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Alligator kills woman trying to protect her dog at US resort
August 20, 2018 - 9:00 PM

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - A woman who often walked her dog near a golf course lagoon across the street from her vacation home was killed Monday by an alligator that dragged her into the greenish water at a private resort on the South Carolina coast.
Blood pressure medication recall due to potential cancer risk expanded
August 20, 2018 - 8:00 PM

TORONTO - A recall of medications used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure has been expanded over concerns additional lots of the drugs may contain a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, Health Canada said.
Shuswap man found not guilty in fatal Blind Bay shooting
August 20, 2018 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Shuswap man could have faced a life sentence, but instead has been acquitted of a second-degree murder charge connected to a shooting death in the Blind Bay area.
Kelowna cyclists looks to social media to combat rampant bike theft
August 20, 2018 - 5:30 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - A Kelowna man who has had three bikes stolen between him and his girlfriend in the last year says a recently created Facebook page is a great way to fight back against an all-too common crime.
VIDEO: Former mayoral candidate still helping Kamloops on the sidelines
August 20, 2018 - 5:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A video is circulating on social media of a 2014 mayoral candidat picking up litter from the sidewalk in Kamloops.
Penticton still Canada's home to triathlon says organizer following cancelled event
August 20, 2018 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - The spokesperson for this year’s inaugural Super League Triathlon in Penticton says organizers have no reason to make any changes to plans for next year’s championships.
Anti-poverty strategy will aim for 50 per cent cut in low-income rates: source
August 20, 2018 - 4:34 PM

OTTAWA - A new plan to help low-income Canadians will set a lofty goal of lifting more than two million people past the poverty line over the next 12 years, says a source familiar with the federal government's long-awaited strategy.
Harlem Globetrotters tour to stop in Okanagan
August 20, 2018 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA – The clowns of the hardwood bring their family-friendly entertainment to the Okanagan this winter with a show in Kelowna.
Chinese ambassador hopes to speed trade talks with Canada amid protectionism
August 20, 2018 - 2:30 PM

TORONTO - China's ambassador to Canada said Monday he hopes to make progress on a free-trade agreement with Canada and others amid his country's rising trade tensions with the United States.
Children, elderly at risk as smoke from distant fires hangs over parts of B.C.
August 20, 2018 - 2:27 PM

VANCOUVER - Thick smoke blanketing British Columbia communities far from any flames could be particularly harmful for children and seniors but anyone with poor health should take precautions, says a senior scientist.
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B.C. Wildfire crews rescue lost puppies near Monashee Fire Complex
VERNON - Five adorable puppies were found on the side of the road by a B.C. Wildfire fire crew heading back after a day fighting fires in the Southern Interior. The initial attack crew found
August 20, 2018 8:38 AM
Kelowna airport cancellations wildfire related
KELOWNA - Several departures out of the Kelowna International Airport are cancelled today. The YLW website lists about 14 departures as being cancelled, and two are delayed. The airpor
August 19, 2018 1:45 PM
VIDEO: Former mayoral candidate still helping Kamloops on the sidelines
KAMLOOPS - A video is circulating on social media of a 2014 mayoral candidat picking up litter from the sidewalk in Kamloops. Ben James says he has been on the street for a year and a half,
August 20, 2018 5:00 PM
Two more wildfires in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
SOUTH OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN - Though not yet listed as fires of note, there are already evacuation alerts in place because of two new wildfires in the South Okanagan-Similkameen area. The Coo
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Alligator kills woman trying to protect her dog at US resort
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - A woman who often walked her dog near a golf course lagoon across the street from her vacation home was killed Monday by an alligator that dragged her into the greenish
August 20, 2018 9:00 PM
Viral video captures dad's hilarious prank on daughter at Vernon hospital
VERNON - A highly medicated woman coming out of surgery at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is famous after a video of her being pranked by her dad was posted to YouTube. The video shows the woman wa
August 15, 2018 9:41 AM
Blood pressure medication recall due to potential cancer risk expanded
TORONTO - A recall of medications used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure has been expanded over concerns additional lots of the drugs may contain a substance that can increase the ris
August 20, 2018 8:00 PM
Trudeau: no apologies for heckler encounter, pledges to call out 'hate speech'
OTTAWA - Hate speech and the politics of division are creating a "dangerous path" for Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday as he vowed to steer clear of such roads and to co
August 20, 2018 1:08 PM

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