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B.C. Fruit Growers Association to choose a president this weekend
February 18, 2015 - 8:30 AM

PENTICTON - Kelowna's Fred Steele, president of the B.C. Fruit Growers' Association, will find out if he'll remain at the helm for a second term when he goes head-to-head with Vernon's Jeet Dukhia at the annual convention in Penticton this weekend.
Interior Health Board welcomes two new directors
February 17, 2015 - 7:29 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Interior Health has two new directors on their board.
Better than money: John Howard Society gets major property donation
February 17, 2015 - 7:27 PM

VERNON - The John Howard Society has received a gift few non-profits ever do: real estate.
UPDATE: Missing woman found
February 17, 2015 - 4:27 PM

MERRITT - The missing woman the Upper Nicola Band and Okanagan Indian Band were in search for has been located.
How long will this spring weather last?
February 17, 2015 - 1:29 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - We saw several high temperatures records broken over the weekend and while the record breaking weather is likely over, the warm temperatures should stick around a while longer.
Vernon RCMP still looking for one of two missing women
February 17, 2015 - 11:18 AM

VERNON - Two women went missing from Vernon medical facilities Monday, Feb. 16.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

B.C. Fruit Growers Association to choose a president this weekend