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The non-profit Rise Memorial Foundation says it is entering the tendering and administration phase of the project, and that its nearing the fundraising goal of $200,000.

Mounties have forwarded their investigation of a 2021 crane collapse that killed five people in Kelowna to the BC Prosecution Service with a recommendation for a charge.

Information gleaned during a years-long investigation into a fatal Kelowna crane collapse needs to be released sooner than later, says the union representing crane operators.   

So far, over $200,000 has already been raised through a United Way BC campaign in support of erecting a memorial site at Knowles Heritage Park in Kelowna in honour of the victims.

From March 18-22, vehicle traffic between from Bernard Avenue between Bertram and St. Paul streets will be closed. Motorists are being advised to take alternative routes.

Another crane incident in Vancouver has prompted WorkSafeBC to bring together labour stakeholders and industry leaders to discuss crane safety and implement changes.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he is 'deeply saddened' by the death of a worker, who was hit when a load from a crane fell on a building under construction.

The 60 tiny homes ordered last year started arriving in Kelowna on Monday and the last one should arrive by Wednesday.

The North Okanagan Labour Council says it’s looking to attract donations from regional businesses, the development community and private-sector corporations.

'This is something we are seeing more and more in our communities: animals being abandoned, left behind, or dumped,' Romany Runnalls said.

Debbie Bryan and Leonard Garner's grandfather, Cpl. Albert Garner fought and died in WWII. He was just 34 years old when he was killed.

In related news, the Regional District of Central Okanagan says pets should be kept indoors, and away from open doors, during Halloween.

At 89 years old, the Haisla Nation's Sammy Robinson is described as "the region's oldest living master carver who still practices the ancient ways of carving cedar."

According to court documents, the crane used by Stober on the construction of Movala has the capacity to overswing the Palisade, including the terrace, by 20 metres.

The compassionate boarding program is free, and anyone who needs assistance is asked to contact the BC SPCA helpline at 1-855-622-7722.

Pet rescue organizations are working day and night to ensure the safety of pets whose owners had to follow wildfire evacuation orders in B.C. and the N.W.T.

Plans for the memorial were unveiled at Knowles Memorial Park, two blocks east of the deadly incident on July 12, 2021.

In a lawsuit filed just a day ahead of the two-year anniversary of the deadly crane collapse, Stemmer Construction alleges Liebherr-Canada companies were responsible.

The food bank operates as an umbrella organization that connects agencies on the ground with pet food, crates, and other supplies needed, but their resources are depleting.

The said accident was caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the defendants, the particulars of which are yet to be known.