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Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military strikes Jenin on Day 3 of its West Bank raid
August 30, 2024 - 6:57 PM

The Israeli military struck the West Bank city of Jenin on Friday, the third day of heavy fighting in the Palestinian territory. The Israeli military said it struck Palestinian militants and killed a senior Hamas commander in the city.
The Latest | Israel will send cease-fire negotiators to Cairo for more talks, Netanyahu says
July 11, 2024 - 8:10 PM

Israel will send a delegation to Cairo for further talks with mediators on a proposed deal with Hamas for a cease-fire and hostage release, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday.
Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble
October 24, 2023 - 7:20 PM

Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families. Airstrikes have killed dozens at a time in leveled homes, according to witnesses.
How Kelowna can increase affordable housing despite record high building costs
June 25, 2023 - 9:00 AM
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“New buildings today are probably the most expensive buildings humans have ever built, notwithstanding palaces and such,” Mark Holland told Kelowna city council this week. “We have the highest standards ever in human history.”
$1.6B contract one of three awarded for Site C dam in northeastern B.C.
March 16, 2018 - 11:30 AM

VANCOUVER - A $1.6 billion contract has been awarded for construction of the Site C hydroelectric dam in northeastern British Columbia, just three months after the province's NDP government reluctantly allowed the megaproject to continue.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
NEW YORK (AP) — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you're lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is jus

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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military strikes Jenin on Day 3 of its West Bank raid

The Latest | Israel will send cease-fire negotiators to Cairo for more talks, Netanyahu says

Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble

How Kelowna can increase affordable housing despite record high building costs

$1.6B contract one of three awarded for Site C dam in northeastern B.C.

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