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THE OKANAGAN Athletics defeated the North Shore Twins 9-7 Sunday to win the B.C. Premier Baseball League championship.
HOPES for Okanagan cherry producers to gain access for selling their fruit to markets in China have been dashed for at least another year due to that country’s import restrictions.
THE NASTY dispute between the Westbank First Nation and BCGEU concerning union staff at the band-owned Pine Acres Home for seniors has ended with a contract settlement.
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Kelowna’s downtown core will be turned into a Block Party next Saturday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Block Party will close down Bernard Avenue from Richter Street to The Sails, as the street will be taken up by vendors and live entertainment performing at three different stage venues. The concept for the event calls for each block between Abbott and Richter to offer its own unique activities and entertainment. At Kerry Park, take in a dog agility demonstration or yoga class while the kids hang out at the Park ‘N Play Zone. The Main Block Party Stage will be highlighted by five acts throughout the day, including Nuuka, Fields of Green, Ali Milner and DJ Sean Shepherd. From Water Street to Pandosy, watch for a second entertainment stage featuring performers such as Josh Smith, Windmills, Devon Coyote and Ari Neufeld. As well, the Kelowna Art Gallery will set up a large crafts area and host other activities throughout the afternoon. The block from Pandosy to Ellis will be highlighted by a performance from the visiting Cirque du Soleil. As well, Bones and Stones Home Décor will bring along their pet—a 20-foot long animatronic dinosaur T-Rex. The 500 block of Bernard from Ellis to Bertram will feature a number of different activities for kids including a bouncy castle and climbing wall. This block will also host the third live stage entertainment venue featuring four musical acts along with a kids’ petting zoo and the Mac’s 40 foot long Froster truck that will be handing out free tasty treats. The final block, from Bertram to Richter, will include the Safeway Muscular Dystrophy Charity BBQ. “I think we truly have something for everyone,” said Peggy Athans, executive director of the Downtown Kelowna Association. “I’m excited to see Bernard Avenue come alive as the businesses will come out of their stores to take over the street and show off what Downtown Kelowna has to offer.” The Block Party will also be the last major summer event downtown prior to the start of construction on the Bernard Avenue Revitalization Project, which begins Aug. 20. For a complete list of the Block Party live entertainment, check out www.downtownkelowna.com.