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Westside Rd re-opening timeline unclear, debris removal starts
Westside Road remains closed for debris removal following Tuesday night's landslide and it's not yet...
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supporting growth
New regional tool to help support economic development
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has launched an economic development tool they say ...
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Stolen Pickup Truck
Arrest made following police chase and crash in Vernon
A man was arrested following a pursuit and crash in Vernon Wednesday night.Vernon North Okanagan RCM...
7h ago
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Election 2025
Local Liberal candidate says U.S. trade war a top priority
The local Liberal candidate has confidence in the party's ability to fight back against trade threat...
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Goose Population Management
Goose egg addling underway in the Okanagan
An organization has begun its work to control the Okanagan's goose population.The Okanagan Valley Go...
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muddy search
COSAR search of Westside Rd landslide highlights ground conditions
Ministry of Transportation and Transit officials were expected to offer an update Thursday afternoon...
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Court Case
Guilty plea expected in flight from police case
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Stolen Pickup Truck
Arrest made following police chase and crash in Vernon
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Election 2025
Local Liberal candidate says U.S. trade war a top priority
8h ago

Okanagan

road rehab
Westside Rd re-opening timeline unclear, debris removal starts
Westside Road remains closed for debris removal following Tuesday night's landslide and it's not yet clear when it will reopen.That's because officials don't yet know what damage happened to the road.The Ministry of Transportation and Transit said late Thursday work to clear the road is underway, in coordination with W...
4h ago
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supporting growth
New regional tool to help support economic development
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has launched an economic development tool they say will support the region's growing economy.It's a detailed inventory of land that can be used for employment and an accompanying map.The RDCO said it will allow the business community, real estate professionals and reside...
5h ago
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muddy search
COSAR search of Westside Rd landslide highlights ground conditions
Ministry of Transportation and Transit officials were expected to offer an update Thursday afternoon on the status of Westside Rd. on the Westside following Tuesday night's big landslide.On Wednesday they said once assessments were done on the 50-metre by 2-metre deep slide site and the area was confirmed safe, crews c...
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British Columbia

B.C. police investigate after rock thrown through Tesla windshield strikes passenger
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver are investigating whether a Tesla was intentionally targeted when a rock smashed through its windshield, seriously injuring a passenger. A statement from the Vancouver Police Department says the woman was struck in East Vancouver on Sunday night. The statement says the pregnant woman had...
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High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
British Columbia's premier says he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby says he will be travelling to Prince George in the B.C. Interior to speak with forest...
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U-Vic's overdose polices didn't 'meet the moment' before student's death: report
VICTORIA - There were several points at which a University of Victoria student could have been saved before she died of a drug overdose last year, but instead a report says she didn't get the naloxone or respiratory support needed to survive. The report by former Abbotsford, B.C., police chief Bob Rich looks into the J...
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Canada

Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs
The Yukon government says it's ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. A statement from Premier Ranj Pillai says the moves are in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United...
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Judge scraps 'unintelligible' order to free self-professed hitman claiming asylum
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge has ordered that a self-described hitman associated with a Mexican drug cartel remain in custody, throwing out a refugee board member's ruling that he be released pending his asylum case. Justice Julie Blackhawk says the application for release must be reconsidered by a different board me...
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High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
British Columbia's premier says he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby says he will be travelling to Prince George in the B.C. Interior to speak with forest...
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NHL leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl leaves Oilers' game with an injury
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - NHL leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl left the Edmonton Oilers' game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night with an undisclosed injury and is doubtful to return. Draisaitl appeared to get hurt midway through the second period and skated gingerly to the bench before leaving to go to the d...
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Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks
CALGARY - Blake Coleman scored twice and rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf made 26 stops to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 NHL victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Nazem Kadri, with his team-leading 31st goal, and Kevin Rooney also scored for Calgary (36-27-12), which improved to 6-2-1 in its last nine. Olen...
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Canadiens' third line firing on all cylinders during playoff race
MONTREAL - Brendan Gallagher, Christian Dvorak and Josh Anderson have bounced back in a big way after facing their share of doubters last season. And they're doing it together. As the games get tougher, the veteran third line is playing a key role with the Montreal Canadiens chasing a playoff spot for the first time in...
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