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Water board wants more control over what people do in watersheds
July 10, 2015 - 9:00 PM

OKANAGAN - In an effort to put a stop to mud-bogging and pit toilets near reservoirs, the local water board is supporting a call for greater control over source watersheds.
West Kelowna mom raises funds to give more parents of stillborn babies a few extra days together
July 10, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A West Kelowna woman who lost her baby shortly before giving birth to him has successfully raised enough money to bring a device to Kelowna General Hospital that will give other parents going through the same thing a little bit of comfort.
No fishing in several South Okanagan rivers and streams this summer
July 10, 2015 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON – Fans of fishing across the province will be disappointed to learn that as of July 15 they will no longer be permitted to fish many rivers and streams in the South Okanagan this summer due to low flows and warming water temperatures.
Community celebration at Kal Beach in Vernon a hit
July 10, 2015 - 4:33 PM

VERNON - It was a beach party to remember.
Police confirm identity of Black Mountain murder victim but still no arrests
July 10, 2015 - 3:27 PM

KELOWNA – RCMP have confirmed the identity of the man found murdered in his home on Black Mountain earlier this week.
Coffee, creativity and a cause come together at Vernon coffee shop
July 10, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - Maybe you come for the coffee. Maybe the atmosphere. Maybe the constantly changing art. And this month, you might come to Vernon’s Bean Scene Coffee House to show your community spirit.
Midnight boat crash on Kal Lake
July 10, 2015 - 11:50 AM

VERNON - Two people were left with serious injuries following a midnight boat crash on Kalamalka Lake yesterday, July 9.
Three local fighters take centre stage in UFC next week
July 10, 2015 - 10:46 AM

KELOWNA – It’s a huge week ahead for Kelowna fans of the UFC.
Police watchdog looking for witnesses to Shuswap shooting
July 10, 2015 - 8:55 AM

SALMON ARM - B.C.’s police watchdog is asking for anyone who witnessed a shooting involving an officer in the Salmon Arm area to come forward.
Reprieve following record day for Okanagan
July 10, 2015 - 8:30 AM

OKANAGAN - After another record-setting day the Okanagan we may finally see a break in the blistering heat and it will likely bring some rain as well.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

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