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Jury seated for homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A jury has been selected for the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the aspiring police officer who gunned down three people who were out on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, du...
Nov 01, 2021
Minor traffic disruptions on Vernon road
Drivers may face some delays on part of Bella Vista Road in Vernon this week.The City of Vernon says single lane alternating traffic will be in place between Orchard Hill and Sunnyview Roads while cre...
Nov 01, 2021
World Series TV viewers for Braves-Astros up 37% for Game 3
HOUSTON (AP) - Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team's city. Atlanta's 2-0 victory over visiting Houston in Game 3 on Friday ...
Nov 01, 2021
NHL concludes Bill Peters investigation, but Akim Aliu's lawyer casts doubt
NEW YORK - The NHL says it has completed its investigation into the conduct of former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly told reporters on Monday the league has wrapp...
Nov 01, 2021
Province lobbies to decriminalize small amounts of illicit drugs
NANAIMO - Amid no sign the drug toxicity crisis is improving in B.C., the province wants criminal penalities wiped out for people possessing small amounts of illicit drugs.Mental health and addictions...
Nov 01, 2021
B.C. applies to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of drugs
VICTORIA - British Columbia is applying to the federal government to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson...
Nov 01, 2021
Kamloops councillor calls out city's mandatory vaccination policy
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops city councillor is taking a swing at the city's decision to impose a mandatory vaccination policy. Denis Walsh is concerned the policy will result in permanent job losses for som...
Nov 01, 2021
Oklahoma panel recommends governor spare Julius Jones’ life
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended that Gov. Kevin Stitt spare the life of Julius Jones, a man who has been on death row while proclaiming his innocence for ...
Nov 01, 2021
Quesnel RCMP investigate two serious crashes
QUESNEL, B.C. - Mounties in Quesnel are investigating two serious motor vehicle collisions that occurred within three hours of each other this morning.Quesnel RCMP Sgt. Richard Weseen says the first c...
Nov 01, 2021
Artist donates painting to hospice for silent auction
North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) is raising awareness this month of the need for adequate grief support services in the community, and by acknowledging National Grief and Bereavement Day on Novem...
Nov 01, 2021
