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Kelowna store owners lose 1st round in human rights case over emotional support dog
February 26, 2022 - 6:00 AM

The manager of a Kelowna home decor store who says she referred to as a "crazy cat lady" for bringing her emotional support dog into work, has won the first stage of a Human Rights Tribunal case.
Slow down: Proceed like a turtle when on this West Kelowna road
April 29, 2021 - 7:30 AM

For many longtime Rose Valley residents, the turtles that migrate across Westlake Road on their way to breeding grounds mapped out in their DNA are a precious part of the community.
Why Kamloops is considering hiring a staff archeologist
January 11, 2021 - 6:00 AM

City of Kamloops councillors may consider hiring an archeologist to save money from using consulting firms for major projects and to promote cultural heritage in the community.
Report recommends arming B.C.'s natural resource officers
April 03, 2019 - 4:00 PM

A rapidly evolving branch of the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources is falling behind in arming its officers, according to a consultant's report.
Interior Health gets stiff fine, closes Princeton facility
July 13, 2018 - 4:30 PM

PRINCETON - The Interior Health Authority has been fined more than $600,000 by WorkSafe B.C. following an assault at a Princeton mental health drop-in centre.
Employee information breach at Interior Health under investigation
September 29, 2017 - 10:24 AM

There has been a breach involving the personal information of about 500 current and former employees at the Interior Health Authority.
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Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Kelowna store owners lose 1st round in human rights case over emotional support dog

Slow down: Proceed like a turtle when on this West Kelowna road

Why Kamloops is considering hiring a staff archeologist

Report recommends arming B.C.'s natural resource officers

Interior Health gets stiff fine, closes Princeton facility

Employee information breach at Interior Health under investigation

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