News Items tag as: KLJUN1715

RCMP, SPCA investigating woman accused of dragging puppy behind moving vehicle
June 21, 2015 - 8:00 PM

OKANAGAN – After news of four Kelowna women who rescued a puppy that was injured while being pulled behind a moving vehicle in Oliver last week, the SPCA and RCMP have begun a joint investigation into possible animal cruelty.
Why killer Neil Snelson could be home for Christmas
June 20, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - Neil Snelson has once again been convicted of manslaughter in the death of a college student more than 20 years ago but be prepared: His next stay in prison will likely be short — if he goes back to prison at all.
Big air and local talent featured in extreme mountain bike movie
June 17, 2015 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Ever wondered what it’s like to do a 70-foot front flip on a tricked out mountain bike? Now you can get an idea without risking reconstructive surgery or a lengthy hospital stay.
Pianos in the Park take social media by storm
June 17, 2015 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA – Less than a week after they were set up, Kelowna’s Pianos in the Park are filling the downtown streets with beautiful music.
Biosolids review coming for Nicola Valley
June 17, 2015 - 2:59 PM

MERRITT - After several months of protests and blockades, the province has agreed to establish a group to conduct a scientific review of biosolids in Nicola Valley.
RCMP: 19-year-old who caused rollover accident on Benvoulin was high
June 17, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA – RCMP say the young man behind the wheel of a blue Pontiac was under the influence of drugs when he crossed the oncoming lane of Benvoulin Road Tuesday and was hit by another vehicle that rolled over into the ditch.
Filmmaker captures awe of Okanagan Valley
June 17, 2015 - 12:43 PM

OKANAGAN - The essence of what makes the Okanagan Valley breathtaking has been captured by a filmmaker from Summerland in a short video entitled Born To Wonder.
Kamloops is the only Interior B.C. city to take part in this unique homelessness project
June 17, 2015 - 10:57 AM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops has been taking part in a national pilot project to help eliminate homelessness and this week the community has upped the ante by signing up for a national campaign.
Luck changes for Las Vegas contest grand prize winner
June 17, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Elizabeth Christie used to say she never wins anything. Her story has changed since winning the InfoNews.ca grand prize of a trip to Las Vegas.
City moves to revamp public sign bylaw
June 17, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KELOWNA - In the face of changing tastes and technology the City of Kelowna could soon deal with signs in a different way.
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JONESIE: When 'journalists' help themselves, they don't help anyone
OPINION Gaze with me for a moment at the soft navel of the dwindling news and media business of Kamloops and the Okanagan. Kelowna Now had a good get this week. At least until they did Kelowna Now things with it. They got t

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan picked up last month compared to July 2024, but still lag way behind the 10-year average. According to figures released by the Rennie Advance real estate analysis report, overall sales in the Centra

News Items tag as: KLJUN1715

RCMP, SPCA investigating woman accused of dragging puppy behind moving vehicle

Why killer Neil Snelson could be home for Christmas

Big air and local talent featured in extreme mountain bike movie

Pianos in the Park take social media by storm

Biosolids review coming for Nicola Valley

RCMP: 19-year-old who caused rollover accident on Benvoulin was high

Filmmaker captures awe of Okanagan Valley

Kamloops is the only Interior B.C. city to take part in this unique homelessness project

Luck changes for Las Vegas contest grand prize winner

City moves to revamp public sign bylaw

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