Kelowna & Okanagan News18h ago

Global Okanagan | B.C. appoints veteran labour mediator Vince Ready for 911 call taker labour dispute

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B.C. appoints veteran labour mediator Vince Ready for 911 call taker labour dispute

B.C.'s labour minister has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help negotiations between the province and the union representing 911 operators.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News1d ago

Global Okanagan | As murder trial begins, Lumby family’s search for justice comes with a heavy cost

https://globalnews.ca/news/11892816/murder-trial-begins-lumby-family-search-for-justice/

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As murder trial begins, Lumby family’s search for justice comes with a heavy cost

The trial, which has wrapped up its second week, is scheduled for five weeks.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News1d ago

Global Okanagan | B.C. man faces 21 charges in weapons, drug bust at Vancouver home in 2024

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B.C. man faces 21 charges in weapons, drug bust at Vancouver home in 2024

A B.C. man is facing 21 weapons and drug charges after border agents allegedly found firearms, including 3D-printed pistols, and drugs at a Vancouver home.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News1d ago

Global Okanagan | Historic $40 million donated to SFU’s new medical school

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Historic $40 million donated to SFU’s new medical school

The Stephens family donated $40 million to the new school, which is the largest single donation that Simon Fraser University has ever received.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News1d ago

Global Okanagan | BC Conservatives have narrow lead over BC NDP, new poll finds

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BC Conservatives have narrow lead over BC NDP, new poll finds

Leger's latest B.C. Pulse Check shows the BC Conservatives lead with 45 per cent of decided voters, followed by the BC NDP at 41 per cent and the BC Greens at 8 per cent.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News1d ago

Global Okanagan | No relief: Environment Canada predicts hot, humid summer across country

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No relief: Environment Canada predicts hot, humid summer across country

After a particularly cold and snowy winter across much of Canada, summer is bringing the heat.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News1d ago

Global Okanagan | Pot shops have high expectations from World Cup fans, tourists

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Pot shops have high expectations from World Cup fans, tourists

Toronto and Vancouver cannabis shops and suppliers are expecting a high when the World Cup gets underway next week.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News2d ago

Global Okanagan | Former RCMP officer facing 13 charges in national security probe

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Former RCMP officer facing 13 charges in national security probe

RCMP’s Federal Policing – Pacific Region Integrated National Security Enforcement Team announced the charges against the 47-year-old man Thursday.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News2d ago

Global Okanagan | Lawyer accused in Ryan Wedding case to stay out on bail after court dismisses review

https://globalnews.ca/news/11891741/lawyer-accused-in-ryan-wedding-case-to-stay-out-on-bail-after-court-dismisses-review/

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Lawyer accused in Ryan Wedding case to stay out on bail after court dismisses review

A Toronto-area lawyer accused of advising the murder of a federal witness in an alleged international drug smuggling ring will stay out on bail.

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Kelowna & Okanagan News2d ago

Global Okanagan | Photos show individual on Penticton construction site moments before destructive fire

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Photos show individual on Penticton construction site moments before destructive fire

Global News has obtained photos of a person on the construction site just minutes before flames erupted and the fire department was called.

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