Global Okanagan | Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby to close to community bookings after June

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Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby to close to community bookings after June

At the end of the school year, the Burnaby School District will be transitioning to exclusive use of the Michael J. Fox Theatre.

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Global Okanagan | Vancouver Canucks fire general manager Patrik Allvin after dismal season

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Vancouver Canucks fire general manager Patrik Allvin after dismal season

The Vancouver Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin after a dismal season and will look for a new face to lead the NHL team through its rebuild. 

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Global Okanagan | Rural B.C. communities ask province to support foreign worker program changes

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Rural B.C. communities ask province to support foreign worker program changes

Leaders in some of British Columbia's rural communities are calling on the province to support changes to the temporary foreign worker program.

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On its own for over 50 years, Penticton library may move to the Okanagan Regional Library system
The Penticton Public Library has been a municipal library since 1969, but now, the City of Penticton is considering a switch to the Okanagan Regional Library system. The ORL is the fourth largest library system in B.C. and has over 119,000 active cardholders throughout the Interior.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/penticton-library-okanagan-system-move-9.7167496?cmp=rss
Edmonton Oilers confident they’ll be serious contenders for pursuit of Stanley Cup

Connor McDavid said he feels the Edmonton Oilers will be the same contending squad that made it all the way to the Stanley Cup final the last two seasons.

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Savoie, McDavid lead Oilers to clutch win

Connor McDavid had four assists and rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first career hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers secured second place in the Pacific Division and home ice to start the first round of playoffs with a clutch 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

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Thousands without heat due to natural gas outage in B.C.'s Okanagan that could last until Sunday
6,200 customers in British Columbia's Lake Country and north Kelowna area are impacted by the outage.
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Global Okanagan | B.C. government shares 2026 wildfire and drought outlook

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B.C. government shares 2026 wildfire and drought outlook

The B.C. government is set to share its wildfire and drought outlook on Thursday as the summer approaches. The press conference is set for 11:45 a.m. PT.

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Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village

Ross and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only for as long it took to rebuild after a raging wildfire forced them to flee in 2021.

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Oilers aim to beat Canucks, help playoff fortunes

The Edmonton Oilers will finish their regular season tonight with one goal in mind: Beat the visiting Vancouver Canucks and avoid a first-round playoff clash with one of the Central Division heavyweights.

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