Cheyanna Lorraine

British Columbia

Okanagan College/Thompson Rivers University journalism grad. News reporter in the Okanagan, Yukon girl at heart. Tlingit/Irish/English & Cree/Secwépemc.

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Articles

BC teacher disciplined for repeated 'punitive and unprofessional' methods

1 week ago | kelownanow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

A BC teacher has been reprimanded by the provincial commissioner for “inappropriate conduct” that put students’ emotional well-being at risk. A consent agreement between the BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation and Brigitte Lépine was published on Tuesday. A summary of the agreement said the issues happened while Lépine was employed as a teacher on call by School District 43 in Coquitlam in September 2021.
Okanagan hospital's ER to temporarily close

1 week ago | kelownanow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

People in the South Okanagan are being advised that a local emergency department will be temporarily closed Wednesday night. Interior Health says the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver will close at 5 pm Wednesday. It is scheduled to reopen at 7 am on Thursday. Anyone needing emergency care is being advised to travel north to the Penticton Regional Hospital.
Developers now want rental-only zoning for Bernard Avenue project

1 week ago | kelownanow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

A development group eyeing a property on Bernard Avenue now wants to add the rental-only subzone onto their project. In October 2023, SKJJ Bernard Land Holdings secured the MF3 – Apartment Housing zone. In April 2024, they secured their development permit for 1181-1191 Bernard Avenue. Now, the developers say the rental-only subzone will “better reflect the long-term vision” for the project.
City of Kamloops annual auction returns next week

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

The City of Kamloops is hosting its annual auction next week to get rid of unclaimed items acquired by the City and the RCMP as well as old city-owned equipment. Up for auction this year includes a 2007 Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck, bicycles, power tools, office equipment, and much more. “In recent years, our annual auction has become an effective tool for managing City assets,” said Ray Sison, the City’s Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager.
Kamloops Farmers' Market returns for its 48th season

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

Spring is here and that means another season of the Kamloops Farmers’ Market. This marks the 48th season of the outdoor market and it is sure to have something for everyone. The market returns on Saturday April 19 and will run every week, rain or shine, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm until the end of October. The market will be set up on St. Paul Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue.
Kamloops council gives initial approval to 202 units in Upper Sahali

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

Kamloops council has sent a proposal for 202 units on Summit Drive to a public hearing. During the Tuesday meeting, councillors gave initial approval to Official Community Plan and site-specific zoning bylaw amendments for 1428 Summit Drive. Council was told there would be two six-storey buildings. One would have 67 units and the other would have 135 units.
Detailed plans revealed for Waterscapes II in downtown Kelowna

1 week ago | kelownanow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

It’s been nearly two years since Kelowna council approved a rezoning application for the next phase of the Waterscapes project and now city planners have accepted the development permit application. In July 2023, council okayed the project following a lengthy public hearing. The Vintage at Waterscapes will be going up at 1070 Ellis Street, which is directly north of the existing Waterscapes towers.
Kelowna council okays renters protection bylaw

1 week ago | kelownanow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

Kelowna City Council approved new protection measures that are aimed at supporting renters during redevelopment projects. Some of the measures include mandatory Tenant Protection Plans outlining compliance with the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and City bylaws, compensation equivalent to three months' rent, four months’ notice and $1,000 in moving expense assistance. The bylaw will apply to properties that contain five or more rental dwelling units that are being redeveloped.
UPDATE: Missing North Okanagan woman located

1 week ago | vernonnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

(UPDATE: April 13 @ 2:45 pm) – The missing 34-year-old North Okanagan woman has been located, according to police. "The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance," reads a short statement from the RCMP. (Original story: April 10 @ 9:40 am) –The RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a woman last seen in the North Okanagan earlier this week. Stephanie Koenig, 34, was last seen on Wednesday in the Vernon/Coldstream area, a news release said.
'A big success': Orphaned otter pups rescued by the BC SPCA return to the wild

1 week ago | princegeorgenow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

A pair of orphaned otter pups that were brought into the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) last summer have been released back into the wild. Wild ARC, which is the only wildlife rehab facility on southern Vancouver Island, took in the orphaned pups in June and July 2024 after they lost their mothers too early. When they first arrived, they were so young that they needed to bottle-fed a specialized otter formula four times a day, the BC SPCA said in a news release.