Vernon
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Increasing police powers not the answer to drug crisis: BC Greens
The B.C. Green Party is suggesting the NDP's partial walk-back on decriminalization will have negative consequences.RELATED NEWS: B.C. asks Health Canada to make drug use in public illegal againIn a release, the Greens said that while there are concerns about drug use in public spaces and a need to keep communities saf...
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B.C. politics
Poll suggests B.C. Conservatives move past NDP in voter support
The Conservative Party of B.C. is calling the latest poll on the provincial election "great news," but adds it's just a snapshot in time, and they "can't take their foot off the gas.""British Columbians are fed up. They want change. NDP policies aren't working. It's time to try something new,&q...
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Day of Mourning
'Lives cut short': Vernon ceremony honours victims of workplace incidents
A National Day of Mourning event was held in Vernon to recognize those who lost their lives or suffered illness or injuries due to workplace incidents.The event, held in the Council Chambers Friday, April 26, saw about 80 people attend, including 24 B.C. Wildfire Service members.A wreath on display at the Day of Mourni...
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Okanagan
Region-Wide Alert
Multiple overdoses lead to drug poisoning alert
Interior Health is advising people be cautious when using substances.The health authority said there have been multiple non-fatal drug poisonings in the South Okanagan recently, and has issued a Toxic Drug Poisonings Alert for the entire region.IH advises people to have their drugs checked, use at a safe consumption si...
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new approach needed
Increasing police powers not the answer to drug crisis: BC Greens
The B.C. Green Party is suggesting the NDP's partial walk-back on decriminalization will have negative consequences.RELATED NEWS: B.C. asks Health Canada to make drug use in public illegal againIn a release, the Greens said that while there are concerns about drug use in public spaces and a need to keep communities saf...
8h ago
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B.C. politics
Poll suggests B.C. Conservatives move past NDP in voter support
The Conservative Party of B.C. is calling the latest poll on the provincial election "great news," but adds it's just a snapshot in time, and they "can't take their foot off the gas.""British Columbians are fed up. They want change. NDP policies aren't working. It's time to try something new,&q...
9h ago
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Suspect in fatal Vernon crash dies, charges dropped
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Vigil to honour 'peaceful' Lumby woman
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Final four set at Esso Cup, host team makes it
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British Columbia
B.C. sex offender pleads guilty to breaching supervision order following manhunt
VANCOUVER - A high-risk sex offender who went on the run for 10 days in Vancouver has pleaded guilty to breaching his long-term supervision order and failing to attend court. The province's prosecution service confirmed that Randall Hopley entered the guilty pleas in provincial court on Friday. Hopley walked away from...
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Evacuation alert lifted as wildfire in northeastern B.C. now 'held'
CHETWYND, B.C. - An evacuation alert for residents in areas around Chetwynd, B.C., has been lifted just days after a wildfire forced some residents from their homes. Peace River Regional District in B.C.'s northeast cancelled the alert and lifted a state of local emergency that had been in place. BC Wildfire Services...
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Day of Mourning
'Lives cut short': Vernon ceremony honours victims of workplace incidents
A National Day of Mourning event was held in Vernon to recognize those who lost their lives or suffered illness or injuries due to workplace incidents.The event, held in the Council Chambers Friday, April 26, saw about 80 people attend, including 24 B.C. Wildfire Service members.A wreath on display at the Day of Mourni...
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Canada
Globe wins seven newspaper awards; CP recognized for CSIS investigation
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the National Newspaper Awards, which were handed out on Friday night. The Globe won nods in seven of the 23 regular categories. La Presse and the Toronto Star both won three awards, and the Brandon Sun and the Narwhal each had two. Thirteen other news outlets received ...
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A list of NNA winners and finalists; Globe and Mail nabs seven
TORONTO - The National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Toronto on Friday night. Here is the complete list of the winners and finalists: Arts and Entertainment: Winner: Matt Simmons, Cara McKenna and Marty Clemens, IndigiNews and The Narwhal, for their feature about the return of a stolen totem pole to Nisga'a Natio...
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B.C. sex offender pleads guilty to breaching supervision order following manhunt
VANCOUVER - A high-risk sex offender who went on the run for 10 days in Vancouver has pleaded guilty to breaching his long-term supervision order and failing to attend court. The province's prosecution service confirmed that Randall Hopley entered the guilty pleas in provincial court on Friday. Hopley walked away from...
7h ago
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World
Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, destroying homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Injuries were reported but it wasn't yet clear if anyone was killed in the storm. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebra...
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Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death avoids prison
BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) - A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine avoided prison and was sentenced to probation Friday after his homicide conviction in the Black man's death, which helped fuel the 2020 racial injustice protests. Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison. He administered a dose o...
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President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
NEW YORK (AP) - President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall - his most definitive comment yet on the issue. Trump said he was ready, though he questioned Bidens's willingness. Biden's comment came during an interview with the Sirius XM ...
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