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RCMP, SPCA investigating woman accused of dragging puppy behind moving vehicle
June 21, 2015 - 8:00 PM

OKANAGAN – After news of four Kelowna women who rescued a puppy that was injured while being pulled behind a moving vehicle in Oliver last week, the SPCA and RCMP have begun a joint investigation into possible animal cruelty.
Why killer Neil Snelson could be home for Christmas
June 20, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - Neil Snelson has once again been convicted of manslaughter in the death of a college student more than 20 years ago but be prepared: His next stay in prison will likely be short — if he goes back to prison at all.
Big air and local talent featured in extreme mountain bike movie
June 17, 2015 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Ever wondered what it’s like to do a 70-foot front flip on a tricked out mountain bike? Now you can get an idea without risking reconstructive surgery or a lengthy hospital stay.
Pianos in the Park take social media by storm
June 17, 2015 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA – Less than a week after they were set up, Kelowna’s Pianos in the Park are filling the downtown streets with beautiful music.
Biosolids review coming for Nicola Valley
June 17, 2015 - 2:59 PM

MERRITT - After several months of protests and blockades, the province has agreed to establish a group to conduct a scientific review of biosolids in Nicola Valley.
RCMP: 19-year-old who caused rollover accident on Benvoulin was high
June 17, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA – RCMP say the young man behind the wheel of a blue Pontiac was under the influence of drugs when he crossed the oncoming lane of Benvoulin Road Tuesday and was hit by another vehicle that rolled over into the ditch.
Filmmaker captures awe of Okanagan Valley
June 17, 2015 - 12:43 PM

OKANAGAN - The essence of what makes the Okanagan Valley breathtaking has been captured by a filmmaker from Summerland in a short video entitled Born To Wonder.
Kamloops is the only Interior B.C. city to take part in this unique homelessness project
June 17, 2015 - 10:57 AM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops has been taking part in a national pilot project to help eliminate homelessness and this week the community has upped the ante by signing up for a national campaign.
Luck changes for Las Vegas contest grand prize winner
June 17, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Elizabeth Christie used to say she never wins anything. Her story has changed since winning the InfoNews.ca grand prize of a trip to Las Vegas.
City moves to revamp public sign bylaw
June 17, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KELOWNA - In the face of changing tastes and technology the City of Kelowna could soon deal with signs in a different way.
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$145,000 fine for Kelowna orchardist previously involved in tractor death
A Kelowna company that grows, processes and exports cherries was fined last year following a fatal tractor incident has again been fined after a tractor driver was seriously injured. According to a recently published Feb. 6 WorkSafeBC

Marijuana gummies send 11 New York middle-schoolers to hospitals
MORICHES, New York (AP) — Police and a middle school in suburban New York are looking into how a student got hold of marijuana gummies and gave them to about a dozen schoolmates, sending 11 of them to hospitals. The episode happened M

Okanagan’s first ‘net-zero’ home is insulated with hemp
In an effort to make construction more sustainable a Kelowna developer has built a home insulated with hemp. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 2,430 square foot home at 278 Summer Wood Drive in the Echo Ridge development in Kelowna meets the pro

News Items tag as: KLJUN1715

RCMP, SPCA investigating woman accused of dragging puppy behind moving vehicle

Why killer Neil Snelson could be home for Christmas

Big air and local talent featured in extreme mountain bike movie

Pianos in the Park take social media by storm

Biosolids review coming for Nicola Valley

RCMP: 19-year-old who caused rollover accident on Benvoulin was high

Filmmaker captures awe of Okanagan Valley

Kamloops is the only Interior B.C. city to take part in this unique homelessness project

Luck changes for Las Vegas contest grand prize winner

City moves to revamp public sign bylaw

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