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'All hands on deck moment for country': Liberal candidate Stephen Fuhr
Former Liberal MP for Kelowna, Stephen Fuhr is back in the national political game calling the current trade dilemma with the United States, and uncertainty about the longer term, a key moment in the country's history."It's an all hands on deck moment for the country; we all realize that now, " he said. "...
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Cheesy judging job
The Big Cheese is on in Armstrong!!!!!!
Seven amazing restaurants have created mouthwatering sandwiches for the 'Professional Grilled Cheese Competition' in Armstrong. We stepped up as 'professional' grilled cheese judges. It's a tough gig
It's all part of The Big Cheese Annual Cheese Festival in Armstrong Spallumcheen! It's on until Saturday, April 12t...
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Hiring Event
Job Fair to go at Vernon Lodge
Vernon's largest hiring event will go next weekThe Vernon Job Fair will go at the Vernon Lodge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10.The event will see recruiters and representatives from over 20 actively hiring companies and colleges speak with people in search of work in the North Okanagan."This is an excell...
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Canada's Jacobs posts 8-6 win over Sweden's Edin at world men's curling championship
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Okanagan

Back for another race
'All hands on deck moment for country': Liberal candidate Stephen Fuhr
Former Liberal MP for Kelowna, Stephen Fuhr is back in the national political game calling the current trade dilemma with the United States, and uncertainty about the longer term, a key moment in the country's history."It's an all hands on deck moment for the country; we all realize that now, " he said. "...
24m ago
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OKIB Election Results
New chief, council elected for OKIB
A new Chief has been selected to lead the Okanagan Indian Band.The OKIB Band Council election was held Monday, March 31, and, according to the Band's website, Dan Wilson was elected as the new chief.He replaced Byron Louis, who had served in that role for 14 years.The election also saw several new faces join council as...
1h ago
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Cheesy judging job
The Big Cheese is on in Armstrong!!!!!!
Seven amazing restaurants have created mouthwatering sandwiches for the 'Professional Grilled Cheese Competition' in Armstrong. We stepped up as 'professional' grilled cheese judges. It's a tough gig
It's all part of The Big Cheese Annual Cheese Festival in Armstrong Spallumcheen! It's on until Saturday, April 12t...
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B.C. ends its carbon tax on consumers after marathon debate in legislature
VICTORIA - British Columbians are facing a future without a consumer carbon tax for the first time in 17 years, after the early-morning approval of a bill to end the long-standing policy. The NDP government fast-tracked legislation in an effort to kill off the tax on Monday, in time to coincide with today's demise of t...
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Quebec becomes last province with a price on carbon, but how long will it last?
MONTREAL - As Quebec becomes the last province in Canada that hasn't abandoned carbon pricing, the provincial government could start feeling pressure to align itself with the rest of the country. There has long been a broad consensus in Quebec on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the province's cap-and-t...
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'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries
VICTORIA - BC Ferries is criticizing a decision to approve four new vessels instead of the five it had requested, calling it "a missed opportunity" to ensure reliable service in the future. CEO Nicolas Jimenez says BC Ferries is "disappointed, and obviously at odds" with the decision by the BC Ferry...
21h ago
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Canada

Trump to unveil latest tariff plans at 'Make America Wealthy Again' event Wednesday
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to lay out his plans to realign global trade through "reciprocal" tariffs Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET in the White House Rose Garden. A news release from the White House calls it a "Make America Wealthy Again Event." Trump has called Wednesday "Liberat...
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U.S. lists Quebec's language law in annual report on 'foreign trade barriers'
MONTREAL - The United States government has listed Quebec's French-language reform as a barrier to trade, as President Donald Trump prepares to impose new tariffs on Canada. The office of the U.S. trade representative released a report on Monday listing "foreign trade barriers" and included Quebec's Bill 96. ...
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Quebec becomes last province with a price on carbon, but how long will it last?
MONTREAL - As Quebec becomes the last province in Canada that hasn't abandoned carbon pricing, the provincial government could start feeling pressure to align itself with the rest of the country. There has long been a broad consensus in Quebec on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the province's cap-and-t...
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Canada's Lauren Kim returns to Augusta playing elite golf for Texas Longhorns
Lauren Kim's first time playing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur was a singular experience. Not just because it's one of the most historic golf courses in North America, but because she played the final round of the elite tournament alone. Kim had made the cut at Augusta last year but, because there was an odd n...
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Eichel, Tavares, Binnington named NHL's three stars for March; Hutson top rookie
NEW YORK - Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel, Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares and St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington have been named the NHL's three stars of the month. The league also announced Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson as March's top rookie. Eichel led the league with 23 points...
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Sirens star Sarah Fillier playing her 'best hockey' in first pro season
MONTREAL - Sarah Fillier has long stood out as one of the best players in hockey. The list of accolades includes an Olympic gold medal and three world championship crowns. Despite all that international success, the New York Sirens rookie forward believes her game has reached new heights in the Professional Women's Hoc...
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