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Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

Pacific Coastal Airlines Launches New Service Between Cranbrook (YXC) and Kelowna (YLW)

Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce the addition of a new regularly scheduled non-stop service between Cranbrook and Kelowna effective Monday, November 18, 2013. The new flight will operate once every day except Saturday. It is scheduled to depart Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook at 3:10 p.m. MDT arriving at Kelowna International...

YLW to offer flights to Kootenays

KELOWNA - The airport will be introducing a new year round service connecting the Okanagan to the Kootenays. YLW director Sam Samaddar says Pacific Coastal Airlines will begin operation of 19 seat airplanes, six days a week excluding Saturday beginning Nov. 18.  The service is expected to increase activity between the two regions while boosting...

Crash at Kelowna airport, small plane slides off runway into Mill Creek

UPDATE: 12:46 p.m. Oct. 4, 2013 KELOWNA - The student pilot at the helm of a Cessna 172 that crashed at YLW this morning has been taken to hospital with minor injuries, airport director Sam Samaddar said during a press conference today. Samaddar said the student was conducting a touch and go exercise, which is...

Missing man threatened to harm himself

WEST KELOWNA - A missing West Kelowna man was emotionally distraught and threatened to harm himself when he left his home on foot last night around midnight. Kelvin Forsythe, 30, lives on the 3300 block of Old Okanagan Highway. There was one sighting of Forsythe at the McDonald's restaurant on Harvey Avenue in Kelowna, but...

Crime Stoppers most wanted: Anastasia Marci Filiatrault

Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 3, 2013.  Anastasia Marci Filiatrault (DOB 1988-07-29) is wanted for one count of fraud under $5000 and one count of possession of stolen property under $5000.  Filiatrault is described as a 25-year-old non-white...

Foster families make our province stronger

VICTORIA - When families struggle - whether due to conflicts, substance misuse, illness or because they require specialized care for a child with complex needs - it's comforting to know there are safe havens available for the children and teens who have nowhere else to turn. Every day in British Columbia, more than 3,100 foster families open their hearts...

Dog licensing initiative takes off in Kelowna

Kelowna is offering a one-time only dog licensing initiative. The event takes place Monday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Regional District of Central Okanagan – Woodhaven Board Room, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna. The first principle of Responsible Dog Ownership in the Regional District of Central Okanagan is the licensing of dogs.  We are launching an...

Breastfeeding support is available

Breast milk is the ultimate convenience food. It’s inexpensive and readily available in the perfect feeding vessel at just the right temperature. Breast milk also improves the health of both babies and moms.   Children who are breastfed are less likely to develop a number of illnesses including ear infections, asthma, obesity, and respiratory illnesses. Breastfeeding...

Police determine bomb caused Rutland truck fire

KELOWNA - RCMP believe a suspicious truck fire in Rutland last month was the result of a bomb. The "improvised explosive device" was placed in the cab of a Chevy Silverado in the 1300 block of Rutland Road north. On Aug. 30 at about 12:25 a.m., a plume of smoke coming from the area of...

Crime Stoppers most wanted: Cody Wayne William Miner

Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 30, 2013.  Cody Wayne William Miner (DOB 1989-03-24) is wanted for one count of driving while suspended and five counts of breach of undertaking.  Miner is described as a 24-year-old white male, 6’3”...

Chicago takes over Kelowna at Prospera Place

KELOWNA - Chicago is coming to Prospera Place. The concert takes place Thursday, March 13, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. Chicago came to together in 1967 and this is their 46th year touring — they've never missed a...

A come from behind victory for Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs

KELOWNA – The Chiefs faced off against the Steam in Summerland Sunday afternoon, skating away with a 4 – 3 win. The Steam opened up scoring in the first period with a quick goal from Paulsen Lautard.  The Chiefs continued to fight and at 3:45 Jagger Bowles (1G, 1A) scored on the powerplay.  Summerland would...

RCMP, prosecutor investigate B.C. Liberal government’s ethnic vote plan

VICTORIA – The outgoing leader of British Columbia's New Democratic Party says information he provided to the RCMP last month has prompted an Election Act investigation and the appointment of a special prosecutor who has since been tasked with helping police probe the Liberal government's failed plan to woo ethnic voters.

Crime Stoppers most wanted: Adam Lane Wallace

Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 27, 2013.  Adam Lane Wallace (DOB 1987-08-16) is wanted for one count of break and enter.  Wallace is described as a 26-year-old non-white male, 5’7” tall and 170 lbs.  He has black hair...

Fire erupts at auto body shop in north end

UPDATE: Building "a complete loss" 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26 A fire that tore through White Stag Autobody just after 8:45 a.m. has destroyed the building. The exact cause of the fire is still unkown. The Kelowna Fire Department continues to investigate a crew mops up the remaining hot spots. Four engines, one rescue vehicle, a...