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Cold case team shines new light on betrayal of Anne Frank
January 17, 2022 - 9:00 PM

AMSTERDAM (AP) — A cold case team that combed through evidence for five years in a bid to unravel one of World War II's enduring mysteries has reached what it calls the “most likely scenario” of who betrayed Jewish teenage diarist Anne Frank and her family.
Out of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai
January 17, 2022 - 8:00 PM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world.
Scientists study trajectory of meteorite that landed in Golden
January 17, 2022 - 7:00 PM

VANCOUVER - Scientists studying a meteorite that landed next to a British Columbia woman's head last year say it was diverted to that path about 470 million years ago.
300-unit housing project on Kelowna hillside will go to public hearing
January 17, 2022 - 6:00 PM
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A 300-unit housing development on an environmentally sensitive Kelowna hillside will go to a public hearing after all.
COVID-19 restrictions on closures, gatherings to remain in place in B.C.
January 17, 2022 - 5:00 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor has extended a COVID-19 order that will keep gyms and fitness centres closed before providing more details tomorrow.
RCMP setup tip line after woman's body found in Kelowna dog park
January 17, 2022 - 4:44 PM

The Kelowna RCMP Serious Crime Unit has taken the lead on the investigation into the death of a woman whose body was found in a Kelowna dog park Sunday.
Hospitalizations increase to 819 in B.C. to due to COVID-19
January 17, 2022 - 4:13 PM

Even though the province has changed the way it reports COVID hospitalization data, there has been a big jump to 819 in hospital today, Jan. 17, from the 646 reported Friday under the new recording system.
Kamloops Ribfest returns after being COVID-cancelled for two years
January 17, 2022 - 3:31 PM

After two years of COVID-related cancellations, the popular Ribfest event will get sizzling again at Riverside park this summer.
Water quality advisory for 10,000 Great Vernon water customers after emergency repair
January 17, 2022 - 2:20 PM

Approximately 10,000 Greater Vernon water customers are under a precautionary water quality advisory following emergency repairs at a water treatment plant.
Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral but supply issues expected
January 17, 2022 - 1:50 PM

OTTAWA - Health Canada approved Pfizer's antiviral treatment for COVID-19 Monday which could help cut pressure on the health-care system by preventing high-risk patients from ending up in the hospital.
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OPINION The charms of the Caribbean - St. Croix, Jamaica and hundreds of islands, some small, some island nations - have long called to those of us who love warm breezes, crystal clear turquoise waters, gracious and f

This Kelowna company is helping businesses build their brand
A Kelowna custom apparel business with entrenched connections to wineries and companies across the Okanagan Valley can assist you with all your branding needs. “Essentially I help companies brand themselves,” with staff apparel,

More people in B.C. driving while high since legalization: study
Cannabis is being detected in twice as many injured drivers since it was legalized says the findings of a University of British Columbia study. The UBC study showed that the amount of cannabis in a driver's blood following an injury has

300-unit housing project on Kelowna hillside will go to public hearing
A 300-unit housing development on an environmentally sensitive Kelowna hillside will go to a public hearing after all. The McCurdy Road project fit in with new provincial rules saying a public hearing was not needed because it was consisten

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Large housing project on sensitive Kelowna hillside slated for consideration without public hearing
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RCMP setup tip line after woman's body found in Kelowna dog park
The Kelowna RCMP Serious Crime Unit has taken the lead on the investigation into the death of a woman whose body was found in a Kelowna dog park Sunday. “Investigators are working to i
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Kamloops charcuterie processing plant dodges supply issues by sourcing meat locally
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