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Beaten man recovering in hospital
KELOWNA - A West Kelowna man is in hospital with serious injuries after being beaten by four men near the downtown area of Kelowna. Kelowna RCMP found the 20-year-old man unconscious at the corner of Ellis Street and Cawston Avenue, shortly after 1 a.m. Sept. 22. He was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries...
Some bylaw disputes to be heard outside court
COLDSTREAM - Those going to court over the smaller things, such as animal and zoning complaints now have the option of bringing disputes to an independent adjudicator outside the traditional courtroom. Starting Sept. 30, the District of Coldstream will join the bylaw adjudication system offered through the Ministry of Justice. The new system is expected...
MP Dan Albas report Sept. 20
In my mid July MP report I focussed on our newly named Federal Cabinet and the many ways Ministers can serve the interests of Canadians including specific examples where cabinet Ministers have supported my work as a Member of Parliament on behalf of citizens here in Okanagan-Coquihalla. One point that I did not address in...
Water Master Plan ready for public feedback
Since incorporation 5 years ago the District has been developing a set of strategic master plans to help guide decision-making that will enable the District of West Kelowna to experience healthy growth and remain a vibrant and resilient community. The latest of these strategic plans is the District’s draft Water Master Plan (WMP). The draft...
Tranquille Road upgrades
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops North Shore Business Improvement Association today hosted a teleconference call between North Shore businesses and Kamloops City Public Works staff regarding the progress of the Tranquille Road Upgrades. “It’s important that businesses have their voice heard on what’s going on with the Tranquille Road Upgrades,” said North Shore Business Association...
Required Oath to Queen for new Canadians constitutional, court rules
TORONTO – Forcing would-be Canadians to take an oath to the Queen as a condition of citizenship has been ruled constitutional.
UPDATE: Hwy 33 at Davie Road reopens
12:06 p.m.. Sept. 20, 2013 KELOWNA - RCMP have opened Hwy 33 at Davie Road. The section was closed because of a gas line rupture. 10:51 a.m. Sept. 20, 2013 KELOWNA - A natural gas line rupture at Hwy 33 and Davie Road is the cause of traffic disruption in Rutland. Emergency personnel are evacuating...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: William Joseph Louie
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 20, 2013. William Joseph Louie (DOB 1965-04-14) is wanted for two counts of sexual interference and two counts of sexual assault. Louie is described as a 48-year-old non-white male, 5’6” tall and 201...
Tentative deal for support workers heads off looming strike in B.C. schools
VANCOUVER – Looming job action by 33,000 unionized public school support staff in British Columbia has been averted.
RCMP bust three Okanagan men during road check
KELOWNA - Three Okanagan men riding in two separate vehicles were arrested during an overnight road check after police found a significant quantity of drugs and cash. Kelowna RCMP set up their road check on the inbound lanes of William R. Bennett Bridge after midnight, Sept. 18. At about 12:45 a.m., an Oliver man, 33,...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Michael Benedict Mair
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 19, 2013. Michael Benedict Mair (DOB 1981-07-27) is wanted for one count of Possession of Stolen Property, one count of Possession/Use of Stolen Credit Card and one count of Breach. Mair is described...
In own words, witness tells story of a routine morning commute turned deadly
OTTAWA – On any other day, I would have caught a bus closer to home. But it was a cool, sunny September morning and I was running late, so I drove to Ottawa's Fallowfield train station in order to save some time.
Liberal government quietly releases two-year report on dismal “jobs plan”
VANCOUVER - The Liberal government released a two-year report on their so-called “jobs plan” on Tuesday without fanfare because the “jobs plan” has been undeniably dismal, say the New Democrats. “In late September 2011, the premier launched her jobs plan specifically targeting the private sector,” said New Democrat jobs critic Harry Bains. “According to Statistics...
West Kelowna Meetings with Ministers at UBCM
Crown Land grants, roads maintenance, a second crossing over Okanagan Lake and new approaches to federal gas tax funding distribution were the topics of West Kelowna Council’s scheduled meetings Tuesday, September 17 with provincial government representatives at the Union of BC Municipalities convention. Mayor Doug Findlater says West Kelowna Council was able to raise key...
B.C. invests in healthy communities
VICTORIA - Minister of Health Terry Lake today announced that $375,000 for the Healthy Communities Capacity Building Fund will soon be available for eligible local governments to apply for Phase-2 grants to develop local policies and actions that will help residents lead healthier lives. "Creating healthier communities is a key component of encouraging healthy lifestyles and preventing chronic diseases,"...
Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship opens at UBC’s Okanagan campus
People with intellectual disabilities assisted through research, collaboration A place that advocates for people with intellectual disabilities is opening on UBC’s Okanagan campus. The Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIC), a partnership between UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, will be officially inaugurated at a ceremony Friday. “The centre seeks to further the inclusion and full...
B.C. Liberals creating a crisis by failing to address need for mental health services
VANCOUVER— More than half a decade since the Vancouver Police Department last raised the alarm about the growing reliance on police and emergency rooms to fill gaps in mental health services, the problem continues to grow, says New Democrat mental health and addictions critic Sue Hammell. “We’ve seen that cutting vital mental health services as...
UBC’s Faculty of Management hosts career fair
Résumé reviews, networking, interview tips, and job prospects for students It’s a question many university students hear time and again: “So, what do you want to be when you get out of school?” And while most in UBC’s Faculty of Management have a strong idea that they will pursue a business career, twice a year...
WHL Western Conference 2013-14 season preview
CALGARY – The Western Hockey League’s 48th season begins on Thursday, September 19th, as fans gear up for another exciting winter of WHL hockey. The Portland Winterhawks proved that the third time is the charm, celebrating the 2013 WHL Championship after having come up short in the WHL Championship series the two previous seasons. Will...
New UBCO wellness centre opens
KELOWNA - A new state of the art wellness centre at UBC isn't just functional. The architect who designed it considered asthetics creating a zero calorie feast for the eyes for those who use. And, it's constructed from local lumber to support the forestry industry. The $4.1 Hangar and Wellness Centre officially opened Sept. 17,...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Christie Lane Ethier
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 18, 2013. Christie Lane Ethier (DOB 1989-08-22) is wanted for one count of Breach of Probation. Ethier is described as a 24-year-old non-white female, 5’ tall and 141 lbs. She has brown hair...
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna man found
UPDATE: 7:03 a.m. Sept. 18, 2013 The Kelowna RCMP says Quinnton Campbell was located last night and is safe. 5:05 p.m. Sept. 17, 2013 KELOWNA - Police want the public's assistance locating a Kelowna man who has been missing since Sept. 16. Quinnton Campbell was reported missing yesterday at about 6:50 p.m. Family have been...
Matt Needham named Blazers team captain
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have announced that 18-year-old Matt Needham has been named team captain. The Penticton native is entering his third full season with the Blazers and was the hockey club’s first round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2010. “Matt has developed his leadership qualities over the past two seasons under guys like...
Highlights from The B.C. Jobs Plan 24-Month Progress Report
VANCOUVER - Significant headway has been made in meeting the B.C. government's economic goals as laid out in The BC Jobs Plan 24-Month Progress Report, released today. "I'm tremendously proud of the progress B.C. has made over the past two years," said Premier Christy Clark. "Today, we stand on the threshold of one of the biggest economic growth cycles...