Kelowna
The Okanagan’s connection to popular new movie Gone Girl
KELOWNA - A Kelowna born actress has a cameo role in the new movie Gone Girl, starring Ben Affleck. Lauren Glazier plays a ‘fashionista’ in the mystery thriller about a missing woman and the husband suspected of killing her. It isn’t Glazier’s first time on the silver screen. She’s appeared in a range of short films...
Arrest of alleged drug traffickers ruled ‘unlawful’
KELOWNA - Drug charges against three men are in doubt after a Kelowna Supreme Court Justice ruled RCMP officers, after committing resources to a lengthy investigation, erred in their arrests of three men believed to be trafficking heroin. Justice Gordon Funt, in his Oct. 2 voir dire ruling, ruled the arrests of Joshua David Lambrecht...
Okanagan hockey refs flee burning car
ENDERBY - Three Okanagan hockey referees are lucky to be alive after an off-ice collision Friday night. Jeremy Silzer, 24, of Vernon says he and two other refs, one from Winfield and one from Kelowna, were returning home from a Junior B hockey game in Sicamous around 10 p.m. They were just rounding a corner...
Trial date set for three accused of killing Jonathan Bacon
KELOWNA – Three men accused of killing gang leader Jonathan Bacon will face a jury trial in April 2016. Jujhar Khun-Khun, Jason T. McBride and Michael K. Jones are each charged with one count of murder and four counts of attempted murder. Bacon died after he was shot while in his Porsche Cayenne outside the...
Friday is last day for nominations in civic election
KELOWNA - If you’re interested in running for Mayor, City council or school trustee in Kelowna – Oct. 10 is your last day to file the paperwork. The election will take place Nov. 15. Potential candidates are encouraged to call ahead in order to book an appointment to file before 4 p.m. Those interested in...
Jonny Lang brings blues-rock to Kelowna
KELOWNA – He’s been called one of the best live performers and guitarists of his generation. Jonny Lang and his band are coming to Kelowna. On the heels of his latest album “Fight for My Soul” the Fargo, N.D. native is touring to promote the effort. Sixteen years ago at the age of 16, Lang...
Your chance to see a blood-red moon this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Not only do we get to view a full moon and a minor meteor shower this week, we will also be treated to a total lunar eclipse that will give the moon a blood red colour. In our end of the world, the eclipse is expected to be visible from start to finish,...
Future of Sopa Square a waiting game
KELOWNA – The company that owns the Vancouver Canucks may still breathe life into an on-again, off-again Kelowna development but not before it jumps through a few more legal hurdles to bring it out of receivership. Sopa Square was supposed to be the project to change the face of the Pandosy neighbourhood. The mix of...
Tragically Hip has found a place to happen in Kelowna this winter
KELOWNA - The Tragically Hip announced Monday they'll perform in Kelowna during their 2015 North American tour. The Hip will lauch their Fully and Completely tour at the House of Blues in Chicago in January and arrive in Kelowna Feb. 7. The show at Prospera Place starts at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7...
DeHart to seek second term on council
KELOWNA – Another councillor has announced she will be on the ballot again this November. Maxine DeHart is the third and most recent sitting councillor to declare her intentions to run as an incumbent in the municipal election next month. In a media release, DeHart says she will focus her campaign on continuing the work...
Kelowna’s Run for the Cure raises over $175,000
KELOWNA – What they lacked in numbers, they made up for with enthusiasm. Over 1,2000 people took part in the CIBC Run for the Cure in Kelowna’s City Park Sunday morning. Over $175,000 was raised. Last year, Run for the Cure saw over 2,000 people raise about $300,000. The annual fundraiser for the Canadian Breast...
Take advantage of the harvest this fall by attending some of these events
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Fall is upon us. The new season calls for pumpkin-inspired goodies, warmer coats, leaf raking, choosing the perfect turkey and finding the Halloween costume to help you win the contest. But the season also brings a bounty of fun events, most of which are family-friendly. Take a look and see what communities in...
Millions announced for upgrades to Westside Road
WEST KELOWNA – Premier Christy Clark announced Friday that the province would invest $45 million over five years to upgrade one of the worst roads in B.C. The first step involves widening an 800 metre section from Waterfront Farm to Blue Grouse as well as installation of roadside barriers and rock protection. Construction on...
WestJet encourages winter season in South Okanagan
PENTICTON - The arrival of WestJet in Penticton is encouraging the City, tourism and other organizations throughout the South Okanagan to focus on what the region as to offer in the winter season. AirCanada will no longer be the sole airline flying out of Penticton once WestJet joins the ranks at the end of October,...
Okanagan Regional Library eyes staff and service cuts
OKANAGAN - The union representing Okanagan Regional Library workers is sounding the alarm over proposed staff and service cuts at branches throughout the valley. Deb Dolman, vice president of CUPE Local 1123, says an alarming 375 staff hours at 19 branches are on the chopping block as part of the regional library’s plan to improve...