CRANBROOK – A convicted child abductor could spend the rest of his life in prison if a British Columbia Supreme Court judge declares him a dangerous offender today.
Eight bands get $7 million in tax money from mine as part of deal with B.C.
VANCOUVER – Eight aboriginal bands will get more than $7 million in tax money from a copper mine near Kamloops, B.C., as part of a revenue-sharing partnership with the provincial government.
Blazers host Rockets Friday night
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers are hosting their divisional rivals on Friday night as the Kelowna Rockets make their second appearance of the season at Interior Savings Centre. Kamloops Harley Davidson is the game sponsor and they will be set up in sponsor’s corner on the concourse selling select clothing. Christmas Amalgamated will be set...
Hot ashes cause of minor house fire
KELOWNA - A house caught fire today when the resident left hot ashes on the lawn beside the home. Three fire engines, one rescue vehicle and a command vehicle along with 19 firefighters responded to the incident at 1646 Mountain Ave. at 11:22 a.m. When they arrived, the fire was beginning to climb the siding and...
Traffic stop eventually leads to civil forfeiture
KELOWNA - A Kelowna man was first caught for speeding, then lost cell phones and $51,780 in a civil forfeiture. When RCMP stopped the red Volkswagon Beetle for going 86 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Highway 33 East near McKenzie Road, a search was conducted for undisclosed reasons. During the search police...
Edmonton murder investigation leads to Kelowna man
EDMONTON - A Kelowna man has been charged with first degree murder following an investigation into a 2012 house fire where the body of a man was found. Thaven Phillip Gardiner, 38, was charged in the death of Phillipp Jochen Woehrle, 28, whose body was found by Edmonton Fire and rescue amongst the ashes of...
Police seek witnesses to hit and run on Springfield Road
KELOWNA - The RCMP is shouting out to the public after a hit and run on Springfield Road yesterday failed to yield witnesses. At about 4:45 Kelowna RCMP received a report of a hit and run on Springfield Road near Kirschner. A large truck slammed into the rear of a westbound Toyota Corolla as it...
RCMP should allow Mountie to smoke medicinal pot in uniform: cannabis advocate
FREDERICTON – An advocate of medical cannabis says the case of a New Brunswick Mountie who's reportedly been told he cannot smoke the drug while in uniform underscores the need for employers to better understand medicinal marijuana.
Managing meltdowns: Tips on tackling tantrums and engaging kids during holidays
TORONTO – With the arrival of the holiday season comes the inevitable spike in shopping excursions and social gatherings — and with them, potential opportunities for children to act out.
Some facts about powerful painkiller oxycodone and the dangers it can pose
OTTAWA – Some facts on oxycodone:
Minimal disruption for all during Kelowna Family YMCA renovations
During a 10 month renovation to the Kelowna Family YMCA aquatic change rooms starting January 6th, 2014, disruption to members and the public will be minimal. “Serving families is a priority and the YMCA is investing in creating temporary change cubicles for families and special needs during this time” says Karlene Sewell, GM Kelowna Family...
Road closure due to movie production 13 Steps
KELOWNA - Numerous Productions Inc. is in Kelowna filming its new production, 13 Steps. To ensure the safety of residents and crew, Bay Avenue in the downtown North End will be closed between Ellis Street to Guy Street from 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 to 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. RCMP members will be onsite...
Firefighters’ food drive
WEST KELOWNA - The holidays are a time of great need for West Kelowna’s local food bank and the thousands of non-perishable items collected during the Christmas season can keep the shelves full right through the winter. West Kelowna Fire Rescue members are volunteering their time to go door to door throughout the community collecting...
Students to learn what it means to be digital citizens in a digital world
KELOWNA – Okanagan Mission Secondary School’s Social Media class, in conjunction with the Central Okanagan School District, are excited to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Alec Couros, Professor of Educational Technology and Media from the Faculty of Education with the University of Regina. Dr. Couros will facilitate sessions around what it means to be a digital citizen...
City’s ready for Old Man Winter
KELOWNA - While many residents might be wishing winter would hold off a bit longer, the City’s snow removal and sanding trucks are ready to keep snow and ice off municipal roads and sidewalks. “Even before the snow comes down, City crews will be out preparing the roads to make snow and ice clearing easier...
Highlights of Kelowna City Council meeting – Nov. 25
Lady of the Lake Presentation Council received a presentation from Kelowna ambassadors Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Leah Sorge and Kelowna Princess Elizabeth Hardy about their recent activities, including their trip to Japan. Family YMCA update Council received an update on the renovation of the Kelowna Family Y in Rutland. The project will repair...
A ‘special’ Vees performance leads to win in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The Penticton Vees mastery of the West Kelowna Warriors continued Tuesday night, as they rode a strong special teams performance en route to a 3-2 come-from-behind win at Royal LePage Place. The win is the Vees third in as many games against the Warriors this season and moves them into first place...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Derek Earl Dettling
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 27, 2013. Derek Earl Dettling, 41, is wanted for one count of driving while disqualified, one count of driving while prohibited, one count of driving while suspended and one count of fail to...
HASMAT investigates suspicious white powder found in park
KELOWNA - The Fire Department was called in after a white powder was discovered on the ground at Davie Road Park by a City of Kelowna worker this morning. The Fire Department asked for the assistance of the Hazardous Materials Response Team to help secure the scene before going in, suited up in their 'B'...
B.C. government to consult public over apology to Chinese community
VICTORIA – British Columbia's government is once again trying to correct some historical wrongs committed against the province's Chinese community.