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Smoke wreaks havoc on already-weakened hearts and lungs
August 24, 2015 - 8:00 PM

SOUTHERN INTERIOR - Looks like the smokey skies will be with us until at least tomorrow and that means more discomfort for those with chronic heart and respiratory problems.
Mom raises $14K for Cuddle Cots across Thompson-Okanagan
August 24, 2015 - 8:00 PM

WEST KELOWNA – What started as an idea to bring to Kelowna General Hospital a device which gives parents of stillborn children a few extra days with their child will now help families across the entire Thompson-Okanagan.
Westbank First nation youth centre to open next year
August 24, 2015 - 6:30 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Aborignal youth will soon be moving into a veritable palace of a youth centre, at least compared to what they now have.
B.C. crews begin work on Washington wildfire
August 24, 2015 - 3:23 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - B.C. Wildfire firefighters have begun work on a Washington-based wildfire inching its way toward the Canadian border.
Passing drivers keep Joe Rich grass fire from spreading
August 24, 2015 - 3:10 PM

KELOWNA – Firefighters quickly put out a fire in Joe Rich this afternoon thanks to the help from some passing motorists who held the flames at bay.
Pair of small fires burning in Joe Rich
August 24, 2015 - 2:00 PM

KELOWNA - A pair of small wildfires have ignited south of Joe Rich, not far from a much bigger fire in early July.
Decision on Kelowna Mountie accused of assault expected in September
August 24, 2015 - 1:59 PM

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Kelowna homeless sheltering from wildfire smoke at Gospel Mission
August 24, 2015 - 1:00 PM

KELOWNA – The Kelowna Gospel Mission has decided to keep its doors open 24 hours a day until the smoky conditions clear up.
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News Items tag as: KLAUG2415

Smoke wreaks havoc on already-weakened hearts and lungs

Mom raises $14K for Cuddle Cots across Thompson-Okanagan

Westbank First nation youth centre to open next year

B.C. crews begin work on Washington wildfire

Passing drivers keep Joe Rich grass fire from spreading

Pair of small fires burning in Joe Rich

Decision on Kelowna Mountie accused of assault expected in September

Kelowna homeless sheltering from wildfire smoke at Gospel Mission

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