Wade Paterson

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Prolific offender dies after jumping from moving vehicle

A 23-year-old man died after allegedly jumping from a moving vehicle in Glenmore Saturday morning.

Kelowna RCMP are optimistic their new sports car, which was seized from an alleged gangster in Vancouver, will deter young people from gang-associated lifestyles.

Fancy sports car to discourage gang life

Mounties are hoping a 2004 Nissan 350Z, which was seized in Vancouver from an alleged gangster, will keep young people away from gangs.

Kelowna RCMP are optimistic their new sports car, which was seized from an alleged gangster in Vancouver, will deter young people from gang-associated lifestyles.
Michelle Novakowski, executive director of the Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society, says Kelowna's new domestic violence unit will provide increased safety for victims and their families.

New unit to combat domestic violence

Kelowna RCMP, the provincial government and local frontline workers are teaming up to assist victims of domestic violence.

Michelle Novakowski, executive director of the Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society, says Kelowna's new domestic violence unit will provide increased safety for victims and their families.
Three trees in Myra Canyon Adventure Park were damaged by chainsaw last weekend. The adventure park has been forced to delay its opening, which was supposed to happen this Saturday.

Vandalism delays adventure park opening

Myra Canyon Adventure Park was supposed to open this weekend.

Three trees in Myra Canyon Adventure Park were damaged by chainsaw last weekend. The adventure park has been forced to delay its opening, which was supposed to happen this Saturday.

Street hockey tournament planned for improved Brown Road

The recently upgraded Brown Road will be the backdrop for a brand new District of West Kelowna street hockey tournament next month.

Elliott Road re-opening delayed

Detour signs will be left up a month longer than expected in Westbank Centre due to construction delays on the new Westbank Centre Exchange.

Federal Industry Minister James Moore speaks to media at Gray Monk Estate Winery in Lake Country Friday. Moore is on a cross-Canada tour to speak about removing interprovincial trade barriers.

Federal industry minister visits Lake Country

Minister James Moore visited Gray Monk Estate Winery in Lake Country Friday to gain support for removing interprovincial trade barriers.

Federal Industry Minister James Moore speaks to media at Gray Monk Estate Winery in Lake Country Friday. Moore is on a cross-Canada tour to speak about removing interprovincial trade barriers.
Melissa Wornardt of Paynter's Fruit Market sorts fresh Bing cherries. Paynter's Fruit Market is one of 15 stops on the newly developed Westside Farm Loop.

Westside Farm Loop inspired by wine trail

Farmers and agritourism operators are hoping the district's new farm loop will enjoy similar success to that of the Westside Wine Trail.

Melissa Wornardt of Paynter's Fruit Market sorts fresh Bing cherries. Paynter's Fruit Market is one of 15 stops on the newly developed Westside Farm Loop.
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone speaks to members of the Greater Westside Board of Trade Thursday morning.

Second crossing could be built by 2022

Motorists may have a second way to get across Okanagan Lake in less than a decade.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone speaks to members of the Greater Westside Board of Trade Thursday morning.

West Kelowna summer concert series begins

The sounds of Frank Sinatra and the big bands will kick off West Kelowna's third season of Music in the Park.

(From front left to right) Sarah Bernacki, Kamilla Bernacki and Leanne Hopegood will be some of the Travel4Souls volunteers painting feet at the inaugural Barefoot on the Boardwalk event July 19. Jim Belshaw, chair of Soles4Souls Canada, says there will be prizes for most pledges and best decorated feet.

Fundraiser goes Barefoot on the Boardwalk

Soles4Souls Canada is asking Kelowna residents to ditch their shoes in a fundraiser that will help bring footwear to others in need.

(From front left to right) Sarah Bernacki, Kamilla Bernacki and Leanne Hopegood will be some of the Travel4Souls volunteers painting feet at the inaugural Barefoot on the Boardwalk event July 19. Jim Belshaw, chair of Soles4Souls Canada, says there will be prizes for most pledges and best decorated feet.
David Perron says odours from the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant have prevented him from enjoying his deck during the three years he has lived in his Canyon Ridge home.

Close-up: Struggling to eliminate waste

Reporter Wade Paterson looks at several issues facing the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

David Perron says odours from the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant have prevented him from enjoying his deck during the three years he has lived in his Canyon Ridge home.

Skier makes pitch for skatepark

Competitive freestyle skier Mason Barzilay wants West Kelowna youth to be active, and predicts a new skatepark may be one solution.

One hundred and forty cyclists rode from Kelowna to Delta last Saturday as part of the annual Ride2Survive fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.

West Kelowna pastor cycles 400 km for cancer research

David Barbour spent more than 19 hours on his bike Saturday as he and 139 others completed the Ride2Survive.

One hundred and forty cyclists rode from Kelowna to Delta last Saturday as part of the annual Ride2Survive fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Rick de Jong

West Kelowna councillor eyeing move to federal politics

Rick de Jong has announced his candidacy for Conservative nomination in the newly established riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay.

Rick de Jong

Shannon Lake: Floating dock feedback wanted

If Shannon Lake residents are interested, they could have a new floating dock to enhance fishing in Shannon Lake Regional Park.

In this week's Close-up, Capital News reporter Wade Paterson watches the opening World Cup match with Brazilian fans, checks in with a local man headed to Brazil for the tournament and interviews a diehard Ghana supporter.

Close-up: Catching World Cup fever

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup underway, reporter Wade Paterson checks in with local footy fans to see how they celebrate the tournament.

In this week's Close-up, Capital News reporter Wade Paterson watches the opening World Cup match with Brazilian fans, checks in with a local man headed to Brazil for the tournament and interviews a diehard Ghana supporter.
The We Create Change Tour stopped at Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary in West Kelowna Friday.

We Create Change Tour stops in West Kelowna

The We Create Change Tour stopped at Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary Friday as part of its 10-week, 90-stop cross-Canada tour.

The We Create Change Tour stopped at Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary in West Kelowna Friday.
Cam Currie, manager of Kal Tire on Elk Road in West Kelowna, shows Cheyanne McCallum how to test the air pressure of a tire.

Program prepares youth for employment

Three West Kelowna teenagers learned how to check vehicle brakes, tire air pressure and essential fluids Thursday morning.

Cam Currie, manager of Kal Tire on Elk Road in West Kelowna, shows Cheyanne McCallum how to test the air pressure of a tire.
West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater says some of the benches installed on the recently improved Brown Road in Westbank Centre will be flipped around to face the street. The benches were originally placed to face the sidewalks to take attention off vehicle traffic.

Brown Road benches to be turned around

"Most people would rather look across, through traffic, at some of the landscaping, rather than look at a blank wall." - Doug Findlater

West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater says some of the benches installed on the recently improved Brown Road in Westbank Centre will be flipped around to face the street. The benches were originally placed to face the sidewalks to take attention off vehicle traffic.