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...
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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...
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Driver Error
No injuries reported after vehicle crashed into building
No one was hurt after a vehicle crashed into a building Wednesday afternoon.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle driving into a building in the 2800-block of 45th Ave. around 3 p.m. Jan. 29.Police arrived on the scene and determined that a Toyota SUV was trying to park when it drove up onto the...
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Okanagan
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...
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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...
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Climate Adaption Project Funding
Provincial funding supports climate adaption projects in the Okanagan, B.C.
The Government of British Columbia has invested in dozens of climate adaption projects across the province, including a few in the Okanagan.Through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund's Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaption funding stream the province will provide a total of $19 million to support 46 projects ...
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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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August 2023 Crash
Charges laid in helicopter crash near Enderby
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HWY 6 Crash
Crash on HWY 6 causing traffic delays
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Flight from Police, Dangerous Driving
Accused in flight from police case due back in court next month
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Driver Error
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Tariff Threat Response
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British Columbia
Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.'s 31st lieutenant-governor
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia's lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone. Cocchia, a longtime businesswoman and philanthropist, was sworn in at a ceremony at B.C.'s Parliament buildings on Thursday...
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B.C. court finds Criminal Code first-degree murder parole provision unconstitutional
Luciano Mariani broke into the Vancouver Island home of his former girlfriend Caroline Bernard in August 2021 and bludgeoned her with a baseball bat while she slept, leaving the "ghastly scene" for the woman's young daughter to find, a B.C. court heard. He had planned the murder over months, evidently intent ...
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B.C. woman pleads guilty to multiple charges of human trafficking after 2023 arrest
A British Columbia woman has pleaded guilty to charges of human trafficking, assault, unlawful confinement and sexual exploitation of minors. Jennifer Stephens was arrested by Langley RCMP officers in December 2023 after an investigation that began in March of that year. The Mounties issued a statement at the time sayi...
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Canada
Calls for major changes to landmark tobacco settlement too late: Imperial Tobacco
TORONTO - Imperial Tobacco is rejecting what it says are major changes to a landmark $32.5-billion settlement that would see it and two other tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex-smokers in Canada. A lawyer for Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. told an Ontario Superior Court hearing today that changes ...
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RCMP deploys helicopters to patrol Canada-U.S. border amid tariff threats
MONTREAL - RCMP in Quebec today showed off a Black Hawk helicopter added to their fleet to beef up security at the United States border. The display in St-Antoine-Abbé, Que., comes as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canadian exports for what he has called Canada's failure to curb the i...
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Federal lawyer characterizes Abdelrazik's case against Canada as 'elaborate theory'
OTTAWA - A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian Abdelrazik's detention in Sudan, saying his lawsuit against Canada is an elaborate theory crafted from snippets of evidence. In closing arguments today in Federal Court, lawyer Andrew Gibbs says speculation and innuendo are not enough to establish...
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Andlauer says he's all in and doesn't want any Ottawa Senators fan to think otherwise
OTTAWA - Michael Andlauer is all in and he doesn't want any Ottawa Senators fan to think otherwise. On Thursday night before Ottawa's contest versus the Washington Capitals, the Senators owner met with some reporters and reiterated his commitment to the city and bringing it a Stanley Cup championship. On Monday, Andlau...
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Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) - Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men's figure skater in history. He was one of his sport's greatest innovators and promoters. Button, winner of two Olympic gold medals and five consecutive world championships, died Thursday, said his son, Edward, who did not provide a cause. He was 95. As...
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Former Toronto Argonauts head coach John Huard dies at the age of 80
TORONTO - John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to two Vanier Cup titles and later served as head coach of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. The Argos confirmed Huard's passing Thursday but the cause of death was not divulged. "The Toronto Argonauts send its deepest condolences to the family and...
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