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WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 21Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.Canada8 hours
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Suspicious fires in West Kelowna leave residents shaken as RCMP investigateFour fires broke out over a four-hour period within a two-kilometre radius in the area of Old Okanagan Highway and Shannon Lake Road, prompting an RCMP investigation.CanadaJul 20
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BC Parks fundraises to protect one of Myra Bellevue’s last privately-owned parcelsThe piece of land is 32 hectares and part of an area considered an important and biodiverse ecosystem.CanadaJul 8
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Concerns raised over future of Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park caretaker roleAmong the considerations is no longer having a caretaker living on the mountain, which is troubling news to many people who use the park or live near it.CanadaJul 7
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B.C. Conservatives leave Penticton retreat united under new leaderAddressing media at the conclusion of the retreat, Findlay praised the party's MLAs for their commitment and teamwork.CanadaJul 3
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‘It’s a constant battle’: Kelowna businesses say crime is changing downtownKelowna business owners say security measures have become necessary just to stay open, even as the City of Kelowna rolls out new initiatives aimed at reducing crimeCanadaJun 30
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Kelowna business turns crash damage into colourful community artworkOwner Deb Liebholtz was left staring at sheets of plywood covering the damage. Instead of seeing an eyesore, she saw an opportunityCanadaJun 24
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B.C.’s expanded chronic offender initiative welcomed but concerns raisedThe hubs will monitor up to 420 high-risk individuals and connect them with services such as housing, mental health supports and addiction treatment.CanadaJun 23
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Independent review finds years of strain led to pediatric crisis at Kelowna’s hospitalThe review found that reduced trust and deteriorating relations between physicians and Interior Health contributed to a wave of pediatrician resignations, seven in 2023 alone.CanadaJun 22
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Suspected illegal campfire blamed for Kalamoir Park wildfire as safety concerns remainWhile the wildfire has now been extinguished, officials say significant hazards remain throughout the park, which remains closed to the public.CanadaJun 19
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