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Kelowna RCMP need witnesses in rollover crash
The Kelowna RCMP is asking for public help after a four-vehicle collision Monday afternoon at Gordon Drive and Sutherland Avenue. The accident happened at around 1:35 pm. One vehicle rolled over, but ...
Aug 25, 2025

Cultural Centre groundbreaking celebration to take place Tuesday morning
Construction of the new museum and cultural hub in Vernon will kick off with a special celebration.A ground breaking ceremony will be held to mark the start of the work on the new Greater Vernon Cultu...
Aug 25, 2025

Flood mitigation work being planned for Lavington Wetland
A flood mitigation project will be going ahead at the Lavington Wetland.The District of Coldstream has been successful in an application for a Water Conservation and Quality Improvement Grant from the...
Aug 25, 2025

Tax agency extends contracts of 850 call centre workers amid staffing concerns
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency has offered contract extensions to around 850 call centre employees as their union sounds the alarm over staffing levels. CRA spokesperson Etienne Biram says the wor...
Aug 25, 2025

RCMP seek owner of collector coins
Kelowna RCMP are trying to track down the owner of a coin collection seized in a traffic stop back in October 2024. The coins range from different years and countries, with unique designs and historic...
Aug 25, 2025

Solar panels to be installed at Coldstream Community Hall
The District of Coldstream will be using solar to power its community facility.A report to Coldstream Council stated Roost Solar had been awarded the contract to install solar panels on the roof of th...
Aug 25, 2025

Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
United States health official Dr. Mehmet Oz says about 400 ostriches at a British Columbia farm facing an avian flu cull should instead be saved and sent to America to learn potential "secrets" that h...
Aug 25, 2025

Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
United States health official Dr. Mehmet Oz says about 400 ostriches at a British Columbia farm facing an avian flu cull should instead be saved and sent to America to learn potential "secrets" that h...
Aug 25, 2025

Carney took 'cautious' position in comments about sending troops to Ukraine
OTTAWA - Experts say Prime Minister Mark Carney raised more questions than answers about Canada's position when he said he's not ready to rule out sending troops to Ukraine once the war with Russia en...
Aug 25, 2025

Carney visiting Berlin to boost trade, defence ties
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Germany late Monday, looking to boost trade and defence ties with Europe's largest economy. Carney is moving to align Canada more closely with Europe as ...
Aug 25, 2025

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