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Year in review: A look at events in October 2024
A look at news events in October 2024 1 - Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday. It is the first time an American president has lived a full century. The Democrat served as ...
Dec 12, 2024

Year in review: A look at events in September 2024
A look at news events in September 2024 1 - Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including an Israeli-American hostage. The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin says they have confirmed his d...
Dec 12, 2024

Year in review: A look at events in August 2024
A look at news events in August 2024 1 - The Israeli military confirms the death of Hamas' military leader, Mohammed Deif. Deif was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July, knocking another leader of t...
Dec 12, 2024

Year in review: A look at events in July 2024
A look at news events in July 2024 1 - The strike is over at WestJet. The Calgary-based airline reaches a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousan...
Dec 12, 2024

Year in review: A look at events in June 2024
A look at news events in June 2024 1 - Israel's government says its conditions for ending the war with Hamas have not changed and that conditions for a ceasefire are still not met. The comments come a...
Dec 12, 2024

Year in review: A look at events in May 2024
A look at news events in May 2024: 1- Manitoba's Peguis First Nation declares a state of emergency after years of flooding caused heavy damage to infrastructure and housing. Chief Stan Bird says the c...
Dec 12, 2024

Year in review: A look at news events in April 2024
A look at news events in April 2024: 1 - Nunavut is 25 years old today. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says the anniversary reminds him that his job is both a privilege and an immense responsibility. The creat...
Dec 12, 2024

In the news today: Complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks The union representing Cana...
Dec 12, 2024

Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024
A look at news events in March 2024: 1 - Health Minister Mark Holland tables a bill considered the first step toward a possible pharmacare program. The legislation lays down a road map for how the fed...
Dec 12, 2024

Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024
A look at news events in February 2024: 01 - The federal government announces spending of an additional $362 million to help provinces and cities temporarily house asylum seekers. Immigration Minister...
Dec 12, 2024

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Warm, Dry Winter
Super El Nino forming, could have serious impacts on Vernon and the Okanagan
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Election Participation
Voter turnout declined in Vernon, North Okanagan for the provincial election
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Fatal Overdoses
More local drug deaths, but still below record high levels
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Coldstream bringing in new CFO
Nov 9, 2026
Friday Evening Crash
One person deceased in crash near Salmon Arm
Nov 9, 2026