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    Smoky skies means stay inside, according to Interior Health

    The air quality in the Okanagan is considered a high risk

    Work continues on Monashee Complex wildfires

    Crews will be assisted by helicopters if flying conditions improve

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    Vernon’s Woodliffe off to Wisconsin

    Weyburn Red Wing centre earns NCAA scholarship

    Vancouver Whitecaps give up late goal in 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls

    Four of Vancouver’s next five games are at home

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    Community

    Vernon woman living with Parkinson’s disease organizes SuperWalk

    Vernon’s Parkinson SuperWalk takes place Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. in Polson Park.

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    Obituaries

    Marie Francis Elizabeth Hampton

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    Aug 12th, 2018

    Valerio Carmelo Dorigo

    Aug 11th, 2018

    Harvey Lee Houseman

    Aug 10th, 2018

    Phyllis Maria Allan

    Aug 8th, 2018

    Lyda Ellacott

    Aug 6th, 2018

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    Business

    Safeway union urges rejection of mediator recommendations

    Says mediator asks for too many concessions

    Tim Hortons says its China expansion will include menu with congee, matcha

    Coffee chain plans to open 1,500 stores in Asia over the next decade

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    Entertainment

    In Photos: Roots and Blues 2018 day one

    Michael Franti and the Lil Smokies lit up the main stage to close out a day filled with great music

    These are the highest-paid actresses of 2018

    In its list released this week Forbes said all 10 earned a total of $186 million before tax

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    Life

    Caetani writer in residence: the journey to Vernon

    Writer Sophie Radermecker spent over two months in Vernon finishing her novel.

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    COLUMN: Where to draw the line

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