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Premier’s Statement on Rosh Hashanah
VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year: "On behalf of all British Columbians, I would like to wish our Jewish community a sweet and happy new year. Rosh Hashanah and the high holy days are a time for reflection and renewal. It's a time for...
Opportunities await at the Volunteer Fair
The City of Kelowna and Kelowna Community Resources will host the 16th annual Okanagan Volunteer Opportunities Fair at the Parkinson Recreation Centre, Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This one-stop-shop makes searching for the right volunteer opportunities easy. With more than 80 local, non-profit organizations in attendance, individuals can learn about organizations...
B.C. police say bizarre kidnap phone threat made to three Canadian detachments
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Police in New Westminster, B.C., say their detachment wasn't the only force to receive a bizarre phone call about a plan to kidnap a woman.
Innovative digital media and culture research series set for UBC
Artists and scholars who push boundaries are focus of free presentations UBC’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) is launching an exciting new research series, Emerging Visions: Digital Media and Culture, starting this month. Monthly public presentations from September through April concern digital media and the rapidly changing world of arts and culture. This...
Police seek owner of abandoned scooter
KELOWNA - Police are trying to find the owner of an abandoned mobility scooter, left on a Rutland area sidewalk last week. Mounties heard of the abandoned scooter shortly before 1 p.m. Aug. 29. It was left on Baron Road, behind the Canadian Tire, likely because of a battery or mechanical failure. It hasn't been...
New Democrat MLA David Eby kicks off advanced education tour in the Okanagan
VANCOUVER – New Democrat advanced education critic David Eby is beginning a province-wide advanced education tour by meeting with students in the Okanagan to listen to their concerns about the state of post-secondary education. “Access to education and growing student debt are serious challenges facing today’s students,” said Eby. “This tour is about getting into...
Regional District swaps annual dog license tags
Dog owners who have licensed their pet in the Central Okanagan are encouraged to visit the Regional District before September 30th. Those with a 2013 tag are asked to stop by the RDCO office (1450 KLO Road) or the Weddell Place Dog Pound in Kelowna to receive a new Permanent License tag for their pet. ...
Large international study shows hypertension under diagnosed, poorly controlled
TORONTO – A large Canadian-led study shows that even though the risks posed by high blood pressure are well known, the condition remains under-diagnosed and poorly controlled around the world.
Bernard Avenue revitalization to see additional phase
The City of Kelowna is revising the schedule for Phase 3 of the Bernard Avenue Revitalization due to the current labour dispute at FortisBC. The third phase of the $14-million revitalization project on Kelowna’s “Main Street” began on Sept. 3 as scheduled, however only the area from St. Paul to Ellis streets including the Ellis...
Investigation leads to possession charges against West Kelowna man
WEST KELOWNA - A West Kelowna man will face charges after police seized a significant quantity of drugs from his vehicle on the Coquihalla Connector last week. An investigation into allegations against Neil Collins who is currently behind bars brought about information that led to a Kelowna RCMP special enforcement team and West Kelowna RCMP...
Severe storms still possible from Vernon to Kamloops
UPDATE: 4:03 p.m. Sept. 3, 2013 THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While a severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted for most of the Okanagan Valley, more storms are possible today and into the evening warns Enviroment Canada. A forecast map shows the potential for severe storms throughout the rest of the day. Currently, Environment Canada is tracking a...
UBC faculty host expert led discussion series AlterKnowledge
Public invited to events that encourage debate and shared ideas Keeping the spirit of intellectual conversations alive, two faculty members with UBC’s Okanagan campus Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies are planning a series of speaking events that encourage audience dialogue. The AlterKnowledge Discussion Series, organized by Allison Hargreaves and David Jefferess, is a series...
Province announces Open for Business Awards finalists
VICTORIA - The Province has announced the 15 finalists for the 2013 Open for Business Awards, which recognize communities that support small business through local-government measures aligned with the BC Small Business Accord. The awards are issued by B.C.'s Small Business Roundtable, established in 2005 to be the voice for small business to government. Through its diverse sector membership of...
Wanted man arrested after chase through Kelowna
KELOWNA - Squealing tires and speeding brought a Kelowna man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant to the attention of RCMP members last night. Police noticed the truck hustling along Enterprise Way before it squealed through the bend to continue north on Spall Road. The 37-year-old driver accelerated then turned onto Clement Avenue where pursuing police...
Fall hours at Kasugai Gardens
Summer is coming to an end and Kasugai Gardens will be returning to its fall hours of operation. Starting today, Tuesday, Sept. 3, Kasugai Gardens will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until October 31 when it will close for the season. Kasugai Gardens are located off Queensway, just east of City Hall....
UBC honours staff members for contribution to Okanagan campus
Four receive Staff Awards of Excellence for their dedication to university life UBC’s Okanagan campus has a reputation for outstanding employees. Recently, four of the best were honoured for burnishing that reputation, both as ambassadors of good will and for outstanding performance making UBC a better place. “When we talk about our people, we have...
Preventing suicide: We all have the potential to save a life
Each year suicide claims the lives of more than 3,500 people in Canada. According to the 2010 Coroner’s Report, B.C. lost an average of 495 people a year due to suicide over the years 2001 to 2010. The effects of suicide can be devastating to our communities and our families. “Suicide can shatter the family...
MP Dan Albas report Sept. 3
The September long weekend has often been thought of as the “end of summer” given that students will be returning to classes in the days following the holiday Monday. For students entering post-secondary education it can be a very exciting time but also an expensive one. Although post-secondary education falls primarily within Provincial jurisdiction, our...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Alfred John Kirkwood
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 3, 2013. Alfred John Kirkwood (DOB 1966-07-25) is wanted for one count of theft under $5000. Kirkwood is described as a 47-year old white male, 6’0” tall and 164 lbs. He has grey...
Blazers week in review
Friday, August 30, 2013 at Kelowna Rockets – 4-3 Loss Mitch Lipon finished with a goal and an assist, but the Blazers fell short in a 4-3 loss to the Kelowna Rockets. Aspen Sterzer gave the Blazers a chance late in the game scoring with 1:40 remaining. Taran Kozun went the distance in goal. Click...
Preventing suicide: We all have the potential to save a life
Each year suicide claims the lives of more than 3,500 people in Canada. According to the 2010 Coroner’s Report, B.C. lost an average of 495 people a year due to suicide over the years 2001 to 2010. The effects of suicide can be devastating to our communities and our families. “Suicide can shatter the family...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Patrick Joseph Larry Beaudry
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of August 30, 2013. Patrick Joseph Larry Beaudry (DOB 1977-06-28) is wanted for one count of assault, one count of mischief under $5,000 and one count of theft under $5,000. Beaudry is described as a...
Strike averted at Vancouver airport after tentative deal struck
VANCOUVER - Travellers heading out of Vancouver's airport this morning didn't have to navigate through picket lines as strike action by nearly 350 unionized workers was averted. A wage increase is part of the tentative deal reached late Thursday, but details of the agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Vancouver Airport...
Fund helps former kids in care realize educational goals
VICTORIA - The Ministry of Children and Family Development has added $1.4 million to a bursary fund that helps B.C. youth formerly in government care pursue educational and vocational studies. The money will help fuel B.C.'s Youth Education Assistance Fund (YEAF), which is available to young people between the ages of 19 and 24 who were in the permanent...