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Police suspect GHB in Kelowna accident
KELOWNA - A West Kelowna man may face impaired driving charges for his role in an accident at Lakeshore and Cook Road last night. Witnesses told police the West Kelowna man, 33, was weaving all over the road in his blue Chevy Silverado before crashing into the rear of a Pontiac mini-van at the intersection...
Improvements coming for Hwy 33 hairpin
KELOWNA - The Liberal government is shelling out for a few simple improvements to the 8 Mile Curve on Hwy 33 with motorist safety in mind. New LED chevron signs, an upgrade to the overhead flashing advisory signs and improvement of the static curve warning signs will cost an estimated $195,000. The project is expected...
Labour Day: reflecting on how we all contribute to B.C.
VICTORIA - Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond has issued the following statement in honour of Labour Day: "Many people believe the September long weekend is merely about the end of summer and the start of a new school year, but it is so much more than that. The celebration of...
Rockets scheduled for WHL exhibition game Friday
With the Kelowna Rockets kicking off its Western Hockey League exhibition schedule this Friday in Kelowna, the team will also kick off another season of charity work in the city. The Rockets have two home exhibition games this season as they will hit the ice at Prospera Place Friday against Kamloops as well as Sept....
New senior adviser to help small businesses cut red tape
VICTORIA - The Province has taken another step to cut red tape with today's appointment of a senior official to work with small businesses to break down barriers and increase small business procurement by at least 20 per cent. Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto has appointed George Farkas as executive lead of the Small...
It’s back to school driving rules time
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Summer draws to a close and schools are ready for the return of some 21,000 students, who will be arriving in many different ways. As summer winds down and the school year begins anew, children will be travelling to and from their local schools by public or private transportation as well as on...
U.S. town mobilizes to fight Aryan enclave plan of supremacist wanted in Canada
LEITH, N.D. – In a tree-fringed grassy lot with a lone picnic bench in the tiny North Dakota farming town of Leith, Craig Cobb sees the perfect venue for a white power music festival.
Accident slows traffic on William R. Bennett Bridge
KELOWNA - Traffic is backing up on the William R. Bennett Bridge following crash. There are reports the accident happened on the west side of the bridge. More to come. To contact the reporter for this story, submit photos or video, email Julie Whittet at jwhittet@infotelnews.ca or call (250)718-0428.
Second day of talks underway to avoid YVR strike; job action may begin tonight
VANCOUVER – A second day of talks is underway between the Vancouver Airport Authority and almost 350 unionized workers in an attempt to avoid a strike that could begin as early as midnight.
School zone traffic enforcement resumes Sept. 3
West Kelowna RCMP and Bylaw Enforcement officers will be conducting traffic safety and parking blitzes in school zones, starting September 3, as children get back to the books. RCMP officers will be ticketing speeders and watching for distracted drivers to remind the public of the importance of road safety in and around all schools. Bylaw...
Construction at the Joe Rich Community Hall Sports Facility
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, the sportsbox and rink facility at the Joe Rich Community Hall will be closed for a major six week overhaul. The $280,000 project will see the existing asphalt rink surface removed and a new concrete slab poured; installation of new dasher boards around the rink; painting tennis court lines on the...
Kelowna firefighters wear pink for the cure
This September, the Kelowna Fire Department will swap their typical uniforms for something a little more colourful. Throughout September, all members of the Fire Department will be wearing pink t-shirts while on duty to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure. “The...
Labour Day hours of operation at civic properties
To mark Labour Day, City Hall will be closed Monday, September 2. The Glenmore Landfill will be open its regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. giving you time to pick up your fall OgoGrow or GlenGrow - available at the Glenmore Landfill or the Commonage Road Compost Facility until 4 p.m. Parkinson Recreation...
B.C. RCMP seize massive arsenal, lay trafficking charges
VANCOUVER, B.C., – Police in B.C. have seized a massive arsenal of weapons and ammunition and have laid firearms charges against a 63-year-old man.
Handgun pointed at bus driver in Rutland
KELOWNA - A man allegedly pointed a handgun at a bus driver and threatened to kill him last night at a stop on McCurdy Road East at Craig Road. Police arrived at the bus stop at about 11 p.m. to investigate a report of threats with a firearm. RCMP say the sole passenger of the...
Valley-wide Make Water Work contest nets winner
Kelowna – This summer, more than 800 Okanagan residents pledged to “Make Water Work” – committing to water conservation, and entering a contest for $5000 in WaterWise yard upgrades. Lynda and Don Grant of Peachland got the call yesterday announcing they had won. “I’m just thrilled,” said Lynda Grant, noting that their home irrigation system...
Dixie Chicks add Kelowna to tour
KELOWNA - The Dixie Chicks are adding Kelowna to their Long Time Gone tour, their first through Canada in seven years. According to a press release, the destination was added because of "overwhelming demand" at other Canadian venues on their list. The event takes place at Prospera Place, October 27, 2013 with doors opening at...
Officials urge caution with fire use over long weekend
KAMLOOPS - With campfire bans now lifted throughout the province within the Wildfire Management Branch's jurisdiction, many British Columbians may be planning to light a fire while enjoying the outdoors on the Labour Day long weekend. However, Wildfire Management Branch officials would like to remind the public about B.C.'s campfire safety regulations and the need to be careful with campfire...
UBC Master’s of Social Work focuses on clinical practice opportunities
All-MSW program addresses Canada’s need for highly trained social workers As Director of the School of Social Work at UBC’s Okanagan campus, Ed Taylor had a tough call to make in establishing an enhanced Master of Social Work Program (MSW). The higher qualification was quickly becoming the new post-secondary standard in the social- and mental...
September brings new beginnings, new prospects to UBC
Okanagan campus has record 8,346 students driving cultural, economic change September at UBC’s Okanagan campus is a time of new beginnings, fresh faces, new ideas, wish lists and to-do lists. And for the more than 1,300 faculty and staff, it is also a time of excitement as this year’s record 8,346 students – including 1,833...
Construction Starts at West Highland Park
Kamloops – The City of Kamloops has begun construction on a 1.8 kilometre multi-use pathway at new West Highlands Park in Aberdeen neighborhood. The 3.5 metre wide fully accessible pathway will provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The path will feature spectacular vistas of the North Thompson valley with scenic viewpoints and picnic...
Community support grows for West Kelowna KidSport
A program aimed at ensuring all West Kelowna children have access to organized sports has received a big boost this week, thanks to two fundraising events. West Kelowna KidSport™ has received a record $5,486 thanks to $2,800 raised during the annual Hockey Swap held Sunday, August 25 and a generous $2,686 donation from the West...
B.C. Education minister remains mum on contract talks with support workers
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's education minister is not commenting publicly about any plans the government may have if the province's school-support workers end up striking.
Court rules against B.C. polygamous leader, issues $150,000 in penalties
VANCOUVER – The leader of a B.C. community that practices polygamy has lost an appeal in federal Tax Court, which has ordered him to pay penalties of nearly $150,000.