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Food insecurity climbs in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton countiesFood insecurity continues to be a growing issue in the region. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has released a new report detailing the impact locally as many families fall short of making ends meet. Tricia Mason has the story.EconomyMay 22
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Motorcyclist dies following collision with pickup on County Road 507 in Trent Lakes: OPPPeterborough County OPP say a motorcyclist died following a fiery collision with a pickup truck on County Road 507 in Trent Lakes on Sunday afternoon. The collision happened around 1 p.m. Witnesses say the southbound motorcycle crossed over the centre line at a turn and collided with the pickup. Both vehicles caught fire. The motorcyclist...TrafficMay 21
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Global Okanagan News at 5: May 30, 2024Fire officials meet in Lake Country to discuss water concerns ahead of this year’s wildfire season, take a tour of a condo listed for $10M in Kelowna, and a documentary film crew is highlighting the work of Penticton Search and Rescue.May 30
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Officials encourage water conservationLocal officials met in Lake Country today to discuss how to be water-smart ahead of wildfire season. As our Taya Fast reports, being water smart is more important now than ever as the Okanagan is still dealing with ongoing drought conditions.May 30
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Lake Country Fire Dept. hosts junior firefighter bootcampA group of Okanagan high school students are being put to the test at the Lake Country Fire Department this week. As Jayden Wasney reports, the annual junior firefighter bootcamp offers students a first-hand look into what it takes to become a firefighter.Mar 21
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Search for missing Kelowna senior resumesAfter a five-day pause, search teams were back out in Lake Country Saturday searching for a 79-year-old man who went missing about 3 weeks ago. As Victoria Femia his vehicle has been the only shred of evidence found since his disappearance.May 4
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: April 27, 2024First responders of the McDougall Creek wildfire are honoured in West Kelowna, the search for a missing senior in Lake Country intensifies, and Vaisakhi is celebrated in Kelowna.Apr 27
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Search for Kelowna senior continuesThe search for a Kelowna senior who went missing about two weeks ago is now in its fourth day. As Victoria Femia reports – the only lead that crews have at this point is his vehicle, which was found earlier this week along a back country road in Lake Country – but since then nothing...Apr 27
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Backcountry search for senior with dementiaHe’s been missing for more than a week now and concerns are growing for a Kelowna senior with dementia. The search has taken crews into the backcountry in the hills above Lake Country with a challenging terrain. But as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, crews aren’t giving up hope just yet.Apr 24
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1 airlifted after SUV, delivery truck collide on County Road 507 in Trent LakesOne person was airlifted after a SUV and a delivery truck collided head-on along County Road 507 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes late Tuesday morning. Responding to the collison just before noon, Peterborough County OPP say the driver of the SUV was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre. The condition of the driver of...TrafficApr 2
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IFAF World Junior Championship kicks off in EdmontonFootball teams from countries like Canada, the US, Japan, Australia and Brazil are taking over Commonwealth Stadium this weekend for the 2024 IFAF World Junior Championship. Football Alberta Marketing Director Jim Nahrebeski joins Global News Weekend Morning to share how this year’s tournament came together.Global News Morning EdmontonJun 22
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Extreme weather impacts food prices, farmers’ livesIf you’ve been to the grocery store looking for olive oil lately, you’ll know how expensive it has gotten. Olives are highly susceptible to extreme weather — and excess heat can severely impact olive production in countries like Italy, Spain and Greece. But it’s not just olives. In fact, so much of the produce we...ConsumerJun 23
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Trudeau points to “concerns” with NSICOP report on foreign interferencePrime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to be plagued by questions about alleged foreign interference by countries like China and India. Those questions come in the wake of a damning report that suggests some MPs are engaging with foreign states. As Mackenzie Gray reports, Trudeau said he has some “concerns” about the report, but is not...CanadaJun 15
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves chikungunya vaccineCanada has become the second country in the world to authorize the first vaccine against chikungunya after the United States. The mosquito-borne disease’s territory is growing due to climate change, making the need even greater. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for June 25, 2024.Health MattersJun 25
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1 dead following County Road 36 crash in City of Kawartha Lakes: OPPCity of Kawartha Lakes OPP say one man is dead following a single vehicle crash on County Road 36 (Kawartha Lakes Road 36) on Monday night. Emergency crews responded around 10:20 p.m. to the crash just north of Settlers Road. Police say the driver was pronounced dead the scene. The crash remains under investigation.TrafficMar 26
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Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens leaving 18M people at risk of starvationThe war in Sudan has raged on for more than a year and the humanitarian crisis in the North African nation just keeps getting worse. People making up about a quarter of the country’s population have been forced out of their homes. Nearly two thirds of the country doesn’t have access to health care. And...WorldJun 8
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Emergency Support Services program changesThe wildfire season of 2023 was an unprecedented one, both in B.C. and right across the country. So much so, it put significant strain on the provincial Emergency Support Services program. As Ben Low-On reports, changes have now been made to make dealing with wildfire evacuations much easier for displaced residents.Jun 17
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Thailand to be 1st Southeast Asian country to recognize same-sex marriageThailand’s Senate officially passed a landmark marriage equality law on Tuesday, making it the first Southeast Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage. After more than two decades of advocacy from activists and politicians, the bill has finally been approved, marking a significant step forward for equality and LGBTQ+ rights in the region.Jun 18
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Global National: May 31Former U.S. president Donald Trump says he will appeal his conviction, a day after a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 felony charges in his hush money trial. On Friday morning, Trump delivered a familiar speech, filled with false claims. It’s still unclear whether the conviction will help or hinder the former...Global NationalMay 31
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Question of how to end Ukraine war discussed at peace summit — without RussiaAbout 90 countries and organizations are meeting this weekend in Switzerland for a Ukraine peace summit, with the big question centred around how to end Russia’s war. President Vladimir Putin is not invited to the table, but as Mike Armstrong explains, Putin is still making major demands.WorldJun 14