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Trudeau says Meta news standoff ‘a test moment’ as wildfire season arrivesTrudeau called Meta an "irresponsible web giant" that made billions sharing information from local journalists who work hard to make sure people are properly informed.CanadaMay 10
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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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Okanagan College campus life expected to get much livelier with new student housingThe number of students living on campus at Okanagan College in Kelowna will more than double at the start of next fall, due to new developments.CanadaMar 27
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Night no longer offering firefighting reprieve, Canadian study showsThe availability of bone-dry fuels is the key mechanism promoting extreme fire behaviour and growth at night, a new Canadian study found.CanadaMar 13
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Okanagan developers say building conditions feel similar to ‘just before the big recession’The rising costs of building materials and labour are just two of several conditions stymying development in the Okanagan, industry insiders say.CanadaMar 7
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Freedivers train in Okanagan LakeCasandra Cooper never thought her love of travel would take her to new depths around the world as a competitive freediver.LifestyleMar 3
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Brad Gushue in familiar territory in Canadian men’s curling championship finalBrad Gushue was a win away from making more curling history at the Canadian men's championship.CanadaMar 10
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B.C. seeking to seize $6M in property from alleged drug dealerThe Director of Civil Forfeiture launched a civil lawsuit against Okanagan resident Kulwant Singh Bal, who owns a used car lot in Kelowna.CanadaFeb 16
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Junior hockey: Rockets double up Blazers, Warriors fall to BucksIn other junior hockey action on Friday night, Salmon Arm beat Prince George and Vernon downed Victoria despite being heavily outshot.SportsFeb 10
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No Emergency Weather Response shelter for Kelowna this year: BC HousingNew temporary housing won't be in place until February and an emergency weather shelter isn't expected to materialize this winter.WeatherJan 12
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Okanagan blanketed in snow; flights delayed, clearing efforts underwaySnow has blanketed much of B.C., and in the Southern Interior that means cancelled flights to and from Vancouver, slower driving conditions and warnings to careful at home and out.WeatherJan 17
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Rosemary Thomson files lawsuit against Okanagan Symphony Society, presidentRosemary Thomson, the orchestra’s former conductor and music director, is suing the OSO Society and president Judy Burns over her firing.CanadaDec 30, 2023
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From natural disaster to economic uncertainty: Okanagan’s top stories of 2023Of the top most-read stories in the valley, half involved summer wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes and devastated communities.CanadaDec 31, 2023
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Looking back at Global B.C.’s top 10 stories of 2023From wildfire coverage to missing people, 2023 was a year of many diverse stories that captivated hundreds of thousands of readers. Here are Global BC's top 10 stories of 2023.CanadaDec 31, 2023
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2023 in photos: A look back at some of the biggest moments of the yearAs 2023 comes to a close, Global News has compiled photos of the biggest moments of the year, which saw its fair share of natural disasters, demonstrations and conflicts abroad.CanadaDec 30, 2023
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Penticton MLA Dan Ashton among growing list of Southern Interior politicians not seeking re-electionDescribing the move as a "difficult decision" he said he's grateful to those he's met along his political run and that the party "accomplished a lot over the years."PoliticsDec 21, 2023
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Holiday season will be different for many this year in B.C. wildfires’ wakeBritish Columbia's 2023 wildfires were a life-changing disaster for many, and their impact has echoed into the holiday season.FireDec 21, 2023
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Stowaway kitties, hero pigs and a deer that swam with orcas: 2023 animal stories we lovedFrom an orca and a deer swimming together to stowaway cats to hero pigs, there were no shortage of animal stories that delighted B.C. readers this year.CanadaDec 24, 2023
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Wildfires, floods and smoke: Canada’s top 2023 weather storiesEnvironment Canada unveiled its top weather stories for 2023. The presenting climatologist said human caused-climate was partially to blame and said more extreme weather will come.WeatherDec 20, 2023
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Feel Good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the weekFrom a ceremony honouring a fan favourite to B.C.-born solutions for food waste, here are five good news stories from the week to share.TrendingDec 15, 2023