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RSV outbreak identified in Vernon over the weekend
A respiratory infection outbreak was declared at a long term care facility in Vernon Saturday.Interior Health identified the respiratory sycytial virus (RSV) outbreak at the Gateby Care Centre March 1.The outbreak was reportedly affecting the entire facility.IH stated measures were in place to limit further transmissio...
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Crash Led to One Death
Police watchdog investigating motor vehicle incident in Kelowna
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) has launched an investigation into a collision in Kelowna.The police watchdog said the incident occurred on Highway 97 in Kelowna around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.The IIO said local Mounties reported members of the Uniform Gang Enforcement Team were in an unmarked p...
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Monitoring the Economic Situation
City of Vernon prepares for impacts of U.S. tariffs
The United States imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico Tuesday, and the City of Vernon said the situation is being monitored.U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across the board tariffs today, March 4. The only exception was for Canadian, energy which was se...
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Respiratory Infection Outbreak
RSV outbreak identified in Vernon over the weekend
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Respiratory Infection Outbreak
RSV outbreak identified in Vernon over the weekend
Crash Led to One Death
Police watchdog investigating motor vehicle incident in Kelowna
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Vehicle Fire
Vehicle destroyed in fire Tuesday morning linked to break and enter
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Crash Led to One Death
Police watchdog investigating motor vehicle incident in Kelowna
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) has launched an investigation into a collision in Kelowna.The police watchdog said the incident occurred on Highway 97 in Kelowna around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.The IIO said local Mounties reported members of the Uniform Gang Enforcement Team were in an unmarked p...
57m ago
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Fatal Pedestrian Collision
Police investigating fatal pedestrian crash in Lake Country
Mounties in Lake Country have launched an investigation into a fatal collision.RCMP said a pedestrian was struck on Highway 97 between Pelmewash Parkway and Wall Rd. around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2.The pedestrian was taken to Kelowna General Hospital, but did not survive their injuries.The driver of the vehicle involv...
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Replica gun seized as six female youth arrested
Six female youths were arrested on the weekend after an incident that led to the seizure of a replica handgun, a prohibited weapon, pepper spray and alcohol.Kelowna RCMP said plain clothes and uniformed officers responded Friday evening to reports of the youths in possession of a handgun at a downtown restaurant in the...
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'Team Rustad' prevails at B.C. Conservative AGM, leader says difference is strength
NANAIMO, B.C. - "Team Rustad" has prevailed at the B.C. Conservatives' first annual general meeting since storming into the province's mainstream political scene in last year's election and becoming the official Opposition. Saturday's meeting came amid divisions within the party that Leader John Rustad depict...
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Energy, trade investments 'imperative' in rocky times: Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO
The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the power and export-enabling projects the Crown corporation backs are more crucial than ever as trade tumult intensifies with the United States. "In the face of lots of uncertainty, the one thing you can know is that we're going to need that electricity, energy and ...
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Disrupting the Peace: On a B.C. ranch, fracking earthquakes rattle a way of life
Bo Hedges' parents have lived on their ranch north of Fort St. John, B.C., for close to 50 years, running the Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company on the property where a natural spring bubbles up near their log home. It sounds peaceful - but Hedges said earthquakes triggered by natural gas industry operations are "str...
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Canada

Municipalities, rights groups concerned about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants
MONTREAL - Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values. They say the new bill on cultural integration could foster anti-immigrant sentiment and impose a heavy administrative burden on communities. The bill,...
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Analyst calls on Canada's military to fix white supremacy problem before it starts
EDMONTON - An Alberta-based analyst asked by the military to study white supremacy in its ranks says if it doesn't want the problem to take root, it should take action against a culture that gives it room to grow. Political scientist Andy Knight says his research suggests current attitudes within the Armed Forces favou...
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'Team Rustad' prevails at B.C. Conservative AGM, leader says difference is strength
NANAIMO, B.C. - "Team Rustad" has prevailed at the B.C. Conservatives' first annual general meeting since storming into the province's mainstream political scene in last year's election and becoming the official Opposition. Saturday's meeting came amid divisions within the party that Leader John Rustad depict...
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Jacobs and McEwen post victories to remain unbeaten at Montana's Brier
KELOWNA, B.C. - Alberta's Brad Jacobs and Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen posted victories Tuesday to remain unbeaten at the Montana's Brier. McEwen led the Pool B standings at 5-0 after a 7-5 win over Yukon's Thomas Scoffin in the early draw at Prospera Place. Jacobs scored a third-end deuce and never trailed in a 6-3 vict...
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Raptors convert Robinson to standard NBA contract, sign Rhoden to two-way deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have converted centre Orlando Robinson to a standard NBA contract and signed guard Jared Rhoden to a two-way contract. The six-foot-10, 235-pound Robinson is averaging 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 12.5 minutes in 26 games with the Raptors and the Sacramento Kings thi...
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Oilers acquire forward Trent Frederic from Bruins in three-team deal
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have added some size up front ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The club acquired forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in a complicated three-team deal that also included the New Jersey Devils. The six-foot-three, 221-pound pending unrestricted free agent has eight goal...
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