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Emaciated dachshund trapped in pet carrier down Kelowna embankmentWhen he checked to see if it was empty, he found the emaciated dachshund covered in feces and urine. His collar had been looped through the door of the carrier.Canada5 mins
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Dog that viciously attacked Sicamous boy deemed dangerousThe dog behind a vicious attack that left a Sicamous child with multiple stitches has been deemed aggressive and dangerous by the district of Sicamous, but it won't be euthanized.CanadaApr 23
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Central Okanagan open-burning season coming to an endWhen conditions allow, all eligible property owners, farmers and other large lot owners with permits from their local fire jurisdiction may burn specific wood debris outdoors.FireApr 23
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Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in dateResidents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.CanadaApr 23
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Kelowna retiree wins $675,000 with Set for Life ticketA Kelowna woman celebrated winning the Set for Life’s top prize of $675,000 with a nice bottle of wine but has bigger plans in sight.EntertainmentApr 23
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Family of dead Lumby woman now in hiding, community rallying supportTatjana Stefanski's body was found in a wooded, North Okanagan area a week ago. Since then, her children and partner have gone into hiding, a family friend says.CrimeApr 23
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Shuswap man with history of assaulting sex trade workers faces new, unrelated chargesCourt records indicate that Curtis Sagmoen, 43, is facing two counts of possessing ammunition after an incident in Kamloops April 18. he will return to court May 9.CrimeApr 22
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Body found in creek near Big White, police launch homicide investigation'We can confirm it is being investigated as a homicide,' RCMP said. 'The investigation is in its preliminary stages, with no identified risk to the public.'CrimeApr 22
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Beagles rescued from medical testing start new lives in B.C.: ‘It’s a special moment’“These dogs have never felt the sun on their snouts or the grass under their paws. It’s a special moment to see their first few steps,” said Lori Cohen said Beagle Alliance.CanadaApr 19
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Kelowna school retires team name, adopts less controversial ‘Thunder’The Rutland Senior Secondary Voodoos are now going to be the Rutland Thunder, a change that students and school officials say has been a long time coming.Apr 19
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BC Transit takes cue from ride-share apps, launches on-demand services in KelownaAs promised this time last year, BC Transit is bringing 'on-demand' bus service to Kelowna's Crawford neighbourhood. The service will be launched at the end of this month.CanadaApr 18
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Kelowna Mountie’s inaction didn’t lead to death but he could face other consequences: police watchdog'(The officer's) inactions may well constitute a breach of RCMP police and practice, which is a matter for their professional standards branch to address.'CrimeApr 18
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Police, watchdog seek witnesses of Kelowna motorcycle crashPolice are seeking witnesses of a single-motorcycle crash Monday on Highway 97 at University Way.TrafficApr 18
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Lumby, B.C. rallies support for family of woman killed in ‘foul play’ incidentA small North Okanagan community is starting to rally support for the family of Tatjana Stefanski, who died earlier this week in an incident described by RCMP as foul play.CrimeApr 17
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After release from U.S. research facilities, rescue beagles head to new Okanagan homesBeagles released from scientific testing facilities south of the border will soon be calling the Okanagan home, according to an organization that rescues and rehomes the pups.CanadaApr 17
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Banana python reunited with its owner; youth thieves ‘remorseful’: RCMPThree young people were arrested in connection with the theft of a banana python, and police say they're contrite about their regrettable choices.CrimeApr 17
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Pacific Coastal Airlines announces Kelowna-Comox routeStarting June 25, the airline said it will make the flight between Kelowna and Comox available between Sunday and Friday. It will be on a Beechcraft 1900.CanadaApr 15
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Foul play suspected in suspicious death near Lumby: RCMPThe search for a Lumby woman whom Mounties said went missing over the weekend ended Sunday. A suspect was arrested and released the next day.CrimeApr 15
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Sentencing hearing for Kelowna ‘freedom rally’ protester to resume in summerDavid Lindsay's sentencing for an Aug. 21, 2021 assault began Friday, but as has been the case throughout the long and winding trial, it didn't come to a swift conclusion.CrimeApr 15
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Environment Canada forecasts heavy snow for parts of Trans-Canada HighwayA legal winter tire is defined as having at least 3.5 mm of tread depth plus the letters M and S or a three-peak mountain/snowflake symbol.WeatherApr 15
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ATV-riding safety officers head to Kelowna’s rail trailThe ATVs will be ridden by community safety unit members, who will bring their specialized training to areas that are difficult to access by traditional police vehicles.CrimeApr 15
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Crown seeks prison time for Kelowna freedom rally organizerDavid Lindsay's court date brought in its usual contingent of supporters, keen on expressing their affection the well-established vexatious litigant.CrimeApr 12
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Concerns over aerial spraying of bacterial pesticide in West KelownaThe proposed aerial spraying covers an area of 52 hectares with an additional 165-hectare buffer zone, according to a West Kelowna environmental group.CanadaApr 12
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Kelowna’s Rock the Lake scheduled earlier due to wildfire concernsThe Rock the Lake Festival is now scheduled for July 12 to 14 after initially being scheduled for August, event organizers announced on Thursday.EntertainmentApr 11
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WWII-era grenades dropped off at front counter of Vernon RCMP stationA Vernon, B.C., man had good intentions when he packed up a couple of Second World War-era grenades and dropped them off at an RCMP station.CrimeApr 11
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