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Pilot project could put baskets of free condoms in Okanagan schools
October 27, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Baskets of condoms could soon be coming to local high schools as way of putting protection in the hands of those who need it — no questions asked.
City of Kelowna changes plan of attack for 'extraordinary snow events'
October 27, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - With last January’s near-record snow storm on their minds, the city is going to institute something that’s been the norm on the Prairies for decades — snow routes.
Vandals repeatedly smash windows of West Kelowna restaurant
October 27, 2015 - 3:31 PM

WEST KELOWNA - A West Kelowna business owner is wondering who is out to get them after their front windows have been smashed four times this year, costing tens of thousands of dollars in damage and lost income.
Local prejudice against Muslims tackled at UBCO
October 27, 2015 - 1:00 PM

'IF WE DON'T SPEAK ABOUT THESE ISSUES... WE START DEVELOPING ALL THESE MISCONCEPTIONS.'
Local ski hills are growing white
October 27, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While some of us are still holding on to the last strings of warmer weather, those looking forward to skiing and snowboarding will be happy to know the snow is falling at area ski hills.
Vernon man accused of murder released from custody
October 27, 2015 - 9:44 AM

VERNON - An 18-year-old Vernon man accused of murder is no longer in custody.
Cannan packs up old life, ponders future after election defeat
October 27, 2015 - 8:30 AM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Sitting amid the boxes and bags in his half-packed up office, former member of Parliament Ron Cannan can’t resist a joke.
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House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament and the federal Housing Minister in the House of Commons earlier this week where statistics were given out of context. Kelowna-Lake Country MP Trac

News Items tag as: KLOCT2715

Pilot project could put baskets of free condoms in Okanagan schools

City of Kelowna changes plan of attack for 'extraordinary snow events'

Vandals repeatedly smash windows of West Kelowna restaurant

Local prejudice against Muslims tackled at UBCO

Local ski hills are growing white

Vernon man accused of murder released from custody

Cannan packs up old life, ponders future after election defeat

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