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Victim of fatal snowmobile crash near Sicamous identified
January 12, 2015 - 4:51 PM

KELOWNA - The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a snowmobile accident near Sicamous.
Lavington pellet plant opposers push politicians to stall project
January 12, 2015 - 4:37 PM

COLDSTREAM - Now that the Ministry of Environment has granted a permit to the operators of a proposed wood pellet plant in Lavington, opponents of the project are increasing pressure on local politicians to stall construction.
Donations for toddler's funeral stolen from Enderby gas station
January 12, 2015 - 11:48 AM

VERNON - Police are hoping the public can help them find someone who stole donations for a three-year-old’s funeral.
Mounties respond to 'unnerving' report of man carrying Samurai sword in Enderby
January 12, 2015 - 11:27 AM

ENDERBY - Police arrested an Enderby man for possession of a weapon after a reported incident involving a Samurai sword last Friday.
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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

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

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

Victim of fatal snowmobile crash near Sicamous identified