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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.
Coroner identifies North Okanagan man killed in crash
August 24, 2015 - 3:59 PM

SPALLUMCHEEN - The B.C. Coroners Service has released the name of a North Okanagan man who died in a car accident last week.
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.
ELECTION 2015: Getting to know Jacqui Gingras, North Okanagan-Shuswap NDP candidate
August 24, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - For North Okanagan-Shuswap NDP candidate Jacqui Gingras, running in the 2015 federal election has been four years in the making.
Decision on Kelowna Mountie accused of assault expected in September
August 24, 2015 - 1:59 PM

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Small North Okanagan town bands together for Rock Creek fire victims
August 24, 2015 - 10:35 AM

GRINDROD - A small community in the North Okanagan area is rallying together for victims of the Rock Creek wildfire.
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens. According to an Aug. 28 BC Liquor and Cannab

A look at where Thailand's cannabis laws stand
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis in 2022. The policy has faced backlash, and seen a lot of changes, since being enacted. It is now more strictly regulated for medical purposes, but its f

BC movers to pay $65,000 after sexual harassment complaint
A BC moving company that failed to act after an employee complained they were being bullied and sexually harassed has been ordered to pay $65,000 in compensation. According to an Aug. 8 BC Human Rights Tribunal decision, Ontime Moving knew

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