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Grindrod Water safe for consumption
A precautionary Water Quality Advisory for Grindrod Water has been rescinded.The Regional District of North Okanagan, in conjunction with Interior Health, lifted the advisory that was issued March 13 ...
Mar 15, 2022

CF Montreal looking to regain form in crucial Champions League decider
MONTREAL - CF Montreal's ruthless 3-0 dismantling of Santos Laguna in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16 was seen as a warning shot to every other team in the tournament. It w...
Mar 15, 2022

No charges against 2 Chicago officers in fatal shootings
CHICAGO (AP) - No charges will be filed against the Chicago police officers who chased and fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez within days of each other last year, pro...
Mar 15, 2022

Yusei Kikuchi formally introduced as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Yusei Kikuchi was formally introduced to the world as a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon. Kikuchi and Toronto general manager Ross Atkins met with media at the Blue Jay...
Mar 15, 2022

A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia
Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine.Canada has sanctioned more than 900 Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian entities and individuals it says a...
Mar 15, 2022

CSIS repeatedly warned space agency about engineer facing breach of trust charge
MONTREAL - A former Canadian Space Agency engineer who allegedly used his position to act on behalf of a Chinese company was the subject of a warning from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service as...
Mar 15, 2022

Verbatim: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Canada's Parliament
OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address to Canadian parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Tuesday, where he appeared through a video link. Here is a full transcript...
Mar 15, 2022

Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children
VICTORIA - B.C.'s auditor general says the provincial housing agency should ensure rooms it finds for women and children fleeing violence are held exclusively for their use. In an audit of BC Housing'...
Mar 15, 2022

Avalanche Canada warns of risks on B.C. South Coast following storm
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - Avalanche Canada is warning of a "considerable" risk across British Columbia's south coast for parts of this week. The agency warning covers alpine, treeline and below-treeline sect...
Mar 15, 2022

Kerri Einarson impressed by Gushue's short-handed Brier win, but has alternate ready
Kerri Einarson and her teammates were impressed along with the rest of the curling community when Brad Gushue's three-man team won a national men's title, but Einarson intends to use her alternate pla...
Mar 15, 2022

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Okanagan's Fire Danger Rating already up to Moderate
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VFRS undertaking annual structure fire training
Apr 23, 2026
Beaver Lake and Vernon Creek Watershed Improvements
Lake Country taking action to support water management, flows at area watershed
Apr 22, 2026