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Expert blames George Floyd's death on heart rhythm problem
April 14, 2021 - 11:28 AM

MINNEAPOLIS - George Floyd died of a sudden heart rhythm problem due to his heart disease while being restrained by police, a retired forensic pathologist testified for the defence Wednesday at former Officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial, contradicting experts who said Floyd succumbed to a lack of oxygen from the way he was pinned down.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna Curling Club transformed into pickleball centre
April 14, 2021 - 11:08 AM

In a normal year, the Kelowna Curling Club would see an uptick in trade shows in the spring but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the club to think outside the box.
Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Black motorist
April 14, 2021 - 10:43 AM

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. - A prosecutor said Wednesday that he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer with second-degree manslaughter for killing 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright in a shooting that ignited days of unrest and clashes between protesters and police.
Colorado to auction off cannabis-themed license plates
April 14, 2021 - 10:14 AM

DENVER - Cannabis-themed license plates in Colorado are being auctioned off to the highest bidder in a fundraiser for the Colorado Disability Funding Committee.
West Kelowna RCMP nab car thief with bait car
April 14, 2021 - 8:46 AM

West Kelowna RCMP nabbed an alleged car thief after a suspect jumped into a bait car earlier this week.
COVID in-person dining restrictions to be extended through to May: B.C. industry group
April 14, 2021 - 8:23 AM

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Restaurants and Food Association says it has been told that current health orders restricting in-person dining will be extended beyond next Monday's deadline.
Blood clots may be linked to AstraZeneca vaccine but still very rare: Health Canada
April 14, 2021 - 8:14 AM

OTTAWA - Health Canada says a new and extremely rare blood clotting syndrome may be linked to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine but the benefits of the vaccine still far outweigh the risks.
Beloved character at Kamloops McDonald’s off work after car accident
April 14, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A well-known Kamloops McDonald’s employee who brightened people’s days with sayings like “yabba dabba do, what can I get for you?” is taking some time off to recover from a brain injury.
Revelstoke yoga studio owner plans to fight fines
April 14, 2021 - 7:00 AM

The owner of a Revelstoke yoga studio recently fined for violating public health orders plans to take her fight to court.
Peachland mayor opts to wait for vaccine, 'bothered' by volunteers jumping the queue
April 14, 2021 - 6:30 AM

While being mayor in a Central Okanagan community doesn’t qualify one for an early vaccination, two local mayors have taken different stands on their ability to jump the age queue.
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Vernon car wash fender bender ends in stalemate
A soapy windshield and conflicting stories were both factors in why the B.C. small claims courts failed to find anyone liable after a fender bender at a Vernon car wash left two drivers and the business owner all pointing the finger of blame at e

Wine of the Week: The Chase from C.C. Jentsch Cellars
The B.C. wine industry lost another beloved member. News of the recent passing of Chris Jentsch of C.C. Jentsch Cellars has saddened the community. Chris and his wife Betty both grew up in the Okanagan orchard industry and eventually convert

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UPDATE: Tougher COVID-19 restrictions in B.C., including travel, still 'on the table': Horgan
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