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Serious assault in Rutland park
RCMP have given some details regarding a violent incident at Rutland Lions Park on Monday afternoon.They say a 35-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being assaulted with a weapon shortly be...
Sep 2, 2025

House Oversight Committee releases some Justice Department files in Epstein and Maxwell cases
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday publicly posted the files it has received from the Justice Department on the sex trafficking investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his form...
Sep 2, 2025

B.C. court dismisses challenge to university faculty association's Gaza resolutions
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says the Simon Fraser University faculty association did not go beyond its "stated purposes" by passing resolutions condemning Israel's actions in Gaza and calling f...
Sep 2, 2025

Celebrating 50 years of NONA in Vernon
NONA is celebrating 50 years of service in the North Okanagan with a community barbecue and the opening of a fully accessible playground early next month. The event is set for Friday, Oct. 3, from 3:3...
Sep 2, 2025

Anand says she has confidence in ICC judge but doesn't mention U.S. sanctions
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she spoke today with the Canadian judge facing American sanctions for her work at an international tribunal, without condemning Washington's decision...
Sep 2, 2025

Your garbage, your responsibility: RDCO
It's coming up to bear hibernation season and the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) and WildSafeBC are reminding residents about their responsibilities when it comes to garbage.It is an off...
Sep 2, 2025

Federal government begins to transfer Coast Guard to National Defence
OTTAWA - A months-long process to transition the Canadian Coast Guard into the Department of National Defence has kicked off officially with a cabinet order. The Liberals promised in the spring electi...
Sep 2, 2025

Trump says he's looking for swift Supreme Court ruling on most tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is indicating that he'll ask the Supreme Court tomorrow to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that found many of his tariffs are illegal. Trump says he'll...
Sep 2, 2025

Lightning strikes down but more heat primes wildfires in B.C.: wildfire service
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says there were just 74 lightning strikes on Labour Day compared with thousands that peppered the province at the end of August. The number of wildfires has jumped ...
Sep 2, 2025

Trump says he will order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore despite local opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will direct federal law enforcement intervention to Chicago and Baltimore, despite local officials in both places opposing such moves. Ask...
Sep 2, 2025

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NOHS Fundraiser
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Regional unemployment fell in September, but still up on an annual basis
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Okanagan drought conditions remain a concern
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Oct 8, 2026
Answering The Public's Questions
Provincial candidates taking to stage in all-candidates forum
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