http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=960&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com News from Black Press community papers covering the Okanagan Similkameen region en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT BClocalnews.com 2009-11-20T23:00:00Z en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=562512&44=70664527&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fsports%2Fvees%2Fnews%2F70664527.html On Oct. 8 I wrote a column about how puzzled I have been by the attendance for Penticton Vees games this season. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT 76cb565337cd725da4825c5207a908a2 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-20T23:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247337&44=70641517&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fkelownacapitalnews%2Fbreaking_news%2F70641517.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 21a442bf1b4026818784d6896168afb9 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-20T19:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=562512&44=70635867&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fsports%2Fvees%2Fnews%2F70635867.html Penticton Vees forward Joey Holka is on cloud nine. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT 780441141a5db923416b6fa465388482 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-20T18:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248077&44=70634067&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fvernonmorningstar%2Fbreaking_news%2FBREAKING_NEWS_Vernon_vaccination_clinic_added_for_Saturday.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT 672d89478d31fcc4943a159b0294d338 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-20T18:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=562512&44=70572942&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fsports%2Fvees%2Fnews%2F70572942.html Mother Nature has been interfering with the Powell River Kings hosting its BCHL opponents. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT c22c3b15e53455b7d92cb23d2f99c072 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248112&44=70522482&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fvernonmorningstar%2Fnews%2F70522482.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT 257ba43ac69f396bc476d24c02815313 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-19T17:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273921&44=70573297&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70573297.html In endorsing the P2 proposal, Coun. Vassilaki dismissed citizens’ concerns regarding tower heights, site density, its inconsistency with OCP policy and few community benefits from a major upzoning from 10 to 23 storeys. He stated “folks, you’ve got to understand that change is coming and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.” Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 748bdd344038a02754997ab82e4308cf loadxml 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273921&44=70573242&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70573242.html What can we learn from the past about going green? In years gone by there were many tribes that existed on this planet. Although they had many different names and lived in many different climates, their members always worked together as a community and built their homes from materials obtained locally from their surroundings. The homes they built were no bigger than what they needed. In Africa the tribes used leaves for roofing materials and mud for the walls. In Canada the Eskimos used ice to build igloos. In the desert the tribes used animal dung mixed with water to build their huts. Everything was taken from their surroundings and their environment, and once finished with, the materials could return back to earth without any harm to their environment. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2b76aca84768d2015cf9a96f8ed66da7 loadxml 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273921&44=70573237&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70573237.html Among concerns expressed at the P2 towers public hearing was lack of detail regarding the financial underpinnings of the proposal as it bears upon actual completion. During his wandering speech, the developer referenced past success as a 1991 highrise he built in Surrey and two golf/homes projects. Although P2’s hotel and grocery store are currently uncommitted, he has faith in project completion because units will be marketed in advance of construction and the phased agreement with the city has a 10-year window. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT b71ae889faf2d3a913db1a3b4e6f8e36 loadxml 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273921&44=70573232&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70573232.html It is unfortunate, that comments are too often made on incomplete or inaccurate information. This brings me to address concerns which we discussed at the South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council meeting last week. There was an article in the Kelowna Daily Courier, reporting that B.C. paramedics are “paid quite handsomely, between $60,000 and $90,000 a year.” At this meeting, we were fortunate to hear directly from a B.C. paramedic of their situation and struggles for a fair wage for a fair day’s work. After working as a paramedic for 20 years, this worker does not receive such a “handsome” wage and also suffers all the pains and injuries of 20 years of a high-stress and physically demanding job. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 12f71ca9243563ad84b2d823e68ab55f loadxml 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247837&44=70573192&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2F70573192.html If anyone expected the South Okanagan Events Centre to be a huge financial generator in its first years of operation, they were either overly optimistic or misled. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 7b926996044bac118bd72dc306221030 loadxml 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247797&44=70573052&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fbusiness%2F70573052.html This past week the Best Western Inn at Penticton was recognized by Literacy Now South Okanagan-Similkameen for the initiatives the staff and hotel management have taken to support literacy and essential skills in the workplace. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT ba3b41967a0f8e9790375737568cc9b9 loadxml 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273936&44=70572552&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fvernonmorningstar%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70572552.html An article in The Morning Star (Wednesday, Nov. 11, page A10) opens with the statement that "Vernon RCMP are baffled by the amount of people who simply don't get the message about drinking and driving." Perhaps I can help dispel the confusion. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT e7eff3ae186bb8197287a67da70d71b3 loadxml 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273936&44=70572522&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fvernonmorningstar%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70572522.html Re: Wilbur James Ventling – Rape Case 1979 - Judges Stay of Proceedings Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT db3874d6f6970e4dbaa9d9497e602617 loadxml 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=562467&44=70536662&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fkelownacapitalnews%2Fsports%2Frockets%2Fnews%2F70536662.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT d76ce51d88dfd7dac31bf39a386b58a7 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-19T20:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=562467&44=70534862&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fkelownacapitalnews%2Fsports%2Frockets%2Fnews%2F70534862.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT e024dd0aca12a57607f6378f6833c3a4 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-19T19:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=562512&44=70440562&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fsports%2Fvees%2Fnews%2F70440562.html A goal-scorers goal by Alex Szczechura seven minutes into the second period helped lead the Penticton Vees to a 6-1 decision over the Salmon Arm SilverBacks Wednesday night. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 68f5d19c6a703d7db3bc8d5111765e99 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-19T06:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247852&44=70378802&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fsports%2F70378802.html Rich Corrie is smiling a lot these days. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT bb32d857d95f6250d2860372ebadc863 Webpapers Admin 2009-11-18T17:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=562512&44=70332147&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fsports%2Fvees%2Fnews%2F70332147.html Logan Johnston’s skill, toughness and personality have made him A material as a leader with the Vees. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 1b3ae6a501a2ecb0737c463b4310b4ae Webpapers Admin 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273921&44=70332532&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F70332532.html Seven years ago I could not swim a metre. Now I am a senior and can swim 500 metres non stop. I took Aqua Adults 1 & 2. and Intro to Lane swimming and during this time the lifeguards taught me how to swim. They make it a happy, safe and secure place to go for activities. They all are totally enthusiastic about their work. The pool area needs renovation now, the change-rooms are becoming antiquated and in constant need of repair. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT 95b4067790b725e224e4c105e286fd11 loadxml 2009-11-18T02:00:00Z