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Heavy smoke blankets Okanagan; the rest of southern B.C. gets smoke haze
August 23, 2015 - 9:56 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Smoke from the huge forest fires burning in Washington State pumped into the southern Interior yesterday evening has been trapped in the valleys by a temperature inversion.
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Booming construction industry leaves contractors scrambling to find workers
OKANAGAN - Contractors in the Okanagan are having a tough time finding workers. With more people retiring from the construction business than are picking up the tools, combined with under-the-table operations cutting corners, construction firms i

Suspect in killing of 4 hostages during standoff has died
CLINTON, Miss. - A man who shot and killed four people he held hostage in a Mississippi home has died from gunshot w
February 18, 2019 7:00 AM
Burberry catwalk showcases streetwear, elegant classics
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February 18, 2019 6:00 AM
Turkmenistan to open vet clinic despite harsh animal views
MOSCOW - The president of Turkmenistan, a country criticized for allegedly exterminating stray dogs and cats, has or
February 17, 2019 9:00 PM
Women filmmakers have record showing at Berlin Film Festival
BERLIN - The voice of the female filmmaker was louder than ever at this year's Berlin Film Festival, with seven
February 17, 2019 8:00 PM
More than 1,500 attend vigil for Aurora shooting victims
AURORA, Ill. - More than 1,500 people braved snow and freezing drizzle to attend a prayer vigil for five slain co-wo
February 17, 2019 6:30 PM

Heavy smoke blankets Okanagan; the rest of southern B.C. gets smoke haze