Community Project Funding
Co-Op Community Spaces program to support projects across Western Canada
Co-ops across Western Canada, including the Armstrong Regional Co-op (ARC), are accepting applications for its annual program to benefit communities by creating or enhancing public amenities.The Co-op Community Spaces program has $1-million to be distributed to capital projects with a focus on recreation, environmental...
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Snow, Winter Storm Warnings
Snowfall warning lifted for North Okanagan, winter storm warnings for area highways still in place
UPDATE: 2:25 p.m. Jan. 31.The snowfall warning for Vernon and the North Okanagan was lifted by Environment Canada Friday, Jan. 31.The weather forecast did still call for approximately 2 centimetres of snow falling overnight, turning to a chance of flurries Saturday.The winter storm warnings were still in place for the ...
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August 2023 Crash
Charges laid in helicopter crash near Enderby
One person has been charged in connection with a helicopter crash near Enderby in the summer of 2023.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said the helicopter reportedly crashed into a shallow section of the Shuswap River near Mable Lake Resort, east of Enderby, on August 12, 2023.The occupants of the helicopter were injured in t...
Jan 31, 2025
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Community Project Funding
Co-Op Community Spaces program to support projects across Western Canada
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A Lim Kim leads by 3 strokes midway through LPGA season opener, with Nelly Korda 4 back
Sexual Assault of A Minor Case
Decision in retrial of sexual assault case rescheduled
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Snow, Winter Storm Warnings
Snowfall warning lifted for North Okanagan, winter storm warnings for area highways still in place
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Snow, Winter Storm Warnings
Snowfall warning lifted for North Okanagan, winter storm warnings for area highways still in place
UPDATE: 2:25 p.m. Jan. 31.The snowfall warning for Vernon and the North Okanagan was lifted by Environment Canada Friday, Jan. 31.The weather forecast did still call for approximately 2 centimetres of snow falling overnight, turning to a chance of flurries Saturday.The winter storm warnings were still in place for the ...
7h ago
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August 2023 Crash
Charges laid in helicopter crash near Enderby
One person has been charged in connection with a helicopter crash near Enderby in the summer of 2023.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said the helicopter reportedly crashed into a shallow section of the Shuswap River near Mable Lake Resort, east of Enderby, on August 12, 2023.The occupants of the helicopter were injured in t...
Jan 31, 2025
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Thursday Morning Fire
One person injured in Kelowna structure fire
A fire at a building in Kelowna this morning was quickly extinguished, but one person was injured.Kelowna Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a structure in the 100-block of Kneller Rd. around 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames, which were contained to one unit, though o...
Jan 30, 2025
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Better Vision Overnight Without Surgery: How Ortho-K works
If ditching your prescription glasses without surgery sounds like a dream come true, Ortho-K might be for you. Ortho-K contact lenses use technology designed to help you see without corrective lenses or surgery. "It's a pretty cool treatment for things like myopia or astigmatism," said Dr. Mark Langer of IRIS...
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Seeing The Future: How AI is Enhancing Eye Care
Detecting eye disease far earlier than ever before is now a reality through artificial intelligence, and IRIS has started incorporating it into their exams. Doctor Mark Langer from IRIS Optometrists and Opticians in Vernon spoke about the technology. "It's just another tool that we can use to make sure we're not m...
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Heat At Your Feet-Pros & Cons of Heated Floors
Heated floors are popular for good reason, but they're not for everyone. Dennis from Arden Tile laid out some of the pros and cons of heated tile for your bathroom, and how to decide whether they're worth the investment. First things first "My first question to my clients is always whether or not they like the fee...
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Community Project Funding
Co-Op Community Spaces program to support projects across Western Canada
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Sexual Assault of A Minor Case
Decision in retrial of sexual assault case rescheduled
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Snow, Winter Storm Warnings
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Charges laid in helicopter crash near Enderby
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British Columbia
Judge grants temporary reprieve to hundreds of B.C. ostriches facing avian flu cull
TORONTO - A federal judge has granted a temporary reprieve to about 400 ostriches that were facing a deadline on Saturday for them to be killed at a British Columbia farm hit by an outbreak of avian flu. Justice Michael Battista ruled Friday to stay the cull order imposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency while th...
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Forecasters say B.C. 'well-positioned' despite uncertainty of tariff threat: province
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister says she expects uncertainty and instability over the four years of Donald Trump's U.S. presidency, but private-sector forecasters have indicated the province is in a good position to meet the challenges of Trump's promised tariffs on Canadian goods. Brenda Bailey says in ...
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Weather prompts record 1.4 million electricity outages for BC Hydro customers in 2024
VANCOUVER - Nearly 1.4 million BC Hydro customers lost their power last year due to weather-related events, setting an all-time record for the utility. BC Hydro says in a statement that the unprecedented number of outages was primarily due to three powerful storms that hit the South Coast and Vancouver Island in Novemb...
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Canada
Judge freezes order to kill B.C. ostrich herd over avian flu pending further review
A federal judge has effectively lifted a Saturday deadline for a B.C. farm to kill about 400 ostriches hit by an outbreak of avian flu. Justice Michael Battista ruled Friday to stay the cull order imposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency while the farm involved seeks a judicial review of the case. Battista said i...
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Forecasters say B.C. 'well-positioned' despite uncertainty of tariff threat: province
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister says she expects uncertainty and instability over the four years of Donald Trump's U.S. presidency, but private-sector forecasters have indicated the province is in a good position to meet the challenges of Trump's promised tariffs on Canadian goods. Brenda Bailey says in ...
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Montreal asks Quebec for help with language laws after English book club rejected
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal says it needs more guidance from the Quebec government in applying the province's language laws after a local library refused to offer space for an English-language book club. Christopher DiRaddo, the author behind the Violet Hour book club, says the city told him today that he can hold ...
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Contests
Sports
A Lim Kim leads by 3 strokes midway through LPGA season opener, with Nelly Korda 4 back
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Lim Kim made enough birdies in an up-and-down second round to maintain a cushion between herself and top-ranked Nelly Korda on Friday at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opener. Kim shot 69 at Lake Nona for a two-day total of 10-under 134, making six birdie...
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Sepp Straka leads by 3 at Pebble Beach as rough weather awaits the weekend
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Sepp Straka got most of his work done before the weather started to turn Friday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, posting another 7-under 65 for a three-shot lead that left Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and everyone having to chase him. Straka, coming off a win two weeks ago in the Cali...
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Reports: Canucks send Miller, prospects to Rangers for Chytil, Mancini and draft pick
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are sending forward J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers in a multiplayer swap, according to reports. Sportsnet, TSN and the New York Post are reporting the two teams have agreed to a deal. Miller was scratched from Vancouver's game in Dallas on Friday night. The Canucks acquired centre...
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