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Two B.C. men receive commendations after rescuing UK tourists from submerged car

Two B.C. men receive commendations after rescuing UK tourists from submerged car

Nicholas Froese of Kelowna and Ken MacKenzie of Lac La Hache have received commendations from the RCMP for their bravery
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More than 4 years later, B.C.’s COVID public health emergency over

More than 4 years later, B.C.’s COVID public health emergency over

B.C. health officer ends remaining restrictions, including the vaccinations for health-care workers
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UPDATE: Coldstream assisting Sugar Lake wildfire fight near Cherryville

UPDATE: Coldstream assisting Sugar Lake wildfire fight near Cherryville

Two wildfires 20 km northwest of Cherryville have continued to grow in size since Thursday, July 18.
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Calcite Creek wildfire near Princeton swells to over 2,040 hectares

Calcite Creek wildfire near Princeton swells to over 2,040 hectares

The wildfire continues to burn out of control south of Princeton
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More warnings to protect your lungs as wildfire smoke clouds western Canada

More warnings to protect your lungs as wildfire smoke clouds western Canada

Masks outdoors and air purifiers inside among recommended precautions
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Winds add to B.C. fire concerns even with help from rain, cooler weather

Winds add to B.C. fire concerns even with help from rain, cooler weather

B.C. overall fire count drops for first time in weeks, as Golden increases fires of note number
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DNA test confirms Turpel-Lafond’s Indigenous heritage ‘most likely’: report

DNA test confirms Turpel-Lafond’s Indigenous heritage ‘most likely’: report

Heritage of B.C.’s former representative for children and youth called into question by 2022 report
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Vernon man who committed 'most serious' of crimes gets 10 years in prison

Vernon man who committed 'most serious' of crimes gets 10 years in prison

While the crown was seeking a 14 year sentence, the judge perceived that length as "unduly long and harsh."
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Shetland Creek wildfire: Evacuation alerts rescinded for Ashcroft, Cache Creek

Shetland Creek wildfire: Evacuation alerts rescinded for Ashcroft, Cache Creek

Fire has grown to 22,476 hectares, with biggest threat in southeast corner near Spences Bridge
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'We are no longer at the top': Crime statistics break-down for Kelowna

'We are no longer at the top': Crime statistics break-down for Kelowna

According to the 2023 Statistics Canada report on crime Kelowna has seen a reduction in crime
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